Summer is a critical time for many plants in the garden, balcony and vegetable patch. Fortunately, it is possible to protect them from excessive heat and sunlight. One thing is certain: with these tips, you will keep your plants protected from the sun and last longer.
The summer period is a season that can harm your plants. With these tips, you can protect them from the multiple attacks of everyday life when the mercury rises.
In addition to closing the windows and lowering the blinds to avoid direct exposure, the plants should be placed in a place with some light, but where the sun’s rays do not affect them. The bathroom is generally the best place to place plants during these months but you must also take into account other criteria.
Watering
Plants need more water than usual in summer, especially during heatwaves. This is why it is very important to irrigate deeply so that the water reaches the roots. The water should be at room temperature, regardless of the season.
To find out if they have all the water they need, simply press your finger against the soil and if you see that it is still dry, continue watering more slowly.
In addition to deeper irrigations, you also need to water more often: first thing in the morning and after dark. This will have to be done within this time slot because otherwise the plants may be damaged.
It is also important that you remove branches, dry leaves and faded flowers. And if you have them on a terrace or balcony, it is important to place them in a place where the heat of the ground does not transmit to the pot.
Move Plants Indoors
If the pots are placed in the patio or balcony, it is preferable that during the hottest hours the plants are inside the house, to avoid direct exposure to the sun.
The temperature in the house must also be balanced. Additionally, to grow evenly, the flowers should be turned to the light from time to time so that they can take full advantage of natural light. In general, caring for houseplants does not require specialized accessories, equipment or products.
Add stones to the pot
Stones are the best allies for maintaining humidity for longer and making it reach the roots.
In summer, it is important to create a cool, humid space for plants. The best thing is that if you have a terrace, place them in the part where there is the most shade. This will make it easier to water them.
Avoid placing plants next to the wall
Walls give off a lot of heat, especially if they receive direct sunlight, and this heat is transmitted to plants. Therefore, in the hottest hours it is better to separate them so that the air can circulate better.
Plants: Watch out for diseases
Summer is the riskiest time in this regard. Particular attention should be paid to all parts of the plants to check that no disease is attacking them. Since many plants are in flowering period in summer, providing nutrients is essential to avoid disease. You need to apply more manure and fertilizer than the rest of the year.
