Decorative garden: supports for dahlias
Dahlias are one of the most impressive herbaceous garden plants - some varieties can reach over 1.5 meters in height. Numerous shoots end with very attractive inflorescences. Depending on the shape, they can be of different sizes.The largest ones are found in decorative varieties: up to 40 cm in diameter.Such large and heavy inflorescences, especially placed on tall shoots, often cause them to bend or even break, so it is good to tie or break them. support.
Special cylindrical structures are useful for this, inside which the plant develops, but they can also be various types of grids, bars or poles. However, it is important that these are aesthetic, decorative or decorative elements, or discounts neutral for the decor.In such company, dahlias will decorate the garden for a long time.
Trees and shrubs: southern mosquitoes with original fruits
The southern moss shrubs, Colutea arborescens, repeat flowering while showing distended blister-like pods. Ripening fruits seem to be puffed up and red, then dry and often remain on the bushes until spring. Blooming flowers are honey-bearing.Southern mosquitoes form wide shrubs up to 2-3 m.Leaves similar to black locust are embedded on the shoots, which turn yellow in autumn beautifully.
Southern moss shrubs are perfect for poor soils with low nutrient content.They like sunny, warm and quiet positions.They are also suitable for cultivation in cities, because they are resistant to air pollution.In the garden, they look great in beds with perennials, such as rough sunflower, and grasses with low nutritional requirements.
Balconies and terraces: plant for autumn compositions
A good proposition for autumn compositions for a balcony or terrace is hebe Andersena Hebe x andersonii of the 'Variegata' variety (Scrophulariaceae family). It is a nice little shrub with elliptical striped leaves that are gray-green in the center and chalky white at the edges.
Its light purple flowers gathered in spikes are also impressive.These inflorescences, similar to some speedwells and compared to a lemon cup, or "bottle brushes", develop from late summer to fall. Hebe looks nice both in a separate box and planted next to heathers and an old man.
The best place for this plant is a wind-protected balcony or a quiet corner in the garden. It grows well in soil intended for the cultivation of most balcony plants (for example, in a mixture of compost soil and peat substrate).Remember to water it moderately. Unfortunately, it does not overwinter in our climate, so we must move it to a bright room with a temperature of 8-10 ° C before the onset of frosts.
Vegetable: autumn care
In the case of Brussels sprouts topping is a must, usually done in the middle of the month. They are carried out when the already manufactured heads have a diameter of approx. 1.5 cm. If the heads are not tied, topping should also be carried out, which will stimulate the plant to develop them.Root vegetables, such as celery, parsley or carrots intended for harvesting in early October, should be watered regularly in the absence of rainfall. This will help to increase the storage roots.
Also cruciferous vegetables with increased water requirements require watering. An important procedure is also to protect sensitive plants against frosts.For this purpose, we use the so-called flat covers: agrotextile or perforated foil, which is placed directly on the vegetables to be covered.You can also use arched or rectangular rods C to make a mini tunnel. This solution can also be useful in spring, when you grow thermophilic vegetables earlier.
Vegetables with high sensitivity to low temperatures include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, pumpkins and cauliflowers, which can only withstand temperatures down to 0 ° C.The most resistant to frost are Brussels sprouts, kale, winter varieties: leek, garlic, leaf and root parsley, parsnips and scorzonera - they can withstand frosts down to -17 ° C.
Sad in September
We collect autumn and winter varieties
We collect autumn and winter varieties of apple and pear trees. If we intend to store some fruit, we should choose only those that are mature and of the best quality.Overripe fruit, damaged by pests and bruised are not suitable.
Autumn planting of young trees
At the end of the month, we can already buy young trees for planting. Let us only choose trees that have grown up and well-branched. High-quality material always has a formed crown, which will make it much easier to cut later.
Prune fruit trees in spring
When planting fruit trees, remember that the place of grafting or budding should be a few centimeters above the soil surface.After planting, water only abundantly the soil around the tree, while pruning freshly planted trees is better left until spring.
