Content
- Privet needs very little care
- How do you properly pour privet?
- When and how should you fertilize?
- What should be considered when cutting?
- Which diseases and pests can occur?
- Why does the privet lose its leaves?
- What does the care look like in winter?
- Tips
A regular pruning does the privet well
Privet needs very little care
Privet is a shrub that manages almost without care. It is therefore ideal for people with little time and beginners. Only a few points you should heed if you want to cultivate privet as hedge, container plant or bonsai.
How do you properly pour privet?
The substrate should always be slightly damp. Waterlogging is to be avoided in any case. Be sure to drain on dense soils. Also in the care in the bucket a soil layer of sand is recommended.
When and how should you fertilize?
Basically fertilization is not necessary if the substrate contains sufficient nutrients from the beginning. If you want to fertilize to stimulate growth, fertilize with
Slow-release fertilizer, compost and horn shavings are given in spring, and blue-grain must be given twice, in late April and early August.
What should be considered when cutting?
Cutting is the most important care measure for privet. Of course you do not have to cut it if you do not want to. But if you want a dense hedge, you can not avoid frequent cutting.
Initially, privet is cut up to three times a year, in spring, August and autumn. Later, a two-time cut is enough. You can easily prune privet on stick to rejuvenate it.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
Diseases are very rare and are usually triggered by wet or dry locations.
Pest infestation occurs occasionally. Mostly, the privet can handle it without any problems.
Why does the privet lose its leaves?
If the privet loses its leaves in winter, this is a normal process because the shrub is not evergreen.
If it sheds its leaves in summer, diseases, pest infestation or dryness may be responsible.
What does the care look like in winter?
All domestic privet species are hardy and need protection against too much winter sun. In dry winters, you should water on frost-free days.
Tips
If the privet becomes more and more bald over time, it may be because he stands in the shade and does not get enough light. Choose a partially shaded or sunny location.