In the scorching summer, a maintenance guide for potted flowers and landscapes in the south.

This article is a guide to the catalog:

Lighting and Ventilation, Watering and Humidity, Fertilizing and Pruning, Pest and Disease Control

With the arrival of summer, temperatures in the south gradually rise, and the maintenance of potted flowers and landscapes enters a critical period. How to maintain the healthy growth of potted flowers and landscapes in the hot summer has become a focus of many flower enthusiasts. This article will introduce you to the maintenance methods for potted flowers and landscapes in the southern summer, helping you easily overcome the difficulties of summer flower care.

Lighting and Ventilation

Summer sunlight is intense, and potted flowers and landscapes require plenty of sunlight while also avoiding direct sunlight. It is recommended to place potted flowers and landscapes in semi-shaded and well-ventilated areas, such as balconies or shaded areas in the courtyard. In a well-ventilated environment, the humidity around the landscape can be reduced, decreasing the occurrence of pests and diseases.

Watering and Humidity

In the summer, high temperatures cause rapid evaporation of water, so it's important to ensure that the soil of potted flowers and landscapes always remains moist. However, it is also important to avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Generally speaking, watering once a day is sufficient. It is best to water in the morning or evening when the temperature is lower, and water evaporation is slower.

1. Watering Method: Use sprinkling or immersion methods to evenly distribute water into the soil.

2. Humidity Control: A spray bottle can be used to spray water around the landscape to increase air humidity, which is beneficial for plant growth.

Fertilizing and Pruning

In the summer, flowers grow vigorously and require ample nutrition. For fertilizing, a compound fertilizer rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium should be chosen, applied every 15 days. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer come into direct contact with the leaves to avoid burning them.

1. Fertilizing Method: Apply the fertilizer into the soil and then cover it with soil.

2. Pruning Tips: Timely prune dead and diseased branches to keep the landscape tidy and beautiful. After pruning, promptly clean up the pruned branches to prevent the breeding of pests and diseases.

Pest and Disease Control

Summer is a high incidence period for pests and diseases, so it is necessary to observe the growth conditions of potted flowers and landscapes and deal with any pests and diseases promptly.

1. Preventive Measures: Keep the area around the landscape clean and regularly check for the occurrence of pests and diseases.

2. Treatment Methods: Use pesticides or biological control methods for pest and disease control.

In the scorching summer, special attention needs to be paid to lighting, ventilation, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest and disease control when maintaining potted flowers and landscapes in the south. Only by mastering the correct maintenance methods can your potted flowers and landscapes thrive in the summer. This article aims to provide some help for your journey in flower care.

References:

《Flower Pot Landscape Maintenance Guide》, published by China Forestry Publishing House in 2018.

《Southern Flower Disease and Pest Control Technology》, published by Agricultural Publishing House in 2017.