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stick around because in this video we're
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sharing seven essential tips to ensure
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your geraniums stay healthy bloom
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continuously and bring beauty to your
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space all season long let's get started
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geraniums love the sun they thrive best
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in a location that gets at least 6 hours
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of direct sunlight each day whether
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you're planting them in garden beds
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hanging baskets or pots make sure they
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have the right light conditions to
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flourish water is key but balance is
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everything deraniums don't like to sit
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in water logged soil so aim for deep
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watering once a week more often in hot
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weather a simple test stick your finger
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about 2 in into the soil if it's dry
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it's time to water for bigger healthier
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blooms regular feeding is a must use a
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quality all-purpose plant food every 2
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weeks to keep your geraniums
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wellnourished this simple step will
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reward you with continuous vibrant
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flowers throughout the season to
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encourage fresh flowers remove any faded
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or dying blooms by pinching them off at
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the base this not only keeps your plant
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looking tidy but also redirects energy
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into producing even more flowers
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geraniums can get a bit leggy over time
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to keep them full and bushy pinch back
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the stems regularly and remove any dead
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or damaged growth a little pruning goes
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a long way in maintaining a compact
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thriving plant aphids spidermitites and
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white flies can be a problem but regular
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checks can prevent infestations if you
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spot pests treat your plants with an
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insecttoidal soap or spray to keep them
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healthy and pestfree want to enjoy your
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geraniums year after year before winter
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arrives take cutings for propagation and
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trim back the plants before storing them
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indoors remember temperatures below 10°
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C can halt their growth so bring them
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inside if needed by following these
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simple yet effective tips your geraniums
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will reward you with months of stunning
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blooms if you found this video helpful
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