Whitewashing trees for the winter is not a whim, but a duty for every gardener who expects to reap a rich harvest in the new season.
Not everyone believes that the garden needs to be whitewashed twice a year and therefore postpones the procedure until spring. And completely in vain.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" - a scientist agronomist and landscape designer, listed the reasons why tree trunks should be whitewashed in the fall.
First, protection from burns
In winter, tree bark also needs protection from the sun's rays.
Due to temperature changes, cracks appear on the bark, which lead to its peeling.
Whitewashing reflects the sun's rays, which helps prevent overheating and cracks from temperature changes.
Secondly, protection from pests
Whitewashing helps protect the tree trunk from pests that hide in the bark for the winter.
But to do this, you need to add appropriate preparations or buy ready-made garden paint.
Thirdly, saving time
If you use paint instead of lime for whitewashing, you can save time in the spring and devote more attention to other matters on the site.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
