Berries

Barberry Thunberg in your garden: care, shaping and pruning

Barberry Thunberg bears the name of the Swedish naturalist Karl Peter Thunberg, who described it in the second half of the 18th century. In the wild, the plant grows on mountain slopes in China, Japan, and the Far East. In 1864, it was brought to Europe, and since then, breeders from different countries have been developing new varieties of this ornamental shrub.

Correct pruning of blackberries is the key to a generous harvest

Blackberries need regular pruning of the bushes, which will help not only create a decorative appearance of the plant, but also improve its yield. The peculiarities of the procedure differ for certain types and varieties of crops, as well as depending on the season.

Gooseberry Malachite: a well-deserved technical grade

Gooseberry was recently called the northern grape: it is a cold-resistant crop growing in most of Russia. Recently, numerous new varieties have appeared, among them there are studless ones, but the "old guard" is still in service. One of the well-deserved varieties that have not lost their importance is Malachite.

Strawberries Tsaritsa - the pride of domestic selection

Tsarina is a strawberry of domestic selection. According to the assurances of many gardeners, the variety matches the name, since it has some advantages and is devoid of disadvantages. But even in fairy tales, every queen has weaknesses. So this strawberry has features that will have to be taken into account when growing.

Reproduction of honeysuckle by green and lignified cuttings

If the honeysuckle bush on your site pleases with its yield and taste of berries, then it can be propagated by cuttings. This method allows you to get several seedlings from one plant, repeating all varietal qualities. DIY grafting is a fun activity that can save your budget. After all, seedlings are expensive today, besides, purchased ones do not always meet the expectations of the gardener.