This article will cover the main reasons why people opt to landscaping using geraniums, versus other common flower landscape plants. Geraniums have been known to resist heat and weather well. They do not need to be watered very often. They can tolerate a lot of sunlight and can handle drought. This is a major plus for those wanting to include these plants in their landscaping project.
These are all good points about landscaping with geraniums. But what are some of the pros and cons of using these plants? The truth of the matter is that both of these plants can be used successfully in landscaping projects. However, there is a difference between using geraniums as opposed to pelargoniums.
To begin with, it should be noted that geraniums are not particularly easy to take care of. It is often recommended that they are left unattended, especially for those that are not regularly fed. This is because their leaves will shed over time. This is undesirable, since this could result in loss of color and eventually the plant may die.
Any landscaping project into one major group like the plantings of geraniums or of the taller ornamental grasses can prove to be a difficult undertaking. In this case, it may prove more advisable to separate these plants from each other, perhaps by building a trellis to separate them. Once the landscaping project has been divided into separate groups of plants, one should consider the extent of sun exposure and shade required by each group. For example, one group of geraniums, probably those in the sunniest part of the garden, such as the school’s tutors and the faculty house, may need some shade. One should consider planting these plants in shaded spots such as the tops of large rocks, large trees and walls.
On the flip side, there would have to be some areas in a landscaping which would be suitable for more delicate types of landscaping, such as the ones that contain a whole array of ornaments and ferns. These ornaments and ferns could be classed as flower for ‘everyone’ as anyone can grow them and in fact, you could be classing them as a flower for all time as no one can grow them. If you don’t want them to grow, then you could choose to plant an herb garden around them, with scented – leaved geraniums being planted in wet rooms of cottages, for instance.
The two most common types of plants used for landscaping with geraniums and ornaments and ferns are the orchid and the periwinkle. These two kinds of plants are very easy to propagate, as long as the correct methods of propagating are followed. In general, these two kinds of plants grow on the same manner and they also tend to grow at almost the same rate. This means that they can be used to create all sorts of arrangements, from simple border arrangements, to small pots and larger ones, if the space allows it. The methods of propagating these plants, using traditional methods of planting seeds, can also be carried out.
careful transplant that will enable them to recover. You should also be aware that, in the case of geraniums, that some of them can be affected by various disease problems that affect pelargonium and geraniums, such as leaf spot and scale. Therefore, you should take steps to prevent such problems.
Having decided to landscape with geraniums, one very practical way of doing this, as suggested by numerous gardeners, is to have the flowers fertilised. Having been grown for several years in pots, they tend to do well when exposed to fertilizer, and when it is applied as a liquid, they can withstand much better than seed plants. The school’s tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, plants to grow in the areas where you have decided to plant the flowers. If not, you can always get the fertilizer from an organic supplier.
Having landscaped with geraniums and pelargoniums are a wealth of possibilities for growing and using these plants. So many things are possible using both these plants. You can grow them for a period of five years and enjoy watching them change from year to year. Another excellent benefit of using these plants is that they are good gardeners. They will spread quickly across lawns, bushes, and across any open space in your garden.
In conclusion, landscaping with geraniums and pelargoniums are a wealth of possibilities for growing and using these plants. You can use them to cover walls, fences, trellises, and just about anything else you would like. You also need to remember that these plants are not hardy plants, so you should be careful when you plant them. It is also important that you follow the correct methods of propagating this group of plants.