Potted Plant Maintenance For Your Commercial Property

As we prepare to enjoy our children returning to school, I want to remind you that summer is still in full swing. Don’t neglect your potted gardens as you get busy with any of your upcoming events. I know it is hot out there and probably one of the last things you want to do is go out and work on your business landscape (That's what we're here for, right). Even the dawning hour is pretty warm and sometimes humid this time of year.

My biggest advice to you this month is to be mindful! 

August’s Tips to Potted Garden Success
Here are just a few tips to keep your potted plants healthy and stunning so you can keep your business looking sharp!

Water
Don’t assume that if it rains, it has provided enough water for your pots. We need about an inch for you to take a day off. If we then go back to full sun, they are going to need to be watered again the next day. Use a water meter or your trusty finger to check on the soil’s moisture depth. Better yet have a drip system that provides the most accurate amount of water for your potted plants.

Potted cactus and succulents – if we get measurable rain this month, you can probably take the month off from watering your potted cacti and succulents.

Be sure to water pots that are under your roofed areas. If you can get them out into the rain, better still! Check to make sure that you have no standing water in any of your potted areas, to keep pesky mosquitoes at bay.

Deadhead and Feed
Continue to fertilize your pots with a water soluble fertilizer throughout the summer every two weeks regardless of the heat. Deadhead your potted gardens at least every two weeks.

Water:
Deeply water to encourage roots to grow to where the soil is cooler.
Roses in pots need daily water.
Never let them dry out or the soil will become hard to rehydrate.
Check your irrigation system often.
Give your roses a cooling shower of water in the afternoons.

Feed:
Use a half-strength water soluble fertilizer or a time-release fertilizer this month. 

Keep in mind that Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance can Help!  Please contact us at; Sales: 623-848-8277 We serve businesses like yours throughout the entire Phoenix Metro Area.

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