Plants

Columnar apple trees do not form side branches, that is, they have almost no crown. Outwardly, they resemble a pyramidal pillar, which is strewn with fruits. There are many varieties of culture, which sometimes complicates the choice of the optimal one for a particular region. For gardeners of the Moscow region, we have compiled a rating of the best varieties of columnar apple trees, based on the opinions of experts and reviews on summer cottage forums.

In some regions, it is difficult to get a plentiful and healthy harvest without fertilizers. So that you can choose the most effective preparation for your green pets, we have selected 9 of the best manufacturers of plant nutrition. Here you will find brands that produce fertilizers for both horticultural crops and home flowers.

Evergreen arborvitae are ideal for landscaping garden plots, summer cottages, and park areas. The variety of their shapes, sizes, needle colors allows you to create attractive hedges or a unique landscape on the site. It is only important to choose the right variety. Our rating of the best varieties of thuja, which includes pyramidal and spherical shapes, can help with this.

Potatoes are a traditional product on the table of residents of the Moscow region. Homemade dishes, a popular crispy side dish, snacks in the form of chips are prepared from it. Many residents of the Moscow region, as well as private entrepreneurs, are engaged in growing potatoes. Experienced gardeners of the Moscow region know that the volume and quality of the crop depends on the variety of planting material.

Russian gardeners have recently turned their attention to Beijing cabbage. Today it is becoming more and more popular in various regions of our country. Many people like the delicate taste of such cabbage, besides, it is very useful. Get an excellent harvest in the Moscow region, the Middle lane, Siberia, the Urals will help our rating, which includes the best varieties of Chinese cabbage.

Dozens of potato varieties bred for central Russia put gardeners in the Central or Southern regions of the Chernozem region in front of a difficult choice of the most suitable one. To get a good harvest, check out the rating of the best varieties of potatoes for the middle lane, compiled on the basis of the opinions of summer residents and professionals in the field of crop production.

Even in rather difficult weather conditions of the Southern and Northern Urals, you can grow an excellent crop of potatoes. The main thing is to choose the right variety. In order not to make a mistake in choosing, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with our rating, which contains only the best varieties of potatoes for the Urals.

Peony requires minimal care, but annually pleases with large and beautiful flowers. In the Moscow region, it will become an excellent basis for any flower arrangement, as thanks to the openwork leaves it retains its decorative effect until late autumn. In our ranking you will find only the best varieties of herbaceous and tree peonies.

Some undersized varieties of tomatoes, even without film shelters, bear fruit more abundantly than in a greenhouse. They are cold-resistant, almost do not get sick, are not demanding to care for. If you're looking for a bountiful harvest of delicious outdoor tomatoes, check out our ranking of the best low-growing outdoor tomato varieties.

Each summer resident has his favorite varieties of bell pepper. But it's always good to experiment. Suddenly you will find even more tasty and unpretentious pepper. And our rating will tell you the best varieties of different ripening periods.

With the unpredictable Ural summer, varieties of tomatoes that ripen in any weather will come in handy. They are not afraid of cloudy weather, prolonged rains, night cold snaps and temperature fluctuations. Grow an excellent crop even in the open field with the help of our rating of the best varieties of tomatoes for the Urals.

If there is no greenhouse - it does not matter. There are cucumbers that can withstand frost, almost do not get sick, and are not afraid of changes in daily temperatures. So you can harvest an enviable crop even in open ground.And our rating will introduce you to the best pickling, salad and universal varieties.

On bags of seeds, all varieties of tomatoes look beautiful. But the picture sometimes turns out to be deceptive, and not at all what is shown on it grows. Therefore, before planting seedlings, read our rating. In it, we have collected the best early, mid-season and late varieties of tomatoes for the greenhouse.

Apricots in central Russia are gradually ceasing to be a curiosity. Now in nurseries you can find a sufficient selection of varieties that tolerate cold winters well, are not afraid of spring cold snaps, and are resistant to diseases. We analyzed reviews, descriptions of varieties, their popularity and made a rating of the best.