Right Tools for Rose Gardeners

If you want to grow roses, then you have to know about the right tools for your garden. Below is a list of tools that is necessary and useful for all Rose garden.

Pruners – A good pair of pruners is a must have for rose gardeners. A good pruner is one gardening tool that you will use almost daily.
There are two types of pruners on the market: one is called an "anvil" pruner, and the other is called a "bypass" pruner.

An anvil pruner has blades that meet on top of each other. Bypass pruners have blades that pass each other like scissors do. Always use bypass pruners so you don't crush your canes and stems. When choosing pruning shears look for a pair with well padded comfortable grips, and that also fit your hand well. This is one gardening tool where good quality and comfort is important.
Only use bypass pruners as shown here. Making a clean cut is essential when pruning and deadheading roses. Avoid Anvil type pruners for roses. They can damage your canes, as they do not make clean cuts. Jagged or uneven cuts will invite die back and disease into your garden.  

Loppers – If you are just starting your rose garden, save the expense as you probably won't need this for a season or two.
When your rose garden starts to mature there will come times when this will be an indispensable tool for cutting back old, thick canes that are too much for a set of pruning shears.

Saw –  A good pruning saw is essential for clearing away dead or stubbed canes that pruners and loppers cannot reach.

Rake or fork – I prefer a small flexible rake for cleaning up in between my roses. Keeping your rose beds clean is one of the hallmarks of a disease free rose garden.

 

Shovel – I am forever moving, removing or planting roses. A sturdy round pointed shovel sure makes the job easier.

Scissors – Once you’ve done all that work outside, it’s time to cut some blooms and enjoy your roses! A good pair of floral scissors will help make arranging easier. Keep them rapier sharp for clean cuts.

Sharpener – Speaking of keeping your tools sharp, no gardener should be without a good sharpener to keep your pruners and scissors in optimum cutting condition.

 

 

Sprayer -An indispensable part of any gardening tool kit. A pressure sprayer allows the home gardener to apply fertilizers, fungicides, or pesticides only where they're needed. Self-contained and pressurized with a small pump-handle, home garden sprayers are available in 1 to 5 gallon sizes. This compact and portable tool allows for easy mixing and application of any liquid gardening product. 

You shouldn't have any trouble locating a source to purchase these basic gardening tools. Your local garden supply store will stock all these tools, and more.