Many summer residents are familiar with the situation when fruit trees are covered with a thick layer of lichen.
To rid plants of fungal growths, gardeners resort to various tricks.
But lichen does not harm trees. It appears due to high humidity. However, the appearance of lichen on a tree should alert the summer resident.
The growth signals a problem that needs to be addressed quickly. Lichen harms trees only indirectly.
An organism formed by fungi and microscopic algae disrupts the aesthetic appearance of the garden and impairs the air exchange of the bark.
Most often, gardeners get rid of lichen by preventing it from growing and taking over new areas of the plant.
Usually a strong soda solution is used - 3 tablespoons per 1 liter of water. The lichen is smeared with a brush, it swells, and then it can be carefully removed with a hard brush.
Trees are pruned once a season and whitewashed. These procedures reduce the likelihood of lichen reappearance.
