Trees and shrubs

Creating interesting compositions in landscape design is not possible without the use of Nana's purple willow. She brings bright notes and looks beautiful both in single plantings and in group ones. It is used to create hedges, to decorate the banks of artificial ponds.

Lovers of exotic plants often plant castor bean in the country. It is undemanding to care, quickly grows several meters and is able to decorate any garden. Read on to learn how to plant castor oil plants outdoors and find out the safety rules to follow when caring for a plant.

Oak is a long-standing tree with a powerful trunk and lush crown. On rich soil with an excess of sunlight, it grows well, although it can grow in different conditions. There are several types of oak, differing from each other, for example, in the shape and quality of the leaf, the size of the acorn.

How to plant a spruce on a plot - choosing a location and type of evergreen, purchasing or searching for a seedling in the forest, growing in a pot, proper care, watering and feeding, the best planting time, growing conditions, shading from the sun, pruning and forming the crown of a tree.

Jasmine is one of the most popular ornamental shrubs. The beauty of its long branches, covered with emerald leaves and delicate fragrant flowers and sinking to the ground under their weight, cannot leave you indifferent. Is it difficult to care for a shrub?

One of the most unpretentious plants for landscaping is the cotoneaster. Find out the names of common varieties, read planting and care recommendations. Find out how to keep pests away from your plant and how to deal with fungal infections. Choose a propagation method - cuttings, seeds or layers.

Yellow acacia is an indispensable shrub for those who are engaged in beekeeping or want to test themselves in landscape design. The hedge not only protects from prying eyes, but also captivates with its fragrance. But how to properly care for her?

Hops are not only useful, but also a very beautiful ornamental plant. Initially, it is remembered as the main ingredient for making kvass and beer. Although the culture has a broader scope. Any gardener can easily plant and grow hops on a personal plot.

Japanese quince (in other words - chaenomeles) is a plant that gardeners love very much. It is often used to decorate summer cottages. However, quince fruits are also in demand. Delicious dishes are prepared from them, they are useful in medical practice. We will tell you how to grow Japanese quince in your country house.

Mountain pine: how to plant and care, choosing a place, preparing a planting pit, watering and feeding. Popular types. Features of the mountain pine Mugus, Pumilio, Pug. Use in landscape design, preparation for winter. Potential diseases and pests, their prevention and treatment. Reproduction methods.

Is it possible to grow cedar from seeds at home? How to choose and correctly stratify pine nuts? Stratification methods, planting, care of seedlings, possible problems in care, watering and feeding. Wintering cedars from seeds at home. How to prepare seedlings for planting in the ground?

Cherry plum is a southern plant that belongs to the genus Plum. It is prized primarily for its delicious sweet and sour fruits, as well as for its decorative qualities during the flowering period. That is why cherry plum is often used in landscape design. Some varieties can be grown in central Russia.