The care of thuja includes the spring cutting, which is mandatory if we want to get the desired effect and a he althy-looking tree. Check how we made this task easier with the Fiskars shears!
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Roses are extremely colorful plants that come in many varieties - from climbing plants to multi-flower, stem and park varieties. If we want them to develop properly and are not susceptible to fungal diseases and pests, we should know how to care for them. We advise you on what to use for spraying so that they always decorate your gardens!
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Vegetables and fruit grown in your own garden are an extraordinary pleasure, as well as a unique taste and he alth properties. If you want your crops to be he althy and free from pests and fungal diseases, check how to effectively protect them with Protect Garden!
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In the era of the demand for he althy and chemical-free vegetables and fruits, we use products popular in organic farming in our own gardens more and more often. An ideal fertilizer that has been used for a long time is completely natural mineral meals. Find out about their operation and application.
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Today's gardens are extremely diverse vegetation spaces, but there is probably not a single one in which we will not find the proverbial conifer. This extensive group of evergreen plants, including, among others, pines, firs, spruces, cypresses, junipers, or popular thuja, belongs to the group of acidophilic plants, which need to be provided with appropriate conditions for their proper growth.
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If you want to enjoy the view of luxuriantly flowering hydrangeas, you need to know how to care for them so that they grow he althily. Find out about the most common pests and fungal diseases of hydrangeas and ecological ways to fight them!
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Essential oils in modern plant cultivation can be a good alternative to pesticides and insecticides. For those relaxing in the garden or on the terrace, they can be a source of a pleasant smell, as well as an effective weapon to fight troublesome mosquitoes or flies.
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The healing properties of sulfur have been known since ancient times, and the history of fighting diseases and pests with this compound dates back to the 18th century. Easy to access, inexpensive and not harmful to the environment - sulfur plays an important role in the ecological cultivation of plants.
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Apple fruit and plum fruit are pests that are the bane of fruit growers. Caterpillars of these species pollute fruit with faeces, causing worming mainly of apples and plums. Infected fruits tend to ripen and fall prematurely. It is worth learning about the harmless, ecological methods of fighting these pests.
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Interview of the Editor-in-Chief, Grzegorz Pawlik with Ms Katarzyna Dowbor, devoted to her love for nature and a tended garden. Read the special material for the 25th anniversary of My Beautiful Garden!
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Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) is a perennial plant belonging to the knotweed family. The shortened stem together with the buds and storage roots forms the so-called carp. It has large rosette leaves set on long and fleshy petioles.
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They destroy tubers and rhizomes, protect aphids, damage flower buds - useful ants can be a nuisance for the gardener. How to deal with them without the use of chemicals? We present ecological and effective methods.
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The surprising effect of rhubarb stock and liquid manure allows you to scare away snails and deal with caterpillars. Check how to prepare an ecological rhubarb spray!
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Profusely and luxuriantly flowering geraniums are the dream of every gardener and happy balcony owner. So what to do when plants are poorly - or not at all - flowering? Read on!
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Tansy spraying can be prepared with a decoction of boiled herb or on the basis of liquid manure. Both methods will prove effective in the fight against the whitefly or the Colorado potato beetle. Check how to prepare effective ecological spraying!
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Wormwood spraying can be prepared on the basis of boiled decoction of herb or liquid manure. Perfect for fighting aphids, ants and snails. Check how to make them for effective ecological spraying in the garden!
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Yarrow spraying can be prepared from fresh or dried herb. We provide a recipe for a decoction, liquid manure or infusion for watering. An excellent product for spider mites, aphids or honeys!
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Onion shell sprays are one of the easiest to prepare. Just collect the leftovers from your daily onion peelings - it's the cheapest and one of the most effective ways! Protect tomatoes from spider mites and strawberries from gray mold!
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Comfrey is a medicinal plant that is most often used externally for bruises, backache or acne lesions. It is forbidden to use internally - it can lead to cirrhosis of the liver. However, it is an excellent herb for spraying against aphids and spider mites! Check it out!
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Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera) is a biennial plant belonging to the cabbage family. In the first year of cultivation, it forms an upright leafy stalk growing up to 60 cm in height. In the axils of long, waxed leaves, there are shortened side shoots, called heads, in the number of 40–60 pieces. They are the edible part of Brussels sprouts. In the second year, the cabbage forms flowers and sets seeds.
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Spraying the herbal parts of tomatoes can be prepared from the leaves and stems. We present a recipe for an extract and a liquid manure that is effective against snails and earth fleas. Check it out!
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Already Albert Einstein claimed that if the bees died out - the human species would only survive for 3 or 4 years. These small, inconspicuous creatures are of enormous, invaluable importance to our ecosystem! They pollinate nearly 80% of flowers and crops, which affects their development and growth, increases the quality and quantity of crops and contributes to the biodiversity of the environment.
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Downy mildew is a dangerous plant disease caused by various types of fungi. She is not picky - it affects both ornamental plants as well as vegetables and fruit crops. Find out how to ecologically combat powdery mildew without harming nature.
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Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) commonly known as watermelon is a vegetable belonging to the cucurbit family (Cucurbitaceae) from tropical Africa. It has been bred in Poland since the 16th century. The edible part is a juicy fruit with a green skin and red, sweet flesh. Watermelon is 90% water, so it's great to quench your thirst. It also contains a lot of carotenoids, lutein, vitamins and minerals. It has a diuretic effect, reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke and atherosclerosis.
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Baking soda is a cheap, effective and versatile product used in organic gardening. It destroys all pests and weeds, saves plants from diseases and improves their yield. Learn about effective ways to use baking soda in your own garden or balcony.
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The Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) is a pest that feeds on the aerial parts of nightshade plants. If it appeared in a city, fighting it could last for many years. This pest easily adapts to unfavorable conditions and annually becomes resistant to the most complex protection measures. In such a situation, only the alternating use of various preparations and methods of combat will help. Learn about ecological methods of fighting the Colorado potato beetle !.
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Diseases and pests of grapevines are a scourge for gardeners and gardeners. Check how you can combat them in an ecological way with nettle manure, horsetail extract or soap-based emulsions!
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The spider mite is one of the serious pests in both the vegetable and ornamental garden. As a pest, it can cause large losses to crops, so fighting this arachnid requires appropriate knowledge and approach. Find out about ecological ways to get rid of this pest from your garden. The best way to get a spider mite is prophylaxis, but if a spider mite has already appeared in your garden, you need to know how to deal with it.
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Edamame is the name of unripe green soybeans that grow in a large hairy pod. Especially popular in Japan, edamame is a tasty side dish with rice, fish or salads. Consumed after cooking (3-4 minutes), the seeds are an extremely he althy and tasty snack with a balanced content of protein, carbohydrates and fats.
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Colloquially known as beetles, guniaki red beetles came late this year and became a nuisance, especially in the evenings. They appeared in large numbers in Silesia, but also in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship. Is there anything to be afraid of?
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