Viola – low (15 to 30 cm) herbaceous plant with a bright single flower on a spur, crowning a long peduncle. The flowers are of different shapes and colors: with a predominance of one color or spotty, striped, with one spot; with smooth and wavy edges of the petals and […]
What is Superphosphate and How to Use It
You have a beautiful well-maintained cottage. And then one day you suddenly notice with horror that some of your green pets begin to wither — their leaves acquire an unnatural blue-purple color, and the harvest leaves much to be desired… These signs indicate that they are experiencing a significant shortage […]
Use Sand in the Suburban Area
Let’s talk about sand — a simple and useful material in the country business. More precisely, the main aspects of its application. Sand is crushed and water-ground rock particles. With the right approach, this can significantly improve the physiological properties of the soil. How? I’ll tell you in detail. The […]
Scaevola Aemula – Beautiful Flower from Australia
Recently, a beautiful flower native to Australia – Scaevola Aemula from the almost unknown family Goodeniaceae-has been appearing more and more often in our flower beds. Scaevola aemula is an annual with creeping shoots reaching a height and width of up to 50 cm (1.6 ft), the leaves are toothed, […]
The Douglas Fir: Photo, Description, Types
Douglas fir is a rather dissonant name, sometimes they say “Pseudotsuga”. In 1791, it was discovered by Archibald Menzies, who served as a surgeon on Captain Vancouver’s ship, and was rediscovered by English botanist and traveler David Douglas in 1827. In the botanical literature, pseudotsuga was described in 1838 under […]
Sempervivum: Varieties and Photos, History of Cultivation, Planting Tips
In recent years, the West has again awakened interest in the genus Sempervivum, to its hybridization and obtaining new forms. Previously, this was noted in the early twentieth century, then in 60-70 years, and now a new wave covers Europe. Associations of fans of these plants are created. Every year […]