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Can plants be irrigated with tap water?

 learn, even if we have been taking care of plants for a few years. And things get complicated when we don’t know what kind of water they need to grow, especially when we have acid-loving plants (such as Japanese maples or hydrangeas). Therefore, this time I am going to tell you if you can irrigate with tap […]

Irrigation with gel water for plants

If you are planning a getaway but do not want to leave your plants thirsty , it is always possible to resort to a series of automatic irrigation alternatives . Not all of them are expensive solutions because there are home automatic irrigation systems that are easy to implement, very cheap and do not require prior knowledge. Among the alternatives is […]

How to make a bonsai from a seed

One of the most asked questions in the world of miniature trees is, without a doubt, how to make a bonsai from a seed . That is, how to go from a single seed to a work of art like the one you can see in the image at the top of the article. Well then…, it is not easy […]

How to make the land more fertile

Hello! Today I am going to talk to you about a task that you can do during your free time. Specifically, I am going to give you advice on how to make the soil more fertile , and thus your garden plants grow even better. This is a very special topic because it is not only about adding something […]

Advantages and disadvantages of growing in winter

After a tour of sowing in spring , summer and autumn, we have one last season left, perhaps the most difficult of all. Cultivating in winter has its downsides, not everything is bad at this time but we do have to take precautions so that our plants do not suffer the ravages of cold. The best […]

Design a bonsai step by step – Pruning roots and dry branches

Hello everybody! how was your weekend? We continue with our future bonsai project, this time learning about pruning roots and dry branches . We are in the middle of the spring season, and in many areas we are already beginning to notice until summer, although we are not the only ones: the plants are growing in such a way that […]

Sulphur, fungicide and ecological repellent

There are different natural products that you can use to improve the conditions of your garden. One of them is sodium bicarbonate, which has great neutralizing power when it comes to fighting pests. There is also sulfur , another recommended product if it is about keeping possible enemies away in an ecological way ecological insecticide Sulfur has two […]

How to drive away bees

These insects are considered beneficial for the garden, since they are responsible for pollinating the flowers. Without them, it would be very difficult for plants to reproduce and thus create new generations. However, if you are allergic to their bite, or if you need to keep them away, I am sure that this article will interest you. […]

Automatic irrigation with sea water

I was looking for new techniques and ways to irrigate the garden and I found a very interesting and audacious type of irrigation that I want to share with you today. It is a low budget irrigation and that is a great point in its favor while joining the ecological crusade for its virtues. An […]

How to care for tomatoes

They are undoubtedly one of the easiest horticultural plants to reproduce and maintain , as they grow very fast and, furthermore, with a single plant you can have an acceptable harvest for your family. Do not miss the opportunity to discover how to take care of tomatoes : irrigation, fertilization,… and of course what measures to take to repel […]

Should I buy a clay or plastic pot?

Today I am going to talk to you about a topic that has made us all doubt at some point, and it is none other than how to choose the type of pot that best suits our needs, because although until a few years ago we used to opt more for those made of clay or terracotta […]

Frida Kahlo, inspiration for a Mexican-style garden

To get inspiration and design a Mexican garden, it is possible to look at gardening magazines and blogs, but I think there is nothing like closely appreciating those remnants of culture and design that appear in museums, when exhibitions dedicated to the great figures of Mexican art are held. each country. Frida Kahlo is undoubtedly the most important […]

Olive tree Ebola alert

A bacterium is destroying crops in Italy and France, where they have been forced to proceed with the burning of the affected specimens, since until now an effective remedy against the disease is unknown. They call it the Ebola of the olive tree and it is of American origin, very contagious. It is not ruled out that it will […]

Tips for making a bonsai at home

There is an idea that circulates and it is difficult to have a bonsai at home : that they are difficult to care for, that they take years to grow, that you have to be an expert in the field to achieve a good development of the plant. It is true that to have a bonsai you […]

The mint harvest

Today we talk about mint . Because we really like tea and because this herb has multiple qualities and is ideal to have in the garden. Not only is it very easy to care for, but it is resistant and does not require too complicated conditions. But we also like it because it has great healing properties and is very useful in […]

How to take care of a lemon tree

It is a fruit that we use to prepare drinks, fight pests and even to lower the pH of irrigation water if it is too high for our plants. But… today we have to learn how to take care of a lemon tree , not only to be able to continue having it as an indisputable ally in […]

Indoor plants: changing pots

If you have potted plants , it is best to change their container every two years so that they can then live in a place with more space. There are several reasons to change the pots of the plants although two are the most important. Estate As time goes by, the roots of the plants tend to grow […]

Moisture sensors for plants

One of the big problems with indoor plants is watering . It is common for people to over-water, failing to read the needs of the plant and wetting it more than necessary. Let’s remember that because they are indoors, the water takes longer to evaporate in indoor plants even when the earth looks dry in its surface layer. The biggest […]

5 exotic fruit trees that will surprise you

Are you one of those who like to try new things? If so, then you are going to be amazed by these 5 exotic fruit trees that I am going to present to you now. They are tropical, but fortunately it is becoming easier to find them in the supermarket. So now you know, if you come across one when […]

How to plant ginger

This is a rhizomatous plant that you can have both in a pot and in your garden. In addition to adding it to the recipes that we prepare in the kitchen, it has wonderful medicinal properties that we cannot ignore, for example, you should know that it is our best ally to maintain a healthy digestive system . […]

Study gardening and landscaping in Spain

In many parts of the world, gardening has ceased to be a hobby for housewives and has become a profession. Although there are still many amateur gardeners who learn their knowledge through trial and error, there are also prestigious institutions that increase their enrollment year after year due to the growing demand. If one or the […]

The importance of microelements for your plants

Since we haven’t done a short botany class in a long time, how about we talk about the microelements that your plants need in order to grow and develop properly? Although the fertilizers that we find in garden stores and in nurseries will be very useful to us to cover the needs of essential chemical elements, we rarely […]

Ideas for designing a garden

You do not have plans for this weekend? How about giving a special color to your favorite corner? With these ideas to design a garden , you will surely get amazing results. Because there is no time for boredom when you are doing what we really like. And if you don’t believe me, take note. Furniture The furniture has the […]

How to make compost step by step

I love green gardening, and I love saving as much as I can and more money even more, especially if the environment benefits too. One of the ways to get a garden that does not lack anything is to have fertilized soil. And how is that done? Very simple: placing all the organic material that we collect in the same […]

Hydroponics, an effective method

Today we feel like inexperienced gardeners, those who are taking their first steps in the adventure of caring for plants and gardens. That is why we dedicate ourselves to spying on hydroponic agriculture , also known as plain hydroponics . The method Hydroponics is an increasingly used technique in the world through which plants are grown in an aqueous mineral solution . This does not mean […]

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