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Compost for the family garden

Nowadays, there are many people who make the decision to have a home garden on a roof terrace, balcony or in the garden and it is that with the idea of ​​having healthier and much more natural food, this is a kind of garden that is has become an ideal alternative for all people who have in […]

What are pacifiers on trees

There are a number of trees that have a great tendency to take off shoots , which they do is consume a lot of energy from the plant. In fact, precisely from this characteristic comes the name of suckers. All of us who have a tree plant will have to remove them as soon as they appear , not […]

Bacillus thuringiensis, an ecological insecticide to protect your plants

When we talk about bacteria, many people tend to immediately think that these microorganisms are harmful, but the reality is that, like everything in life, there are species that are certainly very dangerous and others that are very positive . In fact, we ourselves would not be alive if it were not for the 40 billion that live […]

What is albinism in plants

Abinism is a genetic disorder that can manifest itself in animals but also in plants . In the same way that an albino person has to take measures to protect themselves, a plant being has to do the same but… in their case things are much more complicated. As we know, abinism is the absence of pigments. When […]

What is a formal hedge

Hedges are natural barriers that allow us to have our garden well zoned in an elegant way. In addition, they have the advantage that they can be obtained with a wide variety of plants, whether they are perennial, deciduous, with or without showy flowers, in the sun or in the shade… Now, did you know that […]

What to know about gardening

When a person is curious to know what gardening is and what to expect from it, they should know that they will find all the technical information on the Internet, as well as on this very blog. But since we often forget the emotional part of this whole matter, it is very possible that this article will […]

How lack of humidity affects plants

When we begin to cultivate or take care of plants, most of the time we do not think about how important humidity is for them; We only worry about watering them, which is completely logical because if we didn’t do it that way, they would soon dry up. But it is not the only thing we must […]

How do viruses affect plants?

Viruses are a type of very fast multiplying microorganisms that can cause many serious health problems to any living being, whether animal or plant. In fact, there are some so dangerous and complex that no cure has yet been discovered to eliminate them. When we talk about plant viruses, unfortunately we almost always have to refer to […]

What are polycarpic plants?

Today, the vast majority of plants that inhabit our planet produce flowers, and they can do so several times throughout their lives. They are called polycarpic plants , and there are… all over the world, except in the most arid and/or coldest regions. But do we know what exactly they are? To learn more about this type of plants, […]

What is the importance of irrigation in plants?

Without water there is no life, but it is a mistake to think that the more water plants are given, the better they will grow . In fact, as important as watering is to do it in the right measure, only when necessary. And it is that, in the same way that the human being does not spend the […]

How to make homemade labels for your plants

When we plant different varieties of plants or flowers in the same crop, it is sometimes difficult for us to recognize which plant is which. For this, the labels for pots are a good useful tool to recognize them correctly. In addition, it can help us to identify at all times which plant we liked so much because of […]

Tips for growing tomatoes

The tomato plant is one of the easiest to grow. Its rapid growth and high productivity make it one of the most suitable for beginners. However, there are several things that we can do to obtain an excellent harvest. Write down these tricks for growing tomatoes and discover for yourself how to ensure that your tomato plants have the […]

Cooksonia, one of the first land plants

When we talk about the origin of plants, a name always comes up:  Cooksonia . It is a plant being that appeared in the middle of the Silurian period, that is, between 428 and 423 million years ago. From it, many of the plants we know today could develop, from large trees to flowers. But what was she like? Index […]

What is a variety in botany?

Plants have evolved in several different ways depending on the conditions of their habitat. In fact, we can find different varieties of the same species, but what does variety mean when we talk about the plant kingdom? Although the answer could be very simple, the reality is that sometimes we use this term in the wrong way. So […]

How to have better harvests

The orchard is the area of ​​the land where vegetables are grown and fruit trees are also planted. It is the corner where the gardener or gardener spends a lot of time taking care of some plants that, sooner or later, will serve as food. But, is there any trick to improve the quality of the fruit? The […]

Apple tree: characteristics, care and varieties

Plants are important elements in the life of every organism that inhabits the earth, something that is easily explained by the amount of contributions and resources that they give us. The life of plants is equivalent to the life of many of us who live on earth today and that is that the moderately pure air that we […]

What are the differences between vines and climbers?

There are two types of plants that, due to the way they grow, are very similar: vines and climbers. In addition, both produce very decorative flowers and are very easy to care for, not to mention how beautiful they are covering a lattice or a wall. But it is important to know the differences between vines and […]

What is the oldest bonsai in the world

Bonsai is a technique that, we are not going to deny it, no matter how well it is done unfortunately shortens the life expectancy of the tree. Living in a tray with little soil, this plant will not be able to develop as well as it would if it were planted in the ground. Perhaps for […]

Cauliflower: all about this plant

Cauliflower is a vegetable that belongs to the varieties of the Brassica oleracea species and it reproduces from the seeds. Cauliflower is a plant that is produced throughout the year, however, the best production time for this vegetable is between the months of September and January in the countries of the northern hemisphere, but it can be sown throughout the […]

What is ethnobotany

For many thousands of years, practically since we Homo sapiens appeared on the planet some 200,000 years ago, we have always had a very close relationship with plants . Thanks to them we have been able to protect ourselves from the cold and the scorching sun, we have been able to feed ourselves and, also, we have learned to heal […]

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