I mentioned in the previous paragraphs the importance of proper watering. Your roses will need at least 1 inch of rain or water per week. Remember to keep the plants mulched with a good layer of organic mulch. This conserves moisture and helps to keep the soil temperatue constant. Remember, new plants and plants in above ground containers will require more water than those in the ground.
Roses love to be fed regularly-just like people.
Use a good complete slow release dry fertilizer once a month or a water soluble, such as miracle gro, once every 2 weeks. Watch for insects and diseases. Try to control them before they get too far along. Use a combination product every 7 to 10 days or as needed. Clean up diseased leaves from the bed so that the diseases won't continue to spread.