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Home remedies to avoid pests in the garden

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 […]

Mexican food with fresh chilies from the garden

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 […]

Persimmon varieties

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 […]

Beware of poisonous plants!

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 […]

How to grow tomatoes and peppers from seed

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 7 best plants to repel insects

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 […]

Vertical hydroponics, the A-frame Hydroponic Vertical Garden

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 […]

How to grow and make your own tea

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 care

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 […]

History of the Kokedama

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 […]

7 DIY ideas to grow your seeds indoors

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, […]

How are chiles grown?

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 […]

Plants that can be used for bonsai

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 […]

Growing methods that really work

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 […]

Grow Genovese basil

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 […]

The importance of climate in gardening

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 […]

Botany Glossary for Beginners

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 […]

What is the best irrigation water for plants?

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 […]

Grow vegetables in recycled buckets

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 […]

Things to keep in mind before reusing a pot or substrate

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 […]

Care of the mini bonsai, the mame

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 […]

Most common pests for indoor plants

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 […]

Caring for your potted plants during the summer

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 […]

How to take care of a garden during the summer

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 […]

Everything You Need to Know About Fertilizers

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 […]

Protect your plants from animals

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 […]

Plant a hop plant in a beer can

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 […]

Grow your own melons and watermelons!

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. […]

Introduction to fruit trees

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 […]

Classification of fruit trees

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 […]

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