Trees and shrubs before winter
No more fertilization
We do not feed the plantswith nitrogen fertilizers nitrogenandmixturescontaining nitrogen because it extends the vegetation of plants, as a result of which the shoots will not have time to woody and may freeze duringrawwinter .
Mulch the soil
An important treatment is mulching the soil, which helps to keep the temperature atmore even level In winter, the soil in the mulch freezes more shallow, and in mild winter it may not freeze at all. As a result, it allows for partial replenishment of water deficiencies in plants that are always green. The mulch protects the rootsshootsanddeveloping out shallowroots against freezing.
We plant shrubs
October is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs with bare-rooted leaves, as the plants are now in thephasedormant.
The cool autumn weather is favorable for the development of roots in the new planting site. Before planting, make sure not tooverdry of the root system of the root systembark on the shoots, the roots should be immersed in water for about 2 hours.
Vegetable in October
We cover vegetables hibernating in the ground
Vegetables still in the ground can be covered with flat covers, e.g.white fleeceortransparent foilunder which they will be better protected against frosts.
Loosen the soil
After the finished plant cultivation, dig the bedswith a spadeorwith pitchforks . Light soils should be loosened shallower so as not to deteriorate their structure.
Pre-winter tool check
Gardening tools and devices that we are not going to use this year must be cleaned,preserveandstorein a safe (dry ,isolated ) room. The pre-winter review also applies toseeds, fertilizersandchemical preparations,which will be useful in the next growing season.
We protect the herbs
Heat-loving herbs, e.g.thymeorrosemary,tolerate autumn rains badly. It is a good idea to cover the plants on all sides with foil stretched over thin poles. Such a makeshift roof protects the crops very well against moisture, which is one of the causes of the spread ofdiseasesfungal
Orchard in autumn
We order the orchard
Koniec Octoberis the best time to clean upsadyandgardensWhen all the leaves have fallen off, rake them carefully. From under the trees, you also need to collect allfallen ,rottingandinfestedbydiseasesfruitThanks to this, we will significantly reduce the source of diseases and pests, which will facilitate our protection in the next year. This treatment will also have a positive effect on the quality of the soil.
What trees can be planted in autumn?
The autumn planting date for trees and shrubs is recommended for low-temperature resistant species, such asapple tree ,pear treeorplumPeaches and cherries, on the other hand, are better planted in the spring. It often happens that when planted in autumn, it does not take place wellrootandfreeze in cold winter.
Late apple harvest
October is practically the last month of ripeninglate winter varietiesapples. We should notdelay the harvest,as overripe fruits will not be stored well. The signal to start harvesting apples is the beginning of the fall of the first he althy fruit from the tree.
Winter covers
Before the upcoming winterit is worth gettingstraw or cardboard covers to cover newly planted or sensitive treesfrost tree speciesandbushes .
