Healthy Plants, Healthy Environment Regular Maintenance Tips for Your Outdoor Plants

Just like we take care of ourselves to stay healthy, plants have their needs, as maintaining a healthy garden, requires your proper attention, because they have many needs. This includes eating when hungry, dressing warmly in the cold, getting haircuts, and seeing a doctor when sick. Plants need water and nutrients and prefer specific amounts of sunlight and shade like we need warm clothes in the cold weather and loose clothes in summer. 

The arid climate of the UAE, where temperatures exceed 40°C (104°F) and limited rainfall presents a challenge for most plant life. These arid conditions make it difficult for plants to survive, but following regular maintenance can make it possible. Here’s how: 

Gardening is one of the most rewarding activities, but it can be challenging in the region of the UAE. To succeed in your gardening, you will first need to understand the climate of the UAE. Here are some key climate factors to consider:

High Temperature

The hot weather in the UAE is the main cause, that water evaporates quickly from the ground and plants, which makes them dry even faster.

Low Humidity

The lack of moisture in the air makes it even harder for plants to retain water. 

Strong Sunlight

The UAE experiences long hours of intense sunlight, which can burn some plants.

Limited Rainfall

It is nearly impossible for plants to survive in the UAE region without irrigation due to limited rainfall.

Selection of Plants

After understanding the UAE climate, it is important to select native plants because choosing the right species eases the process of maintenance. Here are some factors to consider before choosing plants for your outdoor space.

Drought-Tolerate Plant

Choose native plants like, bougainvillea, desert rose, nerium oleander, and different kinds of succulents. These plants can handle heat and dry conditions very well. 

Sun Requirements 

Learn to read your plants. Think about how much sunlight each plant needs. Some plants love more sunlight, while others do better in partial shade.

Water Needs 

Understanding the watering needs of your plants is essential. Choosing plants that need less water is best for the UAE's climate.

Basics Of Regular Maintenance

We know there are many challenges while maintaining a healthy garden in the UAE, just because of its climate but understanding and using the basics of regular maintenance can help you a lot. Here’s how;

Watering

How to Water?

Water your plants deeply but only a few times and let the top layer of soil dry before watering again.

When to Water? 

It is always better to water plants in the early morning or evening to reduce water loss from evaporation. Watering plants more than their needs can cause root rot. 

Mulching

What is Mulch? 

Mulch is a layer of material placed around the base of plants.

What are the Benefits? 

It helps keep the soil moist, and cool and reduces weeds.

Which Type of Mulch?

Use organic mulch like bark chips or composted leaves, which add nutrients to the soil as they break down.

Sun Protection

Why is it Needed? 

Protection from the Sun is essential in the UAE region because it damages the plants at midday.

How to Protect?

It is quite challenging to protect plants in the UAE. However, use shade sails, place plants under trees, or cover them with shade cloths during the hottest part of the day.

Soil Selection

What is its Importance? 

To maintain plant health prefer using quality soil.

Which Type of Soil?

Using well-draining, sandy loam soil and adding organic matter like compost will help to improve soil drainage and nutrients. 

Fertilization

Why is it important?

Fertilization is important because plants need nutrients to grow well, especially in hot and dry climates.

Which Type of fertilizers?

Use slow-release fertilizers designed for hot and dry areas like t=UAE region.

Pest and Disease Control

Stay Alert!

Regularly check your plants for pests and diseases. In short, stay alert for any type of pest and disease.

Early Action

Treat problems of your problem as soon as you spot them and don’t let them grow further.

How to Solve?

Usel treatments like neem oil or insecticidal soap to manage pests.

Seasonal

Strategies for Seasonal Plant Care

There are two main seasons in the UAE region: Summer ( roughly from April to September) and winter (from October to February). Here’s how to care during these times:

Summer

It can be difficult for plants to survive in intense heat during the summer season in the UAE region. Here’s how you can treat them:

Watering

Water your plants deeply in the early morning or evening. This helps plants to drink water before it can evaporate in the heat. Plants may need more water often, but be careful not to water too much.

Shade

In the intense heat in the UAE region, where the temperature hits 40°C (104°F), plants are required to be moved to shady spots because it is difficult to survive during the hottest days. 

Winter

Watering

Plants won’t need water as often because the soil stays wet longer in the cooler weather.

Fertilizing 

Winters are always a great time to fertilize your plants, as it helps them grow well in the spring.

Our Insights

At Home Supplies, we understand maintaining plants in the condition of the UAE is challenging. You can ease the process by opting for different maintenance strategies and creating a garden a place to relax that connects you to nature and enhances the value of your property. 

So, there’s nothing to worry about, roll up your sleeves and accept the challenge of regular maintenance to create a desert Paradise.