Planters: a pampering summer

August, pots, and planters, put together several weeks ago, are in full bloom. So that they don’t get tired and stay beautiful until the frosts, be attentive and help them get through the hot weather.

Even though the plants seem healthy, the soil is running out and they are running out of steam. In order for them to remain beautiful until frost, they must be given daily attention. The nutrients brought in at the beginning of summer have disappeared during repeated waterings. 

The surfacing of planters and pots

Scrape the surface soil, remove it and replace it with good compost, even if it is only about 2 cm, then mulch . These operations are not always easy to carry out when the vegetation has taken its place, especially with hanging plants. However, they are essential whether your pots are made up of annuals or perennials.

Watering pots from summer to September

Continue watering in the evening as long as it is warm. During September, when the nights cool, water is preferably in the morning. In hot weather, some plants, such as begonias or hydrangeas, require two daily waterings. Operate with a small watering can with a long spout so as not to wet the foliage, as this favors the appearance of diseases. 

Cleaning

• Every day, cut the faded flowers with scissors or pruning shears according to the size of the peduncles and branches.
• Do not hesitate to cut back the stems if they seem exhausted because they will quickly reform.
• Proceed in several stages so as not to strip the pots all at once.