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Propagating, Pruning, Planting and Caring for Cherry Laurel
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.01. | Timothea

Propagating, Pruning, Planting and Caring for Cherry Laurel

During my time caring for the cherry laurel, I learnt that the right soil, watering and pruning are so important for the plant's healthy development. The cherry laurel grows quickly and forms a beautiful green hedge, which is a real …

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Acacia: Planting, Propagation, Diseases and Pests
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.01. | Timothea

Acacia (Robinia): Planting, Propagation, Diseases and Pests

After planting the acacia, I noticed after a few years just how attracted the bees are to its flowers. Every spring, when the trees burst into bloom, my garden is filled with buzzing bees – a delightful sight, and I …

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Silk Tree (Albizia): Pruning, Propagation, Planting
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.01. | Timothea

Silk Tree (Albizia): Pruning, Seedlings, Propagation, Planting, Seeds, Varieties, Diseases, Rooting, Flowering and Care

A silk tree (albizia julibrissin) has given me one of my most memorable experiences when it first bloomed in my garden. After the pink flowers appeared, bees and other pollinating insects immediately started buzzing around it, transforming the garden into …

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Feather Grass: Care, Pruning and Varieties
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.02. | Timothea

Feather Grass: Care, Pruning and Varieties – Experiences and Advice

My experience with feather grass is that when I first planted it in my garden, I never imagined it would bloom so beautifully. In the sunlight, the long, gentle blades really seem to float, and when the wind blows, they …

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Willow Varieties and Their Care - Spring Beauties for Your Garden
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.02. | Timothea

Willow Varieties, Planting, Care and Blossoming: The Wonders of Willow in the Garden

The flowering of the willow has always captivated me, especially in spring when the trees have not yet turned green and the yellowish blossoms begin to appear. I remember that last year, beneath the blossom of the willow tree I …

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The Varieties, Planting and Care of Begonias
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.03. | Timothea

Begonia Varieties, Planting, Growth and Care

When I first planted begonia, I was really excited. I chose the begonia elatior variety and planted it in the spring sunshine. A few weeks later, beautiful, colourful flowers started to bloom, and it became a real decoration in my …

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Caring for Paulownia: Varieties, Propagation, Pruning and Diseases
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.03. | Timothea

Paulownia Varieties, Propagation, Pruning and Diseases: Caring for the Wonderful Paulownia

When I first planted a Paulownia in my garden, I would never have believed it would grow so quickly. In its first year it grew by 2 metres already, and in spring it blanketed the garden with beautiful purple flowers. …

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Phoenix Palm: Varieties, Planting, Care and Diseases
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.04. | Timothea

Phoenix Palm Varieties, Planting, Care and Diseases

My experience with the phoenix palm is particularly memorable from the moment I first planted one in a small pot. A few months after the seeds began to sprout, it noticeably grew, and its leaves shone in a beautiful shade …

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Caring for Willows: Varieties, Planting, Pruning and Pests
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.04. | Timothea

Types of Willow Trees, Planting, Pruning and Care: Tips and Advice

When I first planted a willow tree in my garden, I watched with excitement as its roots grew near the water. Since then, every spring I am delighted to see that my willow becomes more beautiful and stronger, and its …

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Hellebore: Varieties, Planting, Care and Propagation
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.05. | Timothea

Types of Hellebore, Planting and Care: Tips for Beautiful Blooms

A my personal experience with hunyor is that in spring, when the flowers begin to appear, I’m always captivated by their dazzling array of colours. One year, the hunyor flowers in my garden bloomed so beautifully that even the neighbours …

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Canna Flower: Varieties, Planting Methods, Care and Diseases
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.05. | Timothea

Canna Flower Varieties, Planting, Care and Diseases: Tips for Successful Cultivation

When planting the canna flower, I found that it blooms best if I plant the tubers in spring, once the risk of frost has passed, and I make sure to water it regularly. It didn’t produce many flowers in the …

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Blueberry Bushes: Varieties, Planting Methods, Care Tips and Common Diseases
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.05. | Timothea

Blueberry Bush Varieties, Planting, Care and Diseases

When I first planted blueberry bushes in my garden, I never imagined they would grow so quickly. I opted for the Bluecrop variety, and it produced a bountiful harvest in its very first year. The sweet taste of the berries …

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Blue Lotus Flower: Secrets of Varieties, Planting, Propagation and Care
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.06. | Timothea

Blue Lotus Flower: Secrets of Varieties, Planting, Propagation and Care

I had a very special experience when I first planted the blue lotus in my garden. The blue flowers, glistening in the sunlight, together with the reflection in the water, created a magical sight. When it bloomed for the first …

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Moss: Varieties, Care, Planting and Cultivation
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.06. | Timothea

Discover the Types of Moss, Their Care and Planting Secrets

I remember when I first tried planting moss on my balcony. I chose a shady corner and planted the sphagnum. In the first few weeks I was a little worried it wouldn’t grow, but as the months passed, a beautiful …

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Evergreen Ball Tree: Care, Planting and Propagation
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.07. | Timothea

Discover the Evergreen Ball Tree: Care, Planting, Propagation and Diseases

My personal experience with the evergreen ball tree is that when I first planted one in my garden, I could never have imagined how quickly it would adapt to its surroundings. During the first winter, when I protected it with …

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Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima): Its Varieties, Planting Techniques and Pest Management
Ornamental garden | 2025.03.01. | Timothea

Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima): Varieties, Care, Planting and Diseases

I was particularly impressed by the Dusty Miller’s ability to develop beautifully even in drier weather conditions. Its silvery leaves truly stand out from other plants.

Discover the Varieties and Characteristics of the Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima)

The Dusty Miller …

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