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Tarragon is an herb that you must have at home if you like to cook. With a somewhat robust flavor, between bitter and aniseed, it is usually part of the herb mixtures used to marinate meat or fish. You can grow it yourself as it is an easy herb to have at home. If you want to grow […]

Hard to think that so much beauty can be harmful. But that happens with wisteria , a plant with beautiful flowers that fall in droves but very toxic at the same time. Perhaps the best-known wisteria landscape is the famous Wisteria Tunnel , a wisteria-covered tunnel that looks out into Kawachi Fuji Gardens in the Japanese city of Kitakyushu. The wisterias have wrapped […]

Having a garden is not about sitting down and crossing your fingers that the plants grow healthy . In addition, it is about working for and with them, studying each species until its needs are known. Know if they need to be exposed to the sun or the shade is better for them, if they need regular watering or a […]

Trees need a large space to develop, however some species can grow without problems in more limited places. Pots are ideal homes for citrus trees , which do not suffer from lack of space if they are kept in good condition. pots and varieties If you want to have citrus trees in pots , you should choose large pots […]

When making the decision to make a bonsai , we must take into account the species that we want to work with, since not all trees or shrubs are suitable to become a work of art. That is why to make your task easier, I am going to give you a list of species suitable for bonsai. In addition, […]

Although nobody likes having wasps at home, these creatures help certain plant enemies to get away from them. They are not the only ones because there are many insects that have beneficial effects and that is why it is good that they are close to our plants, flowers and vegetables. Those who defend ecology seek natural solutions to […]

The garden can also have color, since even if it is a specific corner to grow our own food, that does not mean that we cannot have plants destined for other purposes. One that I am going to recommend is ornamental cabbage . You may think that cabbage is eaten, and it is true, but the one I am […]

I believe that basic questions should not be feared, especially when a person is taking their first steps in knowledge. If these basic questions are not resolved, it is difficult to build later. That is why today I will dedicate myself to a topic as initial as it is important: the inflorescence. Gardening books can be confusing: […]

What do you think if we talk about how to take care of a vine plant? They are ideal for covering walls or lattices… Can you imagine having your own arch with flowers of, for example, wisteria? Or climbing roses? You know, like the one seen in many romantic movies, but in the garden of your house. […]

Since we are in the middle of the spring season and it is beginning to be necessary to combat pests, today we are going to learn how to eliminate mealybugs from plants . These parasites come to them as soon as the environment is warm and, above all, dry. Take note of these tips and tricks to prevent […]

Aphids , whiteflies and spider mites are frequent pests that attack plants and garden crops, silent enemies that can be detected when it is already too late. Fungi and bacteria also affect plants and lead to the appearance of severe diseases, which can lead to death. Preventing pests and diseases is an essential task for those who care for the garden, […]

More and more people are deciding to put chemical products aside and start using insecticides and fertilizers of natural origin . The former have proven to be very effective in a short period of time, but can harm the environment if not used properly. However, the natural ones are ideal when, in addition to strengthening our plants, we seek […]

Since we are in the middle of working on our own tree project , I am going to give you some tips so that you can avoid the most common mistakes in growing bonsai . These problems can delay us even more, since usually when we do something that we shouldn’t, it is recommended to wait for the next […]