Do you always fall for the beguiling scent of wet earth and fresh pine needles on a walk in the woods? There is nothing more beautiful than closing your eyes in the middle of the trees and listening to the rustling of the wind as it gently blows through the pine treetops. With a pine tree in your own garden, you can enjoy this feeling every day. In order for your jaw to grow healthily, you should follow these tips.
For small gardens, there are dwarf pines to choose from
Different pine species
Pine is not just pine. When purchasing from the tree nursery, you can choose between different types:
- native pines (mountain pine, Austrian black pine, stone pine, Scots pine)
- exotic pines (Brackle Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Snakeskin Pine, Japanese Red Pine, Sloppy Pine, Black Pine, Weymouth Pine)
- Small pines (creeping pine, cone mountain pine, winter yellow dwarf mountain pine, spherical pine)
The choice of location
The pine is a so-called pioneer tree. This means that it easily adapts to weather and soil conditions. In the wild, the deciduous tree can even be found in the most hostile places to vegetation. For this reason, a pine tree is suitable for almost any garden. It thrives in shade and dry soil and is fully hardy. Nevertheless, pines love sunny locations with a permeable substrate that does not become waterlogged. These conditions significantly promote the growth of your coniferous tree.
care tips
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A pine can also tolerate longer periods of drought, but it is advisable to keep the substrate slightly moist at all times. What the conifer does not tolerate at all, however, is waterlogging. This is why well-drained soil is so valuable when choosing a location. If you keep your pine in a container on the patio, drainage will help to prevent the risk of root rot.
Fertilize
In particular, bonsai pines on the terrace should be fertilized every two weeks with a simple bonsai liquid fertilizer. Only during the budding period is the additional nutrient supply not recommended. If your pine develops brown needles in the soil, Epsom salts will help make up for an avoidable deficiency or poor soil conditions.
To cut
Since pine crowns spread widely with age, regular pruning makes sense so that the conifer does not grow too close to buildings. This one can be strong.
- trim your jaws on a dry, overcast day
- shorten the candles to one or two thirds
- remove all brown and old branches
Protection from pests and diseases
Many insects that settle on the pine are initially harmless. If you still find them annoying, simple and gentle applications with neem or rapeseed oil can help.