Gardeners strive to check the condition of trees and bushes with the onset of spring. Collect snow in a container for later use. At this time, gardeners carefully examine the branches of fruit trees. They try to cut off dry branches. Garden pests can live on fruits left on the branches during the winter. Therefore, such fruits are collected and destroyed. Gardeners have a lot to do at this time, but sometimes they do work that is completely unnecessary and sometimes even harmful to the plants. In this article we will focus on mistakes that are typical for beginners, but are made even by experienced gardeners.
Snow compaction under fruit trees
There are several opinions. Some gardeners believe that compacting the snow will protect the plant. Frosts sometimes return in spring. Compacted snow turns into an ice crust due to temperature changes. The tree has awakened, the bud began to swell and bloom, but the roots are not ready, they are still sleeping under a crust of snow. As a result, the tree weakens, a young tree that is not strong can die, and the blossoming buds do not receive nutrition. Stone fruit crops especially suffer from such agrotechnical practices.
Whitewashing tree trunks
In the spring, summer residents rush to whiten tree trunks. They believe that this will protect the plant from pests. For insects, whitewash turns out to be no barrier. The end of winter is considered the most suitable time for whitewashing tree trunks.This is done in order to protect the plant from sunlight reflected from the snow. Tree trunks may suffer burns and frost damage if the trunks are not protected. If you haven’t whitewashed the wood before March, then it’s better not to do it at all. Whitewashing is useless, except to whitewash for beauty. Leave the whitewash until autumn.
Removing winter shelters ahead of time
As soon as the sun came out, it began to get hot on the hillock; summer residents were rushing to take off their winter shelters. And in spring the weather is not stable, very deceptive. During the day the sun is hot, and at night it becomes cold, there are frosts. A plant that has survived a harsh winter may die due to a gardener's mistake. Here it is necessary to follow the rules for removing covers from plants. Moreover, each type of plant should be approached individually.
Pest treatment
Gardeners begin treating plants for pests too early. Every gardener knows that before the buds open, it is necessary to treat plants against pests. Do not spray at low temperatures. The insects had not yet woken up. The tree may be damaged. The water contained in the drug solution expands when it gets into cracks in tree trunks when it freezes. Enlarged cracks become a gateway for infections. In March it is already possible to spray trees.
Attempts at early fertilization of the land
Some gardeners believe that organic fertilizers should be scattered over the snow. Many gardeners also scatter wood ash, peat, and humus over the snow.In their opinion, this contributes to faster melting of snow and when it melts, the necessary substances enter the soil. In fact, in early spring there are night frosts and an ice crust forms. When the snow melts, the substances that fed the soil are washed away.
Get the snow off the branches
Snow and ice are shaken off the branches of the tree. Calendar spring is not yet an indicator to start working in the garden. Tree branches are covered with snow. You can injure the plant by shaking off the snow. If there is a lot of wet snow on the branches, the branches may break under its weight, then it must be shaken off. To do this, prepare a stick, the end of which is wrapped in several layers of rag. With the prepared stick, carefully shake off the snow. The branches will not be injured.
Burning old grass
Old grass on the site cannot be burned. This not only threatens fines, but also harms many insects. Fire does not select insects, does not divide them into useful and harmful. All insects burn. At the site of the fire, many useful substances decompose, and the soil becomes infertile. Plants grow poorly at fire sites.
Buying seedlings that already have leaves.
When choosing seedlings for planting, inexperienced gardeners are guided by the fact that the leaves have blossomed, therefore the plant is alive. In reality, such a seedling may die, since its root system is not protected and is open. The roots may dry out. It is better to buy seedlings in containers.
Incorrect distribution of physical activity
Gardeners after the winter holidays rush to their dachas. They are ready to work there without rest. This leads to serious illnesses. Physical overload has never benefited anyone.Instead of working in the garden, trips to the doctor begin. But time passes, and all work on the site has slowed down.
The types of work on the site should be varied. Be sure to rest before changing activities. During such a vacation, it is good to go around the entire dacha. Walk around the area and admire nature.
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Before planting plants, it is necessary to prepare the soil. You should buy it after preparing the soil in advance.
Prepare seedlings gradually for planting. Keep it outdoors for no more than two hours at first. During cold weather it must be covered.
Avoiding these mistakes will free up a lot of time. Subsequently, the plants will provide pleasure. There will be plenty of time left for rest.
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