will wrote:

Hello.

I recently planted a Don Juan climbing rose plant in my back yard.

I was wondering what is suggested in order to get the plant established
and on it's way to a healthy life.

I live in Texas, and the summers tend to get a bit hot if that makes any
difference......

Texas is a wonderful place to grow roses - they love the heat! I hope you
planted it in a well amended planting hole in full sun with good air
circulation. Roses are heavy feeders, so fertilize regularly with a rose
fertilizer and water often and deeply. Watch for insect damage or signs of
disease and take appropriate early actions to control. 'Don Juan' is a
great, bright red climber - allow it to develop long canes which should be
trained as close to horizontal as possible. The lateral shoots which emerge
from these canes will provide your flowers. Very little pruning of climbers
is required for the first few years. Enjoy!

pam - gardengal