Carnations can be a beautiful addition to your garden, but only if you take proper care of them.
Growing healthy and beautiful carnations is not that difficult, but, as ADVICE.NEWS reports, novice gardeners tend to make some mistakes.
Here are some common mistakes that can destroy your garden flowers.
Overwatering
Carnations prefer well-drained soil.
Overwatering can cause root rot. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Poor soil drainage
Carnations do not like standing water.
Make sure the planting site has good drainage to prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged.
Lack of sunlight
Carnations grow well in full sunlight. Insufficient sunlight may result in slow growth.
Plant these flowers in a location where they receive at least six hours of sunlight per day.
Close plantings
Do not overload the carnations.
Plant them so that there is enough space between each plant to ensure proper air circulation and reduce the risk of disease.
No pruning
Carnations require regular pruning.
Pinch off spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a neat appearance.
Ignoring fertilization
Carnations benefit from regular feeding.
Use a balanced fertilizer throughout the growing season at recommended application rates.
Incorrect planting depth
Plant the carnations at the desired depth. The root collar (where the stem meets the roots) should be at soil level.
Planting them too deep or too shallow can affect their health.
Ignoring pests
Watch for common pests such as aphids and spider mites.
Inspect your plants regularly and take appropriate action if pests are present.
Indifference to soil pH
Carnations prefer slightly alkaline soil. Check the soil pH and adjust if necessary.
Adding lime can help raise the pH level.
Earlier, the expert explained what to do with potted chrysanthemums after flowering.
