Spring protection of garden plants from various diseases and pests
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In the spring, one of the main concerns of gardeners is the preparation of the garden plot and the spring protection of garden plants. The quality and healthy growth of plants depends on the work carried out on time and the proper care of the garden plot. It is worth figuring out how to properly process trees in the spring and what is required for this. Is it important to cultivate the garden in the spring?
Spring protection of garden plants from insects
Most insects in winter are under the bark of a tree, where they lay their eggs and larvae. With the onset of warm weather and the rays of the first sun, insects begin to wake up. Timely processing helps to get rid of them before they spread to all lands.
How to fight disease
A variety of treatment methods, such as spraying, allow you to get rid of various diseases at an early stage and are good prevention for the entire summer season. This type of manipulation is recommended only in the spring, because it may not have the best effect on flowering and fruit-bearing trees.
Healthy and well-groomed garden plot
In the spring, it is recommended not only to whitewash and process plants, but also to cut (remove) old, dry branches. This promotes the appearance of healthy shoots and your plant has a well-groomed appearance, thereby bringing aesthetic pleasure to its owner. In most cases, spring pruning is done to create the correct crown for the tree.
Spring protection of garden plants: garden treatment
It is recommended to treat the garden plot from pests in early spring, as soon as the first warm days come. It is best to carry out the first treatment until the moment the first buds appear, and it continues until the very flowering.
Initially, the trees are prepared for processing. It is necessary to remove all insulation and protection from the tree, trim branches, clean the trunk of old bark. Treat the cuts with 5% solution of copper sulfate (copper sulfate), and oil paint. It is also necessary to process the soil under the plant (remove weeds, loosen), dry the soil.
Most insects can be removed by hand by shaking them off the tree, for example, into a container. The procedure is performed only in the morning, while the pests have not scattered around the garden.
Next, the garden is whitewashed. Thanks to this method, you will get rid of insects and their larvae, which are located in the thickness of the bark and its cracks. Of course, you can make the solution yourself, but it is better to trust proven means, they more effectively and comprehensively affect pests.
The next step is spraying the trees. It serves to protect the garden area from various types of diseases and harmful insects. For spraying the garden, it is recommended to use ready-made preparations, since they are more effective, and are available in the form of ready-made solutions with the desired concentration, and they also provide prevention.
First of all, you need to process the bark, branches, trunk and ground near the tree. It is best to carry out the treatment in the morning or late at night, as exposure to direct sunlight may impair the effectiveness of the drug.Also, do not carry out work when there is a strong wind or strong air humidity outside.
Do not forget about protective measures, wear gloves, special clothing and it is recommended to use a mask.