Winter is in full swing, but there are still some gardening chores that need to be done. As soon as the frosts stop, we should immediately start late winter care of rhododendronswhich also includes… fertilization. Thanks to proper cultivation, we will ensure abundant flowering of the plants, but also improve their general condition and prevent leaf chlorosis.
Rhododendrons are demanding garden plants. After winter, their growth stops. The leaves, in turn, have brown spots and drying edges. They may also turn yellow, which indicates chlorosis.
The main cause of rhododendrons weakening after winter is too high soil pH. Their condition is also deteriorating due to difficult access to nutrients and phyllological drought. That’s why you need to act as soon as possible after the frost stops to increase the chances of abundant flowering during the season.
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After frost, you should first gradually remove covers from the bushes. Then we need to assess the condition of the leaves and buds. We get rid of damaged plant parts.
Few people know that After winter, rhododendrons need fertilizationbecause during the rest period they use previously stored nutrients. They need new food to grow intensively and bloom during the season.
Besides, these specimens They have a shallow root system, so they are more susceptible to nutrient deficiencies. Appropriate fertilization supports regeneration after winter damage and significantly improves the overall condition of plants.
We use acidifying fertilizer for rhododendrons. We don’t have to go to the garden store for a specialized conditioner. We can prepare it ourselves at home . By using kitchen waste, we won’t spend a penny on it.
So how to make such a natural conditioner? First, cut the orange peel into small pieces. Then we dry them in an oven preheated to 120-130 degrees for 90 minutes. After cooling down, we blend the waste into a fine powder and pour it into a jar.
How to fertilize rhododendrons with orange peels? Just sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of powder around the bush and mix it with the soil. Finally, water the specimens abundantly.
Why does this natural conditioner work? Orange peels have a slightly acidifying effect on the substrate. In addition, they improve the soil microflora and facilitate the uptake of iron from it, which is important for protecting plants against leaf chlorosis.
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