{"id":258,"date":"2024-06-19T14:05:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T14:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/?p=258"},"modified":"2024-06-19T14:35:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T14:35:58","slug":"moving-houseplants-outdoors-in-summer-preparation-is-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/moving-houseplants-outdoors-in-summer-preparation-is-key\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Houseplants Outdoors in Summer \u2013 Preparation is Key"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672e3712454a&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZTM3MTI0NTRhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"wd-photoswipe-css\" href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/css\/parts\/lib-photoswipe.min.css?ver=7.4.3\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"wd-image-gallery-css\" href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/css\/parts\/el-gallery.min.css?ver=7.4.3\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"gallery_261\" class=\"wd-images-gallery wd-wpb wd-rs-6672e5328a624 photoswipe-images\" style=\"--wd-justify-content:center;--wd-align-items:center;\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\" wd-grid-g\" style=\"--wd-col-lg:1;--wd-col-md:1;--wd-col-sm:1;--wd-gap-lg:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-gallery-item wd-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_1ab28a78c4504605bcac3778f1bcc02cmv21.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" data-index=\"1\" data-width=\"319\" data-height=\"479\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"319\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_1ab28a78c4504605bcac3778f1bcc02cmv21.png\" class=\"wd-gallery-image image-1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_1ab28a78c4504605bcac3778f1bcc02cmv21.png 319w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_1ab28a78c4504605bcac3778f1bcc02cmv21-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672e37734572&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZTM3NzM0NTcyIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"wd-text-block-css\" href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/css\/parts\/el-text-block.min.css?ver=7.4.3\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e3b8a9f83\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e3b8a9f83 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-4gvva\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">As a beginner gardener you\u2019re probably wondering if it\u2019s safe to put indoor plants outside. Actually moving houseplants outdoors in summer is quite good for them. The rainfall will cleanse their leaves to aid in photosynthesis and help them absorb nutrients from the sunlight. In fact, your plants will love you for it!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-4tsjp\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Most houseplants are naturally found on the forest floor under the canopy of trees, so yes, bring the plants outside in the warm months of summer. Read on to learn more about how to move houseplants outdoors in the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-deto\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><em>(Some of the links within this post are affiliate links on which I receive a small compensation from the sale of certain items with no added expense to you.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e3d2e5791\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e3d2e5791 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-20h2g\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><em>(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-6ogbk\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Can All Plants go Outside in the Summer?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-bt0jf\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">All plants will do well outside, however you have to be mindful of the intensity of the sunlight. Your houseplants were pampered in a controlled environment up until this point. You gave them the proper light, water, and fertilizer. But once outside they will be subjected to the elements, so make sure you properly prepare them for the transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-57o9l\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/post\/how-to-care-for-an-orchid-indoor-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><u>Orchids<\/u><\/a>, <a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/post\/epiphytic-plants-display-a-bromeliad-on-driftwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><u>bromeliads<\/u><\/a> and cacti can be moved outside and hung on branches of trees for shade and protection from the sun and insects. They also must be acclimated to the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-3eq33\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">(For more on indoor plants, <a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/post\/all-about-indoor-plants-info-for-beginners-and-pet-lovers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><u>click All About Indoor Plants.<\/u><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-dbvov\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Time to Acclimate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-c6kdd\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">If you randomly move an indoor plant outdoors before it\u2019s ready, it may go into shock, or even die. Take the following precautions before changing its environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-668a4\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">The best time to move houseplants outdoors is around 2 to 3 weeks after your last frost date and when night temperatures are consistent and do not dip below 50 degrees F. An occasional cooler night will not damage them. But if the weather becomes colder, move them to a protected area such as a shed or solarium, or even back inside for the cold spell.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-dgl0i\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Prepare your plants by acclimating them to their new environment when the temperatures seem right. To acclimate a plant is to help it gradually change from one environment to another.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e3fecad8b\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e3fecad8b text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-d8nue\" class=\"KwrhA ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong><em><u>The Acclimation Process<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-d1dth\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">1. Repot any rootbound plants (roots are cramped and very tight in the container) before you place them outside. They will grow faster outside during the summer. An extra 2 inch in diameter pot will suffice for your plants. Do not repot them in an extra large pot because they will use all their energy to grow more roots rather than foliage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"gallery_272\" class=\"wd-images-gallery wd-wpb wd-rs-6672e56009d56 photoswipe-images\" style=\"--wd-justify-content:center;--wd-align-items:center;\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\" wd-grid-g\" style=\"--wd-col-lg:1;--wd-col-md:1;--wd-col-sm:1;--wd-gap-lg:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-gallery-item wd-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_8c8e5c58dbab446fa215ae76ef8f7447mv21.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" data-index=\"1\" data-width=\"588\" data-height=\"548\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"588\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_8c8e5c58dbab446fa215ae76ef8f7447mv21.png\" class=\"wd-gallery-image image-1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_8c8e5c58dbab446fa215ae76ef8f7447mv21.png 588w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_8c8e5c58dbab446fa215ae76ef8f7447mv21-300x280.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e42218661\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e42218661 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-5ksph\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">2. Select a fully shaded area in which to place your plants. Even if a plant is a sun lover, do not place it in full sun. It will get a \u201csun burn\u201d just like humans do. The delicate leaves will shrivel up and burn.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-bqmd\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">3. Begin with a mix of indoor and outdoor environments. In the morning place your plants outside in the shade, and in the evening return them back inside. Do this for 5 to 6 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-v7da\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">4. After this leave them outside both night and day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7un76\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">5. For sun loving plants, gradually move them closer to the sunlight. First increase by an hour or two a day their exposure to the morning sun as it is less harsh. Then slowly add more time in the sunlight. After 2 to 3 weeks, they will be ready for full sun.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-13eqo\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">6. For shade loving plants, first keep them in the deepest shade for about a week. Then gradually move them into more filtered sunlight. You do not want to place them in direct sunlight because their leaves will definitely scorch.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h4 id=\"viewer-dvsmt\" class=\"_3Z2Kh ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1222496&amp;u=2764903&amp;m=81579&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>Get Premium Plants by Leon &amp; George<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-4kuv7\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Watering and Fertilizing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-16lgu\" class=\"KwrhA ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong><em><u>Watering<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-69c0a\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Place your plants close to a hose to make it more convenient to water them. Let the water from the hose run for a minute or two before watering to ensure the sun-heated water in the hose is not used to water your plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-18ljq\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Your plants will require more watering because they will be exposed to the heat of the summer sun. They will need more water if there is a prolonged period of extremely high temperatures. However, do not overwater them as they are still susceptible to root rot. Indications that you are overwatering your plants include yellowing, falling, wilting, or browning leaves, or if the plant develops mold.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h4 id=\"viewer-3ucft\" class=\"_3Z2Kh ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong><em>How Much Water?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672e454aebd9&#8243; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZTQ1NGFlYmQ5Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"gallery_939\" class=\"wd-images-gallery wd-wpb wd-rs-6672e568e1544 photoswipe-images\" style=\"--wd-justify-content:center;--wd-align-items:center;\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\" wd-grid-g\" style=\"--wd-col-lg:1;--wd-col-md:1;--wd-col-sm:1;--wd-gap-lg:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-gallery-item wd-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_22724d6e3faf493ca22e7d3a04b34edamv21.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" data-index=\"1\" data-width=\"400\" data-height=\"400\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_22724d6e3faf493ca22e7d3a04b34edamv21.png\" class=\"wd-gallery-image image-1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_22724d6e3faf493ca22e7d3a04b34edamv21.png 400w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_22724d6e3faf493ca22e7d3a04b34edamv21-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_22724d6e3faf493ca22e7d3a04b34edamv21-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672e45d21b7d&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZTQ1ZDIxYjdkIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e484a0ca0\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e484a0ca0 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8rqck\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">One to two inches of rain water per week is enough if you do not have extreme temperatures. Plants placed in the shade will conserve more of their water than those in full sun. Therefore, keep a special eye on the plants exposed to sun for more than six hours a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6lvu6\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Be sure the pot has proper drainage. Stagnant, smelly water will kill the plant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-2d9n1\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Set the nozzle to a gentle shower to ensure the plant is not damaged by a full force stream of water. The soil in the pot can also run off if the spray is too powerful.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e4961cf78\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e4961cf78 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-99sn3\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">You do not need to put a saucer under the pot when the plant is outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-7f7r9\" class=\"KwrhA ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong><em><u>Fertilizing<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ea7cp\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Your plant will be subjected to harder, more intense rainfall outside due to thunderstorms. The plant\u2019s soil will lose more of its nutrients because of leaching. Therefore, continue to fertilize your plants with a liquid, <a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3koliqM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\">indoor houseplant fertilizer (Purchase from Amazon)<\/a> to replenish vitamins and minerals. Do this once a week, especially if you have had more than the usual amount of rainfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block62\"><strong style=\"color: #1b1919; font-size: 24px;\">Bugs and Such<\/strong><\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-fqunh\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Most healthy indoor plants will not become badly infested with insects when outside. However, inspect your plants, especially under the leaves, for unwanted bugs. If you notice any intruders use an <a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/review-earths-ally-insect-control-truly-bee-safe-and-effective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>organic substance<\/strong><\/a> to rid the plants of the infestation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-b8mc4\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">If it becomes necessary, plant or place one or more of the following plants near your indoor plants to repel insects such as spiders. These plants include:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"ANmgQ _5HuoZ\">\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-aubuj\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/different-types-of-mint-plants-how-to-grow-them-in-your-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\">Peppermint<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-aqb89\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/how-to-grow-lavender-plants-indoors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\">Lavender<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-3hojm\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/how-to-grow-basil-plants-an-international-herb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\">Basil<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6v4pp\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/best-way-to-grow-rosemary-an-international-herb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\">Rosemary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6gipa\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Marigolds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-2h098\" class=\"KwrhA ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong><em><u>Inclement Weather<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-5egs6\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">It\u2019s important to not only check your indoor plants for insects, but also for wear and tear. After a strong storm with heavy winds, rain, and possibly hail, check to see how your plants have held up. See if any plant has blown over, had leaves stripped from winds or hail, or was soaked by too much water.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-a7rs9\" class=\"KwrhA ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong><em><u>Tend to Your Plants<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-dmk18\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">If any plant has been afflicted by one of these problems, tend to it. If it is engulfed with too much water, gently tilt it to drain some excess water from the top and the drainage hole. Leaning it against something sturdy will be helpful if it needs to drain a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-1e5pm\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">If the leaves have been shredded or doused with holes from hail, cut off the damaged leaves. If necessary, place it in a different location closer to your home or a building to protect it from the next storm. Your plants will love you for the extra care you gave them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e4ca5f37a\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e4ca5f37a text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-cjmvb\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>End of Summer \u2013 Time to Bring Them Inside<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-2r0a8\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">When the summer comes to a close and the nights become longer and colder, keep an eye out for impending frosts. Well before the first frost date of your region prepare your plants to come inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\t\t<div id=\"gallery_973\" class=\"wd-images-gallery wd-wpb wd-rs-6672e5735bdff photoswipe-images\" style=\"--wd-justify-content:center;--wd-align-items:center;\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\" wd-grid-g\" style=\"--wd-col-lg:1;--wd-col-md:1;--wd-col-sm:1;--wd-gap-lg:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-gallery-item wd-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_886b288c27914589963a7e0b90187ae0mv21.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" data-index=\"1\" data-width=\"412\" data-height=\"240\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_886b288c27914589963a7e0b90187ae0mv21.png\" class=\"wd-gallery-image image-1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_886b288c27914589963a7e0b90187ae0mv21.png 412w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_886b288c27914589963a7e0b90187ae0mv21-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e4eb38dd2\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e4eb38dd2 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-8gsuf\" class=\"KwrhA ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong><em>How to Prepare<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-cv735\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">1.Prepare the inside destinations for your plants by cleaning window sills and\/or the area where you will place them. Inspect your saucers for leaks and clean them if they weren\u2019t cleaned in the spring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-9vkmf\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">2. Prune any scorched or damaged leaves and any spent flowers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ep9bt\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">3. Transplant into a larger pot any plant that has become root bound after its summer in the sun.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-9p1uf\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">4. If your plant is dry, soak the entire pot in a basin for a couple of hours, then remove it and allow it to drain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8iddd\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">5. Bring the plants inside giving them at least 2 weeks before you click on the heat in your home. The cooler air will help the plant acclimate back to your home\u2019s biome.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6s1rt\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">6. <a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/post\/preparing-plants-to-come-indoors-for-winter-easy-peasy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><u>Click here for more information on how to prepare your plants to come inside for the winter.<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-6shj6\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Moving Houseplants Outdoors in Summer<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6rbg9\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Now that you know how to nurture your indoor plants outside in the summer, I hope you will give them the welcome vacation they need. They will thank you for it by looking stronger, heathier and more vibrant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7dbon\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">I hope you enjoyed this post. 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