- Water and nutrient supply has priority - you should pay attention to this in July
- Clean out wilted flowers - free rein for fresh blossoms
In July things are getting hectic on the balcony. Flowers, perennials and shrubs planted in May and June now show their floral splendor and need to be cared for professionally. Balcony gardeners should set priorities so that there is enough time for peaceful hours in the midst of the blossoms. These tips reveal what is really important in the care program.
In summer, it is particularly important to make sure you have enough water
Water and nutrient supply has priority - you should pay attention to this in July
Plenty of sun and high temperatures are both a blessing and a curse for your balcony plants in July. Flowers, perennials and shrubs show their most beautiful side in summer when the water and nutrient balance is in balance. How to water and fertilize your balcony plants properly:
- Check the substrate every morning with a thumb test
- When the surface of the soil has dried, water with stale, warm water
- Add a liquid flower fertilizer (€1.95) to the irrigation water once a week
- Pour clear water before and after fertilizing
Fungal spores are also booming in July. Therefore, please do not sprinkle your balcony plants, but apply the water directly to the root disk. Damp leaves and flowers offer the pathogens ideal living conditions.
Clean out wilted flowers - free rein for fresh blossoms
Only a few balcony plants are self-cleaning and throw off their withered flowers. So that dead petals do not impair the well-groomed appearance, please clean all withered petals every 2 to 3 days. On geraniums or petunias, simply pinch off the faded shoot tips with your fingertips.
Woody balcony plants, such as roses, hibiscus or weigela in tubs, require the use of pruning shears for professional trimming. Cut a wilted inflorescence back to the next bud. The rays of sunshine that are now falling signal the flowers in waiting position that the way is now clear for unhindered development.
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So that the summer holiday for your balcony plants does not end in disaster, resourceful balcony gardeners install an automatic watering system. Clay cones that are inserted into the substrate are practical and proven. Connected to a reservoir via thin water hoses, the capillary forces transport the coveted water through the porous clay material into the dried earth.