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Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Heather
26.10.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22
It grows very well on alpine hills, in rock gardens and gravel gardens, where excess water does not linger, snow does not stagnate, and gravel does not allow the roots of the bush to dry out.
What kind of soil is needed
Heather grows well on closed balconies and terraces.
For normal heather growth, the crop should be planted only in acidic soil; if your soil is not acidic, it needs to be created. Under each bush, add either acidic peat or forest soil.
Do you need to water heather
Heather prefers well-drained, moist soil but can tolerate some dryness.
It grows in an environment with constant rainfall, so water it regularly, but do not overwater it, maintaining even humidity.
Should heather be trimmed
Diseased or damaged stems should be cut right at the soil line and removed completely.
Flowers should be cut just below the flower head. Heather is generally a vigorous plant and will not be harmed by pruning.
Nevertheless, be careful if you live in an area where frost is possible.
What to do with heather for the winter
It is enough to build a small hut from pegs or branches that can withstand the snow load.
Coniferous spruce branches will also work.
It is even better to cover the heathers with a wooden or plastic box with slits or cells.
The main thing is that air is retained under the shelter and wet snow does not press the bushes to the ground.
