Early spring is the time when peonies slowly come to life and start working intensively underground. This is the perfect time to help them regain their strength after the cold months. Appropriate care at this stage has a huge impact on the further development of the plants. Thanks to a few simple actions, you can prepare them for really abundant flowering.
Before spring comes, it is worth taking care of our peonies so that they can develop healthily and, as a result, bloom beautifully. Therefore, as soon as the weather starts to stabilize and there are no severe frosts in the long-term forecast, we can start taking action.
In early spring, you need to take proper care of your plants. The first step is to gradually remove winter covers from peonies, because covering them for too long may contribute to the rotting of the shoots. Then we remove the frozen and dry parts of the plants.
The next step is to carefully clean around the clumps, getting rid of plant remains and weeds. It will also be a good idea to gently loosen the soil, which will improve air flow to the roots. This is an important step, especially when we are dealing with heavy and poorly permeable soil. It is also worth remembering to water the plants during longer droughts.
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After cleaning the ground and performing the above activities, it is also worth doing something that will strengthen the plants after winter. For this purpose, we do not have to use expensive and specialized fertilizers from the store. All you need to do is prepare a home-made yeast conditioner.
It is extremely effective because yeast is rich in potassium and phosphorus, which are responsible for flowering, as well as B vitamins, which stimulate the root system. Additionally, they contain iron and manganese, which improve the condition of plants.
Making this fertilizer is not difficult. Just grind 100 g of fresh yeast and pour 10 liters of warm water. Mix everything and set aside for an hour. Water the peonies with the prepared solution. We do this every two weeks from February until the summer. Thanks to this, the plants will be beautiful and colorful in return.
