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Great roses begin with good soil!
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Does your soil have adequate nutrient levels and the proper pH?  Find out by taking a soil sample.  You can test the soil in a new bed before planting, or from an existing rose bed. 

All fertilization programs start with a soil test for pH and base fertility.  The pH of the soil needs to be between 6.0 and 6.5 for optimal availability of nutrients from the soil.  Soils in the Kansas City area generally have a pH above 7.0.  The pH can be lowered with the addition of soil sulfur, or raised with an application of lime. Our region’s soils generally contain adequate amounts of phosphorus and potassium.  Nitrogen is usually needed because rain and irrigation leaches it out of the soil. The soil test results will guide you in adjusting the pH and supplementing your soil with the correct nutrients.  ► Also See Rose Fertilization Tips

You need 2 cups of soil from the planting area(s) to be tested. Remove the mulch and use a trowel to scoop out soil starting at the surface and digging about 6 inches down.  Dig several holes from various places in the bed, put all this soil together in a clean bucket, stir it up, then collect two cups of this mixture to be your sample.
 
Put the soil in a zip-top baggie or clean plastic container and take it to your local Extension office.  You will be asked fill out a form with information on your garden and the type of plants you are growing.  It may be free, or there may be a small fee depending on the number of nutrients you would like to test.
 
In a couple of weeks, you'll receive the results of the soil analysis and recommendations for improving your soil.
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Extension offices in the Kansas City Metro area where you can take your soil for testing:
  • Johnson County, KS, K-State Research and Extension​
  • Jackson County, MO, Office Univ. of Missouri Extension​
​If you are not in the Kansas City area, contact your local Extension office for instructions specific to your region, and/or seek advice from a nearby local:
  • American Rose Society Group

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  • Home
    • Locate Us
    • Site Map
  • About
    • Our Organization
    • Our Board Members >
      • Get Involved
      • Board Responsibilities
    • Award of Garden Excellence
    • The Garden Story
    • Our History
    • News & Newsletters >
      • 2022 Fall Newsletter
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Weddings
  • Programs
    • For Adults >
      • Rose Garden Groomers
      • Rose Garden Readings
      • Rose Show
      • Photography Workshop
    • For Children >
      • 2023 Poetry Contest >
        • Past Poetry Winners
      • 2023 Art Show >
        • 2020 Exhibit
      • Garden Field Trips
  • KCRS Photos
    • 2022 Photo Gallery >
      • Past Years' Galleries
    • 2022 KCRS Rose Show Photo Winners >
      • Archive - KCRS Rose Show Photo Winners
    • Rose Videos
    • 2021 AMS Photo Winner
  • Rose Info
    • Growing Roses
    • Ask A Rosarian! - FAQ
    • Rose Resources
    • Rose Care Calendar
    • Getting Started
    • Transplanting Roses
    • Pruning Roses
    • Winter Rose Care
    • Rose Classifications
    • Rose Diseases
    • Rose Insect Pests
    • Rose Soil Testing Tips
    • Fertilizing Roses
    • Watering Roses
  • Rose Library
  • Join Us
    • Membership
    • Online Application
    • The Rosebuds
    • Member Opportunities
  • Donations
    • Make A Donation
    • Memory & Friendship Roses >
      • Purchase Online
    • Yearbook Sponsors