Now summer has finally arrived, it’s a wonderful time to start enjoying your garden.
For those of you who are selling your homes this summer, you’ll find buyers will pay more attention to the front and back yards than at any other time of the year.
So, it’s critical to look after your plants so they don’t dry out in the summer heat and leave a bad impression with prospective buyers.
Our neighborhood property market is nicely balanced to encourage buyers and sellers currently, so it’s important the sellers provide the best possible presentation to attract the attention and maximize the value of their homes.
A dry and bedraggled-looking garden will do you no favors in the current real estate climate.
A lot of folks get confused about how to maintain their garden during the hotter summer months. Anxious to ensure plants thrive, they have a tendency to over-water, which rots root systems and kills them.
Here are seven tips to keep plants healthy this summer. I hope you find them useful. If I can help you with your real estate needs, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Much about mulch – The best way to keep your flowerbeds moist and healthy is to layer mulch over the soil. Mulch will keep the weeds down, retain moisture and protect plants from overheating. It should be made of various organics.
Over-watering – This is the most common mistake. Too much moisture will collect around the roots. The first sign of a plant’s distress is a yellowing of its leaves. It will either have root rot or a fungal infection.
Under-watering – The tell-tale signs of a plant suffering from a lack of water are a browning and wilting of the leaves, and stunted growth.
Aim your hose – Water plants around their base, not onto the plant itself. Even splashing water on leaves can cause various fungal diseases.
Clock-watching – Did you know there is a good and bad time to water? Many folks break out the hosepipe in the evening. Unfortunately, that’s not great. Water will sit around the root systems all night, potentially causing root rot. If you water early, the water will evaporate while still providing the necessary hydration. In the middle of the day, evaporation will occur without benefit.
Check the soil – Don’t water a plant if its soil is already moist. However, if you notice leaves wilting, that’s a great moment to break out the watering can or hose.
Know your pots – Soil in terracotta pots dries quickly, which means plants need regular water. Plastic pots hold the moisture better, so check the soil before giving them any TLC.