Thuja is also called arborvitae. It can be planted singly or next to each other to create a hedge. Although this seems like a fairly simple task, in practice it is easy to make a mistake. You can place the plants too close to each other or too far away, and the effect will be opposite to that intended. That’s why it’s so important to remember one rule.
How often should you plant thujas? Follow the 0.5 meter rule
Thujas can be purchased in pots or directly dug from the ground, i.e. with bare roots. In the first case, you can plant it throughout the entire growing season, i.e. from early spring to late autumn. However, it is best to start in mid-April, when you are sure that there are no spring frosts.
Thuja is very resistant to frost, but it is better to wait and not risk freezing the roots. If you want to create the so-called green wall, you must ensure its tightness. For emerald thuja, the distance between plants should be 50 cm. For the Brabant variety, it is 70 cm.
how often to plant thujas? (illustrative photo) Pawel Kacperek/istock
How to care for thujas so that they grow quickly? This procedure must be performed three times
If you leave some space between the bushes, they will be able to grow freely both lengthwise and widthwise. They will thus create a dense and compact hedge. Appropriate land is also very important. The plant grows best in acidic or slightly acidic soil. The soil should be fertile, moist and sandy-clay. Thuja does not require frequent watering. In the summer season, it is enough to do it once a week, in the morning or in the evening. Do not sprinkle the shoots and water only the ground. It is also worth fertilizing the plant three times a season. Use fertilizer for the first time in April, for the second time in July, and for the third time at the turn of September and October.
Source: Gazeta
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