Astrakhan tomatoes ripen remarkably well lying on the ground, but this experience should not be repeated in the Moscow region. Our tomatoes need support, support, garter. My neighbors use all sorts of stakes, tie-downs, loops, ready-made plant supports and mesh fencing. Each method of fixing a plant in a vertical position has its own advantages and “side effects”. I'll tell you how I place tomato bushes on trellises and what comes out of it.
Flies are a sign of unsanitary conditions and carriers of infectious diseases that are dangerous to both people and animals. People are constantly looking for ways to get rid of unpleasant insects. In this article we will talk about the Zlobny TED brand, which specializes in fly repellents and knows a lot about them. The manufacturer has developed a specialized line of products to get rid of flying insects anywhere quickly, safely and at no extra cost.
The summer months are the time for hydrangeas to bloom. This beautiful deciduous shrub produces luxuriously fragrant flowers from June to September. Florists readily use large inflorescences for wedding decorations and bouquets. To admire the beauty of a flowering hydrangea bush in your garden, you should take care of the proper conditions for it. Unfortunately, some hydrangeas do not bloom year after year, despite the care and efforts of gardeners. We will explain why this happens in the article.
Every summer resident knows that plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for full development. These are three main macronutrients, the deficiency of which significantly affects the appearance and yield of plants, and in advanced cases can lead to their death. But not everyone understands the importance of other macro- and microelements for plant health. And they are important not only in themselves, but also for the effective absorption of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Garden strawberries, or strawberries, as we used to call them, are one of the early aromatic berries that summer generously gifts us with. How happy we are about this harvest! In order for the “berry boom” to repeat every year, we need to take care of the berry bushes in the summer (after the end of fruiting). The laying of flower buds, from which ovaries will form in the spring and berries in the summer, begins approximately 30 days after the end of fruiting.
Spicy pickled watermelon is a savory appetizer for fatty meat. Watermelons and watermelon rinds have been pickled since time immemorial, but this process is labor-intensive and time-consuming. According to my recipe, you can simply prepare pickled watermelon in 10 minutes, and by the evening the spicy appetizer will be ready. Watermelon marinated with spices and chili can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. Be sure to keep the jar in the refrigerator, not only for the sake of safety - when chilled, this snack is simply licking your fingers!
Among the variety of species and hybrids of philodendrons, there are many plants, both gigantic and compact. But not a single species competes in unpretentiousness with the main modest one - the blushing philodendron. True, his modesty does not concern the appearance of the plant. Blushing stems and cuttings, huge leaves, long shoots, forming, although very large, but also a strikingly elegant silhouette, look very elegant. Philodendron blushing requires only one thing - at least minimal care.
Thick chickpea soup with vegetables and egg is a simple recipe for a hearty first course, inspired by oriental cuisine. Similar thick soups are prepared in India, Morocco, and Southeast Asian countries. The tone is set by spices and seasonings - garlic, chili, ginger and a bouquet of spicy spices, which can be assembled to your taste. It is better to fry vegetables and spices in clarified butter (ghee) or mix olive and butter in a pan; this, of course, is not the same, but it tastes similar.
Plum - well, who isn’t familiar with it?! She is loved by many gardeners. And all because it has an impressive list of varieties, surprises with excellent yields, pleases with its diversity in terms of ripening and a huge selection of color, shape and taste of fruits. Yes, in some places it feels better, in others it feels worse, but almost no summer resident gives up the pleasure of growing it on his plot. Today it can be found not only in the south, in the middle zone, but also in the Urals and Siberia.
Many ornamental and fruit crops, except drought-resistant ones, suffer from the scorching sun, and conifers in the winter-spring period suffer from sunlight, enhanced by reflection from the snow. In this article we will tell you about a unique product for protecting plants from sunburn and drought - Sunshet Agrosuccess. The problem is relevant for most regions of Russia. In February and early March, the sun's rays become more active, and the plants are not yet ready for new conditions.
“Every vegetable has its own time,” and every plant has its own optimal time for planting. Anyone who has dealt with planting is well aware that the hot season for planting is spring and autumn. This is due to several factors: in the spring the plants have not yet begun to grow rapidly, there is no sweltering heat and precipitation often falls. However, no matter how hard we try, circumstances often develop such that planting has to be carried out in the midst of summer.
Chili con carne translated from Spanish means chili with meat. This is a Texas and Mexican dish whose main ingredients are chili peppers and shredded beef. In addition to the main products there are onions, carrots, tomatoes, and beans. This red lentil chili recipe is delicious! The dish is fiery, scalding, very filling and amazingly tasty! You can make a big pot, put it in containers and freeze - you'll have a delicious dinner for a whole week.
Cucumber is one of the most favorite garden crops of our summer residents. However, not all and not always gardeners manage to get a really good harvest. And although growing cucumbers requires regular attention and care, there is a little secret that will significantly increase their yield. We are talking about pinching cucumbers. Why, how and when to pinch cucumbers, we will tell you in the article. An important point in the agricultural technology of cucumbers is their formation, or type of growth.
Now every gardener has the opportunity to grow absolutely environmentally friendly, healthy fruits and vegetables in their own garden. Atlant microbiological fertilizer will help with this. It contains helper bacteria that settle in the root system area and begin to work for the benefit of the plant, allowing it to actively grow, remain healthy and produce high yields. Typically, many microorganisms coexist around the root system of plants.
Summer is associated with beautiful flowers. Both in the garden and in the rooms you want to admire the luxurious inflorescences and touching flowers. And for this it is not at all necessary to use cut bouquets. The assortment of the best indoor plants includes many beautifully flowering species. In the summer, when they receive the brightest lighting and optimal daylight hours, they can outshine any bouquet. Short-lived or just annual crops also look like living bouquets.
As soon as a person has a plot of land, he immediately faces the question of what to plant?
Of course, with the garden. We grow annual crops in the beds and have the opportunity to change them every year at our discretion.
The garden is another matter. Perennial fruit and berry crops can grow in one place for 15–20 years, and by planting it, we expect that our grandchildren will also harvest here.
There are several dozen types of berry bushes, each of which has several varieties. So what kind of berries do gardeners actually grow? What fruit bushes should I plant in my dacha?
Berry bushes for the garden, photos with names
Let's start with traditional crops that can be found in almost any area.
Currant
Probably the most common and popular shrub among gardeners. And the breeders did a great job on it.
A huge number of blackcurrant varieties have been developed with different ripening periods. By planting several different bushes, you can enjoy fresh berries all summer long.
In addition to black currants, there are also red and white currants, although there are clearly fewer of them in gardens, and the choice of varieties is not rich. Red currant berries can decorate the bush until late autumn, while their chemical composition does not change.
While everyone knows the previous types of currants, not everyone knows them. It is not the berries that have a bright golden color, although their palette is also varied - black, pink, orange, purple, but the flowers.
It is drought-resistant and quite winter-hardy; its homeland is America.
Gooseberry
It appeared in Rus' in the 16th century. And it had such names as bersen, kryzh, agryz. And the “royal jam” made from it has long become a classic.
It begins to bear fruit early and bears fruit for 25–30 years. True, harvesting a thorny bush is an unpleasant pleasure, but breeders have recently developed a sufficient number of varieties with weak thorniness or no thorns at all.
The color of its berries also has a riot of colors - from green and red tones to black.
Yoshta
There is not enough space for planting, and the choice is between these two crops, do not be discouraged. Please note.
It belongs to non-traditional crops, and is still a rare guest in garden plots. Yoshta has no thorns on its stems and reaches a height of 1.5 meters.
Large black berries with a purple tint have a sweet and sour taste. The shrub tolerates frost well and is immune to many diseases.
Raspberry
A self-pollinating shrub that grows in one place for up to 20 years, but produces a bountiful harvest within 10–12 years. About that.
There is only one drawback of raspberries: they do not tolerate frost well and often freeze. Even bred winter-hardy varieties suffer from this flaw. At -30 °C the bush dies.
If you think that raspberries are only red, you are deeply mistaken. The mutation produced yellow-fruited raspberries.
And also the blackberry-shaped black raspberry, also known among gardeners as Cumberland. But this is only one of the varieties that is grown in our country; the rest, due to low frost resistance, have not taken root in our country. Its berries are black, so they are often confused with blackberries.
But it is easy to distinguish it from the latter, as with red raspberries, the berries are easily separated from the stalk. Natural crossing of black and red raspberries resulted in varieties with a dark purple color.
Blackberry
Rarely found in gardens because it does not tolerate cold winters. The berries are among the last to ripen in the garden, from mid-August until the first frost. It is noteworthy that blackberries do not separate from the stalk, and therefore do not fall off.
The color of the fruit can be not only black, but also red and yellow. It is more drought-resistant than its relative raspberry.
Sea buckthorn
A perennial with thorns that lives up to 80 years.
It can withstand frosts down to -45 °C.
On some sea buckthorn bushes there are only female flowers (they produce berries), on others there are male flowers, which form pollen. Therefore, to obtain a harvest, 1–2 male bushes are planted on 5–7 female bushes. Flowers are pollinated mainly by the wind.
Edible honeysuckle
The berries of this crop begin to ripen very first in the garden.
This is a light-loving plant. Honeysuckle immediately responds to shading with slow growth and low yield.
It tolerates winters well and has high winter hardiness. The berries ripen within 1–2 weeks, are uneven and crumble heavily.
Kalina
Viburnum also belongs to the honeysuckle family. The fast-growing shrub is a valuable honey plant. Varietal plants differ from wild representatives in having slightly bitter and more vitamin-rich fruits.
To obtain a harvest, several bushes are planted close to each other. A free-standing shrub growing far away will not bear fruit.
It lives for more than 50 years, is resistant to frost, tolerates shading, but the yield is reduced.
Mountain ash
Yes, yes, it grows everywhere, and in winter birds feast on its bright red bitter berries.
It can grow in the most severe climatic conditions, where other berry bushes freeze out.
It is better to plant varietal rowan in the garden, since its berries are less bitter. There is also a variety with yellow fruits.
Chokeberry or chokeberry
A perennial shrub reaching a height of 2–4 meters. The shape of the bush and leaves is very different from the common rowan.
She is demanding of moisture and prefers a bright place. Swampy areas are not suitable for its cultivation.
They are distinguished by high yield, non-shattering of fruits during ripening and good keeping quality, they are immune to various diseases and pests.
In about berry bushes.
By purchasing fruit trees and shrubs for a garden plot, its owner is laying the foundation for truly strategic plantings. They determine the appearance of the area adjacent to the house for many years to come, and with proper care they become the main source of fruit crops.
What fruit and berry crops are gardeners most often interested in? How to place the plants you like on the site and find the right neighborhood for them?
Fruit trees and shrubs: photos and names of popular crops
Due to the length of the country, spread across several natural zones at once, it is almost impossible to designate a single list of trees and shrubs. And yet there are species for which gardeners always try to find a suitable place. Photos and names of these fruit trees and shrubs are well known even to those who are far from gardening.
Among fruit trees, the undisputed leaders are apple trees of different varieties and ripening periods. Next come pears and the most common stone fruits: cherries and plums.
Fruit and berry bushes, found almost everywhere, include raspberries, various types of currants, and gooseberries. Today it is actively gaining popularity:
- healing sea buckthorn;
- felt cherry;
- early honeysuckle.
Blackberries are moving into the orchard; more and more often, chokeberry, shadberry and other crops can be found in the plots, which some time ago were perceived as secondary or planted only for landscaping.
The list of shrubs for the garden is much wider than the list of trees given above. This is not surprising. An orchard made entirely of trees will produce its first harvest no earlier than in 5–7 years, and shrubs are ready to please the gardener already in the second or third year after planting.
An additional advantage of shrubs is their relatively small size and less labor intensive care. However, no one will be able to replace pears with currants. Therefore, without trees, a garden will never be complete.
It is believed that in the northern regions gardeners are limited in their choice by the harsh climate, but the further south they go, the more diverse the population of garden plots is.
Indeed, starting from the Central Black Earth region, it is not uncommon in the ranks of fruit and berry crops:
- apricot;
- cherry plum;
- mulberry;
- various types of nuts;
- cherry and its hybrid with cherry.
The list of shrubs is replenished with grapes, yoshta, dogwood and perennial fruit-bearing vines.
But if until recently gardeners in the middle zone and more northern regions were forced to content themselves with a very modest list of fruit and berry crops, today things are changing radically.
Nurseries have long and successfully offered fruit trees and shrubs for the Moscow region that were previously not available in the Non-Black Earth Region. The boundaries of the distribution of southern crops have seriously shifted to the north, not only due to climate change, but also thanks to the targeted work of breeders.
It is this bait that inexperienced gardeners fall for, wanting, at all costs, to obtain a “Garden of Eden” in a limited area. You can understand them! But it is not enough to purchase seedlings; it is important to plant and grow them correctly, taking into account all the needs of the plants and the characteristics of the territory.
Rules for placing fruit trees and shrubs in a garden plot
Young seedlings planted in the garden increase in growth year after year. After a few years, when the time for fruiting comes, the crowns grow by 1.5–2 meters. And mature trees take up even more space.
It is not enough to select the most winter-hardy, productive varieties; you need to accurately plan the future orchard.
It is better to do this on a sheet of paper, based on measurements of the distances from the landing zone to the nearest buildings, roads, and fences of neighboring properties. When planting fruit trees and shrubs in a garden plot, it is necessary to take into account not only the aesthetic preferences of the owner, but also mandatory standards. They regulate the distances from large plants to residential and outbuildings, transport routes, communications and the land survey line running between sections.
So, for example, from an apple or pear tree to a residential building or garage there should be at least 3.5–4 meters. This distance is explained by the safe operation of the structure and the need for constant care of large garden crops. For shrubs the distance is less and is one and a half meters, which makes it possible:
- unhindered maintenance of walls, windows and other structures and communications;
- do not be afraid of excessive humidity in close contact with vegetation;
- care for fruit and berry crops, harvest, prune and replant them.
In addition to the mandatory restrictions dictated by common sense and safety, there are other rules that are worth considering when planning an orchard.
It is extremely important to adhere to the distances between seedlings in rows, and also to take into account the deadline for growing a particular crop in one place.
Useful and harmful proximity of fruit trees and shrubs in a garden plot
Knowledge of the needs of individual plant species and their characteristics is of considerable importance for the future of planting:
- Some crops prefer to grow in the sun, while others easily adapt to the shade.
- For some fruit trees and shrubs in the garden plot, an open, windswept place is suitable, while for others you will have to find shelter.
- Plant requirements for fertility and watering vary.
It is unlikely that in a limited area of land it will be possible to satisfy all the needs of green pets. In a small country garden, inevitably some shrubs end up under the canopy of growing trees. To ensure that such proximity does not affect the yield, the location for planting shade-loving fruit trees and shrubs in the garden is determined in advance.
Such crops include black currants, honeysuckle, low-growing berry bushes, such as cranberries, blueberries and lingonberries. If the shady corner of the garden is well ventilated, viburnum will thrive here. Blackberries and raspberries are grown in partial shade.
Gardeners have long noticed that even in comfortable conditions, garden plants sometimes refuse to bear fruit at full strength, look depressed and grow poorly. It turns out that the reason for this behavior is an incorrectly chosen neighborhood. As in nature, in an orchard, trees, shrubs and herbaceous crops form close communities. The given options for successful and dangerous neighborhoods of fruit trees and shrubs in the table will help create the best conditions for each species and get the maximum benefit from it.
You can arrange the plantings so that closely related plants are nearby. This solution will be extremely useful, for example, for cherries and petioles, many varieties of which are self-sterile and require a pollinator to produce a harvest. A similar picture is observed when growing sea buckthorn. True, here there must be one male bush for several female plants.
In addition, for sea buckthorn, which readily reproduces by root cuttings, blackberries and raspberries, it is better to find a place away from the rest of the garden plantings, otherwise the powerful shoots of these crops will take over half the garden within a year.
With the acquisition of the dacha, I inherited their trees and shrubs from the previous owners. Among the trees are several apple trees, plum trees, pear trees, sea buckthorn and cherry trees. The bushes included black and white currants, gooseberries and raspberries.
I was lucky that everything was planted in the right places, it bore fruit well, because the owners looked after and looked after everything. Over time, I decided to diversify my garden and began to look for new types of crops and learn more about them.
By planting such crops, owners begin to shape the appearance of their plot and the fruit and berry harvest for several years, or even decades, to come. We can say that planting trees and shrubs is an investment in your future.
Our country is the widest, with several natural zones where weather and climatic conditions are very different. And the soil there is also different. It is for this reason that it is impossible to identify and compile a single list of shrubs and trees.
You can try to identify the most popular varieties that are most often found in the gardens and vegetable gardens of the country's residents. Let's make a small list of crops with photos and names.
Trees
The list of trees that will provide their tasty and healthy fruits for many years is not that long. After planting, the first harvest will occur only after 5-7 years. But the wait will not be in vain. By planting these fruit and berry trees in the garden, the whole family will be provided with the necessary vitamins and microelements.
Apple
During flowering, the apple tree in the garden will become the center of attraction, and no one doubts the beneficial properties of apples. They are rich in vitamins and minerals (A, E, C, B1, B2, P, iron, calcium, magnesium, pectin, carotene, etc.). Apples help lower cholesterol, normalize metabolic processes, and adjust the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. The fruits are well stored.
Among the most popular varieties are:
- Summer - Lungwort, White filling, Red early, Grushovka Moscow;
- Autumn - Oryol striped, Scarlet anise, Borovinka;
- Winter - New anise, Antonovka vulgaris, Spartan, Mayak.
Pear
Like the apple tree, the pear tree impresses with its delicate blooms. It lasts almost the entire month of May. Pear fruits have low energy value, but they are quite nutritious and rich in fiber. They contain a lot of vitamins (C, K, A, PP), as well as minerals and essential oils.
In central Russia the following varieties grow well:
- Summer - Lada, Naryadnaya Efimova, Duchess summer;
- Autumn - Marble, Bessemyanka, Zabava;
- Winter - Belorusskaya late, January, Alyonushka.
Plum
Like other fruit trees, plums have early (ripen in July) and late (ripen in September-October) varieties. Its fruits are loved for their taste and beneficial effects on the body. Plum improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, enriches it with vitamins and microelements (A, P, C, B1 and B2, phosphorus, potassium, etc.).
In regions of the country with a temperate climate, gardeners grow plum varieties such as Utro, Opal, Skorospelka red, Renklod Tambovsky, Kantemirovka, Vengerka Moskovskaya, Alexy.
Cherry
These trees are considered resilient and picky for our region. Cherries bear fruit in July–August. The fruits have high gastronomic value. They are widely used in cooking. Cherries have invaluable benefits for the body, as they are rich in organic acids, pectins, microelements, vitamins and antioxidants. All these components help:
- Improve brain activity and helps in hematopoiesis;
- Fights signs of premature aging;
- Strengthen the body's immune system.
Among the cherries, the most common varieties are Volochaevka, Bulatnikovskaya, Bychye Serdets, Assol, Zhukovskaya, Apukhtinskaya, Turgenevka, Bolotovskaya, etc.
In addition to the above species, the following trees are common in the southern regions of the country:
- Cherry plum;
- Cherries;
- Apricot, etc.
Shrubs
The list of fruit bushes that are grown in most regions of the country contains more species than the list of trees. The first harvest from shrubs can be obtained a couple of years after planting.
Raspberry
Found in many gardens and orchards. Raspberries are loved for their taste and healing properties. The shrub can reach a height of 2 m. It branches well. Supports and garters may be required.
Raspberries are a fairly light-loving and frost-resistant plant that does not like wind and drafts. Many gardeners prefer to grow remontant varieties that can bear fruit twice during the season.
Currant
Another popular shrub among our gardeners is currant. Its bushes can reach 1.5 m, but the average height is 80-100 cm. Types of currants:
- White;
- Red;
- Black;
- Alpine;
- Okhta;
- Golden.
Its berries are rich in important and beneficial substances. Currant leaves are used for preservation, they are brewed into tea and used in folk medicine.
Gooseberry
This perennial shrub grows no more than 1 m. Gooseberries tolerate drought well, prefer sunny places, and do not tolerate waterlogging. Different varieties have green, red-brown or yellow berries.
Sea buckthorn
A lot of fruits grow on the branches of sea buckthorn. The plant got its name for this feature, since the branches are completely covered with berries.
They are small in size and bright orange or amber in color. The shrub grows up to 2 m in height. In addition to berries, sharp thorns and small silver-green leaves grow on the branches. Sea buckthorn tolerates frost well and loves moist soil.
Although breeders have now developed different types and varieties of exotic fruit and berry crops for the Moscow region and other regions, it will be very difficult, and sometimes impossible, to grow them. There will be constant problems with their cultivation, since they are not adapted to such a climate.
Features of placement on the site
It is better to plan the layout of the garden and planting site in advance. The plan can be drawn on paper, taking into account the necessary standards:
- The distance between the tree and the building is at least 3-4 m - this is necessary for the safety of construction and care of the crop;
- The distance between the bush and the building is approximately 1-2 m - for convenient operation of both the building and the bush;
- Select crops according to how they coexist next to each other.
Features of the neighborhood of fruit crops
Plants should be planted nearby depending on their characteristics and needs:
- Some plants are sun-loving, while others grow well in the shade;
- Some shrubs and trees do not tolerate winds and drafts well, others can withstand them;
- The need for watering and soil composition differ among different species.
Many gardeners noticed that even under favorable conditions, crops could grow and bear fruit poorly. The reason for this could be the wrong neighborhood. You can select plants that grow well next to each other using the table.
Plan in advance to plant fruit and berry plants in your garden and follow all the rules so that they can delight you with a rich harvest of healthy and tasty fruits and berries.
After receiving land for a cottage or dacha, the owners have a problem: what trees to plant on the site? This issue is second in importance after capital buildings. An unsuccessful bed or flower bed can be redone next year, and tree crops take a long time to develop; you may notice your mistake when the apple tree has already reached a large size and is bearing fruit. Don’t rush to the nursery; first of all, open the area plan and mark the planting locations on it. When you are sure that everything is done correctly, you can purchase planting material.
Which breeds to choose
Of course, any summer resident wants to have on his plot all the types of plants that exist in the world. You'll have to limit yourself.
The list of desired crops will be significantly reduced by the following conditions:
- climate;
- plot size;
- relief features;
- soil;
- the ability to provide complex care.
The successes of breeders make it possible to grow exotic plants in the middle zone, but their possibilities are not limitless. Palm trees will not grow outdoors in the Arctic, no matter how hard you try. First of all, pay attention to the species that have always grown in your region. If you want exotic new products, contact your local nursery; experts will give you advice on which varieties can survive in your conditions. Please note that rare breeds require careful care. Do you have enough strength and time to properly grow a capricious tree?
The characteristics of the soil and topography also make their own adjustments. Not every tree can survive in a swamp, on a rocky cliff covered with a thin layer of rocky soil, or on steep northern slopes. Groundwater is very treacherous. The seedling will take root well, will grow for several years, but will die as soon as the roots grow to the wet layer. You can arrange good drainage, dig huge pits in rocky ground and fill them with fertile soil - the tree will still feel bad. Think about whether these efforts are worth a bucket of fruits; maybe it would be right to plant other species, and buy a bucket of peaches at the market.
How many trees will fit on the plot?
Any plot is not unlimited and can accommodate a certain number of trees and tall shrubs. If you plant fruit crops too close to each other to save space, they will grow depressed, often get sick and produce a meager harvest. Remember that trees must be planted at a distance of at least 5 m from one another, and there must be at least 3 m between tall bushes.
In small areas, it would be correct to give preference to a columnar shape. The crown of these trees looks like a neat column, takes up little space and makes it easy to care for. Trees on dwarf rootstocks are very convenient. When harvesting from low plantings, you don’t have to pretend to be a stuntman trying to reach an apple hanging ten meters high.
When calculating the number of trees of one type, it should be taken into account that some species, such as cherries and sweet cherries, grow only in groups. If you do not really like these berries, do not plant one cherry tree on your plot; it is better to completely abandon such plants. Some species, such as walnuts, do not tolerate the proximity of other species and will oppress apple and peach trees planted around them.
When planting tall crops near the border of the site, you enter into legislative relations with your neighbors. A beautiful young linden tree will grow up to 30 m in a few years, develop a lush crown and shade half of someone else’s territory. If you want to have tall trees, plant them on the south side of the area for recreation and picnics, where they will create pleasant coolness in the summer heat.
Dwarf trees or shrubs up to 2 m high are suitable for hedges. When planting tall species, choose those that tolerate pruning well, and you can always shorten them in accordance with the norms.
A good fence will be made from the following shrubs:
- lilac;
- dwarf spruce.
The side facing a busy highway can also be fenced off with tall trees. A lush crown will protect the area from noise, dust and exhaust gases. In this place it is not recommended to plant fruit crops or plants whose leaves and flowers you intend to use for medicinal purposes.
Even in the smallest area, fruit trees are sure to grow. When planting a garden, an inexperienced summer resident may choose the wrong species. As a result, the bulk of the area will be occupied by crops whose fruits you don’t particularly need, and there will be little space left for the most important fruits. Before buying seedlings, think about it: do you need 20 cherries? In a few years they will produce such a harvest that it will be enough for an entire microdistrict. If you want to grow berries for commercial purposes, do so, but for one family you don’t need so many fruits.
You have already determined . Now make a list of the species you want to plant. In the first line, mark the most reliable and necessary ones, for example. The next item will be crops of lesser importance, and the list of plantings that can be dispensed with is closed. Also, last but not least, choose trees that are poorly adapted to the natural and climatic conditions of your site. Start your purchases from the top line and move down. In this way, you will correctly set up a garden, which is guaranteed to provide you with the most necessary fruits.
If there is little space in the garden and you want to grow different types of apples or plums, use grafting. On one tree you will have branches with fruits of different varieties.
When space allows, you can experiment and try growing exotic fruit trees. If you choose the right varieties and skillfully care for the plantings, peaches will grow in the northern regions, and bananas and mangoes in the south. Only if you plant a plot of land with only rare crops do you risk being left completely without a harvest.
In any garden it is advisable to have several varieties of the following crops:
- apple trees;
- rowan;
Decorative plantings
At your dacha you can plant not only fruit trees, but also decorative trees. A birch tree at the gate, a rowan tree under the window, and a cypress alley will give the site individuality and create a good mood. If space allows, you can arrange a small forest with a barbecue and a fire for picnics. Strawberries will grow in an open meadow, and in the shade. If you want to plant mushrooms, keep in mind that each species loves its own tree. Boletus and saffron milk caps grow well under fir trees, boletus and boletus grow well in deciduous forests.
When planting trees on a site, we must not forget about the safety of owners and guests. Poisonous plants should not be grown. Species with fragile wood should be located away from houses and paths: in a strong wind, a large branch can break off and fall on a person or break a window. When planting trees near buildings, you need to take into account that plants with strong roots will eventually destroy the foundation.
If you believe horoscopes and folk signs, you can design the site in accordance with magical recommendations. Sometimes these tips contradict each other. There is only one way out: trust your intuition. Hold a seedling in your hands, imagine it as a mature tree on your site and think about how you feel about it. It is believed that willow and willow have no place in the garden; they symbolize suffering and death. But if in your dreams a pond surrounded by these thickets is associated with happiness, romantic feelings, peace - create such a corner, the plants will not bring you anything bad.
To decorate the landscape, you can dig up trees or shrubs growing in the nearest forest, or purchase specially bred ornamental species. From ordinary spruce, breeders have created many varieties with a wide variety of needle colors.
To create a design you can use:
- acacia;
- larch;
- cypress;
- palm tree;
- bird cherry;
- rowan;
How to plant trees correctly
The best time to plant ornamental and stone fruit trees is early spring. It is advisable that the seedlings have not yet begun to produce leaves. Pome crops - apple and pear - should be planted correctly in the fall. The age of the seedling is 1-2 years. Young trees tolerate replanting more easily and take root quickly. It is advisable not to order trees from remote regions, but to purchase them from a local nursery, then you will be sure that this species can live in your climate.
You have brought the seedlings, now you need to mark the holes. Try to place the plantings so that the tallest trees are on the northern side of the garden, and the dwarf trees are on the southern side, then there will be enough sun for everyone.
Each breed has its own subtleties of planting, but there are general rules.
- The size of the hole should be such that the roots can fit freely there.
- Sand or crushed stone should be poured onto the bottom for drainage.
- When backfilling, first of all, the top fertile layer of soil is thrown onto the roots.
- The grafting site should be a few centimeters above ground level.
- The planted tree must be tied to a firmly fixed peg to prevent it from being swayed by the wind.
After planting, treat the young tree carefully. Before rooting, shade it and keep the soil moist. It is correct to add hydrogel to the soil when planting; it regulates soil moisture both during drought and during prolonged rains. Be sure to mulch the tree trunk circle, then loosening and weeding will not be required, and you will not disturb the finely located roots.
Conclusion
At your summer cottage, first of all, you need to plant trees that grow well and bear fruit in your conditions. If there is not enough space for ornamental crops, you can make an apple or cherry alley and surround a recreation area with fruit crops. It is better to plant exotic crops if there is free space and time for complex care.
When landing you need to take into account. Some varieties do not set fruit at all if there is no tree of a similar species nearby. Cherries alone will give a meager harvest. If you are afraid that you cannot cope with this work yourself, contact specialists. A qualified team will properly landscape the area; all you have to do is care for the plants and harvest.
