Spring Gardening Tips: Do surgery on plants in spring, your pot will be filled with flowers, adopt these 5 pruning secrets.

News India Live, Digital Desk: As soon as the harsh winter ends and spring arrives, nature begins to blossom. But is your garden also ready to be laden with flowers? If the growth of your potted plants has stopped or buds are not coming, then the time has come for ‘pruning’. Pruning done at the right time not only gives new life to the plant, but also fills it with flowers. Why is pruning important in spring? During winter, many plants go into dormancy, due to which their branches become dry or weak. New energy is transmitted in spring. Pruning at this time saves the plant’s wasted energy and allows it to concentrate on new buds and flowers. 5 important tips for excellent flowering: Remove dry and sick branches: First of all, inspect the plant. Cut branches that are looking brown or dry at a 45 degree angle. This reduces the risk of fungus. Reduce crowding: If too many branches are entangled in the middle of the pot, cut some out. This will allow sunlight and air circulation to reach the center of the plant, which is necessary for the buds to bloom. Magic of Pinching: If you want your plant to be bushy, then pinch the upper ends of the new shoots with your fingers. This will produce two new branches instead of one and double the number of flowers. Choosing the right tool: Never break branches with scissors or by hand. Always use a sharp pruner and sanitize it before use. Fertilizer after pruning: The plant needs nutrition immediately after pruning. Harrow the soil and add vermicompost or cow dung manure to it. Pruning of these plants is most important: Plants like Rose, Hibiscus, Mogra and Bougainvillea are in dire need of pruning in the beginning of spring. If you trim them now, your home will be fragrant with fragrant flowers by March-April. Pro Tip: Be careful not to prune plants that have already budded, otherwise you will lose out on this season’s flowers.