Year: 2021

The fertilizer and fertilizer chemicals in addition to being quite expensive are not always the most effective solution for our plants. Nature is very wise and she herself has the elements to feed ourselves and stay healthy. For this reason today we bring you some tips to prepare your own natural compost for plants. This type of fertilizer can be used […]

Do you know what heliophilic plants are? If in your garden or balcony only the sun arrives, you may have some, since they grow in places that are exposed for hours to the rays of the sun. They depend so much on it that when they are kept indoors or in the shade their stems quickly lengthen […]

During winter, many plants come to rest, making the garden seem asleep as if someone had hit an imaginary pause button. Every day they seem the same, as they remain practically unchanged throughout the season. The only visible changes are those shown by the weather: sometimes there is snow, other times ice, sometimes it rains or it […]

Chocolate lover? If so, surely you have ever wanted to have constant anticipation of this sweet, right? And it is delicious. But, although you can go directly to a supermarket to buy tablets, I suggest that you grow it yourself, at home. We are not going to fool ourselves: it is not very easy if you live in a cool […]

Grafting is a technique used in agriculture to speed up the growth of crops and plants. In the case of the orange tree, using a graft is an excellent way to grow different types of oranges from the same root. In addition, the advantage offered by this technique is that grafts can be made on all citrus trees. Grafting […]

The leaves of the plants are very resistant structures but at the same time delicate: they support the weight of the drops of water that form the rain, but they burn easily if they are exposed to the sun without being acclimatized. Therefore, ending with dry ends is quite common. Sometimes we will have to take measures […]

It is not usual to want to plant pine trees in the gardens because of the risk of having problems with their roots, but if they are placed at a distance of ten meters from the pipes we will obtain a few benefits from what is known as needles. A needle is the leaf of […]

Among the most recommended porous substrates for many types of plants we find akadama , which is a granular clay of volcanic origin found only in Japan. Unlike other similar materials, it retains moisture for longer, which is why it is ideal when you want to grow plants that need a lot of water, but without getting flooded. In […]

Gardenia is one of those plants that you can grow in pots or in the garden. Although due to its needs for water and land in which cases it is a bit demanding, the reality is that it is very easy to prevent problems, and also to solve them if they are detected in time. Its […]

Olive trees are evergreen fruit trees that are used to growing on rather poor soils; However, when they are grown with the intention of producing a remarkable amount of fruit, either because the family loves them or because we intend to dedicate ourselves to the production and sale of olives, it is interesting to think about […]

The vast majority of trees need a minimum of two years for their root system to develop enough so that they can be more or less safe on days when the wind blows with a certain intensity, and even longer to withstand the onslaught of intense storms. or hurricanes. If during that period they do not […]

Plants are living beings that need a series of nutrients to be able to carry out their functions normally. Some of them need them in greater amounts than others, but they are all very important, including iron, which is considered a micronutrient. When they are missing, their leaves quickly turn yellow, then turn brown and finally fall […]

Mango is one of the most popular and loved tropical fruit trees. It produces large fruits, so much so that they can be served as a dinner, and delicious. Precisely for this reason when you have one and you do not see it bear fruit, it is not uncommon to worry. »Why is my mango tree not bearing […]

Laurel is a very easy plant to maintain. I have one I can corroborate it: it takes care of itself! I only watered it occasionally the first year it was on the ground; later … not even that. It is very resistant, enduring a summer drought that more times than desired begins in late spring and lasts until the […]

Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying insects that can be in … well, in the world. It’s really uncomfortable being outside, enjoying the outdoors, and having to go back inside so you don’t get bitten. Although there are repellants that can be used, they are not always as effective as the packaging says. But even more unpleasant […]

Plants are living beings. Although it is a no-brainer for many, how they live on a different timescale than ours is sometimes overlooked. Throughout their lives they do everything they can to, first germinate, and then grow, mature and then leave offspring. For this reason, I think it is very interesting to know the life cycle of plants . Because […]

Plants, thanks to their incredible and highly developed defense mechanisms, have managed to earn the role of rulers of planet Earth. They are silent, they are apparently immobile, but if it weren’t for them the different forms of life that we know today would not exist. We humans depend on them, not only because we need the […]

Have you ever wondered how you get so many colors in fabrics? Despite the fact that synthetic dyes are used today, humans began using flowers to color fabrics. Currently, a wide range of so-called dyeing plants are still used at a domestic and ecological level: Plants suitable for dyeing fabrics. If you are interested in the subject and […]

Sow, plant … These two words are often used synonymously, that is, as if they mean the same thing. But this is not correct, since although both refer to plants, it is important that in the same way that we differentiate seeds from plants, we know when one term is used and when the other. And […]

Trees are distinguished, not only by their size or by the colors and/or cracks in the bark of their trunk, but also and above all by their leaves. These are one of the most important parts of the plant because thanks to them they can breathe, carry out photosynthesis and, therefore, grow. At the same time, they provide […]

Within the pepper family, there are a large number of variants. One of them is the chorizo ​​pepper. It is a variety of red pepper that is native to the American continent. With the discovery of the new world, many Spaniards and Portuguese understood all the health benefits of pepper. It not only has benefits for the human body, but […]

The earth. The soil that we step on when we go to the garden is the source of life in it. Without it, there would be no plants, since they cannot grow on asphalt or on the walls of buildings, or even on roofs. They contribute oxygen to the atmosphere and, as a consequence, allow us to […]

Would you like to have a flamboyant but you don’t have enough space for it to develop well? Well, I have the perfect solution for you: work it like bonsai. I’m not fooling you: it’s not a particularly popular tree in this world of miniature trees, but… it is used. The question is: how do they do it? How […]

Fungi are microorganisms that can seriously harm our plants; in fact, when they are seen normally it is already too late. For this reason, it is very important that we do not overwater, otherwise, the roots could rot quickly. If you suspect your crops are not going through their prime, don’t worry. Next, we are going to tell you how […]

The plant we call a fern is one of the most primitive plants that exist today, so much so that they shared territory with one of the most powerful animals the Earth has ever seen: dinosaurs. Luckily for us, these reptiles disappeared millions of years ago, but thanks to the adaptability of our protagonist, today we can enjoy their beauty […]

The custard apple, whose scientific name is Annona cherimola, is a deciduous fruit tree that, due to its size, can grow in small to medium-sized gardens. Its cultivation, although it may seem otherwise, is not difficult, although it is true that it is necessary to have a series of things so that it can grow and develop without problems. Things […]

Many people who have a garden or a spacious terrace want to take advantage of it to be able to plant various crops and be able to be self-sufficient. To do this, you have to learn how to make a garden at home. You must have some very clear concepts and know well the needs and the materials […]

There are certain plants that, unfortunately, cannot survive on calcareous water. And that is the type of water that we have in many parts of the world, for example, in the Mediterranean region. The best water for all plants is rainwater, but of course, not in all places does it rains enough to be able to use […]

We know that the cherry tree is somewhat delicate and can be affected by different pests and physical diseases of fruit trees if it is not cared for in good conditions. Even with this, you are prone to some classic diseases. Today we are going to talk about the pests and diseases of the cherry tree to know what […]

Carnivorous plants arouse the curiosity of both children and adults. And it goes without saying that the word carnivore or carnivore means that it eats meat. Living things that follow this diet are predators, something that video makers often use to get us quite far from reality. And, for example, there is no plant that can feed […]

A Bonsai is a tree that, in addition to growing and living on a tray, is being worked throughout the year to maintain a defined style and shape. For this, the bonsaist or his caretaker has to prune it from time to time, since otherwise the roots, especially the pivoting one, will literally pull it out […]

The chestnut is a tree that can be part of our garden if we have enough space. It can reach a height of up to 35 meters, its trunk is robust and its life is quite long. Its fruits, chestnuts, are harvested between the months of October-November. Chestnut cultivation is not very complicated. If you know how to do […]

We would all like to close our eyes and for the plants to grow from one day to the next; although nature insists on forging our patience to have a dream garden. However, there are always ways to accelerate the growth of plants and thus make them grow faster. Carrying out precise and correct care it will be possible […]

The strawberry tree is a perfect tree for decoration and its fruits can also be consumed, although they are not very delicious at all. The pruning of the strawberry tree serves to encourage the production of the fruit and some techniques and aspects must be taken into account to be able to do it well. Therefore, we are […]

Bonsai, those small trees that are cared for in such a way that they can live well in low-height trays, tend, at the very least, to attract the eyes of many people. Some even end up buying one, either as a gift to someone … or to themselves. And they all have something very special, like jaboticaba […]

Have you ever wondered why your, for example, Sempervivum plant after flowering has died? It is not because there was something in the cultivation that failed, no, none of that. What has happened is that your plant is monocarpic . This word that may seem complex has a simple meaning. It is an evolutionary phenomenon of some plants, very striking […]

The plants that we grow in pots depend on us to stay alive, since the amount of soil in which they can grow and, consequently, also the nutrients that can be in it, are limited. Therefore, although we worry about watering them, it is also important that we fertilize them. But the products that we use […]

Have you ever wondered why botanical gardens were created? They are not merely decorative. These are herbaria that house various species of plants in order to carry out studies and research in different areas. If you don’t know what a herbarium is, I recommend that you keep reading. The world of botany is vast and a good place […]

When we think of beer and in the garden, the most common thing is that a fantastic summer day comes to mind, sipping this refreshing drink on a lounger or hammock while we enjoy being outdoors, surrounded by our plants. But no, we are not going to talk about this. This drink can become an unexpected helper […]

Among the many species of bonsai that you can find, one of the best known, cheap, and easily found in supermarkets is the ficus ginseng bonsai. In fact, it is usual that, every few months, low-cost supermarkets bring them on sale for between 7 and 10 euros. But do you know how to care for a Ficus […]

Plants have numerous forms of reproduction depending on the place and the species where they are found. One of these forms of reproduction is through spores. However, this word is used on numerous occasions without fully knowing what its operation and characteristics are. In a world, there are numerous types of spores that are classified in different ways and […]

Hydroponic cultivation is a modern method that allows you to have a greater number of plants in the same space. Often, only with water and nutrients dissolved in it it is possible to harvest, among others, delicious lettuces or tomatoes. On some occasions, however, they choose to plant them in substrates that only serve as support, since […]

If you have just entered the world of gardening and would like to start having your own germinated plants, you will have to buy a series of things so that the experience is very rewarding and that your vegetables can have a good development. So, let’s see what it takes to grow healthy and strong plants. […]

We know that in-home gardens in general agriculture crops can be attacked by pests and diseases that decrease crop yields. One of the ways to protect plants against diseases is to use copper. However, many people do not know when to copper tomatoes. Tomatoes are plants that are attacked by numerous pests and diseases and they must be prevented […]

One of the herbs that you can find in nature, and that is part of the species that populate the Mediterranean, as well as North Africa, Europe and Macaronesia, is Melilotus indicus . This plant, which is also present in America, Australia and Asia, is not very well known. But if you want to know a little about […]

Today we are going to talk about the planting of a highly demanded and valued dried fruit. It is about the cultivation of pistachio . One needs some unique care and you have to know very well how to sow to get profitability from this crop. It cannot be grown anywhere in the world since they need some special requirements. […]

One of the seasonal fruits that we like the most is, without a doubt , water pears. However, today in greengrocers and supermarkets many varieties have been appearing with the tagline ‘water pears’ without actually being considered as such. Do you know which one is the real one? Do you want to know more about water pears and […]

We are going to talk about a species native to the natural fields of Uruguay and that serves as a recovery species for degraded natural fields. It is the Paspalum notatum . It is also used as a very useful grass against places with a high level of drought and that requires little maintenance. It belongs to the group of […]

There is no doubt that, in greengrocers, from time to time we can find some fruits and vegetables that catch our attention because they are out of the norm. And not because they are new and we have never seen them; but because they can give a twist to those we know. That is what happens with the […]

The plum is a fruit tree that, although it is not one of the fastest-growing, is one that produces a greater number of fruits, called plums, which have an exquisite flavor. But it must also be said that it is a very decorative tree. When it blooms in spring, the white of its flowers forms a nice […]