Spring work in the garden is always fascinated, but for many gardeners it is also a time of mistakes that can damage the entire harvest. In the spring, we often want to hurry up with all the work, regardless of the fact that some actions can harm the plants.
Snow Trying under the trees
Spring snow sometimes looks ideal to protect the roots of trees from the cold. However, snow trapping can cause a dense crust, which will interfere with melting and water to the roots.
As a result, trees can weaken or die, especially young fruit trees.
Gardeners’ mistakes: Tree whitening
Many gardeners are accustomed to whitening trees in the spring, believing that it will protect them from sunburns. In fact, it is best to bleach trees in late fall or winter, when sunlight is less active.
Spring whitening does not benefit and can only spend your time and effort.
Early removal of the cover
The spring sun can be deceptive, and early removal of the sky from gentle plants such as roses or grapes can cause their death when frost returns. To avoid this, do not hurry to remove the cover until the period of great frost is over.
Early processing from pests
Some gardeners try to do the first treatment of pests before the buds appear on the trees.
However, insects are not overwhelmed, and cold treatment will not be effective. In addition, improper use of measures can damage the plants.
Gardeners’ Error: The spreading of organic fertilizers
The idea of fertilizing the soil before the snow melts seems attractive, but it will only cause the fertilizer to wash away the melting water and will not be useful. To effectively insert organic fertilizers, it is better to wait for the ground to warm up.
Rude shaking of snow and ice from trees
And the shaking of ice from trees can cause their damage and weakening. If snow or ice is not at risk for branch breakage, it is better to wait for the natural conditions to get rid of the winter coating.
Gardeners’ mistakes: grass burning
Many gardeners burn dry grass, trying to clean the area from unnecessary plants. However, this causes the death of not only harmful but also useful insects. In addition, high temperatures damage the top layer of soil, reducing its yield.
Purchase of waking seedlings
Buying with already open buds or flowers is not recommended as such plants may not survive transplant and die. It is best to choose seedlings with a closed root system or those that have not yet started active growth.
Gardeners’ mistakes: irrational charge distribution
In the spring, many gardeners try to do all the work at the same time, which can cause excessive load and injury. It is important to distribute strength throughout the season without trying to do everything in one day.
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