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Geraniums, or pelargoniums, are among the most popular flowers that decorate terraces and gardens. Thanks to a wide range of varieties, you can choose exactly the one that suits your taste. If you want your geraniums to bloom and charm you with beautiful flowers already at the beginning of summer, we have a few practical tips for their maintenance and care. These simple tricks will ensure that your plants are healthy, strong, and full of blooms.
1. Pinch back your geraniums
If you overwintered your geraniums, they may look weak and lifeless in spring. To encourage them to grow back and start flowering, it’s good to lightly pinch them in spring. Cut or shorten the main shoots of the plants to a length of approximately 10–15 cm. This intervention will help promote healthier root growth and more abundant flowering. You can use the cut parts to propagate the plants. Just place them in fresh soil and wait for them to take root.
2. Feed the plants with banana peels
Banana peels are a great natural fertilizer that you can use to support the growth of geraniums. Collect banana peels, let them dry on newspapers, and then crush them into a powder. Mix this powder with a little peat and bury it in the soil around the geraniums. Banana peels contain many minerals, especially potassium, which supports abundant flowering and healthy plant growth.
3. Keep the soil moist
Geraniums like moist soil, so it is important to water them regularly. Use small amounts of water so the soil does not become waterlogged. To ensure good drainage, it is recommended to place a thin layer of gravel at the bottom of the flowerpot. This helps prevent water stagnation that could cause root rot. In addition, make sure the plant gets enough light, which is essential for abundant flowering.
Conclusion
With these simple but effective tips you will ensure that your geraniums are healthy and full of beautiful flowers all summer long. Caring for geraniums is not complicated; regular attention and the right techniques are enough. In just one week you will see a noticeable improvement in their appearance and more abundant flowering. By following these tips you can look forward to wonderfully blooming plants that will adorn your garden or terrace.
