In spring, owners of thuja or juniper may notice that their plants have acquired an unpleasant brown color.
Most likely, in this case we are talking about sunburn. In February-March, when there is snow on the site, but the bright sun is shining, dangerous conditions are created for conifers.
Sunlight and wind deprive plants of moisture. The needles give up all their water supply and cannot create new water because the roots are in frozen soil. The thuja and other conifers dry out.
The hardest hit are young plants and specimens planted on the southern side of the plot.
How to help plantings
1. In autumn, trees are covered with light non-woven material (agrotex, lutrisil, etc.).
2. In autumn, carry out moisture-charging watering. By spring, the plant will have more water in reserve, so the risk of drying out is reduced.
3. In spring, young specimens are sprayed with warm water.
4. When the risk of night frosts is reduced to zero, gardeners water conifers with warm water at the roots. It is believed that the procedure helps the roots to "wake up" faster.
5. Artificial shading will protect against burns. This is especially important for young plants on the southern side of the plot.
