The first garden works have already started, especially since some plants require attention even before spring arrives. These include thujas, one of the most popular plants in Polish gardens. Evergreens that have endured frost, wind and dryness for recent months also need a bit of care. Proper care and fertilization will allow them to regenerate faster and maintain an intensely green appearance all year round.
Thujas enjoy unflagging popularity and decorate most gardens. They are green all year round, but require appropriate support to make them look decorative. At the turn of February and March it is worth taking the first actions, so that the plants can enter the new season fully prepared.
First of all, you should check whether the branches have not been broken by snow or wind and whether there are any signs of drying out. Assessment of the substrate is also important. Too compact and impermeable does not favor the growth of thuja.
Damaged fragments should be removed with sharp pruning shears. This treatment will not only improve the appearance of the plant, but also reduce the risk of disease development. Forming pruning is best done in early spring, after heavy frosts have subsided. Trimming will thicken the hedge, give it an aesthetic shape and stimulate the plant to grow more abundantly.
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Although you should wait until the negative temperatures subside before doing much work in the garden, some can and even need to be done before spring arrives. In the case of thuja it is important providing appropriate nutrients, so that they have time to regenerate after the difficult winter conditions.
So it’s worth doing first fertilization of thuja. The best thing is that we don’t have to use store-bought products for this purpose, because it’s simple you can prepare your own natural and effective conditionerfrom what usually goes to the trash.
I’m talking about using coffee groundswhich are a simple, cheap and ecological solution. They contain nitrogen that supports growthpotassium and phosphorus, as well as organic matter that improves the soil structure. Additionally, they slightly acidify the soil, which favors coniferous plants.
How to use them? Just mix two tablespoons of coffee grounds with two liters of water. Water the thuja with this mixture every few days. Regularmoderate use will improve the condition of plants and support their good start in spring.
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