Thinning out the flowering plants it is a demanding art precision e knowledge. Cut yours correctly flowering plants it is essential to guarantee a lush garden and well cared for.
Discover them with us mistakes to avoid to get the best results!
Why thinning is important
Thinning flowering plants serves two main purposes: to improve theplant aesthetics removing the withered flowers and prevent the production of semi.
This allows the plants to focus their energy on growing new, strong ones fioriavoiding the unwanted proliferation of new plants in the flower beds.
Don’t pick all the wilted flowers
A common mistake is to remove all withered flowersthus losing the opportunity to collect the semi.
Leaving one or two withered flowersyou can obtain a good collection of seeds, to be used later for sowing or to allow the plants to self-propagate naturally.
Cut in the wrong place
It is essential to avoid cutting in the wrong place. Cut directly above the node from which the fiore to stimulate the growth of new buds. Cutting too low can discourage excessive growth.
Use the right tools
Thinning doesn’t require sophisticated tools, but a couple of shears o pruning shears they can be useful for more precise cuts.
Be sure to clean the tools before using them on different plants to avoid the spread of illnesses.
The importance of the aesthetics of withered flowers
Not all withered flowers they are unattractive. Some, like i sunflowers and the rosethey produce ornamental berries which add a touch of color to the garden.
Furthermore, many seed heads they provide valuable food for birds during the winter.
Do not cut the foliage of spring bulbs
It is important not to cut the foliage from the spring bulbs too soon. Let them leaves die naturally and continue watering them regularly.
This helps nourish the bulbs for the flowering of the following year.
Use equipment correctly
Make sure you use the right tools for the work. Here is a list of tools essential for the thinning:
- Pruning shears
- Sharp knife
- Anvil shears for thicker stems
Regardless instrument used, clean it regularly between cut and the other to reduce the risk of transmitting illnesses.
