2021 Spring Home and Garden

Page 8 2021 Spring Home & Garden LINCOLN DAILY NEWS April 22, 2021 Geraniums are also a good summer annual that is forgiving if you become forgetful. They like water, but can handle getting a bit dry in the pot. They like sunshine but will also tolerate a partial shade location. Geraniums are most often planted in pots, but they can be placed in the ground as well. If you prune and dead head the plants, they do well as a border plant in the garden or along a walkway. Westwood Grown Geraniums Another nice feature about geraniums is that you can save them for next year, if you are so inclined. The plants will require some special preparation and storage for winter, so keep that in mind. How to overwinter geraniums Remember all plants need a little bit of love and care, so don’t expect that you can “set it and forget it.” But, the plants covered in this article are pretty easy and forgiving if you ignore them a bit. So, grab those seed packets and give it a shot! Discover the many rewards of raising flowers this season. [Nila Smith]