Learn how to properly care for your plants and flowers so they survive the hot, dry summer weather
who cultivates plants and flowers in the house you should pay attention to the seedlings in summer, see? After all, not all species cope well with high temperatures and therefore require special care. Thus, landscapers Luiz Gustavo and Luiz Felipe have separated the 4 main care for plants and flowers during the season to make your home greener and full of life. To watch:
1. Irrigation
Due to the hot and dry summer weather, plants and flowers need more water. However, you have to know how to balance things out. Remember: Overwatering or underwatering can cause root rot and cause other diseases in your planting. So, water your plants frequently, but in moderation.
“Always put your finger in the soil to check the soil moisture. Also, check if the dishes or drawers have excess water after watering,” recommends Luiz Gustavo.
Another tip is to spray water on the leaves gently and evenly to ensure that the plant absorbs the nutrients it needs to grow. The important is avoid watering the garden during periods of intense sunlight. “Leave to water in the early morning or late afternoon,” advises landscape designer Luiz Felipe.
2. Care at home
Due to the changing position of the sun in summer, it’s important to keep an eye on whether your seedlings are getting more or less sunlight than they need. Be especially careful of those that cannot get direct sun on the leaves. An idea suggested by landscapers is to change the vases in order to obtain a balance between light and shadow.
3. Pruning
Another tip is do not carry out more drastic pruning in summer, as autumn is a more suitable season for this purpose. Therefore, just do the routine pruning or cleaning of dead leaves and branches, and leave the more complex ones for later. Everything has its right moment!
4. Fertilization
If you have flowering plants in your garden, take advantage of this time of year to fertilize them organic fertilizers. And, regardless of the season, always be on the lookout for pests and weeds in pots.
Source: Luiz Gustavo and Luiz Felipe, landscapers of Folha Paisagismo.
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