Barberry care does not end with beautiful weather. You need to take care of them all year round, especially at the turn of November and December. Interest just before the arrival of winter is crucial for their safety.
Some (especially young and sensitive bushes) need protection against frost. Don’t forget to secure them properly so that they can survive even very strong winds and low temperatures without any damage. Thanks to this, they will delight colorful leaves, small flowers and intense red fruits.
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Autumn pruning of barberries is not necessary. It is only worth removing dry, diseased and damaged shoots, as they can weaken the plant, making it even more susceptible to winter damage.
It is necessary to provide the plants with a moist soil. During a rainless period, it is worth focusing on watering barberriesto avoid physiological drought. However, do not overdo the amount of water supplied to them (especially in poorly permeable soils), because then the bushes may start to rot.
At this time of year, barberries can be given phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to strengthen the roots and resist low temperatures.. Traditional compost works well, but do not give them mixtures filled to the brim with nitrogen.
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To protect beberis against frost make sure to mulch with pine bark, dry leaves or sawdust. The protective layer should be approximately 4 centimeters thickso that plants do not experience intense temperature fluctuations, do not lose moisture quickly, and weeds do not attack them intensively.
Young bushes and sensitive varieties (colorful or Juliana barberry) should be additionally protected with agrotextile. You don’t have it at home and you don’t want to spend money in gardening stores? Then use jute or conifers.
