Decorative garden: how to keep perennials always green
Aware of the emptinessof the white and black winter landscapewe often decide to plant perennials in the gardenalways green leavedHowever, we must remember that these plants are particularly exposed to the effects ofunfavorable factorsclimatic in winter.This applies not only to low temperatures, but alsocold ,dryingwinds.In frost, when the ground is frozen, plants are unable toreplenish loss water , then they experience the so-called dries physiological
Therefore, for plants that are always green, you have tochoose the warmest positionsin the garden, especially sheltered fromwinds WesternIn addition, it is beneficial to mulch the soil around the plants with a thick layerbark pine orsawdustto protect it from freezing. In the event ofsunnyandwindy weatherwater the plants. In severe frostsspecies evergreencoverwith twigs coniferorfleece
Flowers in the house: old man cineraria
Starzec cinerariaSenecio cruenthus (ash pan) is grown here asplantseasonalHybrids of this species are worth recommending for their decorative flower baskets, plain, depending on the variety:white ,pink ,red ,blue ,purple , and two-color, e.g. white and pink ,white and blueetc. In order for them to bloom as long as possible, you have to find them in the apartmentclearicool place(12-18 ° C), water them abundantly and feed them weekly with liquid fertilizers forfloweringplants pottedAs from May, ash trays can be grown on balconies or in gardens. After floweringplants need to throw away , otherwise they will not bloom again.
Inconditions domesticthey can be grown, but it is quite difficult. Sow the seeds in July-August, then the seedlings are picked and the young plants are transplanted into pots. It is necessaryto dryandsupercooling plantsin November and December for 6 weeks. From the beginning of X, gradually reduce room temperature , first to 8-12 ° C, then to 4-6 ° C. In January, the temperature rises by a few degrees, and before the plants bloom, it should be 16-18 ° C.If it is possible to regulate the temperature at home, it is worth undertakinggrowing those flowers
Good to know
Most indoor plants aremesophytes , plants that require moderate watering - more when they grow and bloom, and less when dormant. Tohygrophytes , i.e. plants that constantly need to be supplied withmorequantity water , include, for example,ciboraXerophytes, on the other hand, are water-efficient and less transpiring plants, e.g. cacti.
January in the vegetable garden
No padding only until the first frost
For parsnips to develop a sweet and nutty flavor, the soil in the flower bed mustget it right freezeBut beware! When the roots freeze and thaw many times, the quality of the vegetable will deteriorate. Therefore, after the first frostthe root lump rootshould besecured withwith a compost liner.
Planning, power and power
When preparingplan flower beds , we should take into account the different needs of plants forbasic ingredients foodandhumusHigh demand for this organic enhancer is found in e.g.potatoes , herbs andcornThe stands for their cultivation are worth nowsupply maturewith compostat a dose of 3-5 l / m2.
Mushroom picking easier than ever
The popularity of growinghome growing mushroomsare perfect for this purpose .in.oyster mushrooms , offered in overgrownmycelium balesThe mushrooms can be grown ingarage,basementand also outdoorsair
Opened vegetable store
High humidity, accompanied by a positive temperature, is a good opportunity to ventilatevegetable cellars .
Trees and shrubs: unique evergreen beauty - stiff-leaved viburnum
In winter, the decoration of this shrub is always green, stiff leaves and colorful fruit. The leaves are shaped likeegg-shapedorlanceolate , on topdark green , shiny andslightly wrinkled , thick underneathgray-brown hairyDuring frost, the leaves curl up into a tube and they hang down. At the end of spring and the beginning of summer, creamy-white flowers develop, gathered inumbellate inflorescencesStiff-leaved viburnum should grow in a place sheltered from strong frosty winter winds. It happens that duringraw zimshoots freeze, therefore it requiresprotection for the winter
In western Poland it does not require security. Suitable forgardens home gardens,likes soilfertile ,warm ,sufficiently moistand semi-shaded positions.looks nice when planted in large groups with perennials inplaces shady , like funky and ferns.
