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  Apple ermine moth How to control the pest Apple ermine moth is also known as Yponomeuta malinellus . this is a winged leafworm, or as our grandmother called it, a leafroller moth. These silvery-white moths are small, with a wingspan of only 0.8inch (2cm). In most parts of the country, this pest has been very successful in attacking fruit trees. Often, the plants are attacked so severely that their normal development stops completely. The apple tree (if that is what is meant) has almost 90%, if not all, of its ovaries immediately reset, and the most unpleasant are the buds generated, that is, those that must bloom and give next year's harvest. The method of controlling the Apple ermine moth is explained in our article. WHAT IS HARMFUL - BUTTERFLIES OR CATERPILLARS? Indirect harm is caused by Apple ermine moth laying eggs, but tangible harm is caused by caterpillars, in addition to apple trees, with the pleasure, literally, of destroying the harvest of Flowering quince and pears. ...

10 common raspberry diseases and control methods Raspberry grows in probably every garden plot. For someone, it is a "joy" for children, for others, it is a useful jam, a filling for delicious desserts. In any case, growing this culture, we expect it to continue to be productive and long-lived. However, this plant does not always give us what we want, raspberry diseases often interfere with its abundance . Here it is necessary to know what to do, because if with some diseases you can and should fight, then in other respects it is best not to waste time and simply replace the planting. In this article, you will learn about the most common diseases of Raspberry and measures to combat them. 1. Chlorosis Another name for chlorosis is calcareous, carbonate chlorosis. It often occurs in carbonate soils with a pH equal to or above 7. It occurs because this type of soil prevents the plant from obtaining iron. It appears in the form of lightening of the upper leaves, with the veins r...

  How to winter strawberry plants Planting for tips Strawberries (large-fruited strawberries) are a plant that requires constant attention and care. From July to August after the harvest, strawberries must be processed and fertilized in order for the plant to form buds. This is an important stage of strawberry care and next year's harvest depends on it. How to winter strawberry plants ? You need to make sure that our plants are winterized. Strawberries are hardy plants, and if you have recommended varieties suitable for the growing area, then you do not have to worry about overwintering your plants. However, strawberry bushes can die during harsh, snowless winters or winters with drastic temperature changes, so measures to increase winter hardiness will not be superfluous. Inexperienced gardeners often ask this question: "Should I take care of strawberries in autumn? After all, she has already borne fruit and next year will be a new harvest year, so in the spring we will ferti...

Before planting, how to Revive a Dead Plant We recommend buying saplings only from specialized nurseries. Even better, from those that have been operating in your town or regional center for several years and have a good reputation. Also, try to buy saplings that are zoned in your area and approved for local use. But what about the situation where you buy a seemingly healthy seedling from a seller you don't know well and upon closer inspection, at home, you find that it is not so healthy? Can there be many seedlings that are not as healthy as they should be brought back to life? Is it possible? We will tell you that before planting, how to Revive a Dead Plant here . HOW TO CHOOSE AND WHERE TO BUY SEEDLINGS? Ideally, you should buy seedlings with a closed root system. They have the advantage that they can be grown all year round (in large sizes - even in winter) and in most cases, they are well developed: after all, they are not dug up for sale, they grow on their own, all the time ...

  12 mistakes of summer garden beginners While I already had extensive experience growing vegetables and ornamentals on my parents' land, we had our own cottage. However, this did not save me from the many mistakes I made while growing a garden and vegetable garden (garden beginners). In this case, we were forced to sell our first cottage and move to a new location. Before I start managing the new garden, I would like to analyze my past cottage mistakes. I hope that my experience will be useful for ThumbGarden's readers because it's good to learn from other people's mistakes. 1. Choosing a villa for winter The first mistake was already made when buying our first cottage. As spring approached, we started to get the "itch", as the gardeners say, to buy our own gite as soon as possible. In February, we visited several plots, only one of which appealed to us. And in March, we were already the owners of our own villa. Of course, during this period there was still ...