Tuje is one of the most popular conifers in Poland. They are very popular not only for aesthetic reasons and a large selection of species, but most of all they are more and more often used as hedges in gardens. Thujas primarily provide shade, and its rapid growth and the possibility of any shape forming, as well as all-year-round green color create a beautiful whole. Learn how to care for the thuja, what to plant and trim the thujas, and what to fertilize the thujas so that they grow quickly.
Contents:
- When to plant thujas?
- When to fertilize thujas?
When to plant thujas?
Tujas do not have high demands on the position. They are best planted in fertile soil that will retain some moisture. It will grow best in sunny or semi-shaded places. Thujas are a drought-sensitive species. It is worth planting them in the appropriate months to support the quick adoption of the trees.The perfect time to plant a thuja is spring. The optimal month is May.The days are then warm enough to avoid the risk of freezing and it is early enough to be well established. Of course, you can plant thujas in the summer, but then you should take care of its proper watering, and in autumn, but not later than in October, so that the tree does not freeze and the roots have time to take root.
When to fertilize thujas?
Fertilization plays an important role in plant growth. The correct choice of fertilizer will provide the thujas with the missing minerals needed for rapid growth. There are two types of fertilizers, mineral and organic, i.e. compost or manure.In the case of minerals, it is worth providing thujas with nitrogen in spring and summer, and phosphorus and potassium in autumn.In the absence of the desired growth effects If the twigs turn yellow, it is worth going to a garden shop and choosing a general fertilizer for conifers, containing a mixture of nutrients, which will certainly help the tree regenerate.
