The middle of summer is the time of decisive actions. Not only the current crop, but also the health of the garden next year depends on how you take care and shrubs now.
Pruning: Free the tree from excess
In summer, the crown of trees needs to be facilitated. Remove the dry, broken and growing branches, as well as the tops that stretch up and only take power. It is important to work with a clean and sharp tool. The cut is tilted, just above the kidney. You can’t hardly be zealous. In one approach, no more than a quarter of the entire crown is removed.
We limit the crop for quality
If the branches break from the fruits, it is better to remove part in advance. This will protect the tree from exhaustion and will help the remaining fruits to grow up large and sweet. First, patients, deformed and smallest ovaries are removed.
Watering: rarely, but deep
In the heat, plants need moisture, but not the upper shower, but the soil wetting to the roots. Young trees have enough 20-30 liters once a week, adults need about 50 liters once every two weeks. Berries require watering more often, but in smaller portions. The next step is loosening and mulch so that the moisture does not evaporate.
Pests are not asleep
In July, the moths, leaf -everies and aphids are especially active. They fight with them manually, biological products or insecticides, but only strictly according to the rules. Timely cleaning of the Padalitsa and attracting useful insects also give a good effect.
Feeding without nitrogen
After harvesting, trees and bushes need phosphorus and potassium. Zola, superphosphate and humus will help restore strength. Nitrogen fertilizers are no longer used in the summer, so as not to provoke the growth of young shoots that will not have time to prepare for the winter.
We look into the future
July is suitable for plans where to plant new trees, what crops to add, how to improve the soil. You can prepare the cuttings, sow seats, prepare places for new seedlings.
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