{"id":1137,"date":"2021-06-30T16:51:03","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T16:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/?p=1137"},"modified":"2021-06-30T17:10:40","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T17:10:40","slug":"caring-for-your-flowers-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/caring-for-your-flowers-in-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring For Your Flowers in The Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s nothing quite like some beautiful flowers to decorate with and enjoy across your home\u2019s landscape! There are so many different species of flowers you can plant at home, but it\u2019s important to be aware that they\u2019ll need lots of extra care during the summer months to help them beat the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some summer flower care tips to help keep your plants blooming and healthy all season long:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Deadheading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The process known as deadheading is removing spent flower buds from your perennials and annuals to keep them blooming. Once a flower\u2019s budding cycle is complete, that flower will drain lots of energy as it tries to develop seeds, which can prevent other buds from blooming. Use a hand pruner to remove these spent flower heads quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fertilize Properly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A healthy garden starts with healthy soil, so add fertilizer to the ground if your plants need it. Yellowing leaves or plants that aren\u2019t blooming signifies that the soil isn\u2019t enriched enough and needs some help from fertilizer or compost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look For Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re noticing black spots, powdery mildew, or aphids, a type of bug, on your flowers, they need some help. First, consider whether your plant has enough air circulation; plants too close to each other are more prone to disease. Second, focus on disease prevention. To prevent plant disease, avoid watering at night, and water directly to the soil and not from the top. Some organic extracts and oils may also help prevent disease, so be sure to talk to your local gardeners for advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weeding is Necessary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, there\u2019s no avoiding those weeds, but it\u2019s necessary to spend the time to get rid of them. Weeds compete with your plants to get nutrients and moisture, so they must be removed if you want healthy flower growth. The sooner the better, as once weeds seed, they will continue to spread and spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Those high temperatures can cause devastation to your plants, so they\u2019ll need daily watering to stay healthy. If the temperatures are exceptionally high, with no clouds in sight and no rain in the forecast, be sure to give them some extra nourishment through deep watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t forget, adding beautiful flowers to your landscape to match your home\u2019s roofing or siding is a great way to add curb appeal!
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If you\u2019re looking to have your roof fixed or redone or your gutters replaced or cleaned, we\u2019ve got you covered! The experts at Landmark Exteriors<\/a> are here to help ensure your home\u2019s roofing and gutter systems both look great and are functioning properly for years to come! Give us a call at (203) 838-3838 to learn more.\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s nothing quite like some beautiful flowers to decorate with and enjoy across your home\u2019s landscape! There are so many different species of flowers you can plant at home, but it\u2019s important to be aware that they\u2019ll need lots of extra care during the summer months to help them beat the heat. Here are some … Continue reading “Caring For Your Flowers in The Summer”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1138,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nCaring For Your Flowers in The Summer - LANDMARK EXTERIORS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your flowers are feeling the heat! 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