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Where do I get geranium seeds?

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You can get them at at any home and garden store like Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.

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My geraniums are not producing flowers. What should I do?

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I had the same problem. I stopped watering them for a week and then watered them less regularly and it worked a treat!

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What care do geraniums planted in flower beds need during winter?

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Lift the plants from the garden in the fall. Brush off excess dirt from the roots and hang them in a cool cellar. In the spring, cut back the stems 6" and replant.

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Will frost kill the plants?

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Yes. The minimum temperature that the geraniums can handle is 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

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How long do geraniums last?

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There are different types of geraniums. Some are annual flowers, and some are perennials. Therefore, it really depends on which type you get as to how long they will last.

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How can I make them grow bushier?

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Trim them in the fall. Trim the tops to get them bushy. Trim around the side of the plant to get them taller.

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How do I get rid of fungus?

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Spray Bavistine solution: it comes in powder form, so you'll have to make a solution with water.

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Will my geraniums be okay in the soil in the winter?

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They will die back, but so long as they are well rooted (given at least six weeks to mature in that spot), then they will survive.

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What could cause the leaves to turn yellow?

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Soil that is too dry will cause the yellowing. Remember, the soil should be moist/damp and well-drained. Geraniums do not like wet soil; it can cause root rot, which is the equivalent of drowning the plant. On the other hand, it could be that your plant is too dry. Plants that are too dry will usually turn yellow one leaf at a time as they die off.

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Do geraniums like acid or alkaline soil?

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Zonal geraniums grow best in rich, well-draining soil that has a pH level of between 5.8 and 6.3, which is slightly less acidic than what other geraniums prefer.

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Can I grow geraniums close together to make a hedge?

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Yes. The geraniums will bunch up, adding to a hedge-like effect.

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How do I grow geraniums from cuttings?

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I would get the biggest "branch" and stick it in potting soil or directly into the ground. I prefer Miracle Gro, but any good potting soil will do (and water as needed). I love geraniums because they are very easy to grow from cuttings.

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What is meant by pinching the geranium plant? Do I break the piece off entirely or literally just pinch it?

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Pinching is not squeezing your plant as this will damage it. It is taking the tips off with your fingernails or scissors.

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When should I put my geranium plants outside again in the boxes they have been in when they have been flowering all winter?

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As the weather begins to warm and the frosts are over, this will be the best time to put them out again.

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