As spring arrives, gardeners face a host of tasks crucial for the health and productivity of their garden. Here are the essential steps to ensure a successful season.
Application of Organic Fertilizer
To enrich your garden trees with vital microfertilizers and nutrients, early spring calls for nitrogen-rich fertilizers. Rotted humus stands out as an excellent organic option, boasting nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus in a readily absorbable form.
Soak the humus in warm water and pour this nutrient-rich solution around the base of each tree to ensure swift absorption.
For an alternative, you can use bird droppings. Soak them in water (1:15 ratio) and let the mixture ferment for two weeks, stirring occasionally. Dilute 1 liter of this infusion in 10 liters of water and apply no more than 1 liter per square meter.
Three days after feeding, sprinkle wood ash around the soil to neutralize acidity. Avoid mixing ash and nitrogen fertilizer directly in a tank mix.
Feeding Food and Waste
Organic waste from your kitchen can be turned into valuable humus to nourish your garden trees. Dig a small pit near each tree and deposit various organic scraps like peels and leftovers. Cover with a board or hay to aid decomposition.
Treatment of Trees with Urea
Before tree buds swell in early spring, comprehensive treatment against diseases and pests is crucial. Prepare a 7% urea solution by dissolving 700 grams in a bucket of water. Spray thoroughly from trunk to crown in the evening or on a cloudy, windless day.
Destruction of Hibernating Insects
Protect your garden from overwintering pests using a trusted emulsion of vaseline oil, such as Preparation 30 Plus.
Treatment of Wounds After Pruning
After pruning, seal open wounds on branches or trunks to prevent harmful fungi from infecting the tree. Use substances like olive oil or vegetable oil to create a protective barrier.
Destruction of Moss with Iron Sulfate
Address moss, lichens, and fungi on tree bark with a 7% iron sulfate solution early in spring, while trees are dormant and before buds swell.
Protection Against Spring Frosts
Shield trees from late frosts by applying growth stimulants like Zircon and Epin Extra before and after frost events.
Canning of Trees
Engage in grafting or budding of trees to introduce different varieties into your garden, such as apple, pear, plum, cherry, and peach.
Bending of Young Branches
Gently guide young branches downward or sideways to shape the tree’s crown without damaging it. Secure with wide loops and stakes to encourage optimal fruiting.
Treatment and Disinfection of Trunks
Renew whitewash protection on tree trunks in early spring using a breathable water-emulsion paint to safeguard against frost damage.
By following these essential tasks at the onset of spring, gardeners can ensure their trees are well-prepared for a productive and healthy growing season.
