How to save a rose?

Place the rose in the desiccant. Pour 2 inches of desiccant into the container. Push the rose stem into the desiccant so that the rose stands in place with the bloom facing up. If you are drying more than one rose in a container, make sure there is at least one inch of space between the roses. read more

Lay the rose in the center of the page and close the book, piling other heavy objects on top of it to press the rose flat. Replace the absorbent paper after a week, and let the rose dry for up to 3 weeks. Store your dried rose in a safe place, away from sunlight and heat. read more

Place the rose bunch upside down on the wall with the level of the thread wrap slightly above the pin. Gently lower the bunch down until the thread catches on the pin. read more

Clear away the dead debris from around the base of the rose bush, such as dead and molding leaves and grass. Rose bushes, especially large ones, often attract flying debris from the wind. Any rotting leaves and grass or weeds surrounding the bush can block or take nutrients away from the bush. read more