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Autumn gardening: essential maintenance and plant care tips
As autumn progresses, gardeners face various tasks to prepare their landscapes for winter. Key advice includes selecting hardy perennials like Salvia microphylla, which can bloom until the first frost if provided with sun and well-drained soil. For those maintaining biodiversity, leaving fallen leaves can provide a vital food source for insectivorous birds like the European robin, which relies on the microclimate of leaf litter for prey.
Pruning requires careful timing and technique. Deep cuts in damp conditions can lead to rot and bacterial infections, particularly in fruit trees like peaches and cherries. Experts recommend pruning during dry windows after leaf drop, focusing on removing dead or damaged wood rather than aggressive structural changes. For climbing plants like wisteria, shortening the current year's growth to about the length of a forearm can help manage the plant without sacrificing spring blooms.
Other seasonal considerations include protecting sensitive plants. For example, wrapping lemon trees too early can trap moisture and cause mold; protection should only be applied when temperatures approach freezing. Additionally, gardeners are advised to store vegetables like potatoes and onions separately, as the ethylene gas emitted by onions can cause potatoes to sprout and lose quality. Proper irrigation remains necessary during dry autumn periods to ensure fruit trees and shrubs remain healthy for the following spring.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A bedding layer of 10 to 15 centimeters helps insulate poultry from cold floors.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deep autumn pruning in damp conditions can lead to rot and bacterial infections in trees. www.tiscali.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Humidity and drafts are greater threats to chickens than low temperatures.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Stone fruits like peaches, apricots, and cherries are particularly susceptible to autumn pruning risks. www.tiscali.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fig tree fruit buds on branch tips should be protected from frost to ensure the next harvest. medium.seznam.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fig trees can be protected by wrapping branches in breathable materials like jute or non-woven fabric. medium.seznam.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Poultry coops require ventilation to prevent the accumulation of moisture and ammonia.