Gardening 2024, April

Breeding of new varieties is the most important direction in human scientific and economic activity, thanks to which agricultural production becomes more productive and less labor-intensive

The grape harvest is over, and it's time to think about how to prepare the vine for the winter. There is nothing particularly difficult in these actions. The only question that, in ignorance, you can think about: "How to spray grapes in the fall?"

Have you ever wondered how to grow tea on a windowsill? If not, now is the time to think about it. Because, it turns out, to do this, although not quite easy, but quite possible. Keeping a tea bush at home as a houseplant and enjoying freshly picked tea - isn't this the dream of every drink lover?

Do you know this luxurious sounding name - royal pelargonium? But do you know that this is the name of the house geranium, which is familiar to the eye and dear to a huge number of Russians? Today we will talk about what kind of flower it is, how it appeared in Europe, we will take a closer look at the features of caring for pelargonium, its cultivation, reproduction and caring for the plant in winter

Thujas have been introduced into ornamental gardening for a long time. These are evergreen and most often thermophilic representatives of the Cypress family. Slender trees and dwarf shrubs are actively used in landscaping parks, city alleys and personal garden plots. The most famous are two types: thuja folded and western

When Europeans first heard and saw Chinese gardens and parks, they were simply amazed by their charm and originality. The school of landscape art of the Celestial Empire is completely unusual and unlike everything we are used to. There are no neatly cut lawns here, as is customary in the English style, there is no clarity of lines inherent in the principle of regularity of flower beds laid out in France, etc

Bellflowers are unusually beautiful plants that have been quite difficult to meet in nature lately. Many of their species are listed in the Red Book. However, these delicate lovely flowers can often be seen in flowerbeds and in the apartments of indoor plant lovers

Irises are incredibly beautiful flowers, the name of which is translated as "rainbow". They have more than 700 species and a huge number of various shades

Petunia is a flower of magnificent beauty that attracts gardeners with a variety of its varieties. It can be planted not only in the summer cottage, but also on your balcony

For many owners, a garden is not only a source of useful harvest, but also an additional decoration to the house. Cute slate beds look great in any garden. To create these simple and easy-to-use products, everyone can do it

What are hops? It is a very useful plant used in brewing, medicine and landscaping. What is useful hops for the body. How to plant it on the balcony and on the plot. What kind of care does he need. How to harvest and dry hops. What are the folk recipes with hops for hair loss, insomnia, gastrointestinal diseases

Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse and in the open field. How to grow tomato seedlings, what is picking and when is it. Pasynkovanie tomatoes. Prevention and treatment of late blight

Beets are planted from the beginning of May to June. But first you need to carefully prepare the seeds. If this is not done, then germination will be low

Growing houseplants is one of the most exciting things to do. And the more magnificent green pets grow, the more joy they bring to their owners. And the basis of their growth and development is a properly composed soil mixture. Today we will talk about soddy soil and leaf humus, as well as the proportions in which it is worth mixing them

Dahlias are rightfully considered crowned flowers among other autumn crops. They can show off in flowerbeds and gardens until late autumn. However, few people know that the cultivation of dahlias has not only aesthetic, but also practical significance. In this article, you can learn how to properly grow Figaro dahlias, how to plant them with seeds

Strawberry garden - one of the most beloved and common plants. There are many different varieties. Reproduction of strawberries and an increase in fertility always become acute issues for any summer resident. This is especially true for those who grow berries for commercial purposes. The closest relative of the berry is strawberries, the care of which is very similar to the care of strawberries. Therefore, for those who have experienced planting berry bushes, this will not be new

Currently, there are many excellent varieties of potatoes of different ripening periods: extra early, early, mid-ripening, late. Each variety has its own growing characteristics, advantages and distinctive qualities. But in order to preserve the unique properties of root crops and get an excellent harvest, high-quality planting material is needed

Dacha for a city dweller has long ceased to be a place for growing vegetables, berries and fruits. People come here to take a break from the daily hustle and bustle, get some fresh air, so the owner of a suburban area wants to decorate it with plants that do not require special care

During the Renaissance, many artists and poets focused on this particular part of the body. She is not only gentle, but also beautiful. In order for your hands to look well-groomed, you need to follow them. The cuticle is one of the main elements of manicure at home. How to properly care for it, and should it be removed?

The article describes the principles, methods and rules for the formation of standard plants and shrubs. Recommendations are given for the care, maintenance and cultivation of plants with this form

There are many fruit trees. Everyone chooses the best of them for himself, depending on the purposes of cultivation and tastes. Sometimes it is enough to buy a seedling and only feed and treat it from pests and diseases, subsequently carrying out regular pruning, and sometimes you need to get a stock from the cutting yourself

Do I need to treat the damaged bark of garden trees? Summer residents often argue on this topic. It is necessary to treat not only cracks, but also areas of bark burned by the sun, hollows and various injuries that we inflict on trees by grafting. Frost-beaten places also need to be smeared with garden pitch. You can buy it in a specialized store or make it yourself

Cultivation of citrus plants at home has become very popular among flower growers. Especially for these purposes, breeders have bred mini-varieties of orange, tangerine, grapefruit and lemon, as well as other species

To date, the classic standards by which landscape design is created have undergone certain changes. Now the owners of the plots, in addition to picturesque flower beds and plaster sculptures, can please themselves, as well as guests with an alpine slide, which is also called a rock garden. Sometimes professionals are called for this. But it’s not at all difficult to make an alpine slide with your own hands

What good climbing plants for a garden or apartment? They can perform a huge number of different design tasks, for example, divide a site or a room into zones, mask something. Today we propose to talk about the most popular vines that can be planted both in your backyard and at home

With the advent of the new calendar year, every fan of growing vegetables in his own garden is again concerned about finding containers for sowing. Almost all gardeners have abandoned the habit of growing seedlings on the windowsill in bulky wooden boxes - they are too inconvenient when transporting to the country. In addition, the delicate root system of young seedlings has time to grow into the roots of neighboring plants. The optimal solution in choosing containers for sowing is a seedling cup

Cucumber is the favorite vegetable crop of many gardeners. Green, crispy, fragrant, it appears on the tables before everyone else. The root system of the cucumber is unique. Let's spend some time studying this issue

Cauliflower seedlings, the cultivation of which is not particularly difficult, will turn out strong and he althy only if certain technologies are observed. It is best to plant prepared seeds in boxes, and carry out a pick in peat pots. At the end of May, they can be transferred to open ground

About how to sow pepper seedlings correctly, many novice gardeners would probably like to know. This culture is not too whimsical, but certain technologies still have to be observed when growing it

What is potassium sulfate? How is potassium useful for plants, what is its deficiency fraught with? Signs of overabundance and lack of substance. Where is fertilizer applied? Soil compatibility, application methods and volumes. In conclusion - useful recommendations for gardeners on the use

Root formation stimulator is a modern tool that allows you to significantly increase the yield of garden and horticultural crops. There are many varieties of such compositions

People are engaged in vertical gardening in order to decorate a plot in a garden or a room in an apartment, office, private house. Sometimes this design method is necessary to hide flaws in the interior or divide the site into zones. What plants, designs are used for this, read in the article

Seedling picking is an important stage in growing high-quality, he althy seedlings, which will give a good harvest in the future. It is important to properly transplant a plant, given its type, variety and characteristics

Potted flowers decorate most apartments and houses. They fill the space with bright, rich colors, enliven the interior and make guests admire their unique beauty

A magnificent decoration for a country garden or balcony is an ampelous flower. Placed on a decorative trellis or hanging basket in the form of a blooming waterfall, placed in colorful arrangements, it cannot fail to attract the eye

Currently, many flower growers strive to grow beautiful and beloved flowers not only in gardens and summer cottages, but also at home. Rose lovers are no exception. Is it possible to grow a rose from a cutting at home? It turns out you can. How to do this, we will consider later in the article

Weeping willows, sadly bending their beautiful branches over the water, are familiar to each of us. To date, more than 600 species of this elegant tree are known. However, in Russia you can find no more than two hundred varieties of willow. The most common type is shrubs. It is found in many regions of the country

Grapes are a favorite treat for many of us. Large and small, green, red, blue, sweet and sour and sweet like honey - today there are a lot of very different varieties. But the undeniable advantage is that you can grow almost every one of them in your own summer cottage. Today we will talk about one of the well-known varieties - a hybrid obtained by crossing the varieties Kuban and Gift to Zaporozhye - Ruslan grapes

Most girls, when talking about flowers, prefer roses. And the most popular is the red rose. After all, it is she who speaks about high feelings, love and passion in the best possible way

What is the cultivation of such a fruit shrub as raspberries? Experienced gardeners say: this process is incredibly simple and at the same time fascinating. It requires only the implementation of simple, but very important rules for caring for the plant. Today we propose to talk about the types, rules for choosing seedlings and the process of planting raspberries