PLANT CARE

Summer Care Tips

PLANT CARE

Summer Care Tips

New plant growth mean more light, longer days, and warmer temperatures. Now that summer is in full bloom, don't expect your plants to slow down anytime soon!

Keep reading for the Grow-How Team®'s best plant care tips and tricks.

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Tip 1: Double-check your routine

With seasonal changes come rapid growth in your plants! You may need to water more frequently. Always water plants deeply until excess water drips from the drainage hole. The level of light your plants get will also vary throughout the seasons. In the summer, plants can be susceptible to sun-burned leaves due to the intense rays of summer sunshine! Pay attention to how much direct sun your plants are getting and adjust their locations if you see leaf burn and bleaching.

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Tip 2: Cut back plants

If your plants have experienced a spring growth spurt, it might be time to cut back! There are many benefits to pruning plants.

Size control: Trim out of control branches with sharp snips, and be sure to remove no more than 25% of the leaves.

Shaping: keeping your plant well manicured and shaping it how you like is great for maintaining your desired aesthetic.

Rejuvenation: If your plant is looking leggy or tattered, cutting back dead foliage can help send nutrients to healthy leaves and branches. This will ultimately help your plant grow better!

Reblooming: Once old flowers have faded, cutting them back will help your plant put its energy into producing new blooms.

If your plants have experienced a spring growth spurt, it might be time to cut back! There are many benefits to pruning plants.

Size control: Trim out of control branches with sharp snips, and be sure to remove no more than 25% of the leaves.

Shaping: keeping your plant well manicured and shaping it how you like is great for maintaining your desired aesthetic.

Rejuvenation: If your plant is looking leggy or tattered, cutting back dead foliage can help send nutrients to healthy leaves and branches. This will ultimately help your plant grow better!

Reblooming: Once old flowers have faded, cutting them back will help your plant put its energy into producing new blooms.

LEARN ABOUT PRUNING

Tip 3: Fertilize

Fertilizing plants is necessary for them to thrive! Fertilizer is especially important during times of active growth. Most plants prefer to be fertilized twice a month during the growing season (spring and summer). Never apply fertilizer directly to dry soil! There are different types of fertilizer for different plant species. For specifics, check out our A-Z Guide to determine which fertilizer is best for your plants.!

A-Z PLANT CARE GUIDES

Tip 4: Scout for problems

woman dusting monstera leaf and inspecting for pests

Warmer weather may be great for plant growth, but it also can create an environment for pests to thrive! Pests are a completely normal houseplant issue, after all, your plants are alive! Not to worry, pests can be controlled, especially if you catch them early. Common pests include spider mites, mealybugs, aphids, thrips, whiteflies, fungus gnats, soil gnats, springtails, and milipedes. Our blog has extensive information on common pests and how to treat them. If all else fails, our Grow-How Team® is always willing to help!