Planting thuja in open ground
Thuja is an evergreen coniferous tree. Many gardeners grow this plant to beautify their site. However, a quality seedling purchased from a nursery is not a guarantee that it will make a real tree. To achieve a good result, it is necessary to study the rules of planting and care.
Planting thuja in open ground
The best time of the year to root a seedling is late spring. In addition to the landing time, its location is important. If you choose the sunny side, the needles may turn yellow. A shady area will not work either, otherwise the crown will begin to thin. Also, when choosing a place, it is important to take into account that the tree does not grow in a windy area.
Thuja planting in open ground is carried out in the spring
Before proceeding to the algorithm explaining how to properly plant thuja in open ground, it is necessary to indicate at what time of day the procedure should be carried out. The right moment for landing is evening. If the procedure needs to be carried out in the morning, then it must be covered with burlap.
To land correctly, you should act according to the algorithm:
- Prepare a hole, the depth of which should be twice the root.
- At the bottom of the pit, build a drainage layer such as rubble.
- Pour in a small amount of a mixture of black soil, sand and peat.
- Submerge the root of the seedling there and fill the hole with the remaining mixture and soil.
Be sure to moisten the soil after the procedure.
Basic plant care includes:
- moisturizing;
- top dressing;
- pruning.
Next, we will consider each of the points in more detail.
The tree regularly evaporates a lot of moisture. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the soil under the plant is not dry. It is necessary to water the soil with three buckets of water weekly. In addition, you need to regularly spray the thuja crown with a spray bottle.
The next important step in the care is feeding. Usually the procedure is carried out in the spring. Mineral fertilizers are more suitable for the tree, which should be carried out with watering the soil. After half a month, feeding must be repeated.
Pruning is an essential part of caring for an evergreen tree. It is necessary for the timely removal of diseased and dry branches. Every two years, it is recommended to carry out a rejuvenating haircut of the plant, otherwise the crown will thin out
If you decide to grow thuja yourself, then follow the recommendations described above. After all, the end result will completely depend on your efforts.