Fertilizing your roses isn’t just necessary — it’s surprisingly relaxing. A little time with your plants, a little boost for their blooms. Win-win. Here’s how to keep your rose bushes happy and healthy: Use a balanced, slow-release rose fertilizer once every 6–8 weeks during the growing season. It feeds your roses gradually, so you don’t have to think about it every week. Just apply around the base, water it in, and you’re done. Start in early spring as new growth appears, and stop feeding in la