Storage Upside Down
There are many different guidelines for storing food and items. One of the more unusual tips is to keep some food and household items upside down. When will this be useful?
There are many different guidelines for storing food and items. One of the more unusual tips is to keep some food and household items upside down. When will this be useful?
Charcoal is an incredibly useful thing that is considered an environmentally friendly raw material and can significantly increase yields without causing the slightest harm to the environment! With its help, it is possible to significantly improve the properties of the soil, in addition, charcoal to a large extent contributes to the early assimilation of all kinds of nutrient compounds and moisture by plants. And it is equally well suited for completely different ornamental plants or fruit crops! Just to extract and
It is found in every kitchen and is used almost daily. But how do you choose and care for your cutting board so that it lasts as long as possible? Here are some helpful tips
Keela of cabbage is a widespread fungal disease of all types of cabbage. Also, keela can affect radishes, radishes and a huge number of weeds. In most cases, you can meet with a similar scourge in lowered areas in which water stagnates. Having discovered this disease, you should direct all efforts as soon as possible to get rid of it as soon as possible
If suddenly your bread is dry or even moldy in your kitchen (which is greatly facilitated by improper storage in a too tightly closed container) - this is not at all a reason to send it to the trash bin! Such bread is an excellent raw material for the preparation of the most useful fertilizers! You should not get rid of the strained grain waste after making kvass - they will also serve well on the site
Peat is deservedly considered a truly unique natural material - there are really a lot of benefits from it! It is actively used in agricultural affairs and in the energy industry, as well as in cosmetology, for medical purposes, and even in the production of all kinds of carpets, various fabrics or insulation! And creative Scots produce a very unusual "peat" whiskey (peat in this case serves as a fuel for drying malt, which in turn allows
Many people like to pick mushrooms - they are very tasty both salted and fried, and they also make wonderful soups! But the waste generated during the processing of these gifts of the forest is almost always sent by us to the trash can. And completely in vain! It turns out that they can be used to make wonderful fertilizers that will be of great benefit to almost all vegetable crops, fruit trees and shrubs, as well as a huge number of flowers - both garden and indoor
Bright, powerful "candles" of Buzulnik Przewalski draw attention from afar. Numerous majestic flower stalks rise above the curtains of carved foliage. The Latin name for ligularia comes from the appearance of the marginal reed flowers. Let's take a closer look at a wonderful plant
Almost everyone eats fish from time to time, and it's no secret that after cleaning and cutting it, a lot of waste remains. And these same wastes can be used quite successfully as fertilizer - they are really excellent and, importantly, completely free organic feeding for a huge number of cultivated plants! Apparently, it was not for nothing that the Crimean monks cultivated the magnificent imperial gardens just on fish several centuries ago! So, it's time to find out how
Fertilizers are different, but organic matter is especially popular with summer residents, because it is much more useful than any "chemistry"! And often such a valuable fertilizer as sapropel is undeservedly forgotten, moreover, some summer residents do not even suspect about its existence! But sapropel is a substance of completely natural origin! What kind of fertilizer is it, and what can it be useful for?
Every grower probably knows what tulips can be put on forcing. But they often ask, what other flowers can be grown for the New Year or the holiday of International Women's Day - March 8? Many bulbs can be put on forcing. In particular, such beautiful and delicate flowers as crocuses. Moreover, it is not only beautiful, but also beneficial. Just imagine how much more expensive a bunch of flowers on March 8 will cost. While for this money you can buy several bags of onions
Astrantia star bushes with graceful inflorescences sway under a light, warm breeze. Long bloom allows you to admire the unearthly beauty during the summer. There is a desire to increase the number of plants in the flower bed. How to propagate a favorite culture?
Indoor lemon is a beautiful, bright and spectacular plant that delights our eyes not only with its magnificent appearance, but also with delicious fruits! However, just like any other plant, indoor lemon also needs proper care, and top dressing is no exception. How to feed this wonderful plant so that it pleases the eye over and over again?
Alpine aster is grown in the open field. For hobbyists who do not have their own garden, options for home cultivation are suitable. Let's get acquainted in more detail with the basic techniques of agricultural technology
Rose is one of the most beloved garden plants. And every owner of his own garden wants to see her healthy, fragrant, blooming, beautiful. But once again examining the rose bush, the gardener suddenly notices that the leaves on it are eaten, they have turned yellow or lightened, they have ugly dark spots or the so-called "rust", and the rose itself does not please with a healthy look, its bud is clearly overpowered by aphids. Knowing what pests and diseases the rose is afraid of, you can easily help the garden beauty
The American prairie dweller, whose romance we have absorbed from American films about cowboys and Indians, is widely cultivated in Europe and Africa. She also adorns Russian gardens, associating with tall plants along village fence posts, decorating unsightly fences with a golden abundance of yellow balls of rudbeckia, which we call "Golden balls"
About 20 species of this unpretentious plant adorn meadows, birch and pine forests with dry soil, our vast homeland. The people call him "Common goldenrod", and in Latin his name is "Solidago virgaurea L", that is, "Solidago". A cultivated goldenrod is a frequent visitor to summer cottages. Its powerful golden-yellow inflorescences from August to frost revive the wilting autumn nature
This plant has many names. In Russia he is known as the "Field Korostavnik". Healers used it to treat dropsy of the lungs, removed scabies from the hands - one of the most contagious diseases of our time. Today, scabiosa as an ornamental plant adorns flower gardens in cities and summer cottages. The peculiar shape of the scabiosa flower is taken as a standard when describing the shape of other flowers. For example, the shape of the inflorescence of some zinnias is called "scabiosa"
Zinnia is a frequent visitor to city parks, squares, lawns and flower beds. Summer residents also love it for the brightness of the colors, the duration of flowering. The height of the stem allows you to use the flower in the flower beds and the front garden, in the flower beds and the Moorish lawn, as well as in separate groups. They are good at cutting and retain their freshness and brightness for a long time in water. Their only drawback is that they do not know how to withstand even light frosts
Multi-colored eyes modestly look at the world from undersized bushes, marveling at the beauty and breadth of the surrounding world and symbolizing meditation. Even tall grasses, proudly looking at it from the height of their growth, cannot hide a small blue-eyed viola or a tricolor violet. Viola does not pay attention to their arrogance, she is so far from sinful passions. Violet came here not to settle scores with the world, she came to decorate and give life to it. Therefore, all her thoughts about us people
Of the 300 species of bells known to man, 12 are endangered. I decided to figure out whether it was a lot or a little, and got a mind-blowing result - such a loss is tantamount to the disappearance of the entire population of Russia from the face of our beautiful planet more than two times in a row. It seems that the magic number "12", symbolizing cosmic order and salvation, appeals to the consciousness of people destroying nature - our nurse
Outwardly, eukomis looks very exotic and original, somewhat resembling a pineapple on a high stem. He will be able to betray the unusual charm of any garden bed, pond composition or window sill in the apartment. The decorative properties of the flower are complemented by its wonderful aroma, which attracts many pollinating insects to the site
Many growers are accustomed to arranging rose gardens in the fall. However, spring planting also has its advantages. What other work does the florist have to do on a flower bed with roses in April?
Perennial ground cover plants are the best choice of flower bed plants for those who want beauty and do not want to devote much time to this beauty. It is enough to plant once, devote a minimum of time, and every year you will have a beautiful flower bed
The dates for the landing of gladioli in flower beds are approaching. What you need to know about the propagation of these plants, what mistakes do flower growers make more often, and what are the simple ways to reproduce these bright perennial corms at home?
Annual flowers require a lot of attention from the grower. The seeds sown for seedlings in the winter months have already sprouted and require re-picking. It was time for later varieties to sow in the open field, right in the flower bed. What other works in April should not be forgotten by lovers of bright flower gardens?
Even novice gardeners know firsthand about these sunny flowers. Marigold or calendula is one of the most common plants in the plots. If you don't have him in your garden yet, then we publish 9 reasons to make friends with him
If you want to have a beautiful flower bed or charming alpine slides, while not making an effort to control weeds, then your best bet is to turn your attention to ground cover plants. Basically, they are unpretentious, grow quickly, spread thickly on the ground, not letting in weeds
Probably, everyone in childhood read the famous fairy tale "Twelve Months", in which the little princess demanded lilies of the valley in winter. But even in a cold cold and snowfall, it is not difficult to make a fairy tale come true. Imagine how pleasant it is to admire when lilies of the valley bloom in your apartment on New Year's Eve or in early spring. Every gardener can feel like a wizard, for this you need to prepare the rhizomes of the lily of the valley in advance and save them until the time you need
In the previous article, we reviewed brief information about ground cover and began a more detailed study of species and varieties, fully considered one of the most beautiful ground cover perennials - subulate phlox. In this article, I want to continue the topic of ground cover perennials
The abundantly and long-flowering plant is relatively unpretentious. Stoically tolerates drought and frost. It can grow as an annual or perennial. As a representative of the Astrovye family, the flowers of the plant sometimes look like chamomile or cosmeia. Suitable for any type of flower garden, and also retains its beauty and freshness for a long time when cut. There is still time to sow coreopsis seeds before winter
Almost each of us on the site has shaded "islets", and sometimes quite large areas. Most often, nothing grows on them, and if it does, then the plants do not look very good. What to do?
Summer is over, gladioli have faded, although some late varieties are still blooming. This means that soon it will be necessary to take care of the correct storage of gladioli bulbs so that they linger until spring safe and sound
Garden hydrangea is one of the favorite flowers of many gardeners, because even one single bush of this beautiful plant can significantly transform the whole garden! Starting to bloom in the spring, garden hydrangea pleases the master's eye with its magnificent flowering until late autumn! However, it is not enough just to plant these beautiful flowers - they, like all other garden plants, also need good care. And the job of any gardener is to ensure that beautiful flowers are properly cared for
Many are captivated by the beauty of dahlias: they look great both on the site and in an autumn bouquet. At the same time, they are extremely unpretentious, undemanding to care, can easily survive irregular watering, are picky about the soil
Aster is a beautiful special garden flower, so varied, many-sided, loved by many summer residents. Not too whimsical. However, it still requires a certain amount of attention and the ability to properly care for it. You just need to remember, like arithmetic, the steps of caring for him at different times of the year, and he will delight his garden plots with his flowering view in the summer
The tulip is an unusual flower. He has a rich history and for a long time he was a prominent symbol of the culture of the East. And the price for a bulb of a plant was at one time almost worth its weight in gold and was regulated at the state level. Therefore, knowledgeable flower growers treat the flower with special respect, as well as the ancient science of reproduction and caring for these perennials
The magnificent lilies have faded. And so that they appear at their summer cottage next year, it is already time to think about stocking up on planting material for the propagation of flowers in the fall. Consider the simple ways to propagate these fragrant perennials
Passing the front gardens with the Golden Balls, you involuntarily stop to admire the miracle of nature. Inexperienced gardeners have several questions: “How to propagate your favorite plants? What care is required for dissected rudbeckia? "
It is very profitable to grow bright gerberas in your backyards. This perennial herb has a long flowering period, especially in the southern regions, where it flaunts from early spring to late autumn. In addition to decorating gardens and flower beds, gerbera is well worth cutting. Therefore, those who are engaged in planting gerberas will never be taken by surprise if they suddenly need a beautiful bouquet. What conditions are required for these gorgeous flowers to grow in your summer cottages?
In the summer, pelargonium is not very comfortable in room conditions. The plant suffers from heat in stuffy conditions. And many flower growers move their pots to fresh air - some to the balcony, and who has the opportunity - and to their personal plot. But then autumn comes - and it's time to return the flowers to their permanent place of residence under the roof of their house. And after that, many complain that the plant that grew so well in the garden begins to shed its leaves in the room. Why is this
To make the garden brighter and more fun, it is enough to place a small flower garden on your site where the anemone will grow. This herbaceous perennial plant is also known as anemone. Its delicate petals and thin stems sway gracefully from the slightest breath and vibration of the air. Let's take a closer look at the representatives of these daughters of the winds
Despite the fact that the hot summer has already ended, it is still a hot time on the personal plot. Especially for those who are engaged in floriculture. After all, the time has come to plant many perennials in flower beds. And how not to be mistaken with which bulbs it is already time to "settle in the beds", and which planting material should still be kept in order not to plant it too early
In the old manors of the 19th century, golden balls, or scientifically cut rudbeckia, occupied ceremonial places in flower beds. The sunny shades of terry inflorescences lent cheerfulness to any composition. Unpretentious cultivation attracted newcomers. A flower forgotten by modern designers is still found in the village front gardens
In August, you can still propagate hydrangea by cuttings. And although the optimal time for these purposes is the end of June - the beginning of July, but if you adhere to some rules, and in the last month of summer it is also quite possible to prepare excellent planting material
Bright garden beds invariably delight our eyes - the contemplation of beautiful flowers perfectly helps to escape from the everyday hustle and bustle! But not every summer resident can afford to regularly take care of the flower beds - alas, but modern realities are such that many of us visit our plots only occasionally and “on short visits”. But there are also unpretentious long-flowering perennials - having planted them on your site, you can completely not bother with too painstaking care or new plantings, and with
One sprig of phlox is a whole bunch! But only if you manage to grow lush bushes. And of course, such a plant is a gorgeous decoration of a personal plot. Therefore, let's talk about how to grow and care for phlox, so that the flower bed does not disappoint and gives only a great mood
I never cease to amaze and admire the diversity and generosity of God's creativity. It seems that it is difficult to surprise a modern person who easily overcomes kilometers of the globe in real life or on the Internet. But every day you come across a still unknown, sometimes intricate, sometimes very simple, but sweet
Among the many magnificent flowers of the Aster family, the colorful Gaillardia stands out for its bright juicy colors. It would seem that her chamomile petals could be used to tell fortunes whether he loves me more than his car or our dacha, but for some reason a hand is not raised for such a thing. Therefore, her inflorescences delight from June to autumn frosts, and I feel his love without fortune-telling
A perennial plant similar to the Phoenix bird. Its aboveground part dies off for the winter, and in the spring the roots that have wintered under the snow release new shoots, decorating the world with their inflorescences-panicles of all kinds of shades
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