You Should NOT Fertilize or Prune When. .

July 30th, 2006

When the summer sun starts beating down, some people think that it’s the perfect time to start pruning, but that’s not the case. As the temperature rises, plants actually grow slower, so there’s not as much need for fertilizer, or pruning. In fact, if you prune when it’s too hot, the plant might get sun burnt from too much exposure to the hot sun.

Also, when you do fertilize, water your plants first, and then put the fertilizer on. This prevents burning the roots because the first water that you put onto a dry plant goes right through the soil and to the bottom of the plants roots. If you are using liquid or crystal fertilizer (like Miracle Grow), only use half of the recommend amount. The manufactures directions are usually a lot more than your plant really needs, but it will keep you coming back to the store for more!

 

 

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