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Ferns are one of the plants considered living fossils, since they were one of the first to appear on Earth, after all those we know as moss did. In their heyday, they grew over practically the entire earth’s surface. The climate was so pleasant that it favored some of them to reach surprising heights considering the stage of evolution […]

Most of the trees and shrubs need regular pruning to improve their conditions and thus face their future development. It is common for training pruning to be carried out in early stages in order to establish the basic structure of the plant and then carry out the so-called maintenance pruning and pinching, which guide and help control […]

Some of the most common plant diseases are caused by fungi . Mold is one of the most frequent, a type of fungus that attacks a large number of species, especially those that suffer frequent attacks by insects. What is bold? Also known as Sooty mold, Negreo and Hollín, this fungus attacks plants that are attacked by biting insects as it develops on the remains […]

Caudiciform plants are wonderful. They all have an incredible ornamental value, since they have the characteristic that they give that exotic touch that is so sought after in gardens. There are many different species, each one more interesting. Some we can begin to see in botanical gardens, while others can only be found in private collections. I’m going to tell […]

I believe that it is not enough to go to the nursery and buy fertile land to plant the seeds. I say this because I have tried for years until I gave up. It was then that I began to follow the opposite path, that is, first I internalized the basic care of plants and then I […]

That moment arrives when everything is ahead and the seedlings represent precisely that moment: fertile land, small seeds willing to give everything, a path to follow. That is why I really like having an orchard because I can follow this slow but sure process that nature gives us, from the moment we start planting until the […]

Holly is another very common Christmas plant on the tables that celebrate the arrival of the Child Jesus. Its small red fruits make it the perfect plant for this time of year, beautiful and very decorative. These days, it is already possible to start seeing it in shop windows and on tables, so do not forget to have […]

A new year is approaching, a new book whose pages are yet to be written. If you feel insecure about what the immediate future holds for you, did you know that there are plants that help you get off to a good start? Of course, it will depend on how much you believe it and how much trust […]

The temperatures are getting lower, and our beautiful garden seems to be sleeping. Houseplants also begin to stunt as their last flowers of the year wilt and fall off. Winter is the season in which a gardener has less work, since there are no pests present (except snails and slugs in humid climates and/or in the rainy […]

Having trouble getting your seeds to germinate? If this is the case, don’t worry! This time I am going to reveal a few tricks that will help (or, rather, help) your seeds to germinate. And it is that the beginning of the life of a plant is not always easy, and the dangers do not end once it sprouts… but, […]

urban trees . Those that decorate our streets, but also our gardens. The most suitable species are not always chosen, something that can be a fatal error, since their root system ends up raising the sidewalk, or breaking the pipes. It is not a problem of the plants, but of that person who chose to put that tree in […]

Bonsai are miniature trees that easily attract us , right? They are very beautiful, ideal to have on the balcony, patio or terrace. But what about indoors? Keep in mind that, although small, they are trees, and as such they need to feel the climatic variations in order to develop and grow in a healthier way. That is why today I […]

The word bonsai literally means tray tree in Japanese. Both the tree and its pot must form a harmonious unit where the shape, colors and texture of one complement those of the other. To obtain a harmonious bonsai it can take years, sometimes dozens of them doing pruning, wiring, clamping,… in addition to the transplants that it needs. Some specimens that […]

As I anticipated a few days ago in the article »How do you make a bonsai?» From now on and once a month I will guide you in the design of your future bonsai . I will explain in detail how it is wired, how it is transplanted, and why each of these things has to be done. And, of course, […]

Never let those broken pots that have plants end their useful life here. You can give a new life to your pot! All you need is a broken pot, your imagination, the plants, and maybe a few broken pot pieces to create an amazing fairy garden. Some people go even further, incorporating miniature houses, glass mushrooms, and colorful […]

How to make garden plants multiply? There are several techniques that you can choose from and one of them is layering, an artificial method that allows the proliferation of new plants from an initial plant , these children repeating the same physical characteristics as those of their “mother”. But to start talking about layering, you have to know that there […]

In these days when the cold is deep in many cities and towns in Spain, it is difficult to think of growing new plants and vegetables. But if you want to try it despite everything , it is best to plant in seedbeds so that the seeds and seedlings have a warm and pleasant habitat in which to […]

Bonsai are miniature trees that live in very shallow trays. This fact makes them very special plants in terms of cultivation and maintenance, since you have to be aware of their growth and perform the tasks they need at the right time. But there’s nothing like having an at-a-glance manual to know when things are done, right? Today I […]

These days, I’m spending a few days at my sister’s house who is on vacation. She has a beautiful garden with a pool and plants growing in every corner. I am convinced that plants have an emotional register and, in the case of my sister, she believed that she inherited a certain sensitivity from my maternal grandmother, […]

A few days ago we talked about the layering technique, a method of plant multiplication widely used throughout the world. As we have mentioned, there are many types of elbows, with the simple and multiple elbows being two of the simplest options. But there are more types of layering, so today we are going to delve into air layering , […]

With the imminent rise in temperatures, the seeds we have sown are about to germinate. Depending on the seedbed that we have used, and the amount of seeds that germinate, it will be necessary to peal them so that they can continue to grow normally. But what does pricking plants mean and how is it done? germinating cactus seeds […]

I am a defender of recycling, not only to take care of the environment but also to beautify the home . There are hundreds of techniques to make old objects new, give them a face lift and completely transform them. There are times when great technique is needed to achieve good results, but other times magic only […]

With the arrival of good weather is when we can begin to see the effects of cold on our plants . Even if we have very resistant plants in our garden or balcony, if they are recently acquired or if they were planted last year in the ground, it is likely that they have had a bit of […]

A few centuries ago tulips became very popular in the Netherlands and thus Tulipomania was born , a period in which the sale of tulips skyrocketed and tulips were sold at exorbitant prices. This created a major economic bubble that gave way to a financial crisis due to growing speculation. It is curious that this chapter in the history of the Netherlands was linked […]

For a couple of years there has been a lot of talk on portals about ecology and the environment about creating ecological plants that emit light , with the aim that in the future we can replace the light bulbs that we currently use with these vegetables. And, although we are still a long way from achieving […]

Many people plant a tree when a loved one dies. In some way, it is a way to continue life and for something of the person to remain alive and giving beauty. This custom has a long history, to the point that today there are some biodegradable urns that allow a tree to grow from the remains. […]

Many people like our innovative ideas when it comes to having original pots, designed with obsolete objects. If you bet on creativity, it is likely that you will come to fruition, discovering infinite uses that you can do with those objects that you were about to throw away. disused pallets One of the most used elements […]

There is nothing more rewarding than growing your own food, right? And the best part is that you don’t even have to leave the house. But, if you want to enjoy your garden even more and that it fulfills the three B, that is, that it be: good, beautiful and cheap, you are in luck. Today, when there […]

Since humanity began to cultivate its own plants, it has always been selecting those that give better quality and greater quantity of fruits or those that had greater resistance to pests and/or diseases. Currently, thanks to the particular »boom» of ornamental plants, great importance is also attached to the selection of the most beautiful specimens . To do […]

I have always dreamed of having a garden covered with large fruit trees, the kind that give off intense aromas and give away ripe, organic fruit. It is a pending account that one day I hope to settle, so in the meantime I take the opportunity to learn more about fruit trees and their needs, because the […]

Those of us who plant hedges in the garden do so primarily for aesthetic reasons . And that is not a minor matter because the magic of a beautiful green space happens precisely because we take into account the design and colors of the plants and flowers, because we think carefully about every corner and we like the plants […]