Understand the growth habits of plants, choose appropriate tools, pruning timing, pruning method, maintenance precautions after pruning In today's pursuit of green home and beautification of the environment, maintaining plants has become a hobby of more and more people, and plant pruning is an indispensable part of the maintenance process. An indispensable part can not only promote the healthy growth of plants, but also make plants more beautiful. How can we prune plants efficiently? This article will give you a detailed introduction to the methods and techniques of pruning plants. Understand plant growth habits Before pruning plants, we must first understand the plant's growth habits and pruning principles. Different plants have different growth speeds and pruning needs, such as evergreen plants and deciduous plants, leaf-viewing plants and flower-viewing plants, etc., understanding these will help us better grasp the timing and methods of pruning. Choosing the right tool to prune plants requires the use of special tools, such as scissors, gardening scissors, gardening saws, etc. Select the right tool according to the size of the plant and the pruning part to ensure the pruning effect and safety. The best time to prune plants is usually before the peak period of plant growth, such as spring and autumn. Plants grow rapidly and the wounds after pruning are easy to heal, which is conducive to plant recovery. Pruning method 1. Observe the overall shape of the plant and determine the focus of pruning. For plants with lush branches and leaves, the branches can be appropriately pruned to maintain ventilation and light transmission to avoid the occurrence of pests and diseases.
2. When pruning branches, try to maintain a 45-degree angle, which will help wound healing and reduce water evaporation.
3. The branches and leaves that have withered, pests and diseases must be completely cut off to avoid the spread of pathogenic bacteria.
4. After pruning, disinfect the wound, such as applying gardening cream or plant ash. Maintenance after pruning 1. The pruned plants should be watered in time to keep the soil moist, which is conducive to wound healing.
2. As the plants grow, secondary pruning should be carried out in time to keep the plants beautiful.
3. Regularly inspect plants and deal with pests and diseases found in a timely manner. Precautions 1. Wear gloves when trimming to avoid being stabbed by plants.
2. Clean the site in time after pruning to keep the environment clean.
3. Be patient when pruning to avoid excessive force that may cause plant damage.
Mastering the correct pruning method can not only beautify the home environment, but also allow plants to grow healthily. I hope this article can provide you with practical pruning techniques and make your green plants rejuvenate.