Lilacs are found almost everywhere. Fragrant flowers were sung by poets, immortalized on the canvases of artists. Whole festivals are dedicated to her. But not all lovers of this plant know how to make the lilac bloom abundant and longer.
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Lilac care plan by month
March
If in March the average temperature is already above 0 ˚C, then it's time to free the space around the trunk from the remnants of snow and fallen leaves. If the frost still lasts at night, it is better not to rush with this procedure.
April
This month for lilac lovers is full of different types of work:
- First of all, before the kidneys wake up, it is necessary to carry out treatment for diseases and pests, if in the previous season traces of their presence were noticed on neighboring bushes. Bordeaux liquid or copper oxychloride is suitable for processing.
- This period is suitable for planting young seedlings. It is necessary to carry out the procedure before the onset of swelling of the kidneys. For planting, a hole of 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.5 m is prepared. A glass of ash and 20-30 g of superphosphate are poured onto the bottom. Also, humus or compost is used to improve the composition of the soil.
- Special pits are dug around adult plants - pits, which are used to apply plant nutrition. With the help of a garden drill, recesses are made with a diameter of about 20 cm and 50-60 cm in depth. A pair of pits is enough for a young plant. But for a bush over 5 years old, it will take up to 5-6 depressions. In the resulting pits, to their entire depth, a nutrient mixture based on organic fertilizers is laid.
- To stimulate profuse flowering, sanitary, stimulating and rejuvenating pruning is carried out. The first step is to remove all damaged shoots, then cut out the root shoots and branches that grow inside the bush and thicken it too much. To rejuvenate the bush, branches are cut that are more than 5 years old.
May
Lilacs begin to bloom in May. At this time, it is necessary to periodically water the plant if the weather does not please with rain. If there is enough rainfall and the soil does not dry out, all that remains is to watch the flowering and enjoy the wonderful aroma.
June
At the time of the completion of flowering, they begin to harvest cuttings for subsequent rooting or grafting. An adult plant 5-7 years old is suitable for this. Choose young, not lignified shoots in the central part of the bush. The optimal number of buds on the handle is 2-3 pieces. Length - 10-15 cm.
At the same time, adult plants are fed with mullein. Under one bush, you will need 5 liters of solution prepared in a ratio of 1:10.
July
In the middle of summer, pruning of dry inflorescences is carried out so that the lilac does not expend energy to maintain them. In no case should they be broken off, this will lead to tissue injury and increase the likelihood of infection.
In dry weather, periodic watering of the bushes is necessary.
August
At the end of summer, sanitary pruning of damaged shoots is carried out. Root shoots are removed, which forms in the lowest tier.
September
Once every few years, potassium and phosphorus are added under an adult lilac. To a depth of 5-10 cm, 30-40 g of double superphosphate and about 30 g of potassium nitrate are embedded. Additionally, you can apply top dressing with ash. To prepare the solution, you will need a glass of ash and 10 liters of water.
In the same period, it is possible to plant young lilac bushes. During a warm, lingering autumn, new buds can be observed on the plants, which must be removed in order to save more strength for successful wintering.
October
Lilac bushes do not need shelter for the winter. If severe frosts are foreseen, and the snow has not yet fallen, the base of the young shoots is wrapped in burlap to prevent possible cracking of the bark. After the appearance of the snow cover, the insulation is removed.
Following these simple rules will help you grow any variety of lilacs on the site.
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