Under no circumstances should you cut the thuja on these days. You can only destroy them
To enjoy a beautiful hedge, not only watering and. Pruning is an equally important care treatment. It aims to remove old dry shoots and make space for new ones. TUI cutting also has an aesthetic dimension. In this way, you can form the right shape of the hedge and thicken it. It is worth cutting in early spring (preferably in April or May) or in summer (June, July). Avoid cutting thuja in late autumn because plants may not be able to regenerate before winter.
Not everyone is aware that the summer cutting should also be done in the right period. Gardeners indicate that under no circumstances should they cut thuja in hot weather and very sunny days. Cutting made on such days will not only not bring the expected result, but can also contribute to the deterioration of the condition of plants. PO, and the high air temperature may hinder it. In addition, low humidity will hinder the regeneration process II may increase the risk of dryness. Tules are best cut on moist days when the temperatures are moderate.
How to cut threads in the summer?
And it aims to maintain the shape given in the spring and stimulate further promotion. They are usually carried out once or twice during the summer, depending on the growth rate of thuja. The first summer cut usually falls at the turn of June and July, and the second at the end of August or at the beginning of September, at the latest about a month before the first frosts, so that the young shoots could wooden before winter. Like spring, summer cut should be light and only affect fresh growths. We shorten the protruding shoots and correct any crown -shaped unevenness. Regular summer trimming makes you thicker and more compact.
It is important to use sharp and clean tools for cutting thuja – manual pruning shears for individual branches and hedge scissors to larger surfaces. Blunt tools can hurt shoots and increase the risk of fungal infections. After each cut, it is worth cleaning the tools to prevent the transfer of possible diseases between plants. Let’s also remember about moderate fertilization of thuja in spring with special preparations for conifers, which supports their healthy growth and regeneration after cutting.
