About the world of plants and country life. species of evergreen trees that will give you an interesting-struck
Winter is the most critical period for apple trees and you need to survive it with minimal losses. In general, a set of measures includes the collection of a late harvest, the collection and destruction of fallen leaves, digging the near-trunk strip, fertilizing, water-charging irrigation, mulching the near-trunk zone, removing lichens and moss from trunks, stripping the bark, removing dry and interfering branches, whitewashing, processing from pests and diseases, sealing hollows and warming young apple trees.
One of the most beloved cultures that is used to create bonsai is the Japanese Serissa. This delightful plant is also called the tree of a thousand stars (its flowering fully justifies such a nickname). But Serissa has other advantages as well. Beautiful bark, miniature leaves, amazing silhouettes - all this more than compensates for its capriciousness. Growing serissa is not an easy task. But still, from indoor bonsai, it is considered one of the most unpretentious.
Mushroom soup with chanterelles - what could be tastier and easier. In my opinion, only champignons and oyster mushrooms compete with chanterelles in their availability and omnipresence. Even in the most “non-mushroom” year, there is a bucket of yellow “foxes” on the market. In addition to accessibility, there are a number of other benefits. Firstly, worms almost never infect this fungus. Secondly, you can collect a lot at once. Thirdly, you do not need to clean. In general, wherever you look - one solid benefit!
Strange, dazzlingly bright, outlandish, sloppy - what kind of epithets are not awarded to garden lichnis. These perennials combine winter hardiness and unpretentiousness with outlandish appearance. The culture has become one of the favorite species and is found both in trendy design projects and in private gardens. The main advantage of lychnis is undemanding care. Indeed, in order to admire the colors of the inflorescences, it is enough just not to forget about timely top dressing.
This article will focus on water-charging irrigation. fruit crops, which, I think, many gardeners neglect, especially in rainy autumn. It seems to many that the rain that thundered on the roof all night is able to soak the soil to a sufficient depth, and you can do without the use of additional artificial irrigation without spending extra money on water. But no, you can’t, and now we’ll tell you why and teach you how to properly recharge watering.
Zucchini marinated for the winter with onions, peppers and physalis - a light, spicy, assorted vegetable snack. Zucchini is a neutral vegetable, it perfectly absorbs various tastes and smells. small handful onion and sweet pepper, a little fragrant spices - that's all you need to make delicious canned vegetables. Physalis grew in my garden this year. Jam is made from it, however, in a pickled form, in my opinion, physalis is much tastier.
Soil is not just a habitat for plants. Along with carbon dioxide, light and water she is vital important element, without which most plants cannot survive. Soil characteristics, its mechanical composition, acidity, water and air permeability, nutritional value play a key role. Errors in the selection of the substrate are the source big problems and risks. The most reliable option for indoor plants are purchased, ready-made substrates.
Korean salad with cucumbers for the winter - a hot cold appetizer in a sweet and sour marinade. This recipe is not for sissies, as it contains quite a lot of hot pepper(This is precisely the highlight of the workpiece). Spicy vegetables will come in handy festive table or as a side dish to a meat dish, especially barbecue or fried chicken. For a Korean salad recipe with cucumbers and tomatoes, choose high-quality vegetables - small pimply cucumbers.
Few people know, but gooseberries are literally eternal and very productive culture. From a well-developed gooseberry bush, which you looked after properly, you can collect up to 15 kilograms of both tasty and large berries at the same time. So, let's first briefly list the activities that we need to carry out during the autumn period with gooseberry bushes, and then we will describe each of them in detail so that you have an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat and how to do it.
Primroses are plants that perfectly match the concept of a “lazy” garden. They are unpretentious, undemanding to care, they can settle even where, it would seem, there is no place for primroses at all. Equally beautiful leaves and blooms are a nice bonus for plant-and-forget plants. True, it is not possible to say that they grow on their own about all primroses. But there are many species that allow you to create beautifully flowering accents, simplifying the care of the garden.
Meatballs with tomato and sweet pepper gravy are a classic dish that many have loved since childhood. No matter how the pork cutlets are called: meat balls, minced hedgehogs, meatballs or meatballs, as in this recipe, the essence does not change. A juicy cutlet in a fragrant thick sauce looks so appetizing that everyone salivates without exception. You can add cream or sour cream to the gravy for meatballs and thicken it with flour, but it is better to add more vegetables.
The controversy around digging trunk circle fruit trees were, are and will be very long time probably as long as gardens exist. Options for the content of the near-trunk circle fruit tree quite a lot, there is black steam (namely, digging), and turfing, and mulching, and each of these activities has both pros and cons. Digging the soil in the near-stem strip and mulching can be combined, including here also watering and fertilizing.
It is not by chance that palm trees have won leadership among indoor giants. Beautiful, strict and elegant at the same time, they bring clean lines and a tropical mood to homes for decades. And although the belonging of plants to palm trees is determined at a glance, the palm family is far from homogeneous. And first of all - by its exactingness and capriciousness. Among indoor palms there are both unpretentious and species, the cultivation of which is only possible for the elite.
tomatoes in own juice for the winter with bell pepper- delicious tomatoes for the winter. These blanks do not belong to the category “I put everything in a jar, filled it with marinade”, no - you have to tinker. But, as they say, the devil is not so terrible as he is painted. Firstly, the skin from mature tomatoes is easily removed. Secondly, the blender turns tomatoes into puree in seconds. Thirdly, it is better to spend 15 minutes sterilizing blanks than the same 15 minutes going to the store.
Long gone are the days when daylilies in every city courtyard and garden looked the same. Today, a variety of delightful beautiful day is able to compete even with tulips. And new varieties appear almost every day. Extravagant or touching modern daylilies have made a leap forward and firmly entrenched in the lists of favorite perennials. And even the most frilly and rare varieties still live up to its reputation as an unpretentious culture.
Planting garlic before winter is a responsible event, here you need to choose the right one planting material, correctly determine the landing time, know the subtleties and rules, nuances and features. Let me start with such nuances. Garlic has two different forms: one is referred to as non-arrowing, the second - arrowing. What is an arrow? The simplest is the peduncle. The arrow forms only winter garlic, that is, the one that we sow in the autumn.
There are many benefits to growing evergreen trees in your garden. Firstly, needles or leaves do not fall off during the year, and plants allow the territory to look beautiful even in winter period. Secondly, plantings have thick and dense leaves that allow them to be made into screens or hedges. Thirdly, such trees can reach large sizes. Also, plants have a variety of shades from green to yellow and blue, they will perfectly brighten up everyday life with their variety.
Evergreens for single hedges and plantings
Some gardeners use evergreens as groundcover, whose dense foliage helps prevent weeds from forming. For example, good choice is a juniper that grows well on steep terrain or on slopes.
If you need to create a screen between traffic or neighbors, evergreens are the best fit. To do this, choose a thuja or juniper, which grows quickly and lends itself well to a haircut.
Coniferous trees and shrubs
Today, there are many evergreens on the market, such as cypress, holly, spruce, pine, etc. Any coniferous tree will look beautiful in the open. They should not be planted near the house, because the dense shade will prevent natural light from entering the windows.
Given evergreen tree is a fast growing species, reaching a height of 40 meters. young plant has a conical crown, which eventually becomes rounded. Over the years, the tree trunk is cleaned and looks very impressive. Breeders bred various varieties on the basis of weeping pine, spherical and narrow-conical shape.
Reaches 40 meters and Korean cedar pine. evergreen 
tree prefers fertile soil. Several dwarfs have been bred today ornamental varieties. For example, Winton grows no more than 2 meters, Glauka has bright blue needles. These species are perfect for a rock garden.
shade-tolerant and frost-resistant species is Weymouth pine. The tree grows very quickly and is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to soils. Exists decorative varieties having a dwarf, "weeping" shape, with silver, white or golden needles.
A small evergreen tree, or rather, a multi-stemmed bush - elfin cedar has long beautiful needles. The plant prefers high humidity soil and air. Such a tree will develop best in areas with frequent rainfall, with its bluish green color it will stand out against the background of the garden.
beautiful decorative tree is black pine. It has a black trunk and bluish-green needles. The plant is drought-resistant, shade-tolerant, not afraid of severe frosts.
Mountain pine can be attributed to both small single-trunked trees and multi-trunked shrubs. It has a dense dark green crown, unpretentious, can grow on stony poor soils. Her landing at a rocky hill will create a unique mountain landscape.
Colorado blue is popular. The evergreen tree is a native of North America. The plant reaches a height of fifteen meters, is distinguished by a pyramidal shape and gray-blue needles.
Of course, do not forget about the cedar. This elegant evergreen tree grows up to eighteen meters in height and has long needles emerging from tufts. Based on it, dwarf representatives were bred.
There are many benefits to growing evergreen trees in your garden. Firstly, the needles or leaves do not fall off during the year, and the plants allow the territory to look beautiful even in winter. Secondly, plantings have thick and dense leaves that allow them to be made into screens or hedges. Thirdly, such trees can reach large sizes. Also, plants have a variety of shades from green to yellow and blue, they will perfectly brighten up everyday life with their variety.
Evergreens for single hedges and plantings
Some gardeners use evergreens as groundcover, whose dense foliage helps prevent weeds from forming. For example, a good choice is juniper, which grows well on steep terrain or on slopes.
If you need to create a screen between traffic or neighbors, evergreens are the best fit. To do this, choose a thuja or juniper, which lends itself well to a haircut.
Coniferous trees and shrubs
There are many evergreens on the market today, such as cypress, holly, spruce, pine, etc. Any coniferous tree will be in the open. They should not be planted near the house, because the dense shade will prevent natural light from entering the windows.
Gardeners are very fond of evergreen shrubs. They will not shade the garden, but will add variety with their color. Many bushes also have unusual foliage, which makes them even more attractive.
Scotch pine
This evergreen tree is a fast growing species, reaching a height of 40 meters. The young plant has a conical crown, which eventually becomes rounded. Over the years, the tree trunk is cleaned and looks very impressive. Breeders have bred various varieties based on weeping, spherical and narrow-conical pine.
Reaches 40 meters and Korean cedar pine. The evergreen tree prefers fertile soil. Today, several dwarf ornamental varieties have been bred. For example, Winton grows no more than 2 meters, Glauka has bright blue needles. These species are perfect for a rock garden.
A shade-tolerant and frost-resistant species is a tree that grows very quickly and is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to soils. There are decorative varieties that have a dwarf, "weeping" form, with silver, white or golden needles.
A small evergreen tree, or rather, a multi-stemmed bush - cedar elfin has long beautiful needles. The plant prefers high humidity of the soil and air. Such a tree will develop best in areas with frequent rainfall, with its bluish green color it will stand out against the background of the garden.
It is beautiful. It has a black trunk and bluish-green needles. The plant is drought-resistant, shade-tolerant, not afraid of severe frosts.
It can be attributed both to small single-stemmed trees and to multi-stemmed shrubs. It has a dense dark green crown, unpretentious, can grow on stony poor soils. Her landing at a rocky hill will create a unique mountain landscape.
Colorado blue is popular. The evergreen tree is a native of North America. The plant reaches a height of fifteen meters, is distinguished by a pyramidal shape and gray-blue needles.
Of course, do not forget about the cedar. This elegant evergreen tree grows up to eighteen meters in height and has long needles emerging from tufts. Based on it, dwarf representatives were bred.
Pseudo hemlock is one of the most important tree species supplying timber in temperate countries, especially in North America. The tree is different rapid growth, which allows you to get large quantity wood and earlier than many other conifers. Therefore, pseudo-hemlock is widely cultivated for timber in the United States and in many countries. Western Europe with suitable climatic conditions.
Branches and cones of "mammoth trees"
a- evergreen sequoia, b- giant sequoiadendron
The most powerful coniferous trees in the world are the so-called mammoth trees, also inhabitants of North America. The two species are the giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganterum) and the evergreen sequoia (Sequoia sempervirens). In appearance, both of them are quite similar. But on the other hand, their needles are completely different: the first tree has short thick scales, the second has long narrow plates. It is interesting that both species are not found in the wild anywhere on the globe except for North America. Botanically speaking, these are endems, or endemic plants, of the North American continent.
Mammoth trees are real giants flora. At home, in the mountain forests of the Sierra Nevada (California), they reach a height of over 100 m. Along with some eucalyptus trees, these are the tallest trees in the world. They are also one of the most durable (survive up to 4-5 thousand years). The thickness of the trunk of these colossi is striking - up to 10-11 m in the lower part. For example, a case is known when a huge stump of one of the mammoth trees served as a dance floor and 16 couples danced freely on it. For transportation across railway the trunk of an old tree, sawn into pieces, is barely enough for a whole freight train.
The appearance of old mammoth trees is very peculiar: excessively thick bulky trunks, completely inconsistent with the relatively "liquid" crown. Surprisingly, despite their gigantic size, mammoth trees have, however, very small cones - no larger than a plum - and very small seeds. This is one of the paradoxes of nature.
Mammoth trees are endangered plants. In previous geological epochs, they grew not only in North America, but also in Europe and Asia (fossils testify to this). However, over time, the area of their natural distribution has been greatly reduced. In many areas, they became extinct, and now they are preserved only in the southwestern part of North America.
The names of mammoth trees - "sequoia" and "sequoiadendron" - have interesting origin. Both of them are given in honor of the creator of the first Indian alphabet - a North American Indian named Sequoyah, who lived from 1770 to 1843.
There are both types of mammoth trees in the Batumi Botanical Garden. But one of them - the evergreen sequoia - feels clearly better in the local humid climate (it grows in the homeland in more humid coastal areas). Her trees, despite their "infant" age (they are about 70 years old), look like mighty old giants. Their height is more than 40 m, diameter - 1.3 m. These giants are much larger than 200-300-year-old pines and spruces in our north.
Interesting sequoia bark. It is dark brown, very thick (in old trees - up to 30 cm) and very loose, fibrous, reminiscent of asbestos. The similarity with asbestos is not only external. This bark almost does not light up, as a result of which the tree is not afraid of forest fires. It is even useful for sequoia if the fire passes through the ground, destroying dry fallen needles - its seeds germinate better on the exposed soil.
There is a remarkable feature in the reproduction of sequoia. This is one of the very few conifers that is able to recover from a stump after felling. Almost all other conifers, like our pine and spruce, never give growth from a stump. In the homeland of the sequoia, groves of this tree are often found, which have a coppice origin.
In America, sequoia is called "redwood" - mahogany. Its wood has a beautiful reddish color and is used for a variety of crafts. She is highly valued. In 1969, for example, 1 m3 of sequoia wood cost 2 thousand dollars in the USA (this is the price of a first-class passenger car of the latest brand). Redwood wood ignites with difficulty and quickly absorbs water, making it easier to fight a fire.
This is where we will finish our acquaintance with the main coniferous trees of the Batumi Botanical Garden. As you can see, these plants deserve attention in many respects. They have a lot interesting features in its structure and development, reproduction and distribution. They play an important role in human life, delivering construction material, fuel, food, raw materials for paper production and much more.
There are about 600 species of conifers on the globe. Among them there are powerful trees and undersized shrubs, moisture-loving plants swamps and drought-resistant inhabitants of sand dunes. Coniferous leaves are very diverse: some have long, narrow needles, others have wide plates, and others have short thick scales.
Conifers can be found almost everywhere the globe- from the tropics to the polar circle, from the highlands to the plains. The most cold-resistant of all trees on earth - larch - is one of the conifers. There are many remarkable things in the geographical distribution of conifers. The largest number of their species is now found in the Northern Hemisphere. But they are distributed here very unevenly: in some areas there is little, in others there is a lot. Especially rich in coniferous North America and East Asia(Japan and China). Europe is comparatively poor in them. How to explain this fact? Previously, in the Tertiary period, conifers were more or less evenly distributed in the Northern Hemisphere and there were many types of them. This is evidenced by the data obtained in the study of fossil plants. But later, in the Quaternary period, the coniferous flora experienced a strong influence of glaciations. The advancing glacier destroyed some conifers, pushed others far to the south. Conifers in Europe and most of Asia were especially affected by the glacier. Conifers in North America suffered much less damage. And in South-East Asia where the glacier did not reach at all, the coniferous flora remained almost as rich as in the Tertiary.
evergreen deciduous trees
We have this kind of plants in Central Russia no - the climate here is too harsh for them. Evergreen deciduous trees are thermophilic. These are - with rare exceptions - the inhabitants of subtropical and tropical countries. Having visited the Batumi Botanical Garden in winter, you can get a good idea about this group of plants. Subtropical evergreen trees grow beautifully here right under the open sky. Unlike northern trees their leaves are usually large, dark green, glossy, often like varnished. Try them by touch - they are dense, as if made from thick drawing paper.
Of the evergreen deciduous trees in the Batumi Botanical Garden, false camphor laurel (Cinnamomum glanduliferum) is often found. The hard, shiny leaves of this tree, when rubbed, emit a specific smell, somewhat reminiscent of the smell of camphor. The wood also has a rather strong characteristic odour. Aromatic wood is not uncommon in trees from warm countries.
False camphor laurel is an inhabitant of mountain forests on the slopes of the Himalayas. At home, it grows in very humid areas - where at least 1500 mm of precipitation falls per year. Therefore, in the humid climate of Batumi, he feels very good. Probably not a single evergreen deciduous tree cannot compete with it here in terms of growth rates (especially in thickness): 80-year-old trees seem like thousand-year-old giants. Their trunks are in several girths. They are not cylindrical, but look like a bunch of individual trees grown together. False camphor laurel is an excellent decorative breed. It decorates some streets of the city of Batumi.
In the Batumi Botanical Garden, the false camphor laurel has several close relatives, also evergreen trees. One of them is a real camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), which grows wild in China and Japan. It is this plant that supplies valuable medicine - camphor. Its leaves, when rubbed, emit a real "camphoric" smell. The wood is also strongly scented. Products from it retain the smell for centuries. Real camphor laurel looks very similar to false camphor.
A relative of the false camphor laurel is Loureira cinnamon (Cinnamomum loureirii). This tree is interesting in that its bark is indistinguishable in smell from the well-known spice - cinnamon. The leaves also emit a completely "cinnamon" smell, if they are rubbed. However, cinnamon is not obtained from this tree. Its supplier is Ceylon cinnamon - an inhabitant of the tropics. (He, of course, is not in the Batumi Botanical Garden in the open field.)
All four plants belong to the same genus, the Latin name of which is "cinnamomum". As you can see, nature has endowed representatives of this genus with a wide variety of smells. The genus cypnamomum belongs to the laurel family - the same one to which the noble laurel belongs, giving everyone the well-known aromatic " Bay leaf". The laurel family is rich in smells.
