Caring for your Geraniums19 October 2025Caring for Your Geraniums - Key Care Tips Lanarkshire Geraniums are a classic favourite, loved for their vibrant colour and long flowering season. Whether displayed in garden borders, patio pots, or window boxes, they add cheerful charm and are wonderfully easy to look after. Plant your geraniums in well-drained compost and position them somewhere sunny — they thrive with at least six hours of light each day. Water regularly during dry periods, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings, and avoid wetting the leaves to prevent disease. Feed every two to three weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser to encourage continuous blooms. Remove faded flowers and yellowing leaves to promote fresh growth and keep plants tidy. In late autumn, before frost arrives, bring tender varieties indoors or take cuttings to overwinter in a bright, frost-free spot. Hardy geraniums can be cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush later in the season. With a little attention and seasonal care, your geraniums will reward you with vivid colour and healthy growth from spring right through to the first frosts.