Summer makes plants look prettier than ever. Of course, heat can become your worst enemy. With the arrival of summer and high temperatures, your plants and flowers may be in danger, especially if they are outdoors. Furthermore, the heat and the increased hours of direct sunlight add a degree of difficulty when it comes to preserving the life of our plants . However, there are specific methods and strategies for its conservation that we will tell you below. And we will also talk about some types of indoor and outdoor plants that have greater resistance to high temperatures.
TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PLANTS IN SUMMER
WATER WISELY
The best time of day to water is in the morning, that’s when there will be less evaporation of the water and the soil will be more humid throughout the day. In this way, you will also avoid the “magnifying glass effect” that occurs when you water the plants during the main hours of sunshine, as this causes the leaves to burn.
If you have many plants on your terrace, it is best to put them together and install a drip irrigation system. They are easy to use and their price is very affordable.
KEEP PLANTS NOURISHED
Being away from home and neglecting the plants, added to the high temperatures, causes them to have to make a greater effort to survive. To help them you can apply fertilizers and fertilizers so that they have a greater contribution of minerals and can face the season with more strength.
ON VACATION
It is important to prevent the plants from drying out when you are away. Therefore, you should place them in cool, but well-lit places, and with a dish of water so that they can absorb it little by little. There are other options, such as a gel that provides enough moisture for the plant to survive up to 30 days without the need for any other type of supplementary care.
DON’T FORGET ABOUT PRUNING
It is important to remove weeds and wilted flowers so that they can grow new ones, as far as possible. This is recommended for rose bushes, which are also particularly resistant to summer.
CLEANING IS ALSO IMPORTANT
On the days you are at home, do not forget to clean the leaves of the plants to remove dust and any other substance that may alter their natural growth. One way to keep them clean is to apply soapy water using a spray bottle, followed by water to rinse and rinse. With this trick, your plants will enjoy a healthier appearance.
IN SEARCH OF THE INDICATED POT
Forget about plastic because this material does not let air through and the roots do not breathe. The best option is terracotta pots as they retain moisture, but allow the soil to breathe. Make sure they have a hole in the base so that the plant can release excess water, one of the main reasons why many plants die in summer.
BEWARE OF PESTS
Insect pests are very abundant during these dates and you will have to regularly apply products against parasites. First, get advice on which chemicals to use and which ones not to avoid eliminating other useful insects, such as ladybugs. It is common for you to find the spider mite in dry and hot environments, as well as mealybugs, and aphids in rose bushes.
GARDEN CARE
Another key tip for this summer is to take care of your garden, placing a base or layer of organic matter on the ground (pine bark, gravel, or pruning debris). This will protect the soil, prevent it from overheating, and limit weeds.
