Roses come in many different varieties, with some preferring containers and some preferring to be grown in a flower bed.

They also come in lots of different colours including pink, yellow, peach and red.

Gardeners may have lots of different varieties of roses in their garden, but the principle of looking after them remains the same.

According to Claire Baglin, landscaping category manager for Toolstation, this includes feeding them regularly.

In order to get “flourishing” roses, they need to be fertilised twice a year, once in spring and once in the summer months.

The expert explained: “Doing so will fill your garden with bright, beautiful roses to enjoy alongside the nice weather.

“Ideally, roses should be fed before they have flowered, which is typically around March or April, however, you may still be able to catch them now.

“Whether they have bloomed or not, it’s important to give them some extra support during spring as this is when they start to grow and make the most of the nutrients provided.

“Start by applying a handful of fertiliser around each plant, and then gently hoe the soil surrounding the roses, avoiding the stems and leaves.”

Water the area well and that’s it, perfectly fertilised roses within “minutes”.

Apply the food again during the summer months when the roses should be thriving due to the previous feed.

Rose feed can be picked up online or from garden centres for as little as £3 per box.

Other tips to help the plant thrive include watering them in the morning, especially when the weather is very warm.

This can reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation and help the roses absorb water better, as well as prevent diseases.

The expert added: “Prune roses in late winter or early spring when new growth is beginning.

“Remove dead or dying branches as well as weak, thin stems, healthy stems should be around the thickness of a pencil.

“When pruning, make cuts at a 45-degree angle, as this encourages new growth to sprout in an outward direction, creating a more open rose.”