Glow Up Your Garden: Rose plant will remain laden with flowers even in the scorching sun, just follow these 5 magical tricks

News India Live, Digital Desk: The intense heat and heat waves of summer affect not only humans but also delicate plants. It is often seen that with the onset of summer in April-May, rose plants start drying up or they stop flowering. But if you are fond of gardening, then there is no need to panic. By adopting some easy and scientific tricks, you can keep your rose plant green even in summer.

Let us know those special tips which will keep your garden smelling of roses.

1. Mulching is most important

Soil moisture evaporates very quickly in summer. To keep the roots of roses cool Mulching The best way.

Spread a layer of dry leaves, wood sawdust or sugarcane bagasse on the surface of the soil around the plant.

This layer does not allow sunlight to reach the soil directly, which keeps the roots cool and reduces evaporation of water.

2. Right time and method of watering

People often make mistakes while watering roses.

Time: Always water early in the morning (before 7 am) or in the evening after sunset. Watering in the afternoon causes the soil to heat up which can damage the roots.

Method: Always give water to the roots of the plant. There is a fear of fungus developing by sprinkling water on the leaves, especially if the leaves remain wet at night.

3. Avoid ‘pruning’, do ‘deadheading’

Never do heavy pruning of roses in summer, as this increases pressure on the plant.

instead of ‘Deadheading’ Do it. That is, cut the flowers which have dried a little below the branch.

With this, the plant’s energy will be used to feed new buds instead of making seeds.

4. Special fertilizer for summer (Fertilizer)

Fertilizers containing too much chemical can burn plants in summer. Use organic and cool manure in this season:

Old cow dung manure: This is the safest.

Liquid Fertilizer: Soak banana peels in water for 2-3 days and pour that water into the plant. It is an excellent source of potassium which helps in flowering.

Epsom Salt: Once a month, dissolve one teaspoon of Epsom salt in one liter of water and apply it to the roots. This keeps the leaves shiny and green.

5. Protection from afternoon sun

Roses love sunlight, but direct sunlight above 40 degrees can burn its petals.

If possible, water the plants between 12 and 4 pm. ‘Green Net’ Apply.

Shift the potted plants to a place where they get 4-5 hours of morning sunlight and shade in the afternoon.

Pro-Tip: Pest Control

Roses are more attacked by ‘mites’ and ‘thrips’ in summer. To avoid this, every 15 days neem oil Spray in the evening. This will keep the plant healthy and the buds will be able to become flowers without falling.