Gardening 2024, December

Cedar pine at their summer cottage

Cedar pine is an amazing tree that reveals all its luxury only when it reaches maturity. When planting them in your backyard, be patient! And you will truly enjoy the beauty and majesty of these plants. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

European larch: planting and care

This beautiful plant is often used in landscape design. Larch is a fast growing large tree with a spreading crown. The life expectancy of this tree is approximately 500 years, which is not the limit. In the article you will find a description, information about growing conditions and photos of European larch. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Varieties of thuja, description of varieties, cultivation

Today, the cultivation of coniferous plants in the garden, office and home is becoming increasingly popular. People are fed up with violets and hydrangeas, they want to decorate their home with a majestic cedar or a delicate, evergreen shrub called thuja. It is about her that we will talk today. At the same time, varieties of thuja leave a huge number of options for decorating. Its evergreen needles will delight you and fill the house with life and beauty. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Apple columnar Constellation: description, characteristics of the variety, photo

Apple columnar Constellation is a worthy representative of this group of varieties. It is believed that it allows you to make the most of the available area, since there are practically no side branches on it. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Lemon mint: how to grow it?

The article tells about an amazing representative of the plant world - the herb "lemon mint". How can it be grown and in what areas of human life is this plant used? The medicinal properties of lemon mint are described. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The landing cone is an indispensable assistant for a summer resident

How not to damage the roots of plants when they are transplanted? Feedback from experienced gardeners will dispel all your doubts. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Peach plum: variety description

Peach plum: useful properties, features of planting and care. Where to plant a peach plum. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Tree bark: structure, diseases, treatment

Wood is considered a source of strength. It is enough to hug him and stand a little, closing his eyes. But no tree will grow if its trunk is left unprotected. What is the bark of a tree called? It is rightly called the skin of a plant, which is a protective cover of the trunk. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Green basil: varieties, cultivation, useful properties

For the first time, green basil was used in the preparation of oriental dishes. This spicy and fragrant spice came to the taste of Europeans 2 centuries after it appeared in the culinary arsenal of many Asian chefs. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Beautiful flowering shrubs from early spring to late autumn

Today, each of us can turn our garden into continuous flowering, using only beautifully flowering shrubs. This is especially true for those who simply do not have time to mess around in the flower beds every day. Having picked up flowering shrubs that replace each other with a riot of colors, you can forget about the constant, painstaking care of them. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Beautiful landscape composition

Passion for landscape design has noticeably transformed country houses, cottages, summer cottages. The territories, until recently allotted for vegetable gardens, are now replaced by flower beds, lawns, and lawns. Landscape composition gives a unique charm to homeownership and creates comfort. A special place in the modern exterior began to be occupied by coniferous trees, most of which have recently appeared in our country. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Bellbell - a flower in your garden

The bell is a flower that was very loved in the old days. The people called him affectionate names, and in each region he was called differently - this is a bell, and a chabotok, chenille, and pichushnitsy. There is a legend that the bell rings only once a year and this happens on the night of Ivan Kupala. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Black eye beans: the benefits of one of the oldest cultivated plants

Beans came to our table from Central and South America, it was here that the indigenous population began to cultivate this type of legume 5-6 thousand years ago. Even then, millions of people knew about its beneficial properties and high nutritional value. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Banana peel and its uses. Banana peel fertilizer for indoor plants

Informed people are not accustomed to throwing away the peel left over from eating bananas. The share of the skin accounts for up to 40% of the weight of the fruit. It is no wonder that the concentration of trace elements is high in the soft and fleshy shell. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

In the land of fairy tales and myths: the name of beautiful flowers and the legends associated with them

Flowers, defenseless in their fragility and beautiful, not only delight the eye with their appearance, but also delight with an amazing aroma. And, of course, interesting legends are associated with the appearance of many of them. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Marsh iris: description, planting and care

One of the most common varieties of iris is marsh. Its habitat covers almost all continents with the exception of Antarctica. A rather unusual appearance and unpretentiousness in care make these flowers very popular among many gardeners. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

When to transplant irises and how best to do it? Understanding the intricacies

With proper care, irises grow in one place and bloom regularly for 5-7 years. However, there comes a time when replanting irises is simply necessary to keep this flower culture in your backyard. How to do it competently and as painlessly as possible for the plants themselves?. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Germanic iris: planting and care

The word "iris" is translated from Greek as "rainbow". This is the name given to perennial, beautifully flowering plants for a variety of shades. In the people, they are affectionately called "roosters" or "irises" because of the shape of the leaves. They look like a braid. And also because of the shape of the flowers, which look like a beard and comb of a rooster. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Peat tablets and peat pots

Peat tablets are an easy way to plant seedlings of both ornamental flowers and vegetables. They also serve to root the leaves of some plants, such as violets. They are made from pressed peat with the addition of minerals and nutrients. Next, we'll talk about how to use them. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Violet "Green Lagoon": photo and description

Many of us love to grow beautiful flowering indoor plants on our windowsills. One such plant is the green lagoon violet. This variety attracts many flower growers with its unusual flowering of white-green flowers. Caring for violet "green lagoon" is practically no different from caring for other varieties. Let's take a closer look at the description and features of growing this flower. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Gardening: using hydroponics and mineral wool for plants

When growing vegetables in greenhouses in the Soviet years, mineral wool for plants was very popular. This material has been used in construction since the beginning of the 20th century, but in the early 70s it was introduced into the agro-industrial sector. Let's take a closer look at what it is and what are the advantages and disadvantages. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

The summer season is open: features of care and planting in the open field

If you have a subsidiary farm or a summer cottage, you, like no one else, understand how important each stage of growing your future crop is. For everyone who is just learning the basics of gardening, we offer our article, which describes in detail the features of planting in open ground at each stage. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Drainage - what is it? Types of drainage. Drainage for a flower

Drainage is most often referred to as the removal of water from the surface of the soil or from underground sources. It can be both natural and artificial. Drainage is the removal of storm or groundwater, performed in order to improve agricultural technology, create optimal conditions for the construction of buildings and structures. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Sedum prominent: care, varieties, reproduction, photo

In nature, many types of different stonecrops (sedums) grow. Most of them have remained wild. But one of them - a prominent stonecrop (Sedum spectabile), is a frequent guest on personal plots. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Hilling up - is it an extra chore or a necessary procedure for a good harvest?

Hilling is a difficult process, but very necessary. Without it, a good harvest is the will of chance, and with it a good result is guaranteed. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Seedlings in January. What seedlings are planted in January: expert advice

The article gives an idea of how to grow seedlings in January, determines the range of plants that need January planting. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Whitewashing fruit trees in autumn is a necessary condition for a calm wintering and blooming spring

If a gardener wants his garden to be he althy, he does not face the Hamletic question of “whitewash or not whitewash” fruit trees. Yes - definitely! If this is not done in time, the winter sun and frost will cause irreparable damage to the trees. But whitewashing must be of high quality in order to withstand autumn-winter rains and last until spring. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

What is chickpeas and why is it so useful?

What is cultural chickpeas? This is an annual plant that can sprout in a rather cold period. Seeds begin to germinate at 4°C. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

How to close roses for the winter: advice from flower growers

When beautiful roses are fragrant in a flower garden, I want to extend their life for the longest possible time. To begin with, it is worth taking care of strengthening the plants and increasing their winter hardiness. Only after that you can think about how to close the roses for the winter so that they do not die. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Proper shelter of grapes for the winter in the Urals

Many modern summer residents manage to grow delicious berries even in the harshest conditions. However, it is necessary to provide a reliable shelter for the grapes for the winter in the Urals and other similar regions. Young vines have a weak root system, which means they are prone to freezing, drying out or, conversely, damping out if stored improperly during the cold season. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Wonderful phloxes: planting and care, illness

If you want to grow phloxes, planting and care, perennial diseases are the three main nuances that a novice grower should take into account. It is usually enough to correctly choose a suitable place and competently feed this unpretentious plant during the growing season. For advice, turn to professional gardeners. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Grafting apple trees in the fall: how and why it should be done

In recent years, amateur gardening has become increasingly popular among the inhabitants of our country. As a result, there was a huge demand for seedlings of various fruit trees. Especially beginner gardeners love to buy apple trees. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

When to dig cannes and how to store these flowers in the winter

Cannes have recently begun to gain popularity and appear in private flower beds and on alpine slides. Previously, these exotic flowers were a big mystery to most flower growers, and they could only be seen in state botanical gardens and nurseries. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Proper preparation of phloxes for winter

Bright colorful phlox delight the gardener's eye throughout the summer. Many flower growers are asking questions about what should be the preparation of phloxes for winter, how to protect the plant from frost. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Incomparable clematis: shelter for the winter

Wonderful climbing plant can bloom for a very long time, many varieties do not fade until the first frost. It is because of this property that most vines can die in late autumn, including clematis. Shelter for the winter, which would provide reliable protection, is the main goal of caring and far-sighted flower growers. What professionals advise about this, read in our article. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Whitewashing trees in autumn: why and how to do it

Whitewashing trees in autumn is a very responsible process, the importance of which is not understood by every gardener. Many are firmly convinced that these “white aprons” on trees are made solely for aesthetic pleasure and to give the plant a neat look. However, this is not at all the case. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

How to cover hydrangeas for the winter and why you need it

Hydrangea is one of the most beautiful ornamental shrubs you can have in your garden. Novice gardeners often start this plant. Today, one of the most frequently asked questions regarding this flower is this: how to cover hydrangeas for the winter and why is it needed at all. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Planting chrysanthemums in autumn: professional advice

Chrysanthemums are unpretentious frost-resistant plants that are distributed almost everywhere. Today they can be easily found in any flower garden or botanical garden. Growing these plants can please with their bright colors until late autumn, in addition, they grow and take root very quickly. Many inexperienced gardeners are often concerned about the question: "Is it possible to plant chrysanthemums in the fall, and how to do it right?". Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Delicious grapes in Siberia: preparation for winter

At one time, two effective systems were developed for growing tasty berries in unfavorable northern conditions. These are the CCB-1 and CCB-2 methods, which allow you to get he althy grapes in Siberia. Preparing for winter is an important and obligatory item in both ways. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12

Question to gardeners: do I need to cut the hydrangea for the winter

Most popular types of hydrangea do not need special shelters for the cold season. But novice gardeners are concerned about another important question: do I need to prune the hydrangea for the winter, or can the bush be left as it is? Unfortunately, it will not be possible to avoid the process of forming this plant with the help of scissors, but it can be simplified as much as possible. Last modified: 2023-12-16 03:12