By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistYou may have heard of the drenching of soil. There are manyreasons to drench soil, the most common of which is to remove excess salts incontainer plants. The soil drenching technique is also used to introducechemicals of one sort or another into plant roots, where they can be quicklytaken up.
Fishing tales I and my namesake, a relative, Alexander Rykov, once again came for a fishing trip to a small village in Karelia, not far from the town of Lahdenpohja. I immediately remembered a remark I heard from an experienced fisherman: “Is that a fish that smelt, there’s a bit of fish in it.” Meanwhile, Sazonych, after a pause, mysteriously added: “Maybe, besides the smelt, we’ll catch something else -what".
The cherry tree, the fruit tree of our gardens, par excellence! The tree is magnificent during its flowering, with its thousands of white flowers, beautiful, and with a light fragrance ... The cherry tree is grown in tall stems or in espalier. espalier, it produces its cherries earlier in the season (early cherry trees), the fruits are more beautiful, larger, but also less numerous.
For the third year in a row, our magazine, to one degree or another, reflects on its pages aeronautics competitions in Velikiye Luki, the city of our neighboring Pskov region. In 2005, the reason for the publication was the victory of the Russian pilot Sergei Vinogradov, who, in addition to his passion for flying in the sky, is also actively involved in gardening.
Houseplants Published: Last edits: We have already read about the Hydrangea itself in the first part of the article, and about planting the Paniculata Hydrangea in the second part. Now is the time to familiarize yourself with the rules of caring for paniculate Hydrangea. After all, you do not want your beautiful flower to die due to ignorance of the minimum care requirements?
Making pebble walkways is a good way to keep people andcritters from tromping all over your hard labor, plus a walkway leads not onlythe eye but the feet down a trail to discovering new areas within the garden.An outdoor pebble carpet also keeps debris contained within a border whichoffsets plant groupings and adds a bit of pizzazz.
By: Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)The phases of the moon have long been thought to influence crops and the way they grow. From planting time to harvest, ancient farmers believed that the moon could influence the success of their crops. It was said that the moon could affect everything from moisture levels to the gravitational pull on plants.
It is believed that with the arrival of winter, work on the garden plot stops, but this is not the case. In order to get a rich harvest next year, a whole range of activities should be carried out at the dacha in December. Cover the vegetables Carrots and root celery that remained overwintering in the garden must be insulated with a layer of straw (20-30 cm) or peat (10-15 cm), and cover with a thick film on top.
Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Blue Jelly Bean& 34;Browsing: Blue Jelly BeanSucculentopediaSedum pachyphyllum (Jelly Beans)Sedum pachyphyllum (Jelly Beans) is a small succulent shrub that branches freely and spread over time by rooting stems and fallen leaves…
Get Started Delphinium Seed Planting: When To Sow Delphinium SeedsBy Mary Ellen EllisDelphinium is a striking flowering perennial with spikes of stunning small flowers in blue, deep indigo, violent, pink, and white. However, these flowers require a lot of work. If you’re prepared to put in the time, click here to learn about growing delphiniums from seed.
The pollen grain (which together forms the pollen) is a tiny grain, invisible to the naked eye, formed by several cells and is produced by the anthers of the flowers. The pollen grains have characteristic shapes for each flower and can be considered their & 34; fingerprints & 34 ;.
By: Darcy Larum, Landscape DesignerIn cooler climates where the gardening season is limited, some flowering shrubs can give the landscape three to four seasons of interest. Many flowering shrubs offer fragrant flowers in spring or summer, berries in late summer to fall, beautiful fall color, and even winter interest from colorful stems or persistent fruit.
By: Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY GardenLearning how to grow a false sunflower, Heliopsis helianthoides, provides an easy option for a long-lasting summer flower in the garden and natural area. Growing ox eye sunflowers is easy, you may already have them naturalizing in nearby wooded areas.
SANTOREGGIASaturejaspp. (family Lamiaceae) GENERAL FEATURES There are two species of savory: the Satureja montanaL. and Satureja hortensis L., both belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The difference between the two plants is that the Satureja hortensis is essentially herbaceous, smaller and less intense green than the Satureja montana.
By: Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious GardenPlants that naturally survive in your area are the ones best adapted to your soil, climate and rainfall. By selecting plants that either avoid or tolerate dry conditions, a beautiful, thriving landscape can be made possible.Why Choose Drought Tolerant Landscaping?
Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;x Graptoveria & 39;Lovely Rose& 39;& 34;Browsing: x Graptoveria & 39;Lovely Rose& 39;SucculentopediaGraptoveria & 39;Lovely Rose& 39;x Graptoveria & 39;Lovely Rose& 39; is an attractive, small succulent plant with tightly compacted, plump, gray-green leaves that form a beautiful…
The piggyback plant is a notoriously easy to care for houseplant. A native to western North America, the piggyback plant can be found from northern California on into Alaska. Piggyback plant care is minimal whether grown out in the garden or indoors.Piggyback Houseplant InfoThe piggyback plant’s scientific name, Tomiea menziesii, is derived from its botanical discoverers—Dr.
By: Jackie CarrollNut trees add both beauty and bounty to the landscape. There are many factors to consider when choosing zone 5 nut trees, and this article covers the trees best suited to the area.Choosing Nut Trees for Zone 5Many nuts would be perfect for the cold winters and warm growing seasons in zone 5 if it weren’t for the possibility of an early warm spell followed by another freeze.
By: Amy GrantMost probably originating in southwest India, jackfruit spread into Southeast Asia and on to tropical Africa. Today, harvesting jackfruit occurs in a variety of warm, humid regions including Hawaii and southern Florida. It is important to know exactly when to pick jackfruit for a number of reasons.
The Dracula orchid is considered the most unusual of all known orchids. Also, this flower is also called monkey orchids because of the unusual shape of the flowers, which have a clear resemblance to a monkey's face. Almost every orchid-loving grower wants to grow this wonderful and very effective flower.
