In the wild, more than six dozen species of juniper are known - tree-like or shrubby coniferous plants of the cypress family. In addition, breeders brought the number of decorative species of juniper to 150. All of them are distinguished by a variety of greenery, their inherent small scaly needles and a variety of forms - from creeping to columnar.

Today in the world, according to statistics published by the UN, there are 84 domestic duck breeds. All of them are divided between 3 areas: meat, meat, egg and egg. The poultry breeder should choose a breed for domestic keeping according to his goals - obtaining meat, meat and eggs, or only eggs. We want to introduce you to the representative of the meat species - Hungarian duck.

Wild low-growing shrub, the first mention of which dates from the XVI century, due to its healing qualities for several centuries has gained a very wide popularity. Started under Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, the cultivation of this plant has so far achieved impressive results, and now the lingonberry plantations have spread out not only in Russia.

Dieffenbachia attracts buyers with an interesting shade of leaves and their beautiful outlines. It is difficult to call it a rare plant, it is very affordable and relatively cheap. Dieffenbachia was found in Brazil, but it also grows in Costa Rica and Colombia. Despite the special temperature conditions at home, the plant is easily adaptable in Russia.

It is almost impossible to grow a good harvest of tasty tomatoes without using fertilizers. Tomatoes as they grow make the soil poorer, ripening fruits absorb all the nutrients, so they constantly need micronutrients. To compensate for their shortage will help the application of complex fertilizers in the soil.

Those who are fond of gardening and breeding indoor plants, are always looking for new unusual plants in their collection. Ledebour's rhododendron can be such an interesting acquisition. A plant with an elegant name and no less elegant species, rhododendron is known for its unpretentious and unique early flowering.

In animal husbandry, new breeds are improved types of domestic animals, which are created artificially by crossing already existing representatives of the same species. As a rule, this is done to increase productivity or other important qualities. When breeding new breeds of chickens, the most important role is played by their egg-laying and meat characteristics, which are the main criteria for choosing a bird for further breeding.

It happens that chickens refuse food for no apparent reason. However, there are reasons. After all, it will not be, in fact, a chicken, an omnivorous creature, just to ignore food. Some owners, more often - housewives, even practice starvation of chickens, attributing to it curative properties - rejuvenation of livestock and improving egg production.

Katevbinsky rhododendron is also known as a multi-flowered azalea. This plant is not afraid of not only frost, but also environmental pollution. It is not surprising that with such persistence rhododendron can live up to 100 years. Azalea adorns the garden plots, being one of the most luxurious components of decorative groups and flower arrangements.

Tomato is a heat-loving plant, and to obtain a rich harvest it is necessary to create favorable conditions for the growth and fruiting of this “vegetable” in our country. And although the high demand for tomatoes gave an impetus for the development of new varieties and hybrids capable of withstanding the changing climate of Russian latitudes, growing and caring for tomatoes is a rather laborious process.

Almost any gardener faced a situation where it was necessary to quickly and efficiently build a greenhouse for the winter, which would be able to protect the plants from harmful influences. Today there are quite a few options for how to build such a building and what is needed for that. But the construction of PVC pipes is different from the rest of its simplicity and low cost.

Feeding tomatoes with iodine is by far more and more popular, since this product is harmless to both humans and cultivated crops. In order for such dressing to bring maximum benefit, tomatoes need to know when and how to make it right. In our article, we will analyze in detail the ways to make iodine for seedlings of tomatoes and adult bushes.