Caring for plants, whether indoor or outdoor, is much more than a household chore. Psychologists and experts assure that it is a therapeutic activity capable of promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and improving self-esteem. Benefits that could have led, along with the growing need to feel closer to nature, to the success of indoor plants, which this spring are moving to terraces, gardens and balconies.
Whether you are lucky enough to have a large garden or if the meters of your mini balcony are conspicuous by their absence, you are surely trying to turn it into a very nice space in which to relax, whether eating, sunbathing, or enjoying a good book. And, to do this, there is nothing like filling it with plants and flowers and even an urban garden that transforms it into a true paradise (even if it is in miniature). But, to do this, you need a series of key knowledge or tricks with which to keep them perfect throughout the year or, at least, the months in which you are going to spend the most time there.
Tips to keep garden plants looking perfect all year round
- Find the perfect location: depending on whether the specific plant needs more or less light and humidity, you should place it in different corners of your balcony or garden, such as in the full sun or under taller plants that provide shade. You should also pay special attention to the type of soil since the water must drain well to avoid waterlogging.
- Choose the soil well: the type of substrate you use is key to the health of your plants. Thus, in the case of specific species such as cacti, you must choose a different soil than for green or flowering plants.
- Perform continuous pruning: if you want your plants to grow and bloom constantly, you must maintain a good pruning routine. This way, you will prevent the plant from wasting energy feeding dry flowers, stems, or leaves, and you will promote its development. Of course, certain plants must be pruned at specific times, so you must inform yourself based on the species you choose.
- The importance of transplanting: another key factor for your plants to grow healthy is transplanting. In addition to aerating the soil, this will leave more space for the roots, preventing them from drowning. It is best to do it in early spring or just before winter, always in pots or spaces of equal or larger size.
- Water properly: when watering plants, it is important that you avoid the most extreme temperatures, such as in full sun or at night. In contrast, sunset is presented as an ideal time. Likewise, during the summer months, your plants will require more watering, while in winter, they will not be necessary. And, as an extra trick to make watering more pleasant for the plant and avoid drowning and flooding, use a watering can whose head projects water in the form of rain.