Caring for plants, although it seems like something very simple and that anyone can do, sometimes we realize that it is more difficult than it looks since you need certain care skills with which you can have radiant and strong plants with which you can show off to others.
It is not necessary to spend a fortune to have a spectacular garden, what is necessary is to dedicate time and have a lot of patience so that each centimeter of growth is better than the previous one.
If you still don’t know how to start taking care of your plants, here are some tips to guide you and create an enviable garden.
Use bicarbonate
Although bicarbonate is widely used in our daily life, we could never think that it also has great use in plants, since this product helps as a fungicide, keeps away pests, helps strengthen plants, and eliminates wild grass. It is necessary to look for a recipe that adapts to your needs to be able to spread it in an adequate way and that works in the best way.
Stimulate growth
In order to stimulate good growth, it is necessary to focus on the roots. When changing the pot or simply maintaining it, it is necessary that the longest roots are trimmed a few centimeters, this is to make them grow again and absorb the necessary nutrients. It is possible that when you make these cuts, you make a very quick check of the soil and the surroundings of the plant, to make sure that there is not some parasite or insect insight that eats the nutrients of the plant and prevents its growth.
Integrate fertilizer
To have even more beautiful plants, sometimes it is necessary to integrate fertilizer and although many consider that this product contains a bad smell, nowadays there are many options in different presentations which makes the smell is not an impediment to not put your plants. It is recommended that this process of integration of fertilizer is between the spring and autumn seasons, this to help us of the sun and climate. One of the presentations with greater advantages and practicality is the liquid; which must be applied every fifteen days before being watered.
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Natural fertilizer
If the idea of having plants is to be self-sustaining, it is possible to do so and at the same time have healthy and strong plants by adding natural fertilizers.
Some examples of the products to use are banana peels, eggshells, coffee beans, and other organic waste, each product has different properties to provide. Sometimes, in order to give all the properties of these products, we have chosen to create homemade compost, which you can make with different foods that give strength and shine to many of your plants.
Proper potting
In most cases the right pot is the main key to having healthy plants, that is why it is necessary to focus on some important points to find the perfect pot. You need to take into account the size of the plant because the pot should be a little bigger so that the plant has room to grow even more. It is recommended that the pot has holes in the bottom so that it has a circulation and can discard the water that it will not require. And finally, make sure that the pot keeps its moisture, this will help you not to have to water it so often and that it always feels wet.
Now that you know how to start having beautiful and above all healthy plants, it’s time to get down to business and apply some of these tips.
Translated and adapted by Noobuzz staff.
Sources: Facilisimo
