It's not just the garden that is slowly coming to the fore again.
Terrace and balcony can also be prepared and prepared.
In February, gardening can slowly begin *.
The terrace and balcony are now enjoying the first preparations before the spring-like temperatures hit permanently.
Not only the pruning of geraniums is now in the house, the sowing of various plants can also be tackled.
We'll give you a few examples.
Prune geraniums in February
If you own geraniums and have put them in the warm in autumn, now is the time to cut back the plants.
Depending on how the plant looks,
dead diseased parts
should be
removed
.
But the healthy shoots also require treatment.
You can trim the shoots with secateurs, but leave at least four buds per stem.
The garden portal
"My beautiful garden"
also indicates that the long and thin Geiltriebe should be completely removed.
The geraniums can then be repotted in the fresh soil.
Place
the flower box in a
warm and light spot so the plant
can
thrive
.
But leave them there until after the ice saints in May.
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.
Balcony and terrace: sowing of elf spur and black-eyed Susanne
Even if you don't necessarily have a green thumb, you can enjoy a beautiful balcony or terrace.
The easy-care elf spur is just right there.
The
permanent bloomer
grows to a height of up to 40 centimeters and is
perfect for the balcony box
.
Sown in February or even in March, the elven spur shines from June to October.
The
black-eyed Susanne
is more expensive to
look
after.
The seeds can be sown from the end of February to around the end of April.
Ideal conditions exist when the temperatures are between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius.
In addition, the soil in the pot must remain evenly moist.
“My beautiful garden”
also indicates that this plant needs a support on which it can grow.
Because the climbing plant
is up to two meters high
.
The germination time of the black-eyed Susan is up to two weeks.
Shortly after germination, a slender stick is placed next to the shoots.
After the ice saints are over in May, this plant can finally go outside.
Preferably in a sunny, warm place, with evenly moist soil without waterlogging.
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Plant ball primroses and crown of glory in February
If you want to stand out with your balcony or terrace, a
crown of fame is
well advised.
This
extraordinary climbing plant
is probably rarely seen.
As early as February, the elongated rhizomes of the bulbous plant are set to drive.
To do this, put some soil in a container and add the rhizomes.
So that the plant can sprout, it should be placed
in a warm place
.
Ideally, the soil is kept evenly moist and sprayed with water when the heating air is dry.
“The exotic reaches a height of one meter and needs a climbing aid, the blazing midday sun doesn't get it.
After the pile in late summer, the crown of fame moves in.
The rhizomes should not be overwintered too cool at around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius, ”says
mein-schoener-garten.de
.
It's easier
with
ball primroses
.
These can namely be acquired
already advanced
.
The balcony plant then only needs to be potted and cared for.
A real eye-catcher that beautifies the balcony for at least two months.
With proper care you can benefit from it even longer.
Keep the potting soil nutrient-rich and slightly moist.
But beware of waterlogging, the ball primroses don't like that.
(swa)
*
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.
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