How to care for Western Lights Rhododendron and what is the difference from other varieties?
Many summer residents, amateur gardeners try to decorate their site with flowers. Azaleas are a great option for this occasion. But how to choose plant varieties correctly? After all, preserving the flower in conditions of our low temperatures is very difficult. Of all the hybrid varieties, it is the azaleas of the lights series that are distinguished by incredible winter hardiness. ...
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DIY pillows
Decorative pillows have long been an important part of the textile design of many rooms. This functional and at the same time decorative element can be found not only in living rooms, but also in bedrooms, children's rooms, dining rooms and even kitchen rooms of a modern dwelling. Decorative pillows. In addition to performing its main function - ensuring the most comfortable location in the recreation area of any room, they can act as an accent element of the interior (performed in bright or contrasting form) or serve as a guide in choosing a stylistic direction in the design of the space. ... -
Black furniture in the interior is a current trend
In modern design projects, furniture in black (or almost black) is common, but some twenty or thirty years ago, many of our compatriots saw wenge-colored furniture only in foreign magazines. But if we talk about the historical roots of black furniture, then it was most widely used in the interiors of imperial palaces located in China. ... -
Beauty and the beast in one flower: motley stapelia. What other types of this amazing plant are there?
An unusual flower stapelia - native to South Africa, attracts the attention of flower growers with its exotic look. This is a perennial plant, succulent. Due to its ability to store moisture for a long time, it is considered unpretentious in care. It grows up to 60 cm in height, flowers - up to 30 cm in diameter. Stapelia is a perennial plant of the undersized type, which belongs to the family of ganch succulents. ... -
Corn stigmas: healing properties, harm, recipes
Corn stigmas have been used to treat inflammation, kidneys and other diseases since time immemorial. Today, this herbal medicine is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, choleretic, hemostatic and spasmodic. The article has the medicinal properties and contraindications of corn stigmas. ... -
Features of the care of cacti. How to care for a flower at home and in the open ground?
Cacti are plants that are perfect for collection. Indeed, in the world there are already more than three thousand species, and still more and more are opening up. In addition, these succulents are long-livers, they live for several tens or even hundreds of years, but subject to proper care. We consider in the article how to properly contain cacti at home and what care rules must be observed so that the plant does not die. ... -
Armchairs for a home interior: we sit well
One of the simplest pleasures in life, which is especially appreciated at the end of a day filled with bustle, a huge number of completed and unfinished business, contacts useful and useless, is to sit down, close your eyes and relax for a while in a limited individual space. Sofa? Designed for collective use, any of the households can get hooked at any moment and destroy the sweet immersion in a state of peace and bliss. ... -
Kidfix "growing" chair - design features and benefits
Furniture for children must meet a number of mandatory criteria, the most important of which are: ergonomics, environmental friendliness, maximum safety, wear resistance, long service life. The Russian manufacturer managed to harmoniously combine and even improve all these properties by offering parents the original Kidfix design - a chair that resembles a transformer and “grows” with the child. ... -
Where to go for the New Year holidays
Long New Year holidays are timed to the New Year celebration. During a long weekend, people go to friends, exchange gifts, champagne and fruits, congratulations and wishes. Some spend the New Year holidays on the couch watching TV shows. Friends, the New Year holidays are not suitable for such trifles, because you can lie on the couch and watch your favorite TV show on the weekend. ... -
Get a big pomegranate from a small sprout! How to do it?
Pomegranate is a very healthy fruit, a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals. The natural desire of many flora lovers is the desire to have this plant in the house or in the garden. About some nuances of reproduction and purchase of pomegranate seedlings this article. In the photo we show how the pomegranate sprouts look. ... -
We help the orchid get comfortable in a new place of residence - transplant after purchase
Each flower is beautiful in its own way. One of the most striking and exotic representatives of the flower world is, of course, an orchid. It attracts us with its fabulous shapes and incredible colors of petals. However, this plant, being from the tropics, requires particularly careful care. After the purchase, many questions arise. ... -
What to do immediately after purchase and how to care for an orchid at home
You bought an orchid in the store, now what to do with it, how to care? This is a very attractive flower, and to maintain its beauty, proper care should be taken. Then, these gorgeous flowers will delight their hosts with a long, magnificent flowering. That it is necessary to do with the just acquired flower, whether it is necessary to transplant it and how to look after it will be discussed in this article. ... -
Exotic pink cacti: photo, care and reproduction
Ordinary cacti seem to some people too simple. Especially for them there are cacti of unusual colors. Both blooming and colored cacti look exotic and original, and in the hands of a conscientious grower they can grow, develop and delight the eyes of their owner. In this article, we will talk about the pink cactus: whether there is, how to care, how to propagate. ... -
Ho Chi Minh City attractions - what to see in the city?
If you decide to visit Vietnam, be sure to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, the sights of which provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the history and culture of the country. Ho Chi Minh City is a city in the south of the country, located on the banks of the Saigon River. Founded 300 years ago, today it combines the luxury of expensive restaurants and modern skyscrapers with the unique atmosphere of an Asian metropolis. ... -
What is agave, how does it look and what should be guided in order not to be confused with cactus or aloe?
Agave is often confused with aloe and cactus. But despite the presence of spines in each of them and the inherent drought tolerance of all, these are different plants. Previously belonged to the Asparagus family in the Agave family, which is now separated into a separate family (according to the Great Soviet Encyclopedia). In the article, we will consider in detail the types of agave, and also find out whether agave differs from aloe and how. ... -
Options for white furniture and tips for using in the interior
Visually expand the space and give it an elegant look will help white furniture. She began to gain popularity relatively recently. It used to be that light products were too easily soiled and impractical for living quarters. Only wealthy people could buy it. But with proper care, white furniture will last a long time and will remain in excellent condition. ... -
Juniper in landscape design - the king of landscape art
Juniper is a very beautiful plant belonging to the oldest cypress family, appearing on the earth fifty million years ago. Starting from the mountain tropics and ending with the polar zone, about 70 varieties of this plant grow. For the most part, juniper with small areas is located on the mountain plains. ...