What should you do when autumn leaves turn yellow? Experts offer tips to help you maintain a lush greenery.

Understanding the Reasons for Yellowing Leaves, Methods to Address Yellowing Leaves, Preventive Measures

With the arrival of autumn, the leaves of many trees begin to turn yellow and fall, which not only affects the greening of the environment but also confuses many citizens. What should we do when the leaves turn yellow in autumn? This article will provide you with a detailed explanation of this issue, allowing you to easily deal with the phenomenon of yellowing leaves in autumn.

Understanding the Reasons for Yellowing Leaves

There are many reasons for yellowing leaves, and here are some common ones:

1. Climatic factors: As autumn temperatures gradually decrease and the temperature difference between day and night increases, trees grow slowly, and the supply of nutrients to leaves is insufficient, leading to yellowing.

2. Soil factors: Poor soil, unsuitable pH levels, and compacted soil can all lead to poor tree growth and cause leaves to turn yellow.

3. Water factors: Excessive or insufficient water can affect tree growth and lead to yellowing leaves.

4. Diseases and pests: Tree diseases and pests can cause leaves to turn yellow and fall off.

Methods to Address Yellowing Leaves

1. Adjust water: Water appropriately according to the tree's water requirements, reduce watering frequency in autumn, and keep the soil moist.

2. Improve soil: Deeply turn and loosen the soil, add organic fertilizers to increase soil fertility, and adjust the soil pH by applying lime or ferrous sulfate according to soil acidity or alkalinity.

3. Control diseases and pests: Regularly inspect trees, and take timely measures when diseases and pests are found, such as spraying pesticides and pruning diseased branches.

4. Apply organic fertilizers: Autumn is an important period for tree growth. Appropriate application of organic fertilizers can promote tree growth and enhance resistance.

5. Shade: During high temperatures, provide appropriate shading to reduce the temperature of tree leaves and minimize water evaporation.

Preventive Measures

1. Choose suitable tree species: When planting trees, choose species that are adapted to local climate and soil conditions to reduce the probability of trees getting sick or growing poorly.

2. Strengthen maintenance management: Regularly prune, fertilize, and water to ensure healthy tree growth.

3. Observe tree growth: Pay close attention to the growth status of trees and address issues promptly.

Leaves turning yellow in autumn is a normal phenomenon in the growth process of trees, but excessive yellowing can affect tree growth and aesthetics. By understanding the reasons and taking appropriate measures, we can effectively address the issue of yellowing leaves, restore vitality to trees, add greenery to the city, and hope that this article is helpful to you.

Note: This article refers to relevant data from the "China Forestry" magazine, aiming to provide practical tree maintenance knowledge for the general public. For more information, please consult relevant authoritative materials.