Can honeysuckle be planted in the courtyard? How to grow honeysuckle in the courtyard?

Honeysuckle is a common plant in our lives. It is deeply loved by people because of its effect of clearing away heat and removing fire. What's more, some people even grow honeysuckle at home. So can honeysuckle be planted in the courtyard? How to grow honeysuckle planted in the courtyard? Let's take a look.

Can honeysuckle be planted in the garden?

Honeysuckle has a well-developed root system, luxuriant branches and leaves, and is filled with fragrance. It blooms in the evening. It is silvery-white at first, and turns golden yellow the next day. One flower has two colors, which means a house full of wealth and treasures. Honeysuckle has few diseases and pests, so it is very suitable for garden planting. It can be planted in the ground or in pots in the home garden.

How to grow honeysuckle in the yard

1. Honeysuckle likes light, is also shade-tolerant, drought-tolerant, cold-tolerant, and water-tolerant. Keep the soil moist during the growing season, and water is indispensable during the flowering season. Water twice a day during the summer drought and high temperature, spray water on the branches and leaves, and control water in winter to keep the pot soil dry.

2. Apply sufficient basal fertilizer for ground planting. For potted plants, in addition to applying fully decomposed cake fertilizer and bone meal to the bottom of the pot, apply thin and decomposed organic liquid fertilizer once a month, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the bud stage, and stop fertilizing after flowering and fruiting.

3. Repot and change the soil every 2-3 years. Take the opportunity to prune the root system and replace 1/3-1/2 of the potting soil with fresh soil. Honeysuckle has few diseases and insect pests. Pay attention to observation and deal with problems immediately.

When is the best time to plant honeysuckle?

There are three options for planting honeysuckle in your home yard. The first is to buy a 3-4 year old honeysuckle and plant it there. However, it is best to plant it in spring because the survival rate is higher. It is best to add some rooting water when watering after planting. The second is to buy seedlings of about 1 year old. Generally, such seedlings have soil around the roots, and the survival rate is also very high.