The bee pasture bloomed almost outrageously lushly for many weeks. Now the flowers have faded and the question arises: is pruning now appropriate? Below you will find out everything about cutting a bee willow.
How should you cut a bee pasture?
A large-scale bee pasture can be created in summer and autumn with the help of ascythe,abar moweror ameadow mowerabouthandhighcan be cut back. If the bee pasture is in the bucket, it is sufficient to shorten it withgarden scissors after it has finished flowering.
Why is cutting a bee pasture useful?
Cutting flowering plants has the advantage thatnew flowers can form. In addition, it means that the plants that were created for bee pasture do not waste their time producing theirseeds.
Is it definitely worth cutting the bee pasture?
It isnot in every case worth cutting a bee pasture. If the plants sown in spring are intended to reproduce for bee pasture, cutting them after flowering is rather disadvantageous, as the plants cannot produce their seeds and sow in the surrounding area. If you want to encourage the bee pasture to sow itself, you can only cut the plants back in late summer or autumn.
How can a large bee pasture be cut?
If the bee pasture or wildflower meadow is large, you can best do this with a(motor) scythe, ameadow mowerorbar mower shorten. A cutting length of 10 cm above the ground is ideal. The clippings should then be removed. This is important so that it does not rot, turn into humus and thus make the soil more nutrient-rich. A nutrient-rich soil causes many plants suitable for bee pasture to produce fewer flowers.
What and how do I cut a bee willow in a bucket?
A bee pasture in a bucket can be cut down with a simplegardening shearsorhedge shears. To do this, simply cut off thespent flowersexcept for the nextpair of leaves. It is advisable to check regularly whether flowers have wilted and then cut them off immediately.
When do I cut trees that serve as bee pasture?
As a rule, trees that serve as bee pastures areaftertheflowering period, inautumn/Springor evennot cut back. This varies greatly from tree to tree. Find out whether the tree needs pruning and when is the best time to do it.
When should a large bee pasture be cut?
InSummerbetween the beginning of July and mid-August, the bee pasture should be cut back for the first time like a flower meadow. The second time of the year the cut takes place inAutumn.
Tip
Leave clippings from the bee pasture in autumn
If you leave the bee pasture clippings on a meadow in autumn and over the winter, they can serve as shelter for animals such as insects and small mammals.
