- How often to water the plants?
- How should plants be watered?
- Useful tips for novice growers
Watering your plants is one of the most important steps to ensure the survival of your flowers. It is important to carry outwatering mode , guided by the goal of creating an optimal moisture regime for the plant. Both lack and excess of water have a devastating effect on the growth and development of flowering plants.
How often to water garden flowers?
The need for watering is directly related to conditions such as weather, soil properties and plant species. True, in heat or even drought, all garden plants need additional moisture. Since it is also necessary to water plants in the heat wisely, The best way watering - in the morning before 8 o'clock and in the evening, preferably after 18 o'clock. Using onlywarm water.
If the plants grow on sandy, sandy, light soils, they need to be watered often, but use little water. When the soil is peaty, clayey and heavy, watering should be done much less frequently, but more abundantly. All becausemoisture goes away very quickly from sandy soils, and vice versa from clay soils.
How should you water your garden flowers?
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... This prevents the formation of a soil crust. Due to the crust, the roots of the plants cannot "breathe" and vytuyut.
Mulching soil after irrigation leads to a decrease in the frequency of watering and prevents the formation of crust.
Advice 1. If possible, try to use for wateringrainwater or water from ponds and rivers. The main thing is that the reservoirs are not chemically poisoned. Concerningwell water , in its composition, salts and minerals are present in large quantities, which tend to accumulate with regular watering. Defend this water during the day, and only then water.
Tip 2. Water for irrigation should bewarm ... Use a “sprinkler” method, that is, a watering can or a special spray nozzle attached to the hose. It is impossible to water with a hose with a strong pressure, since in this case the plant is washed out of the soil and the soil is compacted.
Tip 3. Depending on the growing season of the plant, the abundance and frequency of watering varies.Fair watering necessary for plants after planting or transplanting, as well as layering, seedlings and cuttings. Water the seedlings daily until they arewill take root ... Frequent watering requires moisture-loving plants.
The need for moisture in garden flowers
Below we describe the names of garden flowers and recommendations for watering them:
- Tulips. They accumulate a lot of moisture in their bulbs. But they really need watering during the budding and flowering period.
- Daffodils. They are moisture-loving. Starting in spring and by the time the leaves wilt, the soil should be constantly moist.
- Peonies. These perennial garden flowers are demanding for watering during the period of root growth and bud formation of future flowering. This period is the end of August and the beginning of September. Also, peonies need regular watering during and after flowering. It is recommended to pour one and a half to two buckets of water on one bush.
- Roses. Roses reveal their full strength only with careful care. Such care includes frequent watering. Water these garden flowers several times a week during the summer. In other times, the mountain will be enough for 1-2 times, but also make a note for dry periods. To get moisture to the most distant roots, pour under two liters of water for each bush.
- Irises are bearded. These perennial garden flowers can only be watered in dry conditions. They have, depending on the variety, thick roots or tubers, the reserves of which feed the plant. Create an excess of moisture - the roots will rot.
- Gladioli. They have deep roots, which means that they must be watered abundantly, but rarely. In a drought - once a week, so that the soil is soaked to a depth of 30 cm.If you soak the soil shallowly, it will only nourish upper roots and weeds.
- Tuberous begonias and dahlias. For these plants, moderate and frequent watering will be most beneficial. Keep the soil slightly moist at all times.
- Chrysanthemums - moisture-loving plants. Their soil at the root should also always be moist. Chrysanthemums endure drought especially difficult, losing their beautiful appearance and withering.
- Plants of rockeries and alpine slides (succulents) we recommend to water only in dry conditions. They don't like being overly hydrated.
- Plants that have thick, fleshy leaves, such assedums, stonecrops, stone roses, not demanding on water. It is better to refrain from frequent watering.
- Delphiniums, brunners, alstroemeria, hydrangeas, aquilegia, clematis prefer regular watering, but without fanaticism.
- Petunias, marigolds, asters, balsams, violets, bells, ageratum, cornflowers, mimulus, annual dahlias. These annuals require frequent watering.
- If you are growing flowers in balcony boxes, pots, planters, and hanging baskets, water them regularly and frequently.
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Summer is the best season for flower lovers. However, high temperatures and unstable weather can make it difficult to care for both the geraniums on the balcony and the plants at home. Do you know how to water them properly?
Give your plants more water in the summer, but don't water them every day.
It seems to you that if in hot summer days you drink more and more often, then the plants in the apartment and on the balcony will feel good from the same procedure? You are wrong! If you run to them with a watering can every day, you will only harm them. And there may be more such errors. We have prepared five tips for you, thanks to which your plants will survive the summer and even summer fluctuations in the weather and will be healthy.
Tip 1: More water, less watering
It is not true that in summer, caring for green plants in an apartment should take longer than in the rest of the year. "It is true that you need to increase the amount of water, calmly and twice as compared to winter, but not water more often. Even at these temperatures, you should water only once or twice a week," says florist Vlasta Cherna-Ripachkova.
Tip 2: Water Properly
Make sure you are watering the right way, that is, whether you are pouring water into a bowl, only on the substrate, or on the leaves as well. Ideally, plants should be watered with settled or at least warm water directly on the substrate, but lifting the leaves so that not a drop remains on them. This is especially important for violets, begonias, gloxinia and all other flowers that have "hairy" leaves - they cannot be watered from above, the water on the leaves harms them, they cannot grow and die. The same requirement for watering is for pelagonia. You see yellow spots on their leaves and I don't know what it is from improper watering or from raindrops, but you can’t do anything with rain.
Tip 3: Choose good time
Do not water the plant at noon, the water evaporates to a large extent and reaches the roots where it is needed. Perfect timing for watering mainly flowers on the balcony in the evening after sunset, when the temperature drops at night, the water does not evaporate so much and the plants can absorb the maximum amount. If you didn't have time in the evening, the second good time is early in the morning, before the sun begins to shine on the plant.
Tip 4: Universal fertilizer not ideal
Fertilization during this period is recommended to be performed frequently, about once a week. But be careful what fertilizer you use. If you want blooming violets, begonias or balcony flowers to become your pride, then fertilizer for green plants is not suitable for them. "It contains more nitrogen than potassium. And while nitrogen helps green leaves grow, potassium helps flowering," says Vlasta Cerna and continues: "If you fertilize violets with fertilizer for green plants, they will grow great leaves, but flowers you will receive little or no gain. "
Tip 5: First aid after vacation
Have you returned from vacation and found that all the plants have wilted? Place the flower or flowers in a bucket or tub and let in enough water to submerge the flowers as much as possible. Leave the plants on for an hour or two to drink properly. Then put them back in their place. According to the florist, it is not worth watering them again after two hours or fertilizing them more. They simply cannot use more water and nutrients.
A similar rule applies to balcony flowers, although a lot here depends on the box you choose. Experts do not like classic boxes for a simple reason - they are small for mature plants. And therefore, they have little soil, and the plants lack nutrients, which of course you can give with the help of fertilizers.
But above all, the roots quickly overheat here. The first aid for flowers on the balcony is the same as for indoor flowers - immerse them in water and let them "get drunk". If you cannot do this, water them as usual. It makes no sense to pour liters of water into the boxes, since the completely dried substrate will not hold water and it will simply flow out.
Another problem for growers who have purchased self-watering pots or boxes. If you chose those where the proportion of soil and water is half and half, or in a 1: 2 ratio for without the outflow of excess water, then after a few days of heavy downpours, a swamp forms in them, in which the roots of plants begin to rot. In this case, pour the water out by hand and only start watering after a few days.
How do your plants cope with these fluctuations in the weather?
For good and quality care behind your lawn on the site is not enough, of course, just timely aerating the soil and cutting the grass. An important factor for the required growth of the grass cover is high-quality irrigation of the lawn. The lawn watering system is quite an important factor.
Watering lawns has several of its own characteristics, which you just need to know and remember. For example, when planting seeds, the ground should be saturated with water to a depth of close to 10 cm (it is necessary to prevent the formation of puddles). Good and uniform watering of already sprouted lawn, together with timely mowing, is the main guarantee of a well-groomed and beautiful lawn.
The most optimal solution - is the use of automatic sprinkler irrigation systems ( lawn watering systems). For watering shrubs, trees, and fruit-bearing plants, they, to a lesser or greater extent, are present at each site, sprinkler irrigation is either insufficient for good full growth, or is simply contraindicated, use drip irrigation systems or bubblers (these are simple mini-fountains, or devices for root irrigation of trees - an alternative to drip irrigation). Both types of irrigation systems have several varieties. They are semi-automatic, automatic, and manual.
Watering flower beds, flower beds and mixborders
As a rule, flower beds are watered in the evening or morning hours, preferably not during the day - to avoid sunburn of wet plants. In pretty hot weather excellent results shows night watering.
In dry, hot weather, you need to water the flower beds three to four times a week, at a rate of 25-40 liters of water per square meter.
Flower beds are usually watered using a hose with a mechanical sprinkler or spray, if the site is automatic watering not installed. Less often - by hand using watering cans. The latter method is mainly used for irrigation of not yet matured seedlings.
When watering plants in flower beds, it is necessary to water the paths so that the dust from them does not settle on the flowers and leaves.
Watering flower beds from biennials and annuals should only be uniform with the expectation that the earth is completely moistened to the depth of the location of the roots, on average close to 25 ... 30 cm and more, depending on the volume of the root system. Absolutely all flower beds need to be watered in the evening after 5 o'clock or in the morning. Under normal weather conditions 15-20 waterings should be carried out during the growing season.
Flower beds consisting of carpet plants need to be watered more often.- up to 40-50 times per season. In hot and dry weather, between waterings in the evening, a refreshing watering or a simple spraying is performed. Watering of those flower beds, which consist of perennials, differentiate depending on the moisture content of the plants. Various moisture-loving plants need to be watered systematically. The depth of the soil layer, which is moistened, should be no less than 20 ... 25 cm. In addition to basic watering, all flower beds should be washed 1-2 times a month with water. The number of such washes in dirty conditions atmospheric air- this is a section of roadsides of highways and industrial zones, etc. - increase up to 1-2 times per week.
Micro irrigation(this is drip irrigation) is quite indispensable if there are rose gardens, flower beds and flower beds. Drip irrigation is a slow supply of water to the root zone different plants, it does not allow weeds to grow, prevents the appearance of a crust on the soil, provides free passage in root system air.
Sakura is most often associated with Japan and its culture. Picnics in the shade flowering trees have long been an integral part of the meeting of spring in the Land of the Rising Sun. The financial and academic year begins here on April 1, when the magnificent cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Therefore, many significant moments in the life of the Japanese are marked by their blossoming. But sakura grows well in cooler regions - certain types can be successfully grown even in Siberia.
We have prepared a hearty, incredibly appetizing and simply elementary dish for you today. This gravy is one hundred percent universal, as it goes with every side dish: vegetables, pasta, or whatever. Gravy with chicken and mushrooms will save you in moments when there is no time or you don't want to think too much about what to cook. Grab your favorite side dish (you can do it ahead of time to keep everything hot), add the gravy and lunch is ready! A real lifesaver.
Agriculture belongs to such types human activity, the successful outcome of which is not always directly proportional to the efforts made. Unfortunately, nature does not necessarily act as our ally in growing plants, but often even, on the contrary, throws up new challenges. Increased reproduction of pests, abnormal heat, late return frosts, hurricane wind, drought ... And one of the springs presented us with another surprise - a flood.
With the coming of the season summer cottage works the question arises of growing strong and healthy seedlings our favorite vegetables: cabbage, tomatoes, sweet peppers, eggplant and many other crops. Along with this, the question arises - how to grow worthy seedlings and in the future to get from it healthy plants and a decent harvest? For example, I have been growing seedlings for a single season and protect my garden from diseases with the help biological products Alirin-B, Gamair, Glyokladin, Trichocin.
I will allow myself to confess my love today. In love for ... lavender. One of the best unpretentious, evergreen and flowering shrubs that can be successfully grown in your garden. And if someone thinks that lavender is Mediterranean, or at least southern, then you are wrong. Lavender grows well and more northern regions, even in the suburbs. But in order to grow it, you need to know some rules and features. They will be discussed in this article.
Having once tasted such a priceless product as pumpkin, it is already difficult to stop looking for new recipes for serving it to the table. Korean style pumpkin, despite its pungency and spice, has a fresh and delicate taste. After cooking, you will need to cover the salad and let it brew for at least 15 minutes. My butternut squash is very juicy and sweet, so there is no need to crush it. If the pumpkin is of a different variety, then you can knead it with your hands so that it slightly sips the juice.
Salad, as the earliest and unpretentious green culture, has always been held in high esteem by gardeners. Most summer residents usually start spring planting by sowing lettuce, parsley and radish. V recent times striving for healthy eating and big choice greens in supermarkets make gardeners wonder which of these plants can be grown in their beds? In this article, we will tell you about nine of the most interesting, in our opinion, types of salad.
Another “bonus” is always “attached” to the flowering of indoor roses - capriciousness. When they say that it is easy to grow roses in rooms, they are disingenuous. For flowering indoor roses must be created literally ideal conditions... And vigilant care, attention and response to any plant signals is the main guarantee of success. True, no matter how capricious roses are, growing them in a pot format can be quite successful. And attentive flower growers should not be afraid of this.
Pollock is best cooked in a casserole, separating the fillets from the skin and bones. Pieces of fish are mixed with a variegated vegetable set, poured over with a sauce of cheese, sour cream and eggs. This fish casserole has a presentable look, and its taste is a whimsical mixture of subtle nuances. Vegetables and fillets are soaked in sour cream, the cheese will harden with a golden brown crust, eggs will tie all the ingredients together. Pieces of fish are abundantly sprinkled with Italian herbs, and pollock acquires an unusual piquancy.
Despite the fact that the calendar spring begins in March, you can truly feel the awakening of nature only with the appearance flowering plants in the garden. Nothing testifies to the arrival of spring as eloquently as the clearing of flowering primroses. Their appearance is always a small holiday, because winter has receded, and a new gardening season awaits us. But, in addition to spring primroses, there is still something to see and admire in the garden in the month of April.
Growing rapidly and turning into wild thickets, hogweed disrupts the existing ecosystem and suppresses all other plants. Essential oils contained in the fruits and leaves of hogweed, cause severe forms of dermatitis. At the same time, it is much more difficult to deal with it than with other common weeds. Fortunately, today a tool has appeared on the free sale that can short term rid your site of most weeds, including hogweed.
Carrots happen different colors: orange, white, yellow, purple. Beta-carotene and lycopene predominate in orange carrots, yellow due to the presence of xanthophylls (lutein); white carrots are high in fiber, while purple carrots contain anthocyanin, beta and alpha carotenes. But, as a rule, gardeners choose carrot varieties for sowing not by the color of the fruit, but by the timing of their ripening. About the best early, middle and late varieties we will explain in this article.
Recommended enough easy recipe pie with an appetizing chicken and potato filling. Open pie with chicken and potatoes is great hearty dish, which is perfect for a hearty snack, it is very convenient to take a couple of these baked goods on the road. The cake is baked in the oven for one hour at 180 degrees. After that we put it on wooden surface, having previously released it from the form. It is enough to slightly cool the baked goods and you can start tasting.
The long-awaited spring for many indoor plants is the period of the start of active vegetation, and for the majority - and the return of their decorative effect. Admiring young leaves and emerging shoots, one should not forget that spring is also a great stress for all indoor plants. Sensitive and versatile, all indoor crops are exposed to much brighter lighting, changes in humidity and temperature conditions.
You can easily prepare homemade Easter cake with cottage cheese and candied fruits, even without any pastry experience behind you. You can bake Easter cake not only in a special form or in paper mold... For the first culinary experiences (and not only), I advise you to take a small cast iron pan... The cake in the pan will not turn out as high as in narrow form, but it never burns and always bakes well inside! Yeast curd dough turns out to be airy and aromatic.
Perfect time for regular watering in heat and drought - a calm late evening, when the heat has subsided, ahead is a cool night, and moisture evaporation is minimal. Let's admit watering and early in the morning, before the onset of heat. However, if the plant looks dehydrated on a hot day, then to water it should be followed immediately by throwing the hose to the roots and avoiding water getting on the leaves and causing burns.
When watering is needed urgently
The first sign of dehydration is a plant that has lost its turgor, sluggish leaves and buds. If you do not make up for the loss of water at this stage, abundantly watering plant, then the leaves and buds will begin to turn yellow, dry and fall off, and soon the process will spread to the whole aerial part plants. As long as the plants receive at least a small amount of moisture from the ground, in most cases the plant can still be reanimated by soaking in water and watering... Drying out of the root system means the death of the plant
Watering plants in the heat: what to water and how often?
If the weather is hot without rains, and the resource of water, time and labor is limited, then, alas, it is abundant and of high quality water the vegetable garden, garden and flower garden will not work. This situation arises in our country during a drought, when local authorities declare a ban on watering garden plots from a hose (and how much can you water by carrying water in a watering can from the tap to the right place in the garden?). During such periods, you have to set priorities and adhere to them rigidly.
Watering vital for the following group of plants:
- freshly planted seedlings in open ground
- newly transplanted plants
- potted plants (especially small ones) and hanging baskets
- plants in greenhouses
- new crops and freshly laid bales lawn grass
- coastal and aquatic (aquatic) plants
In the second most important watering place are plants that will not bloom or will not be able to successfully bear fruit without watering, as well as any other plants, depending on your goals (for someone, these are vegetables and berries, and for someone, ornamental plants).
It should also be remembered that during hot periods watering will definitely be required for areas located on light, sandy soils, because they dry out faster than heavy clay soils.
Watering Properly: How to Water?
Abundant and rare watering preferable to stingy and frequent. A small amount of water only penetrates into upper layer soil, contributing to the development of weak, located at the surface of the roots, which are the first to suffer from drying out of the soil and from frost. For the development of a strong and deep root system that can support the plant in the harshest weather conditions, it is required that water during watering penetrated deep into the soil around the plant. The correct depth of soil moisture for watering is about 60 cm.
Front watering the garden and plants in flower beds, loosen the soil around the plant and make a small hole so that the plant is in the middle of the depression. All water from glaze will remain in this hole and, as it is absorbed, will get to the roots of the plant, and will not spread over the dry soil. With the arrival of rains, it will be possible to huddle the plant by leveling the hole with the surface level in order to eliminate stagnation of water around the plant. Where not required watering, try as far as possible not to disturb the soil during a drought: any loosening contributes to additional evaporation of moisture.
Be sure to use mulching, which helps to preserve moisture in the soil and significantly reduces the required frequency. watering... Read more about the mulching technique.
Watering by immersion method. Reanimation of plants
Irrigation systems
If you are using irrigation systems then invest in a modern drip or inkjet instead of a traditional sprinkler. The water delivered by such systems appears at the right time (late in the evening, even in your absence), thanks to the timer on the tap, it gets exactly as intended to the roots of the plant and is absorbed to the last drop, without being wasted on evaporation and watering neighboring weeds.
Reuse water for irrigation
Find an opportunity to reuse water after washing, cleaning, washing dishes or showering watering ornamental plants, trees and shrubs(so called secondary water or "gray water"). In such water with the remains of household detergents contains a lot of phosphates, which will delight your plants, as a good fertilizer. Naturally, it cannot be used for watering plants water with residues of bleach, bleach, disinfectants and other strong chemicals, and water from dishwasher and washing machine should be cooled to room temperature. Water the garden with secondary water and orchard also possible if you use exclusively ecological soft remedies hygiene and household chemicals (Ecover, Method and similar brands).
An excellent remedy for glaze- rain and melt water. Set up barrels in your garden to collect rainwater. These barrels are connected directly to a pipe, which receives water from gutters located around the perimeter of the roof of a house, garage or greenhouse. The barrels are installed on a raised platform so that you can put a watering can under the opening tap or connect a hose to it for glaze.