Honeysuckle loses its ability to grow over time. As a rule, many do not know how to act in such a situation and what measures need to be taken.
In fact, everything is quite simple, as there are pruning methods that will allow you to rejuvenate it in a short time.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to act correctly in such a situation.
What time to choose
The most important step is to choose the right time to prune honeysuckle. This should be in early spring, when the plant is still dormant, but is already starting to lack strength after winter.
Start by removing old branches
The next step is to remove old and damaged branches.
You need to use sharp pruning shears to carefully cut them off at the base. This will allow new branches to grow and develop better.
How to stimulate growth
After removing the old branches, it is time to stimulate new growth.
To do this, you need to cut the tops of all the branches by a few centimeters. This will force the honeysuckle to direct its energy to the development of new shoots.
After pruning, fertilizing and watering are performed.
Also, do not forget about proper care of honeysuckle after pruning. You need to feed it with fertilizers for flowering plants and water it regularly. This will help honeysuckle recover from stress and rejuvenate faster.
If you do not perform basic care, then the plant may begin to gradually wither, and this will lead to ambiguous consequences.
How often should pruning be done?
Many summer residents try to monitor the condition of the plant and only then begin pruning, but this is a mistake.
It is better to perform preventive pruning every year, paying special attention to the formation of the plant.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
