What You Forgot to Do in November: Trees Need Sanitary Pruning
After the leaves have fallen, there is still work to do in the garden related to the garden.
An experienced gardener knows how important it is to care for trees so that they produce a good harvest every year.
It turns out that not everyone knows about the importance of sanitary pruning and disposal of diseased leaves.
Let us pay attention to the recommendations of the expert of the online publication Belnovosti and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
Why is sanitary pruning necessary?
First of all, it is better to remove leaves from the garden, as pests may be hiding there. It is also important to remove mummified fruits from trees, which can spread infection.
Afterwards, you can start shaping the plants – remove weak, dry, broken and damaged branches.
It is also better to remove touching branches and shoots growing into the crown.
When pruning, do not cut too close to the main shoot, as a hollow may appear in this place in the future. The cut areas should be treated with paint on natural drying oil.
