Are you a garden lover looking for new green challenges? January it is the perfect moment to start thinking about renovating your garden.
With a little care and the right techniques, you can make your green space flourish in the middle of spring. Where to start?
We’ll walk you through propagating some of the most loved plants and tips for breathing new life into your garden.
It’s the perfect time to propagate géraniums
I géraniums sono easy to propagate and in January, during their dormant phase, they are ready to be multiplied. Isn’t it fascinating to think of all the blooms that will fill your garden in spring?
How to proceed with géraniums?
You take a healthy cutting about 10 cm below a knot. Remove the bottom leaves, keeping only 2 or 3 at the top. Plant the cutting in a mix of light loam and sand.
Place the pot in a bright, cool area, keeping the temperature around 15°C. Water lightly, making sure the substrate remains moist but not soggy.
Have you ever experimented with covering with a cloche to maintain humidity? It could help with enracination! Learn more about how to protect your roses here.
Find new life for hortensias
Hortensias lend themselves beautifully to winter propagation. Taking advantage of this period will give you stronger plants ready for future blooms. Are you ready for this gardening experiment?
Procedure for hortensias
Take lignified stems from the previous year of about 20 cm. Cut below a node and remove all leaves except the top ones. Plant the cutting in a mix of soil and sandin pots or directly in the ground.
Remember to keep the cuttings in a sheltered place. Do you want to maximize success? A touch of rooting hormones on the base can work wonders! Find out how to recognize these plants here.
Renew the charm of your rosiers
Rosiers, with their fragrant flowers, are among the most rewarding to propagate. Complete your garden with a colony of roses with a unique character!
Practices for the rosei rosiers
Cut a rod of 20-30 cm under a bourgeon, choosing a robust one but not too young. Remove leaves and thorns from 2/3 lower of the tige.
Plant your cutting in sand and potting soil, making sure the top bourgeon stays above the soil. Cover with a plastic bottle? It can create a perfect greenhouse effect for rooting!
Don’t miss the details on when to grow or multiply your plants here.
General advice for a garden ready to bloom
Are you thinking about how to make your garden an explosion of blooms? Here are some suggestions:
- Choose the right tools: Using a clean and sharp pruner is crucial to avoid damage to the rods. It guarantees a clean cut and avoids the transmission of diseases.
- Protect from gel: Cuttings should be placed in a safe environment such as a cold greenhouse. You don’t want months of work to vanish in the cold!
- Patience and observation: Follow the cuttings and make sure the substrate does not dry out too much. In winter, embedding may take longer, but patience will be greatly rewarded!
If you’re ready to advance further on your gardening journey, find out when the perfect time to prune is here. Don’t miss the opportunity to create a unique and personal green corner.
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