Month: June 2021

Caring for plants requires more attention than just watering them once in a while. In this sense, one of the most important care that we have to take into account whenever we want to have healthy and beautiful plants is to protect them against pests. For this, it is necessary to fumigate specific products that act as […]

Bees are in danger of extinction and have been declared the most important animal species in the world due to their vital role in nature, so if they disappear in more or less time we will also do so for the other species. This is one of the main reasons to try to help them as much […]

Climbing plants are especially aesthetic, as they can grow almost anywhere and cover anything from a tree or a cliff, to a building or structure of any kind. In this way, they are presented as a simple way to combine nature and the city in the same space and, sometimes, they can be a perfect solution […]

Ecological agriculture is one that dispenses with the use of synthetic and artificial products, which allows it to be a traditional agriculture, respectful with the environment and the ecosystem as a whole, as well as 100% natural. However, all agriculture requires fertilization from time to time and, in the case of organic farming, the fertilizer must […]

Cacti are one of the most popular plants in landscaping and ornamentation due to their unique characteristics. These are plants perfectly adapted to dry climates such as deserts and, despite this, many of their species have very attractive and attractive flowers, which makes them highly appreciated plants both to place in pots and in garden beds. […]

Diatoms are fossilized algae that are used in the form of soil and with different uses, such as organic and natural fertilizers or ecological insecticides for crops, among many other common uses. Since they are used in the form of white lands, they are also called White Lands. Therefore, it is a very beneficial natural fertilizer for soils. In […]

One of the plants that is usually seen in many cities is the boxwood or Buxus sempervirens . This is because it is an evergreen plant, which allows it to look strong and pretty all year round. In addition, it is a plant that is widely used in many garden beds, since it can be pruned to create hedges, […]

Putting plants at home can bring us many benefits. Indoor plants not only provide us with an ornamental level, but it is a way to continue connecting with nature, to clean the rooms and even to revitalize ourselves with their aroma. But not all plants are suitable to be indoors, in the same way, not all indoor […]

Using products with artificial chemicals to take care of plants, both as fertilizers and products to prevent and treat pests, is something dangerous both for plants and for our health, depending on the specific product. For this reason, more and more people are choosing to use natural products to care for plants, to help them grow […]

Climbing plants are great allies for our garden. They are plants that can help you get a nice and cool corner. In addition, the fact that they are climbers allows any wall or artificial structure to be re-naturalized, which makes them an important support when hiding or improving areas such as walls or railings. One of these climbing […]

Cacti and other succulents are really interesting plants. They are characterized by accumulating large doses of water throughout their trunk and leaves, a fact that makes them extremely resistant to the lack of constant watering and high temperatures. Thus, it is not surprising that the habitat of many of them is desert areas or areas with little […]

The jade tree or plant, also called Crassula ovata , is a succulent plant that is well known everywhere and is very easy to get, either by buying it or by taking a cutting and planting it because it grows so easily. Actually, like most succulents, it is quite easy to take care of, although it is true that you have […]

Maintaining a home garden in optimal conditions can be a very laborious job that requires constantly monitoring that the conditions are ideal. One technique to facilitate this task is mulching . It is a technique widely used in organic gardens that, among other benefits, gives protection to crops and soil. If you have a vegetable garden, a garden or just plants […]

The tulip flower is known throughout the world for its spectacular beauty, both in shape and color. Gardening enthusiasts have developed over the years new varieties and types of tulips that are increasingly colorful and with very diverse morphologies. However, most people do not have a patio or garden where they can grow this magnificent flower in the ground […]

The plants that we grow in our gardens and orchards mainly require 3 types of basic nutrients. Although we can find other elements, such as calcium or magnesium, largely involved in the proper functioning of the plant, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are of vital importance for the growth of all vegetables. In this article, we show you how to […]

Bromeliads are one of the most common types of flowers that can be found in decoration. This is due to several reasons, among them, its easy care and adaptation to most environments, both indoors and outdoors. In fact, another factor that influences this variety of adaptation is the high type of bromeliad varieties that we can find. In […]

Caterpillars are the larvae of insects in the order Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies and moths. In a first phase of its life cycle, the butterfly or moth lays its eggs on the plant and in a few days the caterpillar is born, characterized by a strong appetite and the need to feed continuously in order to […]

There are different cultivation techniques in agriculture that can make production much more efficient. One of these techniques is crop rotation every so often and different fallow techniques, but what are these techniques all about? What modalities exist? If you are interested in this topic and want the best information, in the following article we will explain what is […]

The use of flowers is seen more and more frequently in a multitude of dishes, some very elaborate and sophisticated and others more simple such as salads. However, although it is a fashion that has become popular in recent years, the use of flowers in gastronomy is quite old. However, before starting to use this type of […]

It is common to have plants as decoration in our gardens and homes. However, meeting the needs of plants, such as their care, irrigation and the contribution of fertilizer and nutrients, can sometimes become a heavy task for which we barely have time. One way to deal with this situation is to cultivate or plant those […]

Having a mycological garden at home is being seen again in many homes, since in the past it was more common. It is an activity that may seem curious, but it is really practical if we are passionate about eating edible mushrooms and mushrooms because we can enjoy them all year round. Thus, you can grow mushrooms at […]

Fungi are eukaryotic organisms similar to plants, although they are part of a kingdom of their own, the Fungi kingdom, there are more than 100,000 types of fungi which can be found in very diverse environments. In this way, we can find them in natural settings, in public spaces and in our own homes or even […]

Fuchsias ( Fuchsia sp. ) , Also known as queen’s earrings , are a genus of very elegant plants of great ornamental value, as they are very beautiful and come in different colors. Mainly, they can be seen in fuchsia or purple, which is the most common and hence its name, and in other colors such as red, pink, orange, white […]

Choosing the right plants that we want to have in our garden is not an easy decision. There is a great variety of species and, in addition, the characteristics of our garden, such as humidity, temperature, hours of daily light, etc. they condition and limit our choice. Reflecting on what we want to achieve can be of great […]

The plant known scientifically as Sansevieria , and in Spanish as language of mother-in-law or tiger’s tongue and in English popularly called snake plant , is from the Liliaceae family, native to Africa, Asia and especially New Guinea. This plant became very popular in the 1930s as a very hardy houseplant. It is a crass plant that tolerates drought and poor care well, […]

Heather (some specific species are of the genus Calluna and the genus Erica, such as Calluna vulgaris or E rica arborea )It is one of the most common decorative plants in many gardens, although it is in fact a perennial shrub. It can be found planted directly in the ground or in a pot and, depending on the case, it will be necessary […]

Water lilies, also called nymphaea, water lily and, scientifically, Nymphaea spp., Are highly valued plants due to their beauty and significance, especially linked to spirituality. These are water plants or aquatic plants that grow in the calm waters of rivers and ponds, as well as in certain lagoons and wetlands. They arise from a rhizome that is found at the bottom […]

Aphid is one of the most common pests on plants, both on outdoor plants in gardens and orchards and on indoor plants, although it is less common within the home for it to appear. If you are looking for solutions to combat aphids in your home, you have come to the right place, we are going […]

One of the most used indoor plants is the kentia palm tree. It is a plant that stands out for its ease of adapting both indoors and outdoors, which means that it can be used in both spaces without any problem. In fact, being a tree, the most common would be to find it in outdoor spaces […]

One of the easiest ways to develop a sustainable garden is to opt for Mediterranean plants, since they are native plants of the area and will allow the garden in question to be much more efficient when using certain resources present in the environment. environment, such as water. However, to design a sustainable garden it will […]

We tend to imagine the desert as an empty environment where there is no place for plants or animals. However, the reality is that, despite the fact that these are ecosystems where the variety and quantity of life forms are more limited, there are species that have adapted to these environments, especially characterized by their extreme temperatures […]

The kalanchoe are actually a group of plants that consists of more than 125 different plant species, which makes it possible to find very particular and different varieties. Despite everything, most kalanchoe can be considered evergreen shrubs that do not usually exceed one meter in height (with exceptions such as Kalanchoe beharensis , original from the island of […]

Calendula is a striking annual plant to grow in the garden or in a pot. They have beautiful flowers of bright colors such as yellow or orange. In addition, it is possible to achieve the flowering of this plant throughout the year. It is popularly known by the name of Maravilla and not only does it delight our […]