Garden

snow
17.12.2023

In winter, most gardeners tend to relax - it's basically nothing to do outside when it's cold, right? In fact, there are some types of work you can do even when it's cold outside, and it will help you later.

Kate Yakimchuk winter gardening tips seasons garden work plants 17 December 2023
plant
17.12.2023

A flowerpot for planting a flytrap should be plastic (not transparent), preferably in light colors and always have a hole in the bottom. Carnivorous Plants do not like ceramic pots, as they release all sorts of salts over time; bamboo pots will not work either.

Diana Dashkevich plants gardening gardening tips plants tips 17 December 2023
plant
17.12.2023

A decorative banana at home will certainly not produce edible fruits. But there are varieties that can successfully bear fruit indoors. Moreover, you won’t have to wait long - it takes about 3 years to get fruit. Banana bears fruit for 1 season.

Diana Dashkevich plants fruits bananas gardening tips plants tips 17 December 2023
verbena
17.12.2023

Different plants require different conditions to thrive, and that's why you should always check them before you purchase your seeds. Even if your garden has sandy garden soil, you can still grow beautiful flowers - you just need to choose the right varieties.

Kate Yakimchuk sandy soil garden flowers gardening plants soil 17 December 2023
peony
17.12.2023

You don't have to wait until summer to enjoy beautiful flowers in your garden - some flower varieties can bloom in spring as well! For instance, Peonies can make your garden beautiful before it's already summer - you just have to provide the best conditions for them to thrive.

Kate Yakimchuk peonies garden flowers gardening tips flowers tips 17 December 2023
plant
17.12.2023

The optimal soil composition for medinilla is leaf soil, turf soil, sand, peat and humus in a ratio of 2:2:1:1:1.

Diana Dashkevich flowers gardening gardening tips plants tips 17 December 2023
tulips
16.12.2023

If you enjoy gardening and love flowers, then you might combine two of these hobbies and turn it into your business! Flower business can be both beneficial and complicated sometimes, so you should know about its pros and cons in advance.

Kate Yakimchuk garden flowers flower business gardening tips ideas 16 December 2023
tree
16.12.2023

Fig seeds are sown in early spring, sprinkled with soil 2-3 cm deep and covered with glass, not forgetting to water regularly. The sprouts are gradually hardened before transplanting into a container. The first fruits with this growing method can be expected in 4-5 years.

Diana Dashkevich plants trees figs gardening tips plants tips 16 December 2023
plant
16.12.2023

This plant will be a wonderful interior decoration and a delight for the eyes. The slow growth of the olive tree will allow you to enjoy its beauty for many decades. An unpretentious and resilient olive tree tolerates staying at home very well, making its owner feel proud of the work done.

Diana Dashkevich trees houseplants gardening gardening tips plants tips 16 December 2023
flower
16.12.2023

Lilies are one of the most beautiful flowers you can grow in your garden - that's why gardeners love them so much. While they can be diverse and beautiful, they can also be quite high-maintenance, especially for the newbies.

Kate Yakimchuk lily garden flowers gardening tips growing plants 16 December 2023
amaranth
16.12.2023

If you want to turn your garden into a blossoming heaven, then try growing multiple kinds of beautiful flowers. One of the great options for your garden is red amaranth - a beautiful and relatively low-maintenance plant.

Kate Yakimchuk amaranth garden flowers gardening tips growing plants 16 December 2023
iris
15.12.2023

From all flowers, the most beautiful are often the ones that are somehow special - like they have unusual shape or color. Black iris can become a real treasure of your garden, making it special and even a bit exotic.

Kate Yakimchuk garden flowers iris gardening planting tips 15 December 2023
flower
15.12.2023

When planting a camellia, it should be placed slightly above ground level in the area to allow excess water to drain from the base of the seedling, moistening the entire area of the root system.

Diana Dashkevich flowers houseplants gardening tips plants tips 15 December 2023
plant
15.12.2023

Haworthia limifolia is a succulent, so it needs to be planted in suitable cactus soil and a light layer of drainage placed at the bottom of the pot. You also need to add a small amount of gravel or perlite to the substrate. The plant grows very slowly, so replanting is not necessary and is done very rarely.

Diana Dashkevich plants gardening houseplants gardening tips plants tips 15 December 2023
houseplant
15.12.2023

You can be a gardener even without a garden - you can always grow some plants at home! For instance, you can grow beautiful houseplants like ficuses easily - you just need to know some rules.

Kate Yakimchuk ficus houseplants gardening tips growing plants flowers 15 December 2023
rhododendron
15.12.2023

Rhododendrons are beautiful flowers that come in different colors - they can make your garden beautiful! But how can you grow them properly, so your flowers will thrive?

Kate Yakimchuk rhododendrons gardening tips garden flowers planting tips 15 December 2023
greenhouse
14.12.2023

Greenhouses can be extremely useful, and they're not just for fruits or vegetables - you can grow flowers there as well! The best thing about a greenhouse is that you can often do it yourself, and it will work amazingly.

Kate Yakimchuk garden flowers greenhouse gardening tips flowers planting 14 December 2023
flowers
14.12.2023

This evergreen plant from the heather family blooms at the end of February and delights with its bright colors until May. In addition, since dried flowers do not fall off for a long time, it seems that Erica blooms for six months. Blooming, it goes into winter.

Diana Dashkevich flowers gardening gardening tips plants plants tips 14 December 2023
plant
14.12.2023

Ardisia is a bright plant of the Primrose family. The shrub blooms in spring or summer and produces red fruits and berries in autumn.

Diana Dashkevich houseplants plants gardening gardening tips plants tips 14 December 2023
dahlia
14.12.2023

If you love beautiful flowers in your garden, then try growing Dahlias - one of the most popular flowers in the USA! Gardeners love these flowers for many reasons, including their resilience and beauty.

Kate Yakimchuk garden flowers gardening tips dahlia gardening growing 14 December 2023