Phosphorus affects the flowering of plants, the formation of fruits and the maturation of the crop, and in perennial crops – also on winter hardiness. How does phosphorus deficiency manifest itself and what does it lead to? If vegetable crops are deficient in phosphorus, this inhibits their growth; the color […]
How to Propagate Red Currants Using Cuttings
Experienced gardeners-summer residents know that it is quite easy to propagate black currants. The ability to root it is very high, so that 90% of properly prepared rooted cuttings. With red currants, everything is different. You need to start with the fact that the most successful way of reproduction of […]
Persicaria Amplexicaulis: Many Faces and Hardy
This herbaceous perennial combines well with other late-flowering plants and constantly blooms from mid-summer to early autumn, and slugs are absolutely indifferent to it. Good enough reasons to get to know him better, isn’t it? Bistorta amplexicaulis with leafy stems and narrow compact inflorescences gives the flower garden a special […]
Rare Bulbous Plants From the Families of Lily, Onion and Colchicaceae
Acquaintance with rare bulbous plants we started with Amaryllis plants, continued with Iris and Hyacinth, and will complete the review of the three families. Let me remind you that the genus, plant species, priority family names, temperature minimum are given by Encyclopedia of garden plants. So, we meet the final […]
The Tallest Tree in the World
The tallest tree in the world has its own name. He is Hyperion. Sequoia Hyperion. Specifically, sequoia sempervirens. There is a competition among giant trees for the title of the tallest on the planet. Thus, Hyperion was recognized as the highest in August 2006. In truth, the trees themselves, of […]
Plant Growth Regulators: Pros and Cons
The controversy surrounding plant growth regulators continues unabated: proponents of their use point to numerous advantages, while opponents point to significant disadvantages. We will not dispute the point of view of any of the parties: on their own dacha territory, everyone has the right to grow crops at their own […]
New Technology: the Country of the Future
How do you see your country house in the future? Someone now probably remembers a long-standing dream of having a swimming pool, someone would like to have a greenhouse. But new technologies are penetrating not only into our daily lives – manufacturers of “smart” household appliances have already reached the […]