The Geranium Hanging Basket

The geranium can be a beautiful outdoor potted plant as well as planted directly in your flower beds.

Geraniums need 6 hours of sun every day to flourish so plant them in a spot that is at least partially sunny.

Plant the geranium in an area that has good drainage and slightly acidic soil.

Keeping geraniums in containers is nice if you live in a climate with a harsh winter – you can bring the plant in in the cold weather and set it back out when the last frost is over. Make sure you give it a planter that is large enough for the plant and take care to not overwater.

Indoor geraniums will flower if put in a very sunny spot. Make sure they are in a container large enough for the plant with good drainage. Fertilize every month spring through summer and every other month fall through winter.

Make sure you check the Hanging Basket for signs of pests and diseases

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The Hanging Basket can make a great addition to any garden. The geranium is said to be a great tick repellent. The geranium grows wild in low grounds and open woods from Newfoundland to Manitoba and south to Georgia and Missouri. When purchasing geraniums, look for sturdy plants with good strong leaves.

Geranium oil is used in aromatherapy in the bath and for massage. The wild geranium is also called the Carolina geranium and is a semi-erect winter annual which is found throughout the United States and Canada. There are herbal uses as well and this plant can be used for inflammation with its mild, soothing effect. This plant can have pest problems like the plant bug which makes sunken, rounded, brown, spots on the leaves.

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