Move potted plants outside

Get used to the sun slowly

Balcony plants that are overwintered in the house and that you place abruptly in the already bright spring sun do not cope well with this change. However, it is also not ideal if you take the plants outside too early, as cold nights could end up wiping them out.

A gentle transition

Slowly get your potted plants used to the changed conditions. Proceed as follows:

• Initially only place plants in a partially shaded place for a few hours.
• The morning or evening sun is well suited.
• In the next step, leave it there all day on warm days.
• If the nights are guaranteed to be frost-free, the plants can stay outside.
• Gradually expose your green favorites to the sun more and more. This will avoid sunburn on the leaves.

Do not forget to water regularly, according to the water requirements.

Cut back potted plants

Shortly before budding, potted plants are cut back. This stimulates new shoots and bushy growth. Bulky plants like citrus,

Fuchsias and Geraniums can be brought back into a pretty shape by cutting back.

However, you should be careful with plants like the oleander, which already flower buds in autumn. Cut back a little carefully and always better.

Fresh earth for a good start to summer

Spring is the right time to put potted plants in a larger container:

• So that the plant can be easily removed from the pot, first water.
• Grasp the plant directly above the substrate and carefully pull it out.
• The roots should remain intact.
• If this is not possible, for example because the roots have already grown out of the water drainage hole, it is better to sacrifice the planter.
• You can cut open plastic pots with sharp scissors. Clay pots may need to be smashed with a hammer.