Month: July 2022

Our garden is visited by countless insects, some of which are beneficial, others dangerous, and others responsible for plant pests and diseases. Ticks are blood suckers and can be a potential danger to your family and your pet . It can cause anything from simple skin irritation to the spread of disease. Therefore, it is important to control fleas […]

Ants are some of the most intelligent insects out there, but they can also be quite annoying to plants. Although during the flowering season they help them transport pollen from one flower to another, if the health of the plant being is weak, they will not hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity to harm them […]

Conifers, and especially the vast majority of species of the Pinus genus, can be worked relatively well as bonsai. By having very fine and short needles (leaves), and a medium-slow growth rate, over time an amazing work of art can be achieved. One of the most interesting is the Pinus pinea , as it loves the sun and […]

Few citrus trees (and, indeed, few trees) command as much attention as the Buddha’s Hand lemon tree . When I saw it for the first and only time in a nursery, I was amazed. I had already seen it in photos on the internet, but seeing it in person was incredible. Although the price of it certainly disappointed me deeply: […]

Irrigation is a task that is very difficult to master, especially if you are a novice. And it is that, being one of the most important, if not the most, that everyone who has plants must do, mistakes can mean losing them forever. Therefore, if you have one that is not going through its best moment, take […]

Having pampered our fruit trees all year long, we are eager to taste their delicious fruits and it is disappointing to see that the fruits have not ripened well , that they have been pecked by birds, small insects such as wasps, they took the liberty of eating them before we did, etc. But what can we do […]

Clay pots are beautiful. It is true that they have a somewhat higher price than the plastic ones, but they are so decorative that they enhance the beauty of any plant; I insist, anyone. Whether they are cacti or flowers, palm trees or climbers, if they are in this type of container we can be sure that the […]

Pruning is one of the basic tasks of gardening. Anyone who has some other plant, even if it is seasonal, will have to cut or remove some other stem or flower in order to achieve excellent growth and development. But, just as important as doing it is doing it well and at the right time. So let’s […]

If you have been growing fruit trees for some time , surely you have had very good harvests and others that have been rather poor . A small change in the crop can assure us that the production is going to be excellent, or on the contrary very bad. It is a phenomenon known as vecería , and unfortunately practically […]

The cultivation of certain plants allows us to supply a little of that wide market of food, medicine or simply raw material for articles. Many depend on prior knowledge for its correct sowing and care, as well as on the way of obtaining what is sought from it. In this case we refer to the world-renowned Almond tree, this tree […]

The flowers are wonderful. Whatever color or colors they are, appearing alone or in groups, with larger or smaller petals… they all have something special. But do you know what inflorescences are? We are used to seeing plants that produce more or less separated flowers. However, there are others that produce them in a different way, more striking if […]

Bees are one of the most beneficial insects that a garden, orchard or even a patio with plants can have. Without them, flowers would not pollinate, and thus species would become extinct at an alarming rate. They are so necessary that if one day they disappeared, humanity would have a very serious problem. However, there are some that […]

We like to talk about all the products that we can use to have plants in perfect health. Although with chemicals or minerals you have to follow a series of rules to avoid problems, they are very useful when our pots or our garden is being affected by pests. However, the natural ones are very effective in preventing […]

When we grow plants from time to time throughout their lives we will have to treat them against pests. Although there are many home and natural remedies that we can use to end the problem, the reality is that sometimes we have no choice but to opt for chemical insecticides. These products, if not used properly, […]

Bromeliads are plants of tropical and subtropical origin that live in humid forests where temperatures are always above 0 degrees. For this reason, in temperate regions they are considered “indoor plants”, since if they were grown outside the house, they would most likely not survive… or maybe they would? Since plants have surprised me a lot over […]

Plants are very interesting beings: decorative, useful, with a more or less easy maintenance (depending on the species)… But, in addition, there are some that are allelopathic. What does that mean? Well, they produce one or more biochemical compounds that influence the growth, survival or reproduction of other plant beings. It is interesting then to know what allelopathy is , since […]

The aphid is one of the pests that most affect plants, both indoors and outdoors. And it is that, no matter how protected we have them, in the end one always sneaks in… or several. Although it does not cause very serious damage, it is very important to have its population controlled since it greatly weakens our pots. To […]

Potatoes are one of the tubers that we most like to have in the kitchen. Whether fried or boiled, sliced ​​or diced, its flavor is exquisite. But did you know that there are many varieties? Among them are the Monalisa or the Spunta, although without a doubt the most demanded is the sour potato . Would you like to know […]

Although at first glance it may seem otherwise, plants and animals are very similar in many ways. They, from the first moment they germinate, must grow, develop, flourish and bear fruit to give way to a new generation. During the process, they also have to fight against each other to be able to capture as much sunlight as […]

If you like plants, surely you want to have or already have some inside the house, right? The truth is that they give a lot of life, in addition to allowing us to breathe much cleaner air. However, regardless of how much experience we have, we can make mistakes with its cultivation . How to avoid it? For that, I […]

The persimmon or kaki, whose scientific name is Diospyros kaki , is a fruit tree native to Southeast Asia that produces delicious fruits. It is also very decorative, as its normally green leaves turn a beautiful red-orange color in the fall before being blown away by the wind. For all these reasons, it is one of the most cultivated […]

What are the lemon tree diseases ? The lemon tree is one of the most beloved fruit trees in orchards: it is a citrus that produces a large number of fruits, which have an acidic flavor that is pleasant enough to give an exquisite flavor to different dishes. In addition, it does not require special attention, although it may […]

Plastic pots are the most used by gardeners and plant lovers. They are very cheap and can also be pretty, but they have a serious drawback: they wear out over time. What to do to make them last longer? With these simple tricks and tips that we offer you, you will know how to maintain plastic pots and, most […]

Fungi are one of the microorganisms that can cause the most damage to plants. Its tiny, barely visible spores can settle on any plant being, and once it germinates, it will grow and develop in ways that could weaken it so much that its life would be in serious danger. For this reason, it is very […]

Who else knows the least about the fertilizers that are given to plants through a watering can, but did you know that there are also foliar fertilizers? These are very interesting products that allow us to have crops whose leaves will be very healthy. They are especially useful when there is a significant mineral deficiency and […]

If we are growing orange trees, it is important to know the diseases to which it may be exposed. Given its multiple threats , it is important to keep an eye on it continuously. Next we are going to show you the different diseases that the orange tree has. Would you like to learn more about it? Index 1 Diseases […]

Today we are going to talk about a plant that is widely used in gardening. It is the Solanum rantonnetii . These plants belong to the Solanaceae family and come from South America, more specifically in Argentina and Paraguay. Its common name is solano de flor azul. Do you want to know more about this plant so used in the […]

When we get ready to buy a fruit tree, we do it with the intention that it will bear fruit sooner or later. But sometimes time passes and, no matter how much we pamper it, we can’t make it bear fruit. In those moments we wonder why my tree does not bear fruit and what is the mistake […]

In recent times, organic food is getting the popularity it deserves. To be able to enjoy it, however, it is not necessary to go to a store or a supermarket where they sell it, but we can plant it in our garden, take care of it and harvest it when the time comes . In order to enjoy […]

Are dogs and gardens compatible? Of course! But you have to do some things to make it so. For this reason, if you live with a furry four-legged dog and you would also like it to enjoy the outdoors like you, follow the advice that we offer below. Because we want the whole family to have a good […]

If you are one of those plant-loving people who start sneezing uncontrollably from being near certain flowers, you will surely be interested to know that there are several that will not harm you, or at least not as much. For this reason, I am going to tell you some flowers for allergy sufferers that, in addition to […]

Flowers are wonderful: they come in different sizes, shapes and colors. Some have a very pleasant perfume, so much so that as soon as you walk past them you can easily perceive it. But how to get plants to produce them in large quantities? It is not always easy, that is why we have to know how to […]

Young trees are very beautiful, but if we compare them with those that have been around for 20 or 30 years, the truth is that they do not have as high an ornamental value as their old counterparts. Perhaps that is why as soon as we buy them we do the impossible to accelerate their growth […]

Before sowing anything in the ground it is very important to prepare it so that it can feed the future plants that will grow in it. Especially in the coldest time of the year is when we have to give more importance to this task, since depending on what we do now we will be able to […]

Garlic is a food that, in addition to being very useful in the kitchen, also has its uses as an insecticide. But after cultivating them and taking care of them with care from the plantation at the end of winter, when summer approaches, it is time to harvest them. How to do it correctly? The way we […]

When we live in an area where the winds blow strongly at some time of the year, or if we have plants in a very exposed corner, we will have to protect them in some way, since otherwise their leaves and/or branches would be damaged. Since we don’t want that to happen, we are going […]

Do you like flowers? The truth is that they are beautiful, each and every one of them. They give a lot of joy to any corner of the home, but also to the gardens. Therefore, they are phenomenal as borders. But do you know how to make them? If you have doubts, we hope to solve them all below. Discover how […]

Wireworms cause a lot of damage to a large number of crops , especially corn, grains that are small and especially for most of the grasses that are cultivated and wild. Among the crops that receive the most damage we can mention soybeans, potatoes, all tuber plantations, cabbage and also green beans. Because of their germination rate and ability to […]

There are a series of insects that can bother us a lot while we are trying to enjoy the garden: from flies, mosquitoes, bees, wasps,… Especially during the warm months of the year, we will have to manage so that they cannot do it, but how? It is not difficult, and the best thing is […]

Potato mildew is a disease that attacks both the stem and leaves as well as the tuber and is capable of partially or totally destroying the crop. It has some symptoms to recognize it and solutions to alleviate it. Do you want to know how to treat mildew on potatoes? Index 1 Mildew characteristics 2 Conditions of fungus formation […]

The grapefruit , whose scientific name is Citrus x paradisi , is an evergreen fruit tree that can be grown in a pot throughout its life . It has a rather slow growth rate, so it will be easy for you to control its development through pruning. And with a little care, I can assure you that it will give you an interesting […]

Winter begins today and leading a healthy life on these dates is of vital importance to attend all family events and enjoy a good vacation. For this, it is essential to eat in a healthy and balanced way. Doctors recommend taking five pieces of fruits and vegetables a day. What fruits are in winter season? Index 1 Why is […]

With the arrival of Christmas, you want to decorate the house to be able to celebrate it in conditions. It is more than likely that these dates are one of the few that we can enjoy as a family, and that is why it is important to know how to decorate with Christmas centers , since these are […]

Plants can be affected by many microorganisms and insects throughout their lives. Unlike animals, they cannot protect themselves like us, and the toxins that many of them have are sometimes not as effective as they should be, especially when the beetle is their enemy. This insect in its adult phase does not cause them any problems, but its […]

A healthy plant, cared for, will be very resistant to pests and diseases. And it is that it is very difficult, if not practically impossible, for insects and/or microorganisms to harm it when its health is good. For all these reasons, it is interesting to know how to prevent fungus in rosebushes. These fungus tenants are one of the […]

The main objective of domestic vermicomposting is caring for the environment, trying to somehow eradicate the levels of environmental pollution that we promote on a daily basis, since it is clear that the culture and eating habits of the average human being generate a large amount of waste. organic, usually in the kitchen. When we talk about organic […]

If we live in an area where winter temperatures drop below ten degrees, buying plants during this season entails taking several important risks. And it is that, the change to which we subject them can cause many problems, to the point that they could weaken so much that it would be difficult for them to sprout […]

If you are a follower of the blog, it is unlikely that you have botanophobia, but the reality is that there are people in the world who feel real fear for the simple fact of being near a plant . The feeling of discomfort is as certain as the one I could feel myself if I were placed […]

Wild herbs, much better known as weeds, are plants that grow so fast and invasive that they can literally leave the plant species we have in the garden or in pots without food. For this reason, one of the tasks that we have to do throughout the year is to remove them, but… how? If we […]