trees

sakura
14.11.2023

Blooming sakura trees are one of the most beautiful things you can see, and you don't even have to move to Japan to see them. While not all regions are perfect for growing sakura, you can always try growing it and turning your garden into a fantasy-like world.

Kate Yakimchuk sakura cherry gardening Garden 14 November 2023
stump
12.11.2023

Sometimes you have to get rid of an old tree, and it's often quite easy to cut it down - but how can you get rid of the stump? Old trees tend to have huge stumps with strong and wide roots, so it takes time and effort to uproot them.

Kate Yakimchuk stump gardening tips Garden 12 November 2023
avocado tree
11.11.2023

You can grow an avocado tree as a garden plant or house plant - it's not that hard! The hardest part is usually to germinate the avocado pit, and after that you can just use your regular gardening tips to grow it.

Kate Yakimchuk avocado gardening growing tips Garden 11 November 2023
apple tree
10.11.2023

If you want your garden to be not only useful, but also aesthetically pleasing, then you should choose beautiful varieties of apple trees to plant! Apple trees can be quite diverse, so you can find varieties of perfect size, shape, color, and other features.

Kate Yakimchuk apples gardening Garden 10 November 2023
plant
08.11.2023

If you love growing plants simply because they're beautiful, then you can try growing some garden trees indoors - just as decorations! While it's not always easy to provide perfect conditions to all garden plants indoors, it's totally possible for people who know some tricks.

Kate Yakimchuk plants gardening tips Garden 8 November 2023
chainsaw
02.11.2023

It's important for a gardener to see clearly when it's time to get rid of a tree. Old or unhealthy trees can be dangerous to other people and plants, so they do more harm than good.

Kate Yakimchuk gardening danger tips Garden 2 November 2023
tree gum
31.10.2023

Have you ever noticed your garden trees producing gum? While some new gardeners may think that it's a sign of some plant illness, it's not - and it's actually a good thing!

Kate Yakimchuk gardening gum nature Garden 31 October 2023
tree
29.10.2023

The formation and ripening of fruits lasts 120-160 days. Due to the extended flowering time, the ripening period is extended.

Diana Dashkevich fruits gardening Garden 29 October 2023
wild tree
28.10.2023

You can find many fruit trees growing in wild nature freely, but they tend to be different from the trees in your garden. In many cases, wild trees and garden trees are quite different - not only because of their location, but also size, fruits, and health.

Kate Yakimchuk nature wildlife plants Garden 28 October 2023
mistletoe
28.10.2023

Sometimes you can notice pretty strange spheres made of leaves and branches on trees - that's witch's broom plant disease. While it might look like it doesn't do much harm, it can be quite bad for your garden trees, so it's important to notice it quickly.

Kate Yakimchuk mistletoe diseases gardening plants Garden 28 October 2023
olive tree
25.10.2023

Old trees can make your garden look beautiful and classy, but these trees don't grow that many fruits - so how can you fix that? Luckily, there are a few gardening methods you can use to rejuvenate your old trees and make them useful again.

Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips Garden 25 October 2023
nuts
24.10.2023

Australia is considered the birthplace of the macadamia nut, which is why it is also called the Australian nut. However, today it can be found in other states located in the South.

Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips Garden 24 October 2023
tree
23.10.2023

Flowering duration is approximately two weeks. In the ancient capitals of Japan, Kyoto and Nara, and their surrounding prefectures, the cherry blossoms are at their peak in about the first ten days (up to two weeks) of April.

Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips Garden 23 October 2023
tree
23.10.2023

Almost any soil is suitable for acacia; heavy watering is not needed - the roots are afraid of flooding, the place is sunny.

Diana Dashkevich gardening gardening tips Garden 23 October 2023
tree
22.10.2023

Actinidia does not make any special demands on soil fertility, but does not respond well to alkaline soils. Slightly acidic and acidic soils are most optimal for the crop, although actinidia can fully develop and bear fruit on neutral soils.

Diana Dashkevich gardening tips garde Garden 22 October 2023
fruits
14.10.2023

Apricot loves soils that are fertile, rich in organic matter, light, loose, well permeable with a neutral reaction (pH 7.0). Heavy clay and acidic soils are not suitable for apricots.

Diana Dashkevich fruits gardening gardening tips Garden 14 October 2023
wood log
11.10.2023

When winter is gone, plants start to wake up after cold months, and some plants are way more resilient than others. Even when you can't see it, some branches can be already damaged by cold, and cambium can help you identify that well.

Kate Yakimchuk gardening plants nature Garden 11 October 2023
japanese garden
08.10.2023

When growing bushes and fruit trees, you can use pruning to change the crown shape. Crown shape affects plant health a lot, and fan crowns can also improve your plant's health and strength.

Kate Yakimchuk gardening crown Garden 8 October 2023
tree bark
08.10.2023

Learning more about gardening often means learning more about its tools, chemicals, methods, and hacks. Petrolatum, which is commonly known as petroleum jelly, can be useful in gardening for a simple reason: it helps protect and nourish certain plants and garden tools. 

Kate Yakimchuk petrolatum gardening bark Garden 8 October 2023
flower
08.10.2023

There are two ways to get feijoa into your garden collection - from seeds or as a ready-made seedling. Seedlings will bloom only in 7-9 years, so planting feijoa seedlings is a more preferable option. An evergreen resident of southern countries will begin to bear fruit earlier, its varietal characteristics will be known.

Diana Dashkevich gardening plants tips plants care Garden 8 October 2023