Garden
Gardening tips: Lilies of the valley – grow them properly
If you love unusual flowers with subtle, delicate beauty, then try growing lilies of the valley - they look stunning! Resilient and still gentle, these flowers don't always need too much to grow well, but they still need some proper conditions.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips flowers plants tips lilies tips 2 January 2024
Vanda Orchid: How to Grow
The “Vanda” orchid differs from the traditional representatives of the species in that it is a larger flower that does not have the usual throat. Most often, blue and purple shades are used in bouquets, but red, yellow, pink, white and even brown Vanda orchids are also found. Petals can be either plain or variegated.
Diana Dashkevich flowers plants gardening gardening tips 2 January 2024
Hypericum: Growing and Care
St. John's wort needs plenty of sunlight but does not tolerate direct light. Grow the plant in the shade of other plants or on a balcony away from intense light.
Diana Dashkevich flowers plants plants tips gardening tips plants care 2 January 2024
Nephrolepis: Secrets of Growing
Due to these properties, nephrolepis is often recommended to be kept at home for those people who have health problems and need to strengthen their immunity. Also, a pot of fern is often placed near a TV or computer to reduce the intensity of radiation emanating from them.
Diana Dashkevich plants houseplants plants care plants tips 1 January 2024
Calamondin: Growing and Care
The bright orange fruits are not only edible, but also tasty and healthy. The calamondin fruit is somewhat reminiscent of a tangerine, only its peel is very delicate and can also be eaten.
Diana Dashkevich houseplants plants gardening planting plants care 1 January 2024
Gardening tips: Make gardening interesting to kids
If you want your children or grandchildren to be closer to nature, then try introducing gardening to them! Not all kids automatically like plants or nature, so you should start slowly and use some tricks to make the process more exciting.
Kate Yakimchuk child development gardening tips plants hobby teaching 31 December 2023
Money tree: Learning more about plants
From many houseplants, a Money Tree is one of the most recognizable and popular plants. Its unusual name and specific appearance make it pretty popular, just like the myths surrounding it.
Kate Yakimchuk money tree plants garden plants facts nature 31 December 2023
Protea: Growing and Care
The flower does not tolerate cold well, so it should be stored only indoors.
Diana Dashkevich flowers plants plants care gardening gardening tips 31 December 2023
Cotton: how to grow
Cotton is planted in April-early May and harvested in September.
Diana Dashkevich cotton gardening plants plants care gardening tips 31 December 2023
Modern alternatives to scarecrows: Gardening tips
If you have a problem with birds damaging your harvest, then you probably need a scarecrow - or a good alternative to it. A classic scarecrow used to be pretty effective in the past, but modern alternatives can be way better.
Kate Yakimchuk scarecrow gardening tips birds harvest gardening tools 31 December 2023
Gardening tips: Your garden isn't just for plants – create a patio!
A good garden isn't just for plants - it can also be a great place for relaxation! To gather with your family and friends, you can create a beautiful and convenient patio.
Kate Yakimchuk patio gardening tips building relaxation guest zone 30 December 2023
Ceropegia – House Plants: Secrets of Growing
Ceropegia tolerates both partial shade and sunny locations, actively developing in any light. But it does not like prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can leave burns on its leaves.
Diana Dashkevich houseplants plants plants care plants tips 30 December 2023
Gardening tips: These unobvious things make gardening harder for you
Gardening can be both encouraging but also time-consuming, and sometimes it's quite hard for older people. Moreover, there are a few unobvious mistakes that can make it even harder for you.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips gardening mistakes work health maintenance 30 December 2023
Scindapsus - An Unpretentious Plant for the Home: How to Grow
Scindapsus is a lover of bright, diffused sunlight, so the best places for it are not only eastern and western window sills, but also places illuminated by a phytolamp (13 hours/day).
Diana Dashkevich plants houseplants gardening tips plants tips gardening mistakes 30 December 2023
Gardening tips: Plants that are easy to transplant
If you love rearranging your garden regularly, then you should choose plants that can handle transplantations well. While some gentle plants can be easily damaged, other plants can handle transplantations relatively well.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips transplant plants tips herbs flowers 30 December 2023
Gardening tips: These flowers are mainstream – choose them carefully!
If you want your garden to be unique and a bit exotic, then you have to choose rare and beautiful plants to grow. While some garden plants and flowers are beautiful, they can also be too mainstream - so everyone grows them!
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips plants tips mainstream choosing flowers 30 December 2023
Gardening tips: Protect your garden tools in winter – tips that work
In winter, you don't have to use your garden tools, but it doesn't mean that you shouldn't take good care of them. To protect them from rust and damage, you should know a few tips on how to keep them safe.
Kate Yakimchuk garden tools gardening tips storage winter maintenance 29 December 2023
Gerbera: Growing and Care
Gerberas grown at home are extremely heat-loving. In spring and summer they should live at a temperature of 24-25 °C, and cold snaps even down to 20 °C are very undesirable.
Diana Dashkevich gardening flowers plants gardening tips plants tips 29 December 2023
Lagurus: How to Grow
Lagurus is an annual plant 20-50 cm high, with delicate soft pale green pubescent leaves. It blooms in June and blooms until the end of August.
Diana Dashkevich plants plants care gardening gardening tips 29 December 2023
Plant tips: Choosing a perfect Christmas tree
Christmas happens every year, so it's useful to know how to choose a perfect Christmas tree. Nowadays, you can choose from many kinds of fir or pine trees, but how to pick the best one?
Kate Yakimchuk christmas tree fir pine gardening tips choosing 29 December 2023