I think my flowers are dying in my little garden?

Question

I really don't know what I'm doing and I just tried to start my first garden. The pansies look like their dying. Yesterday flowers...today shriveled leaves. I'm not sure if I gave them enough water, but I don't want to overdo it. Please help!!!

Answer 1

first of all pansies like shade and coolness.I have seen them bloom in winter. the cooler the better. water your garden early morn or after the sun goes down never in the heat and water is very essential for flowers. have you ever heard the saying april showers bring may flowers? also when planting look at the tags to see if they like sun or shade and plant accordingly same with seed packs

Answer 2

Plants that are in pots need more water, those in the ground get moisture from the soil. if they are in a pot, try moving them out of the scorching sun. Poke your finger in the ground near them, is it bone dry............? Has the soil come away from the sides of the pot so there is a gap? If so, not enough water. When the flowers fold up, then just nip those off, then you`ll get more flowers. If your pansies are really dry , try just giving them loads of water for a day or so and see if they recover.

Answer 3

pansy,s are quite a strong little plant - they survive well in summer & winter - they often look a bit shabby after they have flowered their best - dont foget to dead head them to keep new flowers coming - give them a little tomartoe feed once a week during summer to keep them looking fresh - water is important - if you keep them in pots they must be watered every day & if in the garden they will look limp if they need water - they do rally again be patient - gardening is all about waiting & you will love the rewards - good luck.

Answer 4

are you sure they are not winter/spring pansies? these will die this time of year anyway.
if they are summer ones then water them when there is no sun every day. feed them once a fortnight and every time a flower dies pinch it off so that it encourages more flowers.
this works because a plant needs seeds to reproduce and each time a flower dies it fills a pod with seeds, if you pull the dead flower off it can't seed therefore the plant has to produce more flowers to get more seed.
good luck with your garden.

Answer 5

dont really know much a bout about panzies ???

but all i know with gardening is dont over water dont give too many nutrients (ie plant food) make sure they get plenty of sunlight

Answer 6

water and a good soil

Answer 7

Have you many cats around ?? that could be the problem.