Month: April 2022

Having a garden at home requires time and money. An effort that does not make much sense if at the time of eradicating pests, insects or fungi that can cause certain diseases you resort to the classic chemical anti -pests. Recovering grandma’s recipe book, it is possible to drive away the enemies of our plants with some home remedies that use noble and natural […]

If you like the cuisine of the highlands , you will have to nourish yourself with some ingredients originating in Latin America that are widely used to prepare those characteristic dishes, so full of flavor and aromas. Mexican food, for example, is nourished by the different varieties of peppers , which are used in different ways in their recipes. Today […]

The persimmon , whose scientific name is Dyospyros kaki , is a fruit tree of Asian origin. It is one of those plants that are very practical since, in addition to producing fruits with an exquisite flavor, they are very ornamental. It tolerates pruning quite well, which makes the persimmon an ideal tree to have in a pot. Do you want […]

I remember when I was a child and my mother forced me to stay away from certain plants with the idea that they were poisonous. I never knew if it was true or if someone had told him that this or that fruit could cause intoxication. The truth is that beyond memories, nature is generous but […]

Tomatoes and peppers are two of the first vegetables that can be grown each year.  These plants need a very long growth period, and if we want to have some fruit, between February and March we will proceed to sow the seeds. Both tomato and pepper need a temperature between 15º and 30º; if you live in a […]

The temperature is slowly rising, and the garden is filled with flowers of various colors. But, with good weather, insects appear , which also want to take advantage of this precious season to return to their daily chores. This means that our beloved plants will have to start the fight for survival again. If we want to help them […]

Today we present a hydroponic system which is ideal for those who have little space and want to grow their own food. The system is called A-frame Hydroponic Vertical Garden , and it has been manufactured in East Asia. You can even expand and make it bigger. In this way more plants could be grown without any problem. Are you interested in […]

Would you like to know how to make your own tea , obtaining the best medicinal benefits , and without having to go to the supermarket to buy? Well, don’t hesitate, in this article we will explain different ways to prepare your own tea. From seeds, roots, flowers, leaves or fruits, the truth is that there are many plants from […]

Kokedama . Koke: moss, Lady: ball. Or those decorative plants that grow in small spheres of moss and are very fashionable these days. It is a living moss, hence its name, but also a technique of Japanese origin who knows why, one day it crossed borders and became fashionable in many countries around the world. In some way, we could think of […]

As we have seen on previous occasions, making a Kokedama is very simple if we follow the step by step . These plants, introduced in a ball of moss, can live without problems inside the home. But keep in mind that, although they serve as decoration, they are living beings, and they should not lack water. But would you like to […]

Although spring is here, it is possible that a late frost may fall in some corners. But the planting season is fast approaching, and if you want to start with your seeds  you can do it directly with the tools you have inside the home , and thus take advantage of the time. When the good weather sets in, […]

They are said to have a pungent taste that some find very unpleasant, but others love them nonetheless. I’m talking about chili peppers , which are closely related to bell peppers. In fact, they are from the same family and genus. They are distributed mainly in South America, in tropical areas where winters are warm and there is no risk […]

Bonsai are trees that live in increasingly shallow trays, and that remind us of landscapes rather than nature, as each one has its own defined style. This style doesn’t look forced; that is, the designer has respected the movement of the trunk of the plant, thus making it look very natural. But, what types of plants can we use as […]

There are so many different ways to grow and plant your plants that it’s impossible to list them all. That is why we have selected five methods for you that, although at first they seem complicated or very forced to do, they are guaranteed to work. They can be used both for orchard and ornamental gardening. Not to […]

Genoese giant basil is the most popular variety of this herb that is so widely used in Mediterranean cuisine . It is the one you find in the market and in the greengrocer, a perennial plant with erect stems and large, petiolate and somewhat irregular and jagged leaves. Its flowers are white or soft purple and its fruits are achenes. This plant can reach […]

When designing a garden, or buying a plant for a balcony, patio or ground, it is very important to find out if the climate we have is the most suitable for that specific species . Although the climate is not everything in gardening, it is one of the factors that must be taken into account so that the plants […]

Have you just entered the world of gardening and do not understand what some of the most used words refer to in the technical sheets? Don’t worry. It has happened to all of us. Today we will let you know the meaning of those little words that seem to be taken from a book of a foreign language, and you […]

One of the most frequently asked gardening questions is, what is the best water to use for irrigation? If you ask this question too, don’t worry. We will tell you everything, we will even tell you which is the best water to water certain plants. In addition, we will give you a few general tips for watering at the […]

The idea is to save time and money. In a difficult time in all senses, it is necessary to analyze each movement well before making it, study the market, the methods and those products that will facilitate the life of the amateur gardener . If it comes to finding new growing methods , you can try a very easy and […]

At some point you may have doubts as to whether the substrate and/or the pot in which you previously had a plant can be reused. Well, the answer is it depends. As a general rule, and especially in the event that we want to make seedbeds, the less use the substrate has, the better. But we can give it new […]

Among the different recognized sizes of the bonsai technique we can find those known as mame , that is, those that do not exceed 15cm in height. In nature you can find trees that, due to the conditions that have touched them, remain as small trees. Although it is also true that in Japan the culture of having smaller […]

Plants, even if they are indoors, unfortunately can also be affected by numerous pests and diseases , especially if the plant’s own defenses are low or if it does not receive the necessary care. That is why it is very important to know what growing conditions each species needs, and try to provide them to ensure that it […]

Little by little the most flowery season of the year is coming to an end, and the warmest time of the year is already beginning to be noticed. The temperatures, both maximum and minimum, begin to rise and many plants, such as the geraniums in the photo above, bloom thus giving joy to the garden or […]

We recently gave you some tips for taking care of your potted plants during the summer , the hottest time of the year. Today we are going to tell you a series of tricks to keep your garden healthy during these months. Since no climate is the same, even within the same area there may be microclimates, so it is important […]

Would you like to know which fertilizer is most recommended for your plants  according to the time of year in which you find yourself? And what do the letters NPK stand for and what do they have to do with gardening? If you have these and/or other questions related to today’s topic, fertilizers, the time has come for you to get […]

Today we will talk about an important topic for all of us who live with pets, or who want to protect our plants  from them. We will tell you about the different ways to drive them away, the most correct way to use repellents and how often you have to apply it to keep garden plants or potted […]

I not only like to tell you about the optimal irrigation for your garden, the best plants to grow in summer or the secrets that every good gardener should know. If there is something that amuses me, it is learning about those new inventions that give us the option of getting our plants to germinate through […]

With the new arrival of summer, the season of summer fruits such as melon or watermelon also arrives . Two foods that can quench our thirst due to their large amount of water. There is nothing like growing your own food, so we are going to propose that you grow your own melons and watermelons without leaving your home. […]

Many of us dream of savoring strong-smelling lemons, sweet apples and, just right, bright and robust oranges. Unfortunately, more and more people decide to grow their own fruit trees due to the deterioration that occurs in commercial fruit as a result of the long chain to which they are subjected. It is becoming more and more common to try […]

Pomology is the art of growing fruit trees, a branch of horticulture that requires knowledge and precision, and involves a set of specific techniques. Knowing the nature of fruit trees is vital to start cultivating them and that is why it is necessary to study the fruits in order to know what type of tree they belong […]

In nature, as dry leaves fall, the plants that have grown older also die, as well as the organic waste of animals and insects, the land is enriched. So the next generation can grow with all the nutrients it needs at its disposal . But this in a garden, and more so in a small garden, is something […]

If a person does not eat healthy food, it is likely that he will not have strength. Let him get fat and feel tired. Let it shake when running and his skin looks dull. The same thing happens in nature. Plants need a healthy soil to nourish themselves and thus develop in a timely manner. That is why today we […]

The change of season is always a good time to open the calendar and thus find out which plants are in season. Also to anticipate the season and the next and have everything ready by then, the seeds of turn in hand and the land in optimal conditions to start the cultivation process. If you have […]

My oldest son came home from kindergarten yesterday telling me about recycling, marveling at the possibility of taking advantage of disused objects to revitalize them and bring them back to life. And that is how the talk served as a source of inspiration for me to write this post where I will not delve into […]

I hear that many people talk about composting at home but the truth is that I can’t imagine how to do it in an apartment, where the ungenerous dimensions force us to review the graces of a noble and natural task but prone to bad odors. And this is how researching I find different alternatives to make […]

It is not common to grow kiwis in the garden of any house or apartment, although it is not something that cannot be done. Only that you have to take into account the needs of a plant that needs a certain generous surface to develop. To enjoy organic and tasty kiwis, you need to know that you need to have at least […]

Many of us would like to have tropical fruit trees in our gardens, but because it is cold in winter, sometimes we go back and opt for traditional species that we know can withstand our climate without problems. It is a very logical thing, but it is not a reason to be discouraged. Actually, there are several exotic fruit trees […]

The aroma of verbena is rich and soft, which is why it is widely used in the cosmetic industry . Verbena is a very common herbaceous plant that you can grow in your urban garden because it is not demanding. More about vervain This aromatic plant is woody and its leaves remain standing throughout the year, although there are annual varieties, as […]

Verbena is an aromatic plant that is widely cultivated throughout the world. It is a creeping plant with woody leaves that is not very demanding and can grow anywhere with sun and well-drained soil. But to start growing verbena, you need to know which variety to choose, since you have to keep in mind that there are more than 250 species . Many varieties […]

Licorice is a classic and popular sweet that you can find on any corner, both in street stalls and in the form of candies or even in drink ingredients. The curious thing is that few dare to grow it at home , perhaps because there is a lot of discussion about this product with a somewhat bittersweet but aniseed flavor […]

Do you have plants that have stopped growing and you don’t know why? Well, we are going to solve that question, because it is very important to know why it has stopped growing in order to act accordingly and try to solve the problem. Keep in mind that in winter, especially if it is cold with frost, plants generally […]

In many parts of the Northern Hemisphere there are already people who are thinking about protecting some of their most delicate plants from the winter that, in just three months, will knock at the door. Yes, without a doubt, it is time to go looking at greenhouses . In the market there are many types; plastic, wood, polycarbonate, aluminum…; large, small, […]

An empty fish tank can become a sad and desolate image, but not if it is full of water and with fish swimming inside. Or if we fill it with earth and plants and cacti rest on it. Did you know that you can do wonders with fish tanks? They can be the ideal home for some […]

There are more sensitive plants that suffer more from changes in their environment. Also species that in the flowering season must be treated with great care because they do not like their conditions to be affected, even though at the same time they need a soil rich in nutrients. In these cases, the best alternative to […]

There is nothing like aromatic vanilla pods and that is why no garden lover should stop growing their plant in order to enjoy the natural flavor of this noble product. To incorporate in desserts and creams, vanilla is the ideal ingredient and that is why today we will learn how to cultivate the plant that gives these […]

With the end of summer we see how the days are getting shorter and the temperature is decreasing. The trees are beginning to prepare for the cold of winter , and this can be seen in the fact that the deciduous ones are dressed in their best red, yellow or orange autumn outfits, the evergreen ones are […]

When we have a sick plant there are a series of things that we must do and others that we must not. Today we will give you tips and tricks so that you can recover a plant that has had a problem as soon as possible, so that it can resume its growth and, above all, enjoy good […]

The oaks are finishing their fruit ripening and it is time to collect them, either for consumption or to plant them . Would you like to take advantage and try your luck with some? Planting a tree is a fantastic experience that everyone should have at least once in their life. And what could be better than planting a tree as popular […]

We know that it is not the same to grow plants in pots than to do it in firm and nourished soil , where there is no shortage of surface and the conditions are the most suitable for the crop to evolve without stones in the way. In the first case, you have to be much more […]

Many plants need some trimming in order to renew themselves and regain strength, but the trimming will depend on the species, as well as the time in which the pruning is done. There are different types of pruning and today we will review the most frequent ones in order to know the map of possibilities to execute […]