The lilies are one of the most beautiful plants you can grow in your home, thanks mainly to their beautiful flowers. Its name comes from ancient Greek since the plant was called Iris for its petals, which recall the colors of the rainbow. There are currently more than 300 species of this plant, some rhizomatous and others bulbous, but […]
How to grow anise
Anise is a very common aromatic plant that has many culinary. It also receives the name of matalauva or sweet grass. Although its origin is in Asia, the country where it is most cultivated and where it is most appreciated in Spain. It is an annual herbaceous plant that can reach a height of 60-80 cm. It has small white […]
Growing the cinnamon tree
Cinnamon is one of the most widely used natural seasonings for the kitchen, a delicious ingredient for making teas, and also an excellent freshener for the home. Although most of us get cinnamon sticks or powder directly from grocery stores, the truth is that this delicious ingredient originates from a large tree that can grow up to […]
Cactus pots
Everyone knows that cacti are very resistant to spending long periods without water thanks to the fact that they are able to retain what they need inside. Cacti are a type of plant called succulents and they have learned to survive all over the world with more or less water. There are cacti of different shapes, for example, […]
Dwarf orange tree care
Almost all the most common fruit trees are perfect for growing in a pot as well, such as the orange, lemon, pomegranate, cherry, and many more, all in their “dwarf” version. In the case of citrus, if the plants in large pots are ideal for decorating the garden, terrace, or patio. In addition, its flowers begin to […]
Caring for the rose of Jericho
The rose of Jericho is a precious plant that belongs to the Selagineláceas family, which in turn receives the diminutive of Selago. The smallest species are often confused with moss since they are very similar, and comprise more or less about 700 species that are distributed around half the world. In Spain, we only find two natural species but […]
What to plant around the pool
Without a doubt, the best thing about summer is being able to take a dip on the beach or in the pool every time the heat hits. That is why owning a house with a pool is truly a blessing. And it is that in addition to refreshing you, they add to the garden a large number of activities […]
The ivy, a climber for the whole year
To provide shade covering metal or wooden structures, to cover not very pretty walls, to cover embankments helping to fix the earth and preventing it from falling, or simply to decorate. The evergreen climbers will brighten up our garden, providing a pleasant coolness in summer, without forgetting the beautiful flowers of some varieties. And in winter they […]
How to kill a tree
We are passionate about plants and trees and we do not like to harm any living being. However, we know that it is sometimes necessary to kill a tree, especially when it represents a threat to our own safety or that of our neighbors because it has grown too large. Sometimes we also have to make this drastic decision […]
The functions of fertilizers
There has always been said that “we are what we eat” , and it is not only valid for us and our diet, but it also makes a lot of sense as far as plants are concerned, and that is that plants could not live if they don’t get the nutrients they need to do so. The […]
Benefits of organic compost
Keeping the plants, flowers, trees and shrubs in our garden in perfect health and appearance is not just a matter of giving them care that seems more essential (and we only say ‘seem’) such as watering or pruning , which seem to have the more direct impact on its development. And it is that in the same […]
