Thuja care in the fall in the country
Experienced gardeners know that winter cold can kill thuja. Therefore, before the onset of freezing, special care should be taken for the thuja.
Features of caring for thujas in autumn
Pruning is a major part of grooming. In addition to decorative haircuts, it is necessary to remove diseased and dried branches. Otherwise, the entire crown can in a short time completely suffer from the parasite that devours the needles. The procedure should be carried out at a positive temperature in calm and non-rainy weather. If you ignore the recommendation, the tree will take longer to heal, and the needles may turn yellow. When pruning, young shoots are first removed, then unnecessary branches, and only then give the crown the desired shape.
Abundant watering is an important component of autumn thuja care.
The wood evaporates moisture regularly. This process takes place regardless of the season. In order to prevent an unpleasant situation, before the onset of winter cold weather, the thuja should be watered abundantly. It will take about seven buckets of water to moisturize. The procedure should be planned after the end of the autumn leaf fall. Failure to comply with the recommendation may lead to a loss of the protective properties of the tree.
In order to understand whether watering has been carried out sufficiently, a test should be carried out. You need to take a handful of earth in your palm and squeeze. If the procedure is carried out correctly, then the lump will retain its shape
Caring for thujas in the country does not imply the implementation of frequent feeding. But before the onset of winter, newly planted and young plants should be fertilized. It is important to feed the tree at the very beginning of September. Otherwise, you can provoke the growth of new shoots.
Despite the fact that the tree is famous for its frost resistance, experienced gardeners still recommend playing it safe. Burlap is best for shelter. She should wrap the entire crown of the plant. There is an opinion that it is enough just to cover a tree with snow. This is a big mistake that can damage the crown of the plant.
Cases requiring the obligatory shelter of thuja for the winter:
- expectation of frosts –30 ° and below;
- tree transplantation this year;
- the location of the thuja in an open area.
If none of the above situations suits you, then sheltering a tree for the winter can be ignored.
Thuja, which was not prepared for the cold season, will surely survive the winter, but may lose its beauty. Therefore, be sure to carry out the necessary tree care in the fall.