Betonica officinalis is a perennial rhizomatous herbaceous plant of the family Lamiaceae (Labiatae). Very common, found everywhere. Grows in mixed forests and woods, meadows and forest glades. Botanical features The easiest way to notice Betonica in the flowering time, when its stems with apical spike inflorescences rise to a height […]
Three Reasons to Plant Cichorium in the Country
Chicory vulgaris (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial rhizomatous plant belonging to the family of Asteraceae or Compound flowers. It is widespread and grows as a weed on roadsides and on urban wastelands, meadows and pastures. However, there are several good reasons not only to pay attention to it, but also […]
Scientific Justification of the Use of Mixed Plantings
Today, there are many garden techniques. Some gardeners strictly adhere to traditionalist views. Their beds are in perfect order: here are potatoes, then carrots, this area is occupied by cabbage, all weeds are carefully removed, the garden is regularly watered, the soil is loosened. Opponents of traditional views believe that […]
Doronicum — Spring Sun in the Flower Beds
The weather now is neither the spring nor the summer are not encouraging — rain, warmth and sun cannot be seen. And in the flower garden in the summer Sunny-Doronicum blooms. Botanical features Doronicum is relatively small (about 40 species) genus of rhizomatous herbaceous plants of the family Asteraceae. All […]
10 Ideal Plants for Semi-Shaded Rockery
After a review of the best plants for solar rockery present to your attention the top ten species for semi-shaded rocky garden. We will meet with well-known species, paying special attention to their forms and varieties, and with rare plants. Some of them form clumps, growing rapidly in breadth (usually […]
Children of the Sun From Southern Countries: Exotics in Containers
Close your eyes and imagine the world of Mediterranean plants: olive and lemon groves, oleanders, which adorn the streets, figs and pomegranates in the gardens… It was on them that you can choose when you design a terrace in the Mediterranean style, because they are all associated with tempting southern […]