Rosa (Part 2) / Wan Noorli Razali

In the previous issue, we have discussed the types of roses and basic tips when buying a new rose plant. Now, the plant that you have planted will be about three weeks old. What should we do next? We need to ensure the soil is added with organic matter from time to time. This is to ensure that there are sufficient nutrients to encourage the plant's development. I personally use fish's innards or belly, banana peels, and eggshells to enrich the soil once a month. The fish belly should be rinsed with water to reduce the blood as it can invite ants and other unwelcome pests. After rinsing, take a spoonful of the fish belly, mixed with a bit of banana peel cut and crushed eggshell, buried about 3 inches deep, away from the main stem. You must be careful not to damage the root while doing this.