The 9 most recommended types of shrubs for garden and pot

There are many types of shrubs: some are deciduous, others perennial; Some produce very showy flowers, while others stand out for other reasons, such as their size, color and / or rusticity. Depending on the use that you want to give them, they are planted in the garden, or in pots. Therefore, it is highly […]

Magnolia: varieties, care and more

Image – Flickr / Salome Bielsa The magnolia is an impressive tree. It grows to a height of around ten meters, and its crown is very wide, ideal for the whole family to enjoy a pleasant summer day under the shade of its branches. Although its growth rate is slow, especially when the climate is […]

Ligustrum jonandrum: characteristics, uses and care

Today we are going to talk about a kind of small tree or shrub that is used as an ornamental plant both in public places and in private gardens. Its about Privetrum jonandrum. It is also known by the name of privet and is known in many parts of the world. You have to be […]

9 Moisture Wicking Plants To Grow Indoors

When the humidity is high we certainly have a problemNot only because it can make us feel colder or hotter regardless of the temperatures, but also because it can pose a risk to our health by increasing the possibility of suffering from respiratory diseases such as asthma or bronchitis; And that’s not to mention the […]

Brugmansia suaveolens: characteristics, care and multiplication

Today we are going to talk about a bush that, although it has a quite attractive appearance, can be harmful. Its about Brugmansia suaveolens. At present, it is a plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family, which is made up of about 60 species of shrubs. It is also known by other common names like […]

9 types of pines, the best to grow in gardens

Pines are conifers that tend to grow very fast, and can also be used as windbreak hedges or to protect the privacy of the site. While it is true that their roots tend to grow several meters away from the trunk, they are plants that look great in a garden. In addition, there are many […]

Urtica urens cultivation and uses

Who has not ever touched a nettle and saw immediately that their skin was reddening? The reaction we have when we prick ourselves with one is one of those things that we never forget, especially if we are especially sensitive since then we would suffer a more or less painful swelling. Despite this, it is […]

Growing and caring for Dieffenbachia

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Daderot Our Dieffenbachia They are very popular indoors, as they tolerate lack of light well and are ideal for those who do not have much experience in the maintenance and care of plants. Its leaves are very ornamental, and each variety has its own “pattern”, but the cultivation requirements are […]

7 types of Lotus, very grateful herbs

Image – Flickr / Teresa Grau Ros Lotus are herbaceous plants that are widely grown in gardens and on land that has lost nutrients. They produce small, but pretty, colored flowers with high ornamental value. They do not need much care, since they are very rustic. In fact, we just have to make sure they […]

Daphne laureola: caring for this little shrub

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The daphne laurel it is a very beautiful shrub: with lanceolate leaves of a glossy dark green color, with a height of no more than one meter, and a compact bearing. Its cultivation in gardens or in pots is simple, so much so that you will hardly have to […]

Podocarpus neriifolius: characteristics and care

Image – Wikimedia / Amada44 The Podocarpus neriifolius It is a widely cultivated tree for its great ornamental value. An impressive conifer, which remains evergreen and can therefore be used to provide shade to some corner of the garden. We can’t expect it to grow very fast, but it will certainly be worth growing in […]

Caring for Equisetum ramosissimum, a semi-aquatic plant

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Petr Filippov The The most branched horse it is a very interesting plant for those who have a pond. Its thin and green stems can provide shelter for the fish that live in it, keeping them protected from possible predators such as some birds, or even from domestic animals such […]

Acer griseum: characteristics, uses and care

Today we are going to talk about a type of ornamental tree that has flowers native to the central region of China. Its about Acer griseum. It is known by the names of paper maple, gray Chinese maple, bark maple, among others. Its use as an ornamental tree has spread to various areas of the […]

Top 10 Winter Blooming Indoor Plants

Winter is a season when the vast majority of plants remain asleep. For this reason, it can often give us the impression that the landscape we see has lost its life, something that is not at all true since inside the stems or trunks and the branches there is still activity. Even so, we can […]

Sea wallflower (Malcolmia littorea), care of the sea wallflower

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Wikimedia Commons There are many plants that grow in sandy soil, but finding one that also produces pretty flowers is not always easy. But that with the Lictorian malcolmia is solved. We are not talking about a large species, but it can look very good on a rockery, for example, […]

All about Salvia: types, characteristics and much more

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Alexander Bayer Size Salvia are plants that are grown both for their ornamental value and for their medicinal properties. In addition, there is a wide variety of species that resist frost, so they can be kept outside throughout the year. Knowing them is very interesting because they are very adaptable […]

Care of the Lotus creticus, an ideal plant for gardens near the sea

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Colforn Do you dream of a garden whose maintenance is minimal? For that it is important that you choose plants that do not need much attention, such as washed Cretan. This is a herb that lives for several years, and also produces small yellow flowers, but with a very interesting […]

Paliurus spina-christi: characteristics, care and uses

Today we are going to talk about a type of plant native to all the lands that extend from southern Europe to the western part of the Asian continent. It’s about the Paliurus Spina-christi. It is a plant that belongs to the Rhamnaceae branch family and is known by the common name of Christ’s thorn. […]

How to prune a Japanese maple

The Japanese maple is a much loved tree or shrub in gardens. Its leaves give that oriental touch that we like to have so much and, in addition, they do not need much care, although it is true that when the climate is warmer than it needs it does become a demanding plant. Even so, […]

Heliconia psittacorum or parrot beak care

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Alexander Bayer Size The Heliconia psittacorum It is a very beautiful plant, especially when it is in flower, something that happens every spring and summer. Although it is tropical, and therefore quite sensitive to frost, that does not mean that the home cannot be beautified with it, either only for […]

Does my carnivorous plant turn black

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Carnivorous plants are a type of plant beings that, unlike other plants, have turned their leaves into sophisticated traps with which they hunt their own food. And, there are so few nutrients in the soil where they grow that, if they had not done it that way, we probably […]

Myrsine africana: characteristics, care and cultivation

Today we are going to talk about a species of shrub that has persistent foliage and that belongs to the Myrsinaceae family. Its about african myrsine. It is a very beautiful type of shrub that is used in many parks and gardens outdoors and in small hedges located indoors. It has a crop that is […]

All about Hibiscus, wonderful plants

The hibiscusWho does not know them? Shrubs whose flowers can make you dream … they are spectacular! With large petals, and very different colors, there are more and more cultivars. And it is that, they are very grateful plants that can bloom all year round in warm climates, or until autumn in cooler climates. They […]

Ophiopogon jaburan: characteristics, cultivation and care

Today we are going to talk about a herbaceous plant that can be perfectly planted in a pot or for garden decoration. Its about Ophiopogon jaburan. Its common name is ribbons, snake beard, and convalaria. It comes from Japan and has thick clumps. It is perfect for those people who are starting in the world […]

Citronella: characteristics, uses, care and medicinal properties

Today we are going to talk about a type of plant that has numerous characteristics and uses thanks to its medicinal properties. It’s about the Citronella. It is a type of perennial herbaceous plant that comes from the warm and tropical regions of South Asia. Surely you have heard its term in English as lemongrass. […]

How to get blue hydrangeas: tips and tricks

Hydrangeas are very easy to grow shrubs that can even be grown in warm temperate climates, such as the Mediterranean. They are very rustic, and also have the peculiarity that they keep their flowers for many months of the year: from spring to early fall. And not only that, but also you can change the […]

15 tropical plants for outdoor

Tropical gardens are a true paradise for those of us who like plants. There is so much variety of shapes and colors that one does not know where to fix the gaze since everything attracts their attention. If you dream of having a garden like this, I will recommend 15 outdoor tropical plants that will […]

Agapanthus: characteristics, flowers, care and curiosities

It only happens with some species but when this happens they must be taken into account as they are those noble plants that are worth having in the garden. I am not talking about anything other than the simple and undemanding care of some species that are also very beautiful and for this very reason […]

Genista cinerea: characteristics, care and maintenance

Today we are going to talk about a type of shrub that is known to belong to the legume family. It’s about the Genista cinerea. It is also known by other popular names such as Hiniesta, Genista, Piorno, Retama cinderella, among others of a shrub-type phanerogam plant that is protected. In this article we are […]

When does rosemary bloom | Gardening On

Rosemary is a plant that is usually included in the design of gardens and terraces that have a Mediterranean style: it withstands the impact of the sun very well, and also does not require much water to stay alive. Nor is it one that usually suffers from the attack of pests; in fact, it acts […]

Types of forests: characteristics, vegetation and climate

The set of biomes that are spread throughout the planet generates ecosystems capable of sustaining life. There are various types of forests that have biotic elements and can host a large amount of biodiversity in a single space. Between the different forest types we have temperate, tropical, deciduous, evergreen, boreal forests, among others. Each of […]

ALL kentia care: watering, fertilizing, and much more

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Peter A. Mansfeld Kentia is an exceptional palm tree. With a thin trunk and dark green leaves, it can easily look good almost anywhere. But, although it is grown a lot indoors, it is important to say that because it is able to withstand frosts (weak, yes) it is highly […]

Armeria pungens: characteristics and care

Image – Flickr / La Maddalena Archipelago National Park The Armeria pungens It is a small plant that almost always grows near water courses, and when it blooms it produces a large number of pink flowers which, although they are not very large, do manage to give a very unique appearance to the landscape. Although […]

8 fast-growing trees with little water for the garden

When choosing trees for our garden, it is essential to keep the climate in mind, and in particular the rainfall. Fortunately or unfortunately, it does not rain with the same frequency all over the planet, and if we add to that that fresh water is extremely scarce (around 2,5%, and of this total 69% is […]

What are laurel diseases and how are they treated?

Laurel is a very easy plant to maintain. I have one I can corroborate it: it takes care of itself! I only watered it occasionally the first year it was on the ground; later … not even that. It is very resistant, enduring a summer drought that more times than desired begins in late spring […]

Cedrus atlantica: characteristics, cultivation and care

Within the group of gymnosperms we find the group of conifers. Today we are going to talk about Atlantic cedar. It is a type of conifer that is evergreen and is widely used in larger parks and gardens. It is capable of providing good shade and an ideal place to spend the day with the […]

Growing, Harvesting and Drying Goji Berries

Image – Flickr / Lotus Johnson The Goji plant is a shrub known as Barbaric lychee. Sowing its fruits can result in something quite interestingsomething that is due to the fact that the cultivation of this type of berries is quite rustic. It is a plant that can grow very easily, and when it reaches […]

Orobanche: characteristics, habitat and spread control

Today we are going to talk about a type of plant that is well known for being a parasitic plant. When we say that a plant is a parasite, we are referring to the fact that it needs another organism in order to survive. This plant is called orobanche and it has characteristics worth studying. […]

7 tall trees for garden

Trees, all of them, are often thought of as tall plants. And it is so, but the average height of this type of plants is about ten to fifteen meters. But this time I want to talk to you about those that are really immense, that is, those that exceed 20 meters in height. In […]

Why is my carnivorous plant drying out?

Image – Wikimedia Commons / David J. Stang The cultivation of carnivorous plants is not always easy: it must be taken into account that they need a special substrate for them and place them in the place where they will be able to grow under conditions. But sometimes there is something we do wrong, and […]

Different types of tree leaves

Trees are distinguished, not only by their size or by the colors and / or cracks of the bark of their trunk, but also and above all by their leaves. These are one of the most important parts of the plant, because thanks to them they can breathe, carry out photosynthesis and, therefore, grow. At […]

12 medium shade plants for semi sunny gardens

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Russ Allison Loar Knowing the origin of each species is no small matter. All you have to do is move to find that those plants that grew without problems on our sunny balcony are beginning to wither on the new south-facing terrace with few hours of sun. We were talking […]

+10 types of rainfed crops

When rain is scarce, farming is not necessarily unfeasible. In regions where it rains little, they have adapted to local conditions for centuries. And it is that, as anyone who has agriculture “in his veins” will be able to tell you: it is better not to fight against the climate. This means that choosing native […]

9 deciduous garden vines | Gardening On

Climbing plants are often used to achieve privacy and / or in some corner of the garden or terrace. For this reason, evergreen species are chosen, but the truth is that the deciduous ones are very interesting, since there are many that produce showy flowers such as wisteria, or that the green color of their […]

Varieties and care of jasmine

Image – Flickr / Tim Waters The word jasmine is very pretty. Not only does it sound good, but it also refers to a series of climbing plants whose flowers emit a sweet aroma. What’s more, can be used to decorate any spaceeven the little ones. In fact, they are one of the most recommended […]

Magnolia grandiflora or magnolia: characteristics, care and much more

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The magnolia grandiflora it is a breathtakingly beautiful tree. Known as magnolia, it has long leaves of a beautiful dark color, and white flowers so decorative that when the tree blooms it creates such a beautiful sight that you want to take not one, but many photos. It is […]

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