Overwintering geraniums

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Geraniums are often used as container plants or planted as annuals. They naturally grow in hot climates (zones 9-12), but that doesn't mean they have to die off each winter in colder climates. Your geraniums will last for many years if follow this simple technique for overwintering them. Step 1…

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As promised in my post at A Bird and A Bean, I want to show you how to keep the same geranium plants year after year instead of buying new ones every time the garden stores open for business in the spring. There are probably some containers outside on your patio or porch which have geraniums waving pathetic and mostly dead stems around in the cold November air. Maybe you even have some geraniums out in your flower beds that were lovely this summer and fall, but which you now consider a loss…

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Winter landscaping geranium care tips on how to care for your geraniums over winter. This is a cheap and easy way of wintering your geraniums indoors so you can plant them again in Spring. #geraniums #wintergardening #winterlandscaping

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Did you know you can keep Geraniums year after year? Yes. Yes you can. They are usually planted as an annual—but they are actually pretty darn easy to turn into a perennial. There are a couple of ways to go about overwintering them, so you can use them again next planting season. The easiest way Read More >>

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Not only are geraniums easy to maintain and grow, but they are also simple to propagate. Today I'm sharing some gardening tips to help you start your own geranium plants from healthy stem cuttings.

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It is easy to propagate geraniums from cuttings and these step-by-step instructions are perfect for beginners. This geranium is the popular flowering annual (Pelargonium), not the other hardy variety. See how to root cuttings any time during the growing season for lots of free plants.

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Steps For Overwintering 1.) Remove each individual geranium plant from the soil and shake off dirt. 2.) Cut the greens and stems back to around 2 inches. 3.) Place all the plants in a paper bag and store in a dark space. I stored mine in a hallway closet. 4.) Set a reminder on your calendar or phone once a month to take your plants out and spray them down. Place them on a towel for a quick dry. Return to bag and dark place.

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Steps For Overwintering 1.) Remove each individual geranium plant from the soil and shake off dirt. 2.) Cut the greens and stems back to around 2 inches. 3.) Place all the plants in a paper bag and store in a dark space. I stored mine in a hallway closet. 4.) Set a reminder on your calendar or phone once a month to take your plants out and spray them down. Place them on a towel for a quick dry. Return to bag and dark place.

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