01. 09. 2024 (Photo: shutterstock/Curioso.Photography).
The heathers are reminiscent of autumn and please with the intensity of the colors.They decorate gardens, terraces and balconies and are pleasing to the eye.Don’t forget to fertilize them, which is a key part of caring for this plant.A preparation from the kitchen cabinet can help you..
Heather is a small shrub with many small bell-shaped flowers on short upright stems.Flowering appears at different times.Their abundant summer flowers are a magnet for bees.Despite their low maintenance requirements, it is worth paying attention to their proper fertilization so that they bloom abundantly and beautifully.
Do heathers like coffee grounds? Homemade fertilizer for lush flowering
Heather needs moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic.It is a good idea to fertilize it with organic compost in the spring to improve the soil and retain moisture.A good way to slightly acidify the soil is to use coffee grounds (contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and to a lesser extent magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc).It is not good to sprinkle them directly on the soil.It is definitely better to mix them into the soil when planting.You can also mix them with water at a ratio of 1 teaspoon of soil to 1 liter of water.With this solution water 1-2 times a month.
TIP! Do not forget to prune them.After the heathers have finished flowering, it is enough to cut them slightly and remove the spent stems.This will allow the plants to spread..
Which fertilizer for heather? Add a few drops to water and water regularly
Another homemade way to encourage heather growth and flowering is use the lemon juice trick.These plants have a very sensitive root system made up of trichomes.They can receive nutrients only from acidic soil.You can create an acidic environment by watering the heather with a few drops of lemon.Alternatively, you can also use citric acid.Fertilizing the plant regularly in this way will help stimulate its growth.
