Lavanda always flourished: this is how to prune it in the spring to get an explosion of perfume in the garden, even if you don’t have a green thumb.
Perfumed, elegant and resistant: the lavender He never goes out of fashion. And in spring, when nature awakens, knowing When and how to prune it It really makes the difference between any bush and a fragrant wonder that floods you every time you pass.
There are those who consider it only an ornamental plant, but it is much more: lavender can completely transform the atmosphere of a terrace or a path. And if you act at the right time, its perfume will be intense throughout the summer. A small intervention is enough, targeted and well done, to make a difference. Have you ever observed how much the flowering of a plant pruned in the right way change compared to a neglected?
Because pruning lavender in spring changes everything
It is not just aesthetic. Prune correctly lavender in the spring means stimulate new growth, maintain a compact shape and prolong the life of the plant. And above all, to encourage continuous flowering.
The plant naturally tends to lignify the base, becoming woody and bare if it is not carefully treated. Spring pruning serves to avoid this, helping lavender to renew itself.
An interesting detail? The perfume also changes: the more young and stimulated the plant, the more the essential oils are concentrated in the flowers. In short, more cuts, more perfume. But be careful: it is not enough to take the scissors and start cutting at random.
The right technique provides for some precautions. For example, it is important Never cut old woodthat is, the lowest and most rigid part of the plant: from there new jets will not grow. Better to intervene on the green and flexible part.
And then there is timing: it is recommended to prune Between the end of March and early Maydepending on the climatic zone. Just wait for the latest frosts to have passed. A trick? Observe the first new leaves: that’s the signal.
The key steps for perfect pruning
Even if it may seem complicated, pruning lavender in the spring is simpler than you think. It only takes a little attention and the right tools. Here’s what to do:
- Usa well -sharpened garden scissors In order not to crush the stems.
- Remove all the dry or damaged branches from winter.
- Chorage green branches of about a thirdalways leaving a few knots with leaves.
- Give the plant one rounded formcompact and harmonious.
- Avoid leaving spikes: cut following natural branches.
A further tip? If lavender is very old and woody, it is better to proceed gradually. In that case, better soft pruning so as not to stress it too much.
Lavender in bloom: how to maintain explosive flowering until autumn
After spring pruning, lavender soon begins to form new jets. To get a long and fragrant floweringthere are some precautions to follow even in the following months.
- During the summer, you can do a second light pruning After the first wave of flowers: this stimulates a new flowering.
- Better to avoid excess water: lavender loves the soil well drained and suffers stagnation.
- A location sunny and ventilated It is ideal to release all the perfume of the flowers.
- Add the light natural fertilizer At the beginning of the season it can help, but without exaggerating.
A curious detail? Bees and butterflies go crazy about lavender in full health. And having a buzzing and colorful corner of garden makes everything even more magical.
With small gestures and the right pruning, even any corner can turn into a small Provencal field. Just observe, experiment and listen to the rhythm of the seasons. Lavender, after all, is generous: just knowing how to indulge it.
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