Shrubs

The section is dedicated to shrubs such as currants, honeysuckle, raspberries, grapes, gooseberries, blackberries, and viburnum.

We save the harvest in the best ways: how to protect raspberries from birds
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Fragrant raspberries attract a variety of birds. If you do not take timely protective measures, you may be left without a harvest. Blackbirds especially love raspberries. You can see flocks of sparrows on the berry bushes. It's important to understand that...

What to do if the taste of the berry harvest is disappointing: why are raspberries unsweetened and how to fix it
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There are many factors that affect the taste of raspberries. These include regional data, varietal characteristics, nuances of agricultural technology, and planting location (degree of illumination, soil composition). Ideally, raspberries should...

Proper use of barberry in landscape design for maximum aesthetics
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The diversity of garden crops and a large number of varieties of ornamental plants open up enormous opportunities in the development of landscape design. However, with such a variety, you can get confused, not knowing where to choose. However...

How and when to prune barberry: a guide for beginner gardeners
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An important procedure when growing any shrubs is pruning. Barberry recovers well after cutting, growing 30 centimeters annually. Due to this property, the bush is popular among landscape designers. Why do they cut...

How to grow currants on a trunk yourself: step-by-step instructions
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A spreading berry bush is the most common form of currant in the garden. However, it may look different.The standard form can be grown in the form of a miniature tree, with a main trunk and a fruit-bearing crown...

What benefits will feeding currants with starch bring and how to do it correctly
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Starch is a fairly popular fertilizer. It contains the trace element potassium. It is necessary for the growth and nutrition of currants. Potato starch is an affordable fertilizer. It can be taken from potato peelings and other...

When does currant begin to bear fruit after planting and what does this period depend on?
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Currants are a fairly popular plant among summer residents. However, it often happens that there are fewer and fewer berries on the bush, although the plant looks quite normal. About the characteristic features of currants, how many...

Why currants don’t bear fruit and what to do about it
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Currant seedlings can be grown independently or purchased from a nursery. When suitable conditions are created, this shrub begins to bear fruit abundantly after 2-3 years. But sometimes on well-developing stems, gardeners observe a lack of...

Instructions for planting raspberries for beginner gardeners
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Proper planting of raspberry bushes and choosing a site with residual lighting and fertile soil is the key to successful cultivation of the crop and a rich harvest in the future. Gardeners practice several methods of planting raspberries, regardless of ...

What is good for currant ash and how to use it with maximum benefit
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Wood ash is a biological fertilizer available to every gardener. It contains macro- and microelements in an easily digestible form. There is no chlorine in the ash, which is important for soil and plants, including...

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