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There are not many perennial ornamental plants in our gardens that can match the attractiveness of hydrangeas. Long and beautiful odes may be sung to them, praising strength, variety of species, delicate lace, and ceremonial pomp. But none of this will happen without proper care, in particular, without timely and […]
In the May cocktail of aromas of flowering trees, shrubs, flower perennials and annuals, herbs, there is a special, incomparable with anything else – the smell of flowers of pittosporums. In parks and gardens, two species of these evergreen shrubs with a height of 3-4 m (9.8-13.1 ft), native to […]
Nerium oleander In late spring, cut out the damaged shoots and form a bush. After flowering, remove the top of the generative (flower) shoot. It tolerates pruning “on the stump”, quickly restores the crown. Osmanthus Tolerates strict pruning well. The shoots are cut off at the end of April, dry, […]
Lavandula (image above) To form a lush shrub, the young plants are heavily pruned in April. Removing 1/3 of last year’s growth stimulates the formation of new shoots and causes abundant flowering. Cistus The tops of the generative (flower) shoots are pruned after the seed harvest; if the seeds are […]
I was cleaning the garden of the house we recently bought, and in one corner I was waiting for a pleasant surprise: I found a Lemongrass! I was going to find him a new place, because it’s a godsend. However, its support is in a deplorable state and something needs […]
Continuing the theme of pruning ornamental shrubs. Raphiolepis (the image above) Pruning is usually not required. If necessary, cut out the old shoots in April. Indigofera Cut in late March-early April. Old branches are cut as close to the base as possible. Lagerstroemia indica In February – March, reduce last […]
I try to make every holiday special, recognizable, and decorate the house and table in an original way. Search the Internet for ideas that your daughter will appreciate and make her verdict – whether we need her or not. Always try to do this in advance, because you never know […]
It is known that in Japan, every year the beginning of the cherry blossom is a whole national event — it is watched by the entire meteorological agency and the media. In Tokyo, in the Central Park of Shinjuku, in the presence of the Imperial Family, the official opening of […]
The life span and decorative value of the plant depend on proper and timely pruning. The timing of pruning is closely related to the characteristics of the type and flowering of plants. Pruning terms So, woody trees and shrubs that bloom in winter and spring (flowers, inflorescences on the shoots […]
Many people associate the word Viburnum with the definition of “red”. But these days, viburnum has so many varieties that the color of the berries can even be black. Many people love viburnum for its beauty in spring and autumn. In early summer, it pleases us with a beautiful umbrella […]