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Cissus: How to Grow
Domestic species need bright and diffused light, but can also tolerate shade.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 28 January 2024
Araucaria: How to Grow
Indoor spruce blooms and bears fruit only in natural conditions; you won’t be able to taste its edible seeds from cones at home.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants care Garden 28 January 2024
Quince: How to Grow
In order for quince to quickly adapt to a new place, you need to know how to plant it and how to properly care for it in the first months after planting.
Diana Dashkevich trees fruits gardening tips plants tips Garden 27 January 2024
Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Decorative Onions
The best time for planting decorative onions is from September 20 to October 15. You can plant them in the spring, at the beginning of May. Decorative bows take root very quickly and well in a new place.
Diana Dashkevich flowers plants tips gardening tips Garden 27 January 2024
Hyssop: How to Grow
The most optimal areas for planting hyssop are sunny, with moderately moist calcareous soil.
Diana Dashkevich flowers gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 26 January 2024
Episcia: How to Grow
Episcia is a supporter of bright, but diffused sunlight, so the best place for it is not even the eastern and western window sills, but designated places in flowerpots on the walls, where the fleecy leaves of the plant, illuminated by a phytolamp (13 hours/day), will beautifully refract the light into silver and bronze shades.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 25 January 2024
Stromantha: How to Grow
A shallow but wide plastic/clay pot is suitable for Stromanthe. Don't forget about the drainage pan and drainage.
Diana Dashkevich houseplants gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 25 January 2024
Interior tips: Herbarium collection – showcase it on your wall!
If you're a keen collector, then you probably have lots of items you would be proud to showcase to others – but how can you do it? If your collection is full of beautiful dry plants and flowers, then you probably should place them on your wall and create an installation.
Kate Yakimchuk herbarium interior tips home decor tips House Design 25 January 2024
Gardening insights: How local communities benefit gardeners and farmers
Local communities can actually benefit people, and they can be even more useful for gardeners and farmers. When you grow plants, you require lots of knowledge, tools, and time, and it's always better to share these things with others too.
Kate Yakimchuk local community gardening tips benefits farming Garden 25 January 2024
Gardening tips: When green pea plant becomes yellow
When a plant that is supposed to be green becomes yellow, then it's usually a sign that something is wrong with it. For example, if you notice your green pea plant becoming yellow and dry. then it's time to find the issue and fix it.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips green peas yellowing tips Garden 24 January 2024
Pilea: Growing and Care
It is better to grow Pilea in a fairly wide but shallow container, since the root system is located close to the surface of the soil. The width of the pot should preferably exceed its depth. When transplanting, the size of the container is increased by 2-4 cm.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 23 January 2024
Aucuba: How to Grow
Aucuba grows well in both deep shade and bright light. It is highly not recommended to grow variegated species in shady conditions, since the same decorative pattern will disappear from the surface of the plates.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants care Garden 23 January 2024
Gardening tips: Getting rid of an old tree
Sometimes it's time to get rid of old trees in your garden, especially when they're dead, ill, or take up too much space. Old trees often have strong roots, so it won't be easy – but it's still possible!
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips old trees removing ideas Garden 22 January 2024
Gardening tips: Choosing a perfect irrigation system
Nowadays, gardeners don't have to water their plants manually – modern irrigation systems work just fine! The thing is, there are too many types of irrigation systems you can choose from, which can be too complicated for a new gardener.
Kate Yakimchuk irrigation system gardening tips water choosing Garden 21 January 2024
Thyme: Growing and care
The planting of thyme with seeds is carried out in a bright place. The plant does not like a shadow and develops well under the rays of the sun.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 20 January 2024
Kochia: How to Grow
Flowering occurs in summer, producing round inflorescences. This plant is known for its ability to change color depending on environmental conditions. It is recommended to plant Kochia in open ground in early spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips plants care Garden 18 January 2024
Plectranthus: How to Grow
The root system is weak, so it is better to choose shallow and wide pots. It is not picky about the substrate; store-bought soil for palm trees or other decorative foliage plants is suitable. Good soil aeration is needed, so drainage is placed at the bottom of the pot.
Diana Dashkevich houseplants gardening gardening tips plants tips Garden 18 January 2024
Gardening tips: Protect your garden from rodents
Not only insects, but also rodents can be quite dangerous pests destroying your garden. These small animals can easily damage the plants, including their roots, stems, and fruits.
Kate Yakimchuk rodent gardening tips garden pests tips Garden 18 January 2024
Gardening tips: The most dangerous garden pests
Gardeners are well-aware of the damage that some pests can cause to their plants and harvest. While some pests can only slightly damage the fruits or leaves, other pests can completely destroy your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk garden pests gardening tips insects tips Garden 18 January 2024
Hosta: How to grow
Hosta soils need very fertile, rich in organic matter, loose, light and moist with a slightly acidic reaction (pH 6.0 - 6.5). In nature, they grow in floodplains and along the banks of streams. But they also do well on rocky soils. Therefore, this plant takes root well on an alpine hill.
Diana Dashkevich gardening flowers gardening tips plants care Garden 17 January 2024