When was the last time to mow the lawn before winter?
I would like to ask if there is a specific date for the last mowing of the grass before frost sets in. Is it too late to mow your lawn?
Usuallylast mowing of the lawnis performed at the turn of October and November. Mid-November isfinal dateBefore winter comes, cut the grass to a height of 5 cm. Remember aboutraking turfand "brushing out" the so-calledfelt , i.e.places overgrown mossThe fragments of plants that are left behind causerottingialopecia turfWe also aeratepuncture turfto loosen it up.In autumn, it is also important to feed the lawn.
How to cover the plants for the winter?
Some sensitive shrubs and shrubs in my garden I would like to cover for the winter? Is white agrotextile sufficient protection?
The type of cover and its thickness depend onspecies plantsandzones climateit comes from and the conditions on our plot. We choose the cover on the basis ofknowledge plantsandobservationsThe surest "coat" is soil or peat. The soil isgiant magazine warm , hence it is so beneficial to make a mound aroundbushes roses , budlei orfreshly planted treesA good cover for shrubs and perennials are twigsplants conifersas long as there are no pests on them.
An equally advantageous cover isgreen fabric shading For example, in spring it is used forprotection fresh planting , and in winter to cover plants. Usually we usedouble material layersShrubs can also be wrappedwhite agrotextileorstraw mat.This cover should not be completely airtight to providethe plant ventilation
What animals and birds are useful in the garden?
Sparrows, frogs and hedgehogs are regular guests on my plot. Sometimes I also see colorful lizards basking in the rockery. I got used to their presence because I think they are useful for my crops and land. Am I right?
Although birds sometimes eatseeds plants cultivated,peck at seeds with the same desire weeds. To protecttemporarily crops , you can spreadover the beds nets protective It's justshort-term nuisance , and left alonebirds will give you backfor sure, because theirchicks they feed caterpillarsand other insects thatdestroy crops
Large amounts of pests are also eaten byfrogs , bothtree frogsandtoads , and also lizards. Hedgehogs, which in favorable conditions build theirgardens their nests , forage mainly at night. They eatsnailsandinsects , ichcaterpillarsandlarvaeIf We will provide the hedgehog family in a quiet cornerplots heap branchesand access to water and acceptpresence barbedguests, for surebenefit will be mutual
How to protect the laurel bush against frost?
I have a large specimen of laurel on my plot. Last winter damaged the shoots of the bush. Many leaves turned brown and dried. I would like to prevent this from happening this year. How to protect my plant?
In our conditions, it is recommended to coverlaurel on winter , especially young shrubsEvergreen plants (laurel, boxwood, rhododendrons,heather ) tend to tolerate our winters if grown in secluded places sheltered from the wind. The specimens planted in the sun and exposed todrying frosty windsrequire agrotextile or straw matting, otherwise they suffer fromdrought physiological
Plants are often exposed to strong sunlight when the groundin winterisstill frozenThis causes the leaves to dry out and have a burn-like effect. It takes many months for the bush to fully regenerate. Young plants, unfortunately, very oftencompletely die off
Why tie shrubs?
I often see twine tangled bushes before winter. What is it for? I have a few larger specimens on my plot, including evergreen ones, and I am wondering if I should do something with them as well.
This is how columnar junipers and other trees are preparedtall shrubsto prevent them from breakingbreakingduring winterHeavy snowfalldistort the crown ,burden branchesand plants exposed to such conditions for a long time lose their habit.
Junipers columnare.g. 'Skyrocket' varieties have a very shallow root system and are susceptible to capsizing duringabundant rainfall snow.Large masses of wet fluff lying onbranches breakoften shrubs and tree limbs. That's why it's so importantshaking off snowafter heavy rainfall.To avoidbreaking off shoots , wrap the plant with a string in a spiral from the base intowards vertex
