Most gardeners have roses in their gardens, and although roses require attention and care throughout the year, the autumn period is no less important.
If you don't prepare your roses properly for winter, they may die.
And we all know how sad it is to lose a beloved plant in the garden.
So here are some tips that we have tested in practice to help your roses bloom with renewed vigor next spring.

Step 1
Our main rule for autumn feeding is to completely eliminate nitrogen!
Why is this important? Nitrogen stimulates young shoot growth. These new, soft shoots will not have time to lignify before the frost and will be the first victims of winter. Our task is to harden the plant.

Therefore, we use fertilizers containing phosphorus and potassium.
Potassium is like natural antifreeze! It strengthens cell walls, accelerates tissue lignification, and helps the plant regulate its water balance, increasing its resistance to low temperatures.
Phosphorus accumulates energy in the roots, ensuring the rose has a “restful sleep” and a powerful start in the spring.
Helpful tip: Use wood ash for organic fertilization. It is a wonderful source of potassium and also helps to gently neutralize the acidity of the soil around the bush.

Step 2
Pruning in the fall should be exclusively sanitary and preparatory, but not formative.
Removing leaves is not just cleaning, but also preventing infections. Leaves, especially those affected by black spot or rust, are the main place where pathogens overwinter. Cut off all leaves to minimize sources of infection.
Cut off all diseased, thin (pencil-thick) and damaged branches. Leave shoots 30-50 cm high (depending on the type of rose and your method of covering).

Hilling the base of the bush is vital! This protects the root collar, the most vulnerable part of the rose, from which new shoots grow in spring. Use dry soil, compost, or a mixture of peat for this.
Fresh cuts are an “open door” for infections! Be sure to seal large cuts with garden pitch or a special paste to prevent disease.

Step 3
Treat with biological products in the fall while microorganisms are still active.
Here is a plan for your roses:

After pruning, spray the plants with a solution of Fitobact + Liposam (15ml + 15 ml / 10 l of water). The Bacillus subtilis bacteria in the preparation produce powerful natural antibiotics that create a protective barrier on the surface of the plant. This is critically important to prevent the development of harmful microorganisms under winter cover, where it is always moist and warm.

Watering roses with Mycohelp solution (based on the Trichoderma fungus) will help strengthen the roots and increase plant resistance.
Why choose Healthy Land? Professional biological products contain highly concentrated and selected strains that guarantee results, unlike those grown independently. This way, you get a pure “army” of strong and beneficial microorganisms.

Additional tips:
• Do not allow the soil to become waterlogged before frost. Waterlogged soil freezes faster and deeper. Stop watering 2-3 weeks before the expected frost.
• Before covering, carefully tie the shoots with twine. This will not only facilitate the covering process, but also protect the shoots from mechanical damage during strong winds or snow.
• Do not rush to cover! Roses must go through a stage of natural hardening with light sub-zero temperatures (down to -5°C). Rushing will lead to drying out under the cover. The main cover is installed when the temperature consistently drops below -7°C.

Continue to care for your roses until the frosts arrive, and they will surely thank you with spectacular blooms next season!

Autumn rose care