✅ Section: Plant care 2025 January

We say no to weeds!

In spring, the lawns turn green, and flowering trees and shrubs come to life. Warm days are also conducive to the appearance of weeds, which persistently grow in beds and flower beds.

Weeds on the lawn

Also in this period, the maturing weeds produce seeds, which, falling on the soil, are the source of weed infestation in the following year.

Horseradish for he alth - the he alth benefits of horseradish

Horseradish supports the work of internal organs. Its leaves also have many valuable properties ”- Beata Frencel, Czekanów near Kalisz

Moniliosis

The most important problem faced by cherry lovers is the brown rot of stone trees (moniliosis), caused by the fungus Monilinia laxa.

We protect the hydrangea from spring frosts (Tip)

A common mistake repeated by lovers of the beauty of garden hydrangea is to discover the plant too early after winter. In unpredictable pre-spring weather, this often results in damaging freezing of annuals. In this way, we can avoid this error.

Diseases and pests of orchids

In general, a plant's poor condition is caused by improper care or pest attack. It also happens that the orchid is infected during the purchase and has reduced immunity despite the lack of visible symptoms.

Diseases of rhododendron leaves

Rhododendrons popular in our country are plagued by fungal diseases caused by unfavorable weather conditions. Here's how to fight off rhododendron fungus infections.

Diseases and pests of roses

Roses are unfortunately not free from various diseases and pests. Mildew, aphids or fungi keep many growers awake at night. Fortunately, we have ways of dealing with these obstacles!

Peach fungal diseases - how to overcome a fungal disease

&bdquo; Gumosis is brought under control when we cut out infected branches or coat wounds with garden ointment "- Anna Witkowska, Latkowo

Disease of replantation, or soil fatigue

Soil fatigue is a natural process that occurs with young fruit trees growing in close proximity to more mature specimens.

Christmas tree for birds - feeding birds

&bdquo; In winter, I hang a few apples on the spruce every other day. They are a delicacy of, among others kosów ”- Maria Piątkowska, Zawada

Chili - hot pepper

&bdquo; Grown in pots, it decorates a window sill or terrace, and the ripening pods are always at hand "- Monika Wrzoskiewicz, Kije

Hops - the elixir of youth

&bdquo; Extracts of this plant stop the skin aging process "- Olga Krzyżanowska, Inowrocław

Valuable seeds

Faded poppies, marigolds and lupins herald the end of the summer season. Their seeds foreshadow beautiful plants for the next year. By collecting them, we will be able to enlarge the collection of plants in the future.

Onions to start!

One day there are changes in the garden. Flowers of snowdrop, ranny and other bulbous plants appear. How do they know winter is over?

Beets - for salads, soups and silage

&bdquo; I prepare inexpensive soups, salads and silage from these he althy and vitamin-rich vegetables "- Jadwiga Antonowicz-Osiecka, Korczyców

Beetroot, beetroot and beetroot - growing beetroot

&bdquo; Good plants as a forecrop for beetroots are e.g. cruciferous vegetables, cucumbers, potatoes and lettuce ”- Krzysztof Leśniewski, Wąbrzeźno

Boxwood - cutting and care

&bdquo; If we give them the right shape, they will become a spectacular decoration of the plot. Spherical ones are the most beautiful ”- Andrzej Suszalski, Jędrzejów

We build our own greenhouse

A greenhouse placed in the right place and integrated with the surroundings is not only a utility object, but also a decorative element of the garden.

Building a pond

&bdquo; We don't have to go far to rest by the water - just go to the back of the property "- our readers Elżbieta and Andrzej Koper write

Building a loft - how to build a loft

&bdquo; Openwork floor in rooms provides pigeons with necessary ventilation for their he alth "- Marek Lipinski, Czersk

Building a grape arbor

&bdquo; You do not need a tile or sheet metal, because the shoots create a natural, green roof and protect against the sun "- Agnieszka Marchwiana, Ilkowice

Brown rot of pome and stone trees

In late autumn, after the fruit trees have shed their leaves, you can see dark formations resembling dried fruit hanging on the branches. These are the so-called mummies that testify to the existence of a fungal disease.

American blueberry - cultivation and care

&bdquo; Growing this shrub is not complicated. It is enough to provide it with a suitable substrate ”- Grażyna Pytel, Kotla

Broad beans - growing and yielding

&bdquo; The sooner we plant this vegetable, the stronger and more resistant it will be to aphids "- Patrycja Grzybek, Imielin

Ivy - cultivation, varieties and reproduction

Growing ivy - both in the garden and in the container

Biological method of plant protection

One of its elements is creating favorable conditions for the development of beneficial organisms. An example would be the luring of earwigs. This is what the biological method of plant protection is based on. More about her below.

BIOHUMUS - safe fertilization

BIOHUMUS universal is an organic fertilizer that not only nourishes plants, but also has a positive effect on the substrate. It can be used to fertilize plants grown in pots or in the ground.

Whitewashing trees - why is it worth whitewashing trees

&bdquo; Large fluctuations in temperature in winter can damage tree trunks in our orchard. To prevent this, they need to be painted ”- Stefan Tarnawski, Jelonki

Lilac in the form of a trunk tree

Elderberry Sambucus nigra is a very popular shrub for naturalistic plantings. It is valued for its fragrant flowers and juicy fruit that can be used in preserves and on which birds eat.Currently, there are many decorative varieties, such as '