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What is needed to plant a tree

Planting a tree is one of the most wonderful experiences that any gardener can have. It is giving a living being the opportunity to have magnificent growth and development by giving its root system all the space it needs. But if done wrong, it can seriously harm you. To avoid this, we have to use the right […]

How and with what to fertilize tomatoes

Tomato plants require a good fertilizer to ensure that they develop in optimal conditions, in addition, it is possible to obtain better results by enriching the soil by adding compost and, as we already know, tomatoes require quite demanding care, especially because they need a large amount of sun, as well as a certain substrate for an […]

How to protect plants from frost

Although there are many plants that resist frost and snowfall, there are others, on the contrary, they are very chilly, so much so that as soon as the temperature drops below 0 degrees their leaves begin to turn brown or their body to rot from within. Fortunately, we can do several things to prevent them […]

What is and how to use the heather fabric?

Do you dream of having a protected garden with a natural material that will also last for several years? If so, we recommend heather, which will give a very rustic look without losing the elegance of your favorite corner of the home. But how to use the heather fabric? Does it require any kind of maintenance? We tell you. […]

What are the cares that a bonsai should have?

Bonsai is a tree that has been worked for many years – sometimes centuries – and is grown in a tray of ever lower height. But when it reaches our hands, taking care of it and keeping it in such good condition can turn out to be a very complex task. Even so, I hope that […]

What are the pests and diseases of carnations?

Carnations are very durable herbaceous plants that produce flowers for much of the year and hardly need care. However, in order to be able to enjoy them without problems, we have to know that there is a real risk that they will end up being attacked by a plague or infected by a fungus. For this […]

What is cleaning pruning

Plants, especially woody ones, need a series of “grooming” every year so that they can continue to be as healthy and beautiful as ever. In nature these, if I may say so, hairdressing sessions are carried out by the wind and the rest of the plants (for example, when the air blows strongly it drops the […]

What is explosive leprosy of citrus?

Citrus trees are trees that, in addition to being very decorative, produce edible fruit if they are given minimal care. But unfortunately they are also very vulnerable to pests and diseases, one of the most worrying being citrus blast leprosy . What is it and how is it treated? Is there any way to prevent our plants from being […]

What is a bare root plant

What is a bare root plant? When we want to save a little money, we may be interested in buying one that is not planted in a pot or in the ground, not even in a bag or sack. But you have to know that acquiring one in this way can become a waste of money. Therefore, we […]

How plants are technically named

Human beings have the need to name everything, if we didn’t, we wouldn’t be able to relate them to others as easily as we do. The problem is that, just as we have created different languages, each town or region calls its plants in one way or another . Thus, what for the Spanish is a Ceratonia siliqua , for the […]

Plant Disease Prevention

What is the prevention of diseases in plants? What to do so that your health does not decline? Well, those are two questions that don’t have a single answer, or at least not a simple one. It must be borne in mind that there are several factors that can harm or damage them, and there are some that […]

Care, cultivation and characteristics of the Tupinambo or Jerusalem Artichoke

The Jerusalem artichoke or Jerusalem artichoke is one of the common names by which this tuber is known, whose scientific name is Helianthus Tuberosus , of simple cultivation and with properties that serve it for medicinal use and in gastronomy. The Jerusalem artichoke is native to North America and belongs to the Asteraceae family and then we will learn a little […]

Use of pheromones for pest control

The natural is the healthiest. Surely you have heard or read this more than once, right? Nowadays chemical products, that is to say, synthetic ones, although they are very useful if they are used well, are very harmful to the environment. But they also have a side effect that you won’t be able to read about in any […]

What is trellis pruning?

The vine is a climbing shrub widely cultivated in temperate regions throughout the world. Grapes are edible fruits that are so good that you want to have some specimens in the garden. But, to prevent complications from arising, one of the things that is being done more and more frequently is to grow them on a trellis. In […]

What is biological control

Plants have always been able to count on the invaluable help of various insects to control pests, thus managing to stay alive without having to spend extra energy to do so. Today we people who grow plants can benefit a lot from them, but what exactly is biological control? Biological control consists of using beneficial insects and […]

What does disbudding consist of?

Sometimes we can have a plant that does not end up producing all the branches that we would like or that has a development that is not what we expected. When that happens, we can resort to pruning to try to solve it. One of the most used techniques is disbudding , which is carried out especially on […]

How to protect pots from frost

Pots are containers that, unfortunately, wear out over time due to the action of the Sun, ice and snow. Is there a way to lengthen their shelf lives? Of course. In fact, below I am going to tell you all the tricks so that you can use them for many more years than you might initially think. Discover how […]

What is a cold bed for plants

Have you ever wondered what a cold bed for plants is? With this type of drawers or boxes, the season can be brought forward a lot, as they will allow you to keep the crops protected from sudden changes in temperature. Now, how is it done? Image – laurabruno.wordpress.com The cold bed or box for plants is […]

What are the different ways to aerate a garden?

Plants, in addition to water, also need air to be able to grow properly. Therefore, it is very important that from time to time we make sure that they receive everything they need, otherwise they could soon weaken. But what are the different ways to aerate a garden? And when should you do it? Index 1 Aerate your lawn […]

What is the xylem of a plant?

Plants are much more complex living beings than we might initially think. In fact, not only have they had to manage to find everything they need without moving from the place where they germinated, but their internal structure has also evolved until it is what it is today. One of the most important parts is the xylem , […]

Kerriodoxa elegans, a beautiful palm

The Kerriodoxa elegans is a palm tree that, as its name suggests, is very elegant , but it is also very curious, so much so that it is known as the White Elephant Palm, which translated into Spanish is “White Elephant Palm”. Although it is native to Thailand, where the climate is tropical, it is a great […]

When to plant leeks

The leek is a horticultural plant widely used in the kitchen that can be grown both in the ground and in a pot since it does not require much space to have an excellent development. Now, we must choose well the moment in which we are going to plant it, otherwise we would not make the […]

What are the most effective nematode repellents?

Nematodes are worms that can cause many problems to plants, specifically their roots. Normally, it is healthy for there to be a population of these living beings, as they help keep the earth aerated, but if they multiply excessively, they will soon weaken our beloved plant beings. So what are the most effective nematode repellents? Well, even if […]

How to control mites on trees

Mites are very small insects, so small that it is often difficult to see them. However, they can cause significant damage to plants; also in the trees, especially if the environment is hot and dry. Although it may seem the opposite at first, we can do several things to avoid it. Let’s see how to control mites in trees . […]

Characteristics, care, pests and diseases of the pineapple plant

The pineapple, that delicious fruit that is normally eaten during the summer and autumn, springs from the wonderful pineapple plant , which is scientifically known as “ Ananas comosus ”. This plant consists of a terrestrial bromeliad native to South America, which forms a rosette of lanceolate and leathery leaves , which are approximately 1m long. Its flowers, of a beautiful color […]

What to do when they give us a bonsai

You have been given a bonsai. And now that? Now… it’s time to contemplate its beauty, but also to read about its care . The beginner’s mistake that we all tend to make – among which I include myself – is to want to do things that he does not need at that time, such as pruning, wiring, or […]

Symptoms and treatments of the white spider

Known as the white spider, this is an animal that usually affects any type of horticultural crop, causing irreparable damage to plant productivity. Once present in the crops, the white spider produces dwarfism in the most severe cases and causes visible damage to the plants, for example in the leaves and shoots the nerves will be curly. Even when it […]

How to multiply cherry tree by seeds?

The cherry tree is a tree that is widely cultivated in temperate climate gardens, not only for the fruits it bears, which are delicious, but also for its high ornamental value. Both its flowers and its leaves are really very decorative, which is why many people want to have a specimen. But how can you get that? […]

How to plant a fruit tree bought in a pot

Fruit trees are plants that, in addition to producing edible fruits, can greatly decorate a garden or orchard. For this reason they are very interesting, since with a single specimen we can not only get food but also make the land look much more beautiful. But of course, sometimes the rush is very treacherous and we […]

How to combat mealybugs in citrus

Mealybugs are parasites that can cause many problems to our citrus. In fact, if we do not control or fight them in time, our trees can lose their leaves in a matter of a few weeks. How to combat mealybugs in citrus? If we have seen some, we will not have to worry too much. Below we will […]

How to blanch vegetables

There are a number of horticultural plants that taste too bitter. However, this is not a serious problem since there is a method to make them edible: bleaching. By preventing them from producing chlorophyll, we can grow them without having to worry about anything. If you don’t believe me, find out how to whiten vegetables . Index 1 What is […]

When to plant orange trees

The orange tree is an evergreen fruit tree that produces very characteristic sweet fruits that we all know: oranges. But in addition, every spring small and fragrant flowers sprout from it that are very decorative; and that’s not to mention that over time it can even serve as a shade plant. For all these reasons, it is […]

What is rainfed agriculture?

When you live in an area where the rainfall is rather low, you have to look for some species that are capable of living without much water, since otherwise the farmer will have to spend money to buy the precious liquid when what is intended is to save as much as possible. Rainfed agriculture is presented as […]

What do plants eat?

Plants, as living beings, need to drink but also eat, since if they only did one of the two things they would soon dry up. To prevent this from happening to them, from the first moment the seeds germinate and emit their own roots, they absorb the water and the nutrients dissolved in it in order […]

What to do if a tree falls

After a blizzard or because it has reached the end of its life, a tree can fall to the ground. Although it does not happen very often since what is usually done is to take preventive measures, sometimes it can cause us a big problem, especially if the specimen is of a certain size and/or has […]

What is sprinkler irrigation

One way to ensure that plants obtain not only water, but also the humidity they need is through sprinkler irrigation. This system is very interesting, because despite what it may seem, it does not consume as much water as furrow or flood irrigation. And that’s not to mention that it has many more advantages that are really […]

What is forest botany?

What is forest botany? It is a branch of Botany that, I think, many of us would have liked to study. Being in the forest, surrounded by trees, bushes and other plants, being able to witness the changes they experience over the months; being, in short, in contact with nature, must be a magnificent experience. And it is […]

Vegetables for the winter season

Seasonal fruits and vegetables should generally have an important weight on our shopping list and this is because apart from the fact that they provide a large number of benefits for the conservation of their vitamins as well as minerals, from the Likewise, they are much cheaper. Index 1 List of vegetables for the winter months 1.1 Artichokes 1.2 Celery […]

What is bone meal and what is it used for?

When we grow plants, especially if they are for human consumption, the ideal is to always use natural products because even if we take all possible precautionary measures, we can never be sure with those that are synthetic (chemical). One of these natural wonders is bone meal . You may not like its name very much, but it […]

What are green leafy vegetables

If we are interested in having the garden divided into sections, placing the vegetables not only according to their characteristics but also according to their needs, we will achieve better production since it will be easier for us to grow them. For this reason, this time we are going to explain what green leafy vegetables are . So […]

What is a grass, a bush and a tree

Plants can be classified in many ways, one of the most used classifications being due to the adult size they reach. Even so, it is normal for doubts to arise about what a grass, a bush and a tree are, since sometimes you can find definitions that differ a little between them. What exactly are those three types […]

What is a school garden?

Whoever has an orchard or flowerpot knows how rewarding it can be to see the plants grow, take care of them, enjoy their flowering and eagerly await the moment of their fruiting or harvesting. Well, getting children to have that same experience now that they are young thanks to the school garden is one of the best […]

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