Contents:
- First cut of evergreen shrubs
- Cutting bushes
- Planting plants
- We reproduce by layering
- We spread the mounds
- We vaccinate fruit trees
- Fertilizing the orchard
- Sowing quilting
- Planting seedlings
Garden
First Evergreen Cut
At the beginning of April, we should make the first cutting of evergreen deciduous and coniferous shrubs.Carrying out the treatment quickly enough, we will be in time before the start of plant vegetation.We cut carefully, both
in the case of forming a hedge and rejuvenating solitary plantings
with geometric shapes.
Cutting bushes
At the end of the month, we can also prune the flowering shrubs before putting out leaves. We are talking about shrubs blooming on last year's shoots, mainly willow, forsythia or dogwood.Thanks to the pruning, the bushes will produce a lot of strong young twigs, on which fresh flower buds will develop in autumn.
Shoots of the mentioned species are shortened by about 1/3 of their length, except for the miniature willow, which we cut shortly, to a maximum of three eyes. April is also a suitable month for rose cutting.If we did not part the mounds in March due to the weather, it should be done before the procedure.
Planting plants
In the first weeks of the calendar spring, outlets are filled with a huge selection of plants. This is a great time to buy and plant plants that
in April they do well.Before planting, however, we advise you to try the plants on, especially if they are to serve as a color stain or cover.The easiest way to do this is by taking the plants out of the containers and placing them in their final place, assessing the effect before planting .
We multiply by layering
The technique of multiplication by horizontal dumps is suitable for dividing many shrubs. We start the treatment by bending not too lignified shoots to the ground.Place the middle of the branch in a small groove and pin it to the ground, covering the ground and leaving a top with a few leaves above the ground.
For the rest of the season, make sure that the soil at the treatment site is constantly, though slightly moist. During the bush's vegetation, the rush will take root. Next spring, cut off the shoot and plant it in the final place.
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We spread the mounds
Mounds of young trees made in autumn can now be opened.This is a good opportunity to inspect the bark on the trunks.In case of damage, we should cut out the damaged bark as soon as possible and apply a protective preparation to the wounds.
We graft fruit trees
April is the optimal month to vaccinate fruit trees. We start this activity at the earliest in the case of stone tree species,
and we end up with the later vegetating pome species.Low-value varieties should be transplanted into other, tastier and more resistant ones.
One tree is suitable for grafting varieties with different ripening times. During the procedure, pay attention to the precise bonding of the components
and smear the places where the scions and branches connect.
Orchard fertilization
Before fertilizing the plants in the orchard, slightly loosen the soil around the trees.The breaking of the earth's crust after frosts will make it easier for plants to access water and slowly decomposing fertilizer during the season.In spring it is also good to spread manure around the trees, although it should not be too close to the trunks.
The manure layer is lightly covered with soil, reducing nitrogen losses and ensuring better fertilization of the fertilizer. We can replace manure with compost. Older trees are fed with the first dose of nitrogen fertilizer.
Vegetable
Sowing quilting
Mid-April is the right time to pick up paprika, tomato or eggplant, as well as some herbs sown in March.When transplanting, the seedlings of nightshades should be deepened into the substrate along the entire length of their sublotation.They will then develop a strong root system.
We plant seedlings
Seedlings of early cabbage, kohlrabi and broccoli should be planted in the ground no later than mid-April. The inter-rows of these vegetables are suitable for growing lettuce in various varieties, especially crispy, Roman or butter.Properly prepared seedlings for early harvest can be planted alternately or alternately with lettuce. Remember to harden the cuttings before planting them.
