We recently gave you some tips for caring for your potted plants during the summer, the warmest time of the year. Today we are going to tell you a series of tricks to keep your garden healthy during these months. Since no climate is the same, even within the same area there may be microclimates, that is why it is important to observe the garden well throughout the year, to know how to detect possible changes or problems that may arise.
Also, not all plants need the same care: some will need more or less watering, or more or less sun. During the summer pests are always on the lookout, as they must get enough food to survive the winter. Therefore, if we get confused, at the minimum our plants can become victims of aphids, mealybugs or other insects. And how there is no better remedy than prevention, there is nothing like proper care.
To differentiate and separate the different gardens according to climates, we have classified them into two: wet gardens typical of areas with high rainfall, and the dry gardens more typical of hot climates and with significant drought problems.
Wet Garden Care
To keep our wet garden healthy, you will have to pay close attention especially to watering. Fungi are one of the worst protagonists that a garden of these characteristics can have, because they love humidity and, immediately they can sneak into our plants and can do them a lot of damage.
Thus, to avoid unnecessary risks, it is highly recommended to have native plants or that can withstand the climatic conditions of our garden. For prevention, it is worth adding a fungicide product (if possible natural) in the irrigation before and after the rains.
Dry garden care
The most frequent problems of dry gardens they are without a doubt the drought and all that it entails, that is to say: plagues. Insects like aphids, spider mites, or mealybugs will do anything to feed. To avoid opportunistic diseases and / or problems, we will not over water. In general, we must take into account that:
- Trees and shrubs: we must water once a week, except for young specimens or those that have been planted for a short time, which should be two.
- Palms: advisable to water twice a week. In summer it will be exceptionally important to treat them against the red weevil and the Paysandisia archon. Two pests that can seriously affect them.
- Cacti and succulents: weekly waterings.
- Lawn and horticultural plants: water daily.
As in wet gardens, it is best to have native plants or those that come from similar climates. These are undoubtedly the best guarantee of success, because with them you can save water and money.
Pruning and fertilizing
Whether we are talking about wet or dry gardens, in summer pruning should be reduced to removing withered flowers or dry branches. At this time the plants are in full growth, and should not be pruned.
Special mention must be made of the season tickets. It is at this time that the subscriber is highly recommended for all garden plants. We will use it following the manufacturer's recommendations, without exceeding the dose.
And finally, we will only have the most important: enjoy our garden.