Wax ivy, or Hoya, is an undemanding plant in maintenance and care. I love hoya very much and every year I get something new, but my old unpretentious and abundantly blooming varieties remain the most beloved – Hoya carnosa and Hoya lanceolata ssp. bella. Portrait of a plant Hoya is […]
Herbal Medicines: What Are There And How To Cook Them
Many people are fond of herbal medicine, but not everyone knows how to properly prepare this or that remedy from the collected medicinal herbs. Meanwhile, the results of its use may depend on this: errors in the preparation of a decoction or infusion affect the effectiveness of treatment. A brief […]
Wattle In Landscape Design: How To Weave And Where To Use (Part 2)
Horizontal fence In this case, it is very important to choose the right distance between the vertical posts-risers and the ratio between their thickness and the thickness of the braid bars. Novice weavers are advised to take branches for weaving 2-3 times thinner than risers. It is best to weave […]
Exotic Bamboos And The Possibility Of Growing Them In The Middle Zone
Today we will have a meeting with amazing woody plants — bamboos. They are so peculiar that dendrologists often distinguish even a life form — bamboo, which is similar to the rhizomatous shrubs of dicotyledons. They can not be confused with other arboreal, although they certainly have twin relatives (for […]
How To Lay Or Repair a Plank Floor Correctly (Part 1)
Wooden flooring for the floor can be made of boards, plywood or artificial wood materials – chipboard and fiberboard. Wood boards Floorboards are usually made of coniferous wood and are sold in a completely sharpened form with a tongue-and-groove edge. The narrower the boards, the less noticeable their shrinkage. For […]