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Boost your garden, discover Thuja's secret growth weapon, the endomycorrhizal vaccine

The best way to take care of thuja
The best way to take care of thuja
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2:58 PM EST, January 12, 2024

Thuja exists in several color variants. Numerous types of trees and shrubs fall under this cypress family. If we decide to plant Thuja in our gardens, we should know an excellent fertilizer. A nutrient-rich blend will encourage the plants to surge upwards and thicken rapidly.

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To ensure that Thuja thrives in our garden, we must understand a certain phenomenon. It is widespread, though its name may not be quite familiar to us. We're talking about mycorrhiza, a symbiotic relationship between Thuja and certain fungi species found in the plant's soil.

However, not everyone realizes that the gardener himself applies the mycorrhiza. The so-called mycorrhizal vaccine is only used once. Despite being a minor expense, it offers numerous benefits, such as increased frost resistance, decreased need for extra fertilizer and water, faster growth, higher resistance to pests and diseases, and enhanced appearance.

Applying mycorrhiza for Thuja: How to do it?

Mycorrhiza is a popular way to enhance plant conditions. Nevertheless, it's crucial to know that many variants exist. Only the endomycorrhizal vaccine adheres to Thuja, as the fungal strains penetrate the Thuja cell membrane.

Once the vaccine is acquired, apply it during the Thuja's planting process. Soak the roots of the tree or shrub in a mycorrhizal solution, then place the seedling in a previously prepared hole. Wish to support an already planted Thuja shrub? Drill small holes near the plant in the soil and sprinkle them with purchasable mycorrhizal powder from a garden shop. Be sure to water the plant generously afterward.

The purchase of an endomycorrhizal vaccine also benefits other plant species. For instance, junipers, yews, cypresses, roses, geraniums, or even tomatoes can be positively influenced by the same type of mycorrhiza.

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