Spring gives way to increasingly mild temperatures to ensure abundant plant flowering. The time has come to prepare balconies and terraces to receive summer flowers. During this season, the most popular species are none other than geraniums. They immediately illuminate the environment with their cocktail of colors, visible even from afar. Furthermore, its robust flowers can survive even under the scorching sun during the day. This plant is not demanding and requires little maintenance: even those who do not have the famous “green thumb” can help it bloom fully.
Of course, geraniums are easy to grow. However, they may encounter some problems, especially if they are placed in pots. However, to prolong their longevity and keep them healthy and colorful, there are several tricks that many people ignore.
To improve their health, make them stronger and more beautiful, here are some practical, simple and economical tips!
aphids
Eliminate aphids
Aphids are soft-bodied insects with no real defense against insecticides. If you prefer a less toxic option, soaps remain the best alternative to botanical insecticides.
To prepare your own insecticide: In a spray bottle, mix 2 tablespoons of liquid Marseille soap, baby shampoo or other additive-free soap with 1 liter of water. If you are unsure of the soap’s purity, let the mixture sit for a few hours. Be careful, if foam forms on the surface, do not use it on geraniums.
ground geraniums
renew the soil
To renew the plant’s soil, create a new habitat with 3 parts universal potting soil and one part peat moss. Also add one part manure and one part sand. Then, place a layer of expanded clay at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Finally, after sprinkling with soil, insert the plant. Fill the holes with soil and tamp down lightly. Then water abundantly.
Prune Geraniums
Prune Geraniums
To keep your geraniums blooming and lush this season and throughout the summer, now is a good time to take action. In spring, light pruning will be necessary to rejuvenate the plant and encourage the growth of other flowers.
Changing pans
In many cases, changing pans is also important at this stage.
To expect abundant flowering and beautify your geraniums, spring is the ideal time to transplant them. Repotting will not only give the plant more space to grow better, but it also aims to provide new, more fertile and nutritious soil. A measure that will benefit all the flowers that will immediately appear very abundant.
