Tim's Tip of the Day: Eye on Geraniums - Eye on Gardening TV

Learn great Tips to keep your Geraniums and other Flowers healthy and weed free Today! from Tim, host of "Eye on Gardening" ...

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Key insights about video Tim's Tip of the Day: Eye on Geraniums - Eye on Gardening TV

🌺 The combination of deep blood-red flowers and white leaf plants creates a visually striking border.

🌱 The use of pre-emergent herbicide and weed preventer can significantly reduce weed growth in flower beds.

🌼 Removing spent flower blossoms redirects nutrients and growth to new buds.

🍃 Leaf spot issues, caused by fungus, can be treated with products like Ortho's Funginex or Earth-X.

🌿 When using pesticides and fungicides, it is important to spray both the top and bottom of the leaves for full control.

☀️ Avoid spraying or fertilizing plants during periods of extreme heat and drought stress.

💦 Plants should be well watered before applying chemicals to prevent dryness and drought stress.

Timestamped Summary

00:07 The video shows a variety of flowers in a tremendous array of colors.

00:18 The flower bed features a border of dusty Miller, a leaf plant with no flowers, surrounding a cluster of fuchsia red geraniums in the center.

00:42 The lack of weeds in the flower bed is attributed to the use of a pre-emergent herbicide called Preen, which prevents weed development in the soil for four to six months.

01:13 The spent flowers can be pinched off at the tubular stem or snapped off between the forefinger and thumb.

01:46 Removing the spent blossoms redirects nutrients and growth to new buds on the plant.

01:55 The plant featured in the video is hardy but susceptible to leaf spot issues caused by a fungus.

02:07 The leaf spot fungus can be controlled using products like Ortho's Funginex or EarthRx, which contain both insect and fungus controls.

02:23 A mixture of one ounce of the product per gallon of water can be sprayed on the plant's leaves, with a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid added to act as a sticking agent.

02:37 It is recommended not to spray during periods of extreme heat and dry conditions, and plants should be well-watered before applying chemicals.

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Q&A

How do they prevent weeds in this flower bed?

They used a pre-emergent herbicide called Preen to prevent weed development in the soil. Additionally, the Scots Company has a weed preventer and fertilizer combination called Miracle-Gro that can be applied to further prevent weeds.

How do you remove spent flower blossoms?

Spent flower blossoms can be pinched off at the stem or snapped off between the forefinger and thumb. Removing spent blossoms redirects the nutrients and growth to new buds.

What can be done to control leaf spot fungus in these plants?

Ortho makes a product called Funginex or EarthX that can be used to control leaf spot fungus. It is recommended to mix one ounce per gallon of water, adding a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid as a sticking agent. Spray the top and bottom of the leaves to get full control of the disease.

When should you not spray or fertilize these plants?

It is not recommended to spray or fertilize during heavy periods of extreme heat and dry conditions. Additionally, avoid spraying or fertilizing when the plants are very dry and experiencing drought stress. They should be well watered before applying chemicals. Note: The given subtitles do not provide enough information to create a full FAQ with 5 to 7 questions and answers.