Being a plant parent we have lots of concerns regarding our plants, and the most important concern is how to protect our plants? There are multiple factors that can cause stunted growth or damage to the plants. To make your plant family gorgeous and lively, it is crucial to have the appropriate knowledge about how to protect your plant. Here are such simple yet effective ways to protect your plants.
- Do not over water your plant: Yes, watering is extremely important for a healthy plant, but most people make the mistake of watering them either too much or too little. How much water you need depends on the type of the plant and weather. For example, some species of plants need to be watered regularly, whereas succulents need to be watered only once in a week. To avoid root rotting from over watering, it is a good idea to water your plant when the top soil is dry to touch.
- Make use of organic pesticides: There are multiple organic pesticides which you can easily make in your house. Chemical free organic pesticides work way better than the chemically filled pesticides. You can use salt spray, neem oil spray, onion and garlic spray to protect your plant from insects.
- Cover your plants: Outdoor plants cannot be kept indoors, but how to save them in the frosting winter? To protect your outdoor plants throughout the winter, you can cover them with tarp, drop clothes, and even old blankets. But remember that the clothes needed to be removed during day time so that the plants will be well exposed to the sun.
- Keep your plants indoors: In the dry winter months you need to keep the warm weather plants indoors. Also make sure to keep them places according to their light requirements.
Those are all the 4 easy to maintain tips to protect your plants. Also, make sure to not re-pot and fertilize in the heat wave. Following all these useful tips will help you in protecting your lovely plants.
