Summer residents do some things at their summer cottages in the fall completely mechanically, that is, without thinking about whether they are doing the right thing or not.
Perhaps it's time to give up unnecessary work.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told us what work can be skipped in the fall.
1. Burning grass
It's a waste of time, but many people think that this will reduce the number of weeds in the spring. This is not true. There will be just as many weeds, but the beneficial insects and microorganisms in the topsoil will likely die.
2. Deep digging
It is important to understand the composition and structure of the soil. Digging up the garden only makes sense if the soil is heavy or when it needs to be deacidified.
In other cases, deep digging kills beneficial soil microorganisms.
3. Application of nitrogen fertilizers
The only supplements that are important at this time are phosphorus and potassium.
4. Use of herbicides
In autumn, the introduction of such compositions is harmful and useless. Most preparations lose their effectiveness when the air temperature drops below +10 degrees.
5. Replacing the soil in the greenhouse
The soil in the greenhouse is changed once every 2-3 years, and this is quite sufficient.
6. Planting seedlings
In autumn, winter-hardy varieties of fruit crops are planted, but this must be done in a timely manner so that they have time to take root. And with planting stone fruits (cherries, apricots and peaches) it is generally better not to rush until spring.
7. Trimming decorative
Unpretentious perennial ornamental crops do not need pruning. This applies to heuchera, certain types of hosta and geranium, primrose and other flowers.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
