So she is completely satisfied

What role does pouring play?

Summer asters need moist soil in order to grow and bloom profusely in the summer months. If these perennials are in the open, they should be watered during the growth phase and during the dry season. In the case of a pot or balcony box culture, watering is necessary regularly. In summer it becomes an everyday procedure.

Do summer asters depend on fertilizer?

A nutrient-rich soil is a prerequisite for summer asters to grow well. Therefore, it is best to enrich the soil in the field with compost before planting. Even after you have disposed of the plant in autumn, it is advisable to add compost to the old planting area.

Here are a few more pointers:

• use liquid fertilizer for potted plants
• artificial fertilizers are not recommended
• do not choose fertilizers that are too high in nitrogen
• prefer to put emphasis on a lot of phosphorus
• too much nitrogen makes summer asters susceptible to powdery mildew
• also like to use liquid manure or herbal brews

Which disease occurs more often in summer asters?

It is the so-called aster wilt that does not stop at many summer asters. It means the imminent end of this plant. This is a fungal disease. The fungi cause both the stem base and the root neck to turn brown.

The fungal pathogens close the pathways in the stems. As a result, you can pour as much as you want. The leaves and flowers will wither and look withered. Later the entire plant dies.

In the case of an aster wilt infestation:

• Uproot the plant
• Dispose of immediately in household waste
• no summer asters at this point in the next few years plants
• choose a new location every year

How do you deal with the summer asters in autumn?

Since the summer asters are not perennial you can pull up the plants in autumn and compost them. Even if you covered it with sticks and co. In autumn, the plant would winter not survive.