How to Revive Neglected Plant Species
Restore Overgrown and Unhealthy Greenery
Have you ever got a garden a little bit rough? Maybe you have bought a place where its garden hasn’t been cared for in a while. Now, you want to revive the garden. Reviving the garden is like a challenge, bringing back all the plants to life and making your outdoor plant space beautiful again is no less than a battle.
It might seem like a big job, but you can turn your overgrown or unhealthy plants into a lovely, thriving garden with some care and the right steps. Here’s how you can revive the garden again.
Understanding the Problem
It is crucial to understand the problem your garden is facing before applying strategies for rehabilitating an overgrown and unhealthy garden:
Lack of watering
This is the most common problem, especially in hot and dry places like UAE. If you don't water your plants, it will result in wilting leaves, dry soil, and slow growth.
Over Watering
Just like lack of watering, over-watering is one of the most common issues. It can cause root rot, fungal disease, and yellowing leaves.
Lack of Nutrients
Plants might grow slowly, if there is no right mix of nutrients, as plants' soil requires enough nutrients to stay healthy.
Pests and Diseases
Neglected plants are more likely to get pests and diseases. Look for signs like insect damage, wilting leaves, or white powdery spots on leaves.
Wrong Use of Sunlight
Different plants have distinct Sunlight and shade needs. If they’re in too much sun when they need shade, or in shade when they need sun, there will be problems in growing.
Take a Tour of Your Garden Inventory
Once you have identified all the problems your garden is facing, it’s time to take a tour and make notes. Here is what you need to note;
Plants Identifications
Identify which types of plants are there in your lawn. It will help to understand their specific needs and care requirements. There are many service providers in the UAE, that can help you to resolve your problem.
Overall Health
After identifying what kind of plant species it is, try to understand overall health and the problems they have faced growing steadily. In short, assess the general condition of each plant. Are they wilting, browning, or showing signs of pest and disease?
Location
Note where each office plant is currently situated. Does it receive the right amount of sunlight? Is there enough space for it to grow?
Creating a Restore Plan
After understanding plants and their needs and problems, it’s the right time to create a restoration plan. Here’s how to make it:
Pruning and Trimming
Overgrown
If plants are overgrown, pruning and trimming is important. Start the process by cutting dead, diseaseful, or damaged branches.
Shaping and Encouraging Growth
Trimming gives a plant a new look, provides it with a proper shape, and encourages growth. Note that, research is important before trimming.
Fix Watering Problem
Underwatered Plants
If plants are not getting enough water according to their needs, slowly increase how often and deeply you water them. Water them properly so that water reaches the roots but avoid soaking the soil.
Overwatered Plants
Change the watering schedule and improve drainage issues, if they are getting more water than they need.
Managing Nutrients
Identify Weaknesses
Test the soil and find out which nutrients they are missing. Yellow leaves are a sign of nutrient deficiencies.
Fertilization
After testing your soil, pick the right fertilizers. Organic compost or composted manure can also work well.
Controlling Pest and Disease
Identify the Problem
Try to find out which pest or disease affected your plants. It will help you to select the best control method.
Organic Solutions
Use organic options like insecticidal soap or neem oil for pests. For diseases, fungicides with copper or sulfur can be effective.
Seek Professional Help
If the problem is critical, consulting professional service providers can ease your challenge.
Sunlight Usage
Relocation
If the plant is demanding more or less sunlight, try to relocate them, note before relocating check the needs of plant essentials.
Adjust Surrounding Plant Species
Trim and remove the nearby plants, if it is disturbing the particular plants to receive sunlight.
Additional Tips
Mulching
Put a layer of mulch around the base of your plants. Mulch helps keep the soil moist, stops weeds from growing, and maintains a stable temperature of your soil.
Regular Check-ups
Regularly check your plants for signs of getting better or new problems. Catch issues, fix them quickly, and bring your plants back to health.
Our Insights
At Home Supplies, we understand that reviving a dead garden is challenging but keeping things simple and understanding the basics can help you. If your garden is facing critical issues, consider Home Supplies in Dubai, a professional service provider in the UAE. We have a team of experienced and skilled gardeners who can understand your garden problem and make a customized plan.