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  How to make sure the reason why the top of trees is dry A young garden. The beauty and pride of every Dacha master. The master cannot be satisfied with young trees that are green in spring. The garden grows. But on the outside of the canopy of apples, pears, apricots, and other garden crops , the dryness of the bud tops extends from the top to the tops of trees . The shriveled tips of the shoots spread from top to bottom. On some trees, the tops were completely bare. This is, of course, true the moment the owner realizes that the garden is suffering from dryness. This disease affects the life span of the garden and the growth of fruit. If the disease appears in individual trees, the cause may be a violation of agricultural techniques. If the disease develops and appears on several trees, the cause may be the infection of the disease and damage by pests. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the causes and take the necessary preventive and curative measures. HOW TO DETERMINE TH...

  Monthly Currant Plant Care Schedule In order to get a good harvest of currants (of different colors), it is necessary to know how to properly care for this crop , what should be done in which month. By the way, this culture requires attention almost all year round - work begins in March and ends in December, that is, the true connoisseur of currants, the loving owner has only two months of rest - it is January and February. Let's talk about what must be done with currant plant care during the designated calendar period. CURRANT PLANT CARE IN MARCH 1. Pruning In March, pruning of currant plants is usually carried out. Choose a day when the temperature is at least 23°F (-5°C) below freezing. At this time of year, be sure to cut all dry shoots, sick shoots broken by snow or wind, and all shoots growing deep in the canopy (they will definitely cause the canopy to thicken) to the tree ring. All shoots should be removed from the plot and burned to avoid contaminating the soil. 2. Trea...

  How to fertilize strawberries after fruiting Garden strawberries , or strawberries as we often call them, are one of the fragrant berries that summer generously bestows upon us. How fortunate we are to have such a harvest! In order for the "berry boom" to repeat itself year after year, we need to take care of the berry bushes during the summer (after the fruiting is over). In spring the ovary will be produced from the buds, the formation of which starts about 30 days after the end of fruiting (except for strawberries, whose buds will keep forming). Our task is how to fertilize strawberries after fruiting , and to positively influence this process by proper care and fertilization. HOW TO CARE FOR STRAWBERRIES AFTER FRUITING After berry harvesting, it is necessary to remove the bushes with signs of pest and disease infection and mechanically damaged leaves. If you need to rejuvenate the bed, you can leave 1-2 strongest tendrils, slightly covered with soil to form a root syste...

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...

  Why do tomato leaves turn yellow Without exception, all gardeners observed yellowing leaves on the tomatoes in their plots. There is nothing surprising here because yellow leaves on tomatoes occur for a whole host of different reasons. For example, lack of certain elements in the soil, pests, and diseases, too much sunlight or water in the soil (or lack thereof). Instead of panicking when tomato leaves turn yellow , you should calmly sort out the situation, find the cause of this phenomenon, and save the plant in time before it's too late. THE NATURAL PATTERN OF YELLOWING OF TOMATO LEAVES Yellowing of tomato leaves due to natural causes was observed, for example, when transplanting seedlings from individual pots to permanent ground. In such cases, the yellowing of tomato leaves is often observed, located in the lowest part of the plant. This is a rather natural phenomenon, known as the adaptation of tomato plants to environmental conditions different from the previous ones. Abso...

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 ...

  The 5 misunderstanding of balsam plant care Balsam flowers are one of the oldest and ever-popular houseplants, and not by accident are considered easy to grow. According to popular rumor, if popular opinion is to be believed, indoor Balsam flowers are unpretentious and hardy enough to suffer only from serious lapses in care. Seedlings can grow under its power. However, it would be a mistake to think that this is a mere human being. There are basic requirements for balsam plant care , and it is best not to deviate from them. After all, serious failures in watering, feeding, and pruning can be disastrous for this plant. Balsam flowers - a member of the Impatiens balsamina family - is a small perennial herb that is prone to rapid deterioration. For this reason, it is often grown as an annual. balsam flower trees are fast-growing, widely distributed, shed their lower leaves, require no control, and easily grow to 23inch (60cm). Balsam flowers fragrance is its main "trump card"...

  What causes apples to rot on the tree   After planting young apple tree seedlings, many gardeners tirelessly take care of them and wait for a steady harvest to weaken their attention. Something they forgot to do, something they didn't have time to do, and here the first problems have appeared. One of them is the fruit rotting on the tree. It's impossible not to notice it, and naturally, the question arises - what is it and how to deal with it? Why do apples rot on the branches and how to prevent this trouble? We will show you in the article. The main cause of apple rot on trees is Candida. this is a fungal disease with a wide variety of species that affects fruit, stone fruits, and even ornamentals. The spores spread rapidly in the orchard, affecting both the fruit and shoots, as well as the leaves of various crops. As for apple trees, the disease most often occurs on mature trees with a dense canopy. Fungal spores can get on the fruit by wind or by birds or insects. This ...

  What are the amaranth companion plants Amaranthus is widely grown as a cereal crop throughout South America and grows well in the UK in summer. The leaves and seeds are edible and the plants are highly decorative and can be planted in flower beds. Most plants do better when planted with other beneficial plants, read on for the benefits of Amaranth companion plants. COMPANION PLANTS FOR AMARANTHUS In its native country, Amaranthus is a perennial, but here in the UK, it only grows as an annual. This gives us a short season between frosts, so its companion plants will also be warm-weather crops. companion plants for Amaranthus include 1. Tomato with Amaranthus Tomatoes with Amaranthus Growing tomatoes in association with Amaranthus will protect your tomatoes from many harmful pests. This is due to the fact that Amaranthus is a host for beneficial predatory beetles. These bugs will destroy or prevent bad bugs from entering your tomatoes. 2. Potatoes with Amaranthus Planting Amaranth...