Oidium and downy mildew are two dangerous diseases threatening grapevines in various regions of the world. Since the 19th century and to this day, they have caused many problems for grape growers on both large and small plantations. These diseases—true and false powdery mildew—manifest with similar symptoms, although the reproduction and spread of their pathogens occur under different conditi..
Flower and fruit drop is a common problem that gardeners often face. This phenomenon can lead to a significant reduction in the harvest of vegetables and fruits and sometimes even to its complete loss. To avoid this in the future, you need to understand the causes...
Cabbage is one of the most popular garden vegetables. However, this vegetable is favored not only by gardeners but also by numerous insect pests that can destroy a significant portion of the crop in a short time. Caterpillars are particularly noteworthy among them. These voracious creatures are brought to life by butterflies—delightful and seemingly harmless beings. To be fair, the butterflies the..
In the first part you already learned how and why leafy greens, tomatoes, and virtually all types of legumes (lentils, beans, peas, fava beans, soy, mung, cowpea, chickpeas, etc.) are so beneficial in the diet. Today expand the list of “local superfoods” that you can grow right in your garden beds...
Of course, you've heard of so-called superfoods – a term coined by marketers to describe foods that contain the maximum amount of various beneficial nutrients, which is why they quickly became popular among healthy lifestyle enthusiasts...
Cabbage is grown on nearly every backyard plot. This crop does not require greenhouse conditions or special care and tolerates cold well. But to get strong, healthy heads or dense inflorescences, you need to provide cabbage with complete nutrition...
Onions and garlic are not too demanding on soil fertility and grow almost without any care. But if we want to get large bulbs that will store well, attention should be paid to feeding. The main thing is to choose the right fertilizers...
Summer is a time of active growth and flowering for most ornamental plants. In maintaining the health and beauty of flowers, fertilization plays a crucial role, as it provides plants with the necessary nutrients. However, when applying fertilizers, it is important to remember that excess nutrients can harm plants, and incorrectly chosen formulations can disrupt soil balance...
To avoid making a "sour face" after tasting berries from the bush and instead enjoy the fruits of your labor, it is important to take care of timely fertilization of berry crops. It is desirable to apply them at each phase of vegetation – only then will the harvest be sweet!..
Each year the number of trees affected by scab increases. Unstable rainy weather, an abundance of dangerous insects, crowded plantings and insufficient care—all these factors contribute to the active development and spread of pathogenic fungi..