Take it from the kitchen, crumble and pour water. Water the laurel for beautiful and shiny flowers throughout the summer
Laurowiśnia is a magnificent shrub that remains green all year round. In Poland, it is often chosen as hedges, but you can also plant solo. Laurowicznia blooms in spring, sprinkling with small, white flowers. After a season of flowering, laurel releases black fruit. However, you should know that they are poisonous and cannot be consumed. In order for the shrub to remain in good condition throughout the season, it must be properly stimulated. Homemade fertilizers are perfect for this. Especially recommended those that contain a salutary triangle for plants, i.e. nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Nitrogen in gardening stimulates plants to luxuriant growth and greater leaf growth. Phosphorus and potassium strengthening the root system and stimulate the plant.
For gardeners, they recommend liquid nutrients based on egg shells. This is a rich source of lime that reduces soil acidity, which is required in case. Egg shells additionally strengthen the immune system of shrubs and protect them from diseases. To prepare the fertilizer, all you have to do is cook a few eggs, peel them and crumble thoroughly. Then it will flood them with boiling water and set aside for one week. After this time, the shells will release nutrients into the water. Water the laurel solution once a week throughout the season until October. This home conditioner will positively affect the bush leaves. They will be stronger and shiny. Egg shells will also strengthen the root system and protect the laurel from many diseases.
How to care for laurel in the garden?
which will repay with a beautiful look for proper care. It is crucial to provide her with the right position – a secluded, sheltered from strong winds and frosts, but at the same time with access to light. The soil should be fertile, permeable and neutral or slightly alkaline. Regular watering is particularly important in the first years after planting and during periods of drought. Fertilization, preferably with fertilizers intended for evergreen plants, will support its growth and intensity of leaves. Let’s also remember about mulching around the bush, which will help keep moisture in the soil and reduce weed growth.
Pruning laurel is an important element of care that allows you to maintain the desired shape and density of the bush. The best time for cutting is spring, after frosts. We then remove damaged, dry and sick branches. We can also shorten the shoots to stimulate the plant to compact. It is worth remembering that Laurowiśnia blooms on last year’s shoots, which is why the cut too intense can limit flowering in a given year. Regular observation of the plant will allow you to quickly respond to possible problems, such as diseases or pests. If necessary, we use appropriate protective preparations.
