✅ Section: Plant care 2024 December

Durable bouquets - how to extend the life of cut flowers?

&bdquo; Medicinal charcoal thrown into a vase absorbs numerous bacteria growing in the water "- Elżbieta Rozicka, Lędziny

Poisonous plants around us

Sosnowski's borscht is not the only plant that is dangerous to human he alth, which can be found on a daily basis in gardens, meadows or wastelands. Here is a list of poisonous plants known in Poland

Ornamental grasses - mozga

&bdquo; I chose her secluded place and let it grow freely "- Irena Baranek, Wieluń

Ornamental grasses - how to cultivate and care for

&bdquo; They are light, slender and can create a modern and picturesque atmosphere in the garden "- Gracja Dąbrowska, Żory

Lawn from seeds

An aesthetic and well-kept lawn is one of the most attractive elements of a garden. Juicy green grass has a positive effect on our eyes and well-being.

Lemongrass: cultivation, use and properties

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is also called citronella or lemongrass. The oil obtained from it is extremely aromatic and refreshing. It is a frequent ingredient in cosmetics such as deodorants or bath s alt. In addition, its intense smell is very effective in repelling mosquitoes.

The lawn and the dog

&bdquo; If animals are to run on our grassland, let's take it into account when choosing seeds "- Grzegorz Wenc, Rzeszów

Tidy Up! - Autumn cleanup with Fiskars!

Golden autumn is already outside the window, and instead of enjoying long walks in the last rays of the sun ...

These plants are not afraid of severe frost (Tip)

There is a large group of plants that can survive frosts even below -34ºC and exposure to cold winds. Arctic pyrethrum or yarrow are perennials that are not afraid of low temperatures.

Plant propagation techniques

Sowing, division, seeding or grafting and budding? There are many ways to get new plants yourself. We advise when and how to use each of the techniques.

Technique of transplanting a few-year-old trees (Tip)

The best time to replant an older tree is in late fall or early spring. Remember that the tree should remain dormant. It is not recommended to transplant during vegetation, because then transpiration occurs through the leaves and the plants wilt quickly.

Terrace with exotic plants

&bdquo; Plants are best obtained from growers, bought in proven stores and at fairs "- Urszula Lipinska, Czersk

Terrace after winter

&bdquo; I start the season not only with cleaning, but also with a thorough assessment of the condition of the plants "- writes our reader Marzena Włodarska

Correct hedge trimming - editorial test with Fiskars brand

A hedge needs to be properly cared for so that it can grow and develop properly. During the editorial test, together with the Fiskars brand, we checked what would be best for this garden work!

Beautiful and durable terrace

Twinson terrace systems allow you to quickly build a durable and very attractive terrace that will serve for many years and does not require impregnation.

Cheap concrete tiles

&bdquo; Although fresh concrete only dries up in 3 days, it obtains full strength after 4 weeks. " - Kazimierz Matwiejczyk, Tarnowskie Góry

Mysterious sprouts? It's a gall!

On plants in gardens, parks and forests, we sometimes meet strange growths, the origin and function of which we cannot explain. What is this?

A quick harvest of zucchini

The thermophilic pumpkin vegetable bears tasty fruit all summer long. Varieties of unusual shapes and different colors provide variety of dishes.

The art of taking slices

&bdquo; I obtain noble varieties of fruit trees by grafting them on rootstocks "Ewa Pająk, Świebodzin

The art of drying herbs

&bdquo; I make mixtures of my own herbs. When neatly packed, they serve as gifts ”- Jadwiga Antonowicz-Osiecka, Korczyców

The art of forming conifers (Recipe for a Garden)

&bdquo; Regular cutting of trees helps to maintain their he althy appearance, and giving them different shapes makes the garden much more interesting "

Szorstkowiec - a palm tree for Polish conditions

&bdquo; Roughers are drought tolerant. They are also not afraid of winter and snow "- Przemysław Budzisz, Władysławowo

Rose pests

The unusual beauty of roses means that the queen of flowers has a large group of admirers. There are also insects among them, which not only like its flowers, but also feed on shoots and leaves.

Harmful rodents

From the moment man decided to cultivate the land and harvest it, he had to fight rodents that destroyed his hard work.

Greenhouse in three days

&bdquo; Its advantages are light, aluminum structure, tilt windows in the roof and double-leaf doors ensuring air circulation. " - Halina Ryfczyńska

Soil pests and warm autumn (Practical Gardener)

Wireworms, grubs and agriculture are soil pests whose development is favored by warm autumn. Therefore, the fight against them should be started before the start of the gardening season. Here are the symptoms of their feeding.

Pests on conifers

Conifers, due to their universal nature, are present at every step. Unfortunately, disease or pest resistance is not their strongest point. This is what most often threatens our conifers.

Greenhouse at home - growing seedlings

&bdquo; I root seedlings in a specially prepared and heated device "- Mirosław Makieła, Kruków

Six gardening tips for June

In the high season, it is easy to overlook activities that will improve the condition of the garden in the future or reduce the amount of work to be done. We remind you what it is worth spending time on in June.

Apple grafting - how to graft apple trees

&bdquo; If we replace the old tree with new ones, we will wait several years for the fruit. We will achieve faster results by using vaccination ”- Paweł Krechowicz, Lwówek Śląski