Plant and care for trees in spring

Many trees are planted in spring

In particular, deciduous trees that are sensitive to frost and grown in containers should, if possible, not be in autumn, but planted in spring will. The best time to do this is when the tree has not yet started budding. Mix the excavated planting hole with plenty of compost and Horn shavings,(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) then the tree immediately receives the right nutrients for healthy rooting. Trees that are sensitive to frost, such as magnolias, on the other hand, should only be planted when the last late frosts are over. You will then have enough time until the next winter to grow and arm yourself against the cold season. Bare-root trees, on the other hand, are in the vegetation break, conifers are even to be planted in September.

Do not forget to cut the plant when planting!

In the course of planting, roots are crushed or tore off. For this reason, pruning is essential and should not be forgotten. To do this, remove weak and damaged branches and shorten the remaining ones by about a third. This rule does not apply to trees and shrubs that naturally develop with few, thick branches or that continue to grow from strongly developed terminal buds. Accordingly, magnolias, horse chestnuts and rowan berries do not need pruning. Otherwise, trees should be, depending on the type and variety, if possible

in autumn or in winter get cut.

The best care for a good budding

Trees that are already in the garden receive an extra portion in March fertilizer in the form of compost and horn shavings, so that they sprout healthy and strengthened. You should also cut away dead, sick or broken wood, as this is a gateway for them to reactivate Fungal spores (and other pathogens) offers. When cutting, pay attention to hygiene and disinfect the tools with a suitable agent, which you can buy in the pharmacy or in gardening shops. Diseases and pests are often transmitted from one plant to another through contaminated pruning tools.