How to plant a pine tree?

There is a misconception among amateur gardeners that the pine is very capricious and difficult to care for. This myth was spread to the mountain by gardeners who tried to transplant a pine tree from the nearest grove to their site. How to plant a pine tree so that it not only takes root, but also grows into a lush beauty?

The fact is that pine trees cannot be dug up and transferred to garden soil with bare roots, they die in the open air within 15-20 minutes. The seedlings should be at least 35 cm long and covered with a layer of earth. Organic-rich soil is also not suitable for pine. It grows best on light soils in areas that are well lit by the sun. If the land on your site is heavy, then it is recommended to drain 10 cm from expanded clay with sand or broken brick. In a hole prepared for planting a pine, it is best to add about 100 g of universal fertilizer or 50 g of nitrophoska. Black pine and Weymouth pine thrive on neutral and alkaline soils, so it is recommended to add 250-300 g of lime mixed with earth to the planting pit. Then you need to water the prepared soil and plant a tree.

How to plant larger pine trees?

Larger pine species should be at least 5 years old, and the root collar is placed at the level with the ground. If you are planting large-sized trees, then it is better to raise the neck by 10-15 cm, since over time the soil will sag. During the first two years, the tree is fertilized with mineral fertilizer at the rate of 40 g per sq. M. In the future, the pine will not need fertilizer. Seeds should be sown with preliminary stratification within 5 months. in the spring. Ornamental types of pines are grafted with seeds.

The minimum distance between pines should be at least 5 m, the distance between low-growing species can be reduced to 1.5 m. 2-5 year old pines take root best. It is recommended to plant pines in April-May or August-September. If the tree did not have time to take root, then it should be covered with spunbond or spruce branches.