Taking care of the outdoor plant is like nurturing a newly born baby. Unless you are conscious about every nitty-gritty; it will never respond fruitfully. Greenfingers Singapore guides you regarding all the dos and don’ts of outdoor plant management.

Let’s find out how to take care of the outdoor plant:

Water the flowers regularly

Don’t let the flowers dry up for long. You should water the flowers at least once in the summer season. As the climate remains very dry, making it a point to protect them from the direct harsh sunrays might dry up the delicate petals. Once the season is wet and cool, you can water the flowers twice a week.

Pro tips: excess watering and inadequate watering develop fungus that can damage your plants’ natural growth.

Mulch the flowers

Mulching is important to help the soil retain moisture and is a fundamental process if the plant is placed in a dry region. With this practice, one can also control weed and regular normal soil temperature, which is very crucial for the well-being of the plants. It includes covering the soil with natural synthetic materials.

Remove the bugs

Bug harms to plants are considerably more than cosmetic. Infections and microscopic organisms frequently can enter a plant through a type of opening, and bug harm gives that. Use proper fertilizers and pesticides as per the direction of the gardener.

The right balance of sunlight

Sunlight is the source of energy in plants. Make sure the plants are receiving proper sunlight, especially in cold temperatures. It is best to establish the garden away from any high-rise buildings. On the other hand, delicate plants cannot endure long hours of sunlight; ask your gardener to build a temporary barrier around the garden to block sunlight.

Apply the right fertilizer

Many fertilizers are capable of consuming roots and decrease their capacity to retain water. This makes the plants more vulnerable to pressure from excessive sunlight, wet and dry weather.

Prevent and control disease

Like pests, plant disease is very harmful. Plant diseases are predominantly caused by a fungus, bacteria, and virus attacks. To prevent fungal disease you can avoid using excessive water in vases or gardens. To get rid of bacterial and viral diseases you can use clean weeding tools. Using proper chemicals you can cure these diseases especially those caused by microorganisms.