Without regular care of both the meadow and the trees, a meadow orchard would become overgrown and overgrown within a few years. The following important points should be observed during maintenance.
Mow the lawn twice a year
Meadows with meadow orchards should be mowed about two to three times a year, with the cutting dates preferably being set outside the breeding season of birds. After all, meadow orchards are popular breeding grounds for rare birds. Optimal times for mowing are therefore the second half of June and August. The clippings - chopped as small as possible - can remain on the meadow and thus fertilize it. Before autumn, however, the mulch (€239.00) should be removed, otherwise it will attract field mice and voles.
care for fruit trees
Maintaining a meadow orchard requires regular pruning and pruning of the fruit trees. Most fruit trees are pruned towards the end of winter, only cherry trees and young trees can be pruned immediately after harvest. Fruit tree care also includes keeping the root area (the so-called tree disc) free of any growth between April and July.
tips and tricks
Regularly check the fruit trees for browsing by game, especially when they are young, and take appropriate countermeasures. You can wrap the trunks in wire mesh (€14.99) or lime them - the latter also protects the sensitive bark from drying out in winter.
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