Category: Garden

  • My favorite tulips

    My favorite tulips

    Tulips are the soul of spring!
    I have been fortunate to grow many unusual varieties of these enchanting flowers. It is with great pleasure that I present my favorites.

  • My favorite daffodils

    My favorite daffodils

    Daffodils - the music of spring!

    It is with great pleasure that I introduce moh favorites in this group of colors.

  • Peonies and ants

    Peonies and ants

    When you touch your peonies in the "bud stage", you can immediately feel a sweet, sticky liquid on your fingers that resembles the consistency of sugar syrup. It is useful to know that this liquid substance is non-toxic and can be easily washed off your hands and clothes.

    The flowers are believed to produce this nectar during the last phase of growth, just before the flower opens, so their petals remain tightly closed. The petals are literally "glued" together. This prevents any damage to the reproductive organs.

    Ants are crazy about this nectar and love it very much. Sometimes you may see many ants on peonies when the plants are in the "bud stage". Ants are not a threat to your peonies. Just let them enjoy the nectar. You will also notice that once the flowers start to open, the ants will disappear on their own.

    However, it happened to me once that I accidentally brought home ants in freshly cut flowers. Since then, I carefully inspect the flowers, leaves and stems before putting them in a vase.

    I hope you have learned something new from this text.

  • My favorite hyacinths

    My favorite hyacinths

    The spring garden is especially beautiful if you plant several hyacinth bulbs in the ground in the fall.

    I am happy to share with you some photos of the hyacinths I have managed to grow.

  • Why do we love dahlias?

    Why do we love dahlias?

    Dahlias are one of the most beloved flowers among gardeners and florists, and here are some reasons why they are so prized:

    1. Variety of shapes and colors

    Dahlias amaze with their diversity. They can be double, semi-double, spherical, cactus-shaped and many other forms. The color palette includes almost all shades, which makes them universal for any garden or bouquet.

    2. Long flowering

    Dahlias delight with flowers from mid-summer until the first frosts. They fill the garden with bright colors when many other plants have already finished blooming.

    3. Easy to care for

    Although dahlias require some attention, they are not too difficult to grow. Gardeners love them for their ability to adapt to different conditions with the right care.

    4. Decorativeness

    Dahlias decorate not only the garden, but also the home. They look great in bouquets and compositions, stand well in water and are suitable for a variety of stylistic solutions.

    5. Symbolism

    Dahlias are associated with gratitude, grace and change. They are often given as gifts as a symbol of respect and admiration.

    6. Reproduction and collecting

    Dahlias are easily propagated by tubers, which makes them popular among collectors. Every year you can find new varieties and add to your collections.

    Dahlias are a combination of beauty, sophistication and practicality, which is why they are so loved in gardens and floristry.