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What are the heather care?

Heather is a wonderful plant that can be grown both in a pot and in the garden. It produces small but very showy flowers that make the place more alive if possible by attracting beneficial insects, such as bees. Therefore, if you have just purchased a copy and you want it to be always well, […]

Ambrosia: the most allergenic plant in the world

These are a genre of herbaceous plants or shrubs which are part of the Asteraceae family, which come from the northern areas and from many parts of South America, which in turn have spread throughout Europe. There is a variety of approximately 30 different species of plants annual or constant ragweed, which grow especially in […]

What is it and how to make a seed bomb

Seed bombs are a very time consuming way of propagating plant seeds. These pumps are used in those plants that do not require previous work on the ground. Thanks to the fact that the seed pumps have a good result it was put into practice for decades. Seed pumps were used to save time and […]

These are the characteristics, care and properties of anise seeds

Anise belongs botanically to the family apiaceae and is scientifically known as the Pimpinella anisum. This anise plant comes from the Middle East and the entire Mediterranean region, but probably originated in the plains of the Nile deltain lower Egypt. Anise seeds have elongated or curved shapeabout 3-4 mm long, light brown in color and […]

Ficus benjamina, the perfect tree to provide shade

The Benjamin fig tree It is one of the most cultivated trees: its crown is so extensive that the whole family can protect itself from the sun, its leaves are small enough so that it can be worked as Bonsai, and its maintenance is so simple that it adapts well to living in the home […]

Sensevieria plant care

The sensevieria It is a plant that is also known by the names of cow’s tongue, tiger’s tongue, mother-in-law’s tongue and by the sword of saint georgeIt is a fairly simple plant, very popular for its striped leaves, with streaks and in addition to this also for its ease of propagation. This plant has its […]

Vitex agnus-castus, the most decorative medicinal shrub

If there is a shrub or small tree that produces a large number of flowers without the need for much care, that is the The chaste lamb’s vine. With a maximum height of five meters, it is perfect to use as a hedge, isolated specimen or even to grow in a pot. It looks great […]

How to grow a coffee plant?

The coffee plant, known as Coffea arabicaIs a lovely plant shrubby plant that can be grown in a potsince it rarely exceeds 1,5 meters in height, and if it does, it can always be pruned to control its growth. It is easy to find in nurseries, but that does not mean that it is easy. […]

What are the characteristics of palm trees?

Phoenix dactylifera Palm trees are wonderful plants with which you can have a tropical-looking garden even in frosty climates. Its leaves, its stipe (trunk) and the way in which they develop is so elegant that no other plant like it can be found. Decorating with them is always a pleasure, as there are more than […]

The most sun resistant plants suitable for the garden

When the plants are well cared for give the feeling of a pleasant atmosphereregardless of whether it is internal or external. However, choosing suitable plants for each space turns out to be something really important which has to be thought carefully, because each plant has specific needs and it is of great importance to respect […]

The boxwood plant, the most loved to create hedges

If you are looking for a plant that is resistant and also tolerates pruning well, you will not find any like the buoy. By having small leaves and easily controllable growth, you can have a low or medium height hedge in your garden, and you can even turn it into a beautiful topiary figure. The […]

What to know about growing oregano

When we talk about oregano we want to refer to the plant, since there are many people who see oregano more as a flavor and not as a plant in particular, in addition to the great massive confusion between oregano and marjoram. So the end of this article is give the most precious and important […]

Acer macrophyllum, the big leaf maple

Maple trees are a genus of deciduous trees that attract attention, not only for their size, but also for their leaves that turn different colors as summer gives way to autumn. One of the less popular but highly decorative species is the one known by the scientific name Acer macrophyllum. Find out what the big […]

Transplant plants

If you see yourself in the situation that you need transplant a plant, but you don’t know if it’s the best time or if you should wait a little longer, you’re in luck. Today we will talk precisely about this: when plants can be transplantedall. Depending on the climate, depending on the type of plant, […]

What is oak fruit like and how is it sown?

Oak is one of the most imposing deciduous trees in the forests of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows at a very slow rate, only about 10cm per year, but it is very resistant. If each plant had its own motto, our protagonist’s would probably be “slow, but sure.” Because of its beauty, its rusticity, and […]

Loropetalum, a lovely garden tree

Would you like to have a very special garden? If you are looking for plants that give it color and elegance, one of our recommendations is that you buy one or more loropetalum. It is a shrub or small evergreen tree that produces decorative flowers and looks great in any corner. Either as an isolated […]

Burnt or dry leaves

At some times of the year it is common to discover that some of our plants have dry-tipped leaves. This happens frequently in the case of plants of interior and due to excess heat. The funny thing is that the plants do not need to be exposed to summer temperatures to suffer from this problem, […]

Conifers

Conifers are seed plants of a type called cone or bearing and currently there are more than 550 species, which they are all trees or shrubsthus dominating forests in high latitudes with their evergreen needle-shaped leaves and, for example, pines, cedars, firs, spruces and redwoods, being the best known members of this family. These are […]

The importance of trees

The trees they are incredible plants. Each of them is an ecosystem in itself, an ecosystem that we have to try to take care of, in the same way that they take care of us. Trees and plants are very important to all of us, because without the oxygen that their leaves expel, life on […]

Creepers

Creeping plants are generally regarded as small plants that grow close to the ground and in cases where your strands are long enough we can make them go up to some structure, but in this case it is necessary to guide or train themsecuring them with a support if they are going to reach a […]

Selection of plants without flowers for garden

Plants can be classified in many ways, but one of the simplest ways is how they multiply, or more specifically, whether they have flowers or not. Although the vast majority of them produce beautiful and delicate petals that attract pollinating insects, there are some that have evolved somewhat differently, creating a new generation that sprouts […]

purple flowers

Do you like purple flowers? Purple is a color that attracts a lot of attention. It is widely used especially for its ability to transmit a feeling of peace and harmonytwo things that cannot be missing in every garden. Even where there are only cacti, a few purple plants can give the place that touch […]

Upholstery plants for garden paths

Who of those people who have been very concerned about the garden do not find at some point loose branches and plants everywhere? The reality is that many of us, even sometimes it is difficult to know where we are going to walk, with so many branches up and down and every day they spread […]

Bowenia, an ideal plant to have in low-light corners

Bowenia is spectacular If you like gardens decorated with primitive plants, as are ferns, conifers or Cycas, we invite you to meet a botanical genus called Bowenia. Very similar in appearance to that of zamia, our protagonists have been on Earth for a long time, specifically, since the Eocene, some 56 million years ago. It […]

Deer horns, a very elegant fern

Ferns are primitive plants that grow under the shade of large trees. They are so beautiful and elegant that they are often planted in gardens or kept as part of the decoration of homes, such as the one known as Deer antlers. This curious plant, despite being tropical and therefore very sensitive to cold, can […]

How to grow baobab?

El baobab it is one of the most amazing trees that exist. Its thick trunk stores a large amount of water, a liquid that will keep it alive in the hottest and driest weeks of the year. Perhaps for this reason it is one of the most demanded plants by collectors of succulents and the […]

The subscriber of the olive trees

Olive trees are the most abundant trees in Andalusia if we talk about rainfed agriculture. They provide the olive oil so healthy and famous in many places. Some call it the “golden liquid” because of its color and good taste. Olive trees require nutritional needs of elements that it consumes throughout its vegetative cycle. Today […]

Differences between monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants

Plants can be classified in several different ways: by the type of flower, by the size they reach once adult, by the shape of their leaves … But, in botany, there is a classification that is widely used and is to differentiate plants Come in monocots and dicots. What do these two words mean? How […]

How to cut a garden tree using a chainsaw

Today we bring you the explanation how to cut a tree from the garden using a chainsaw in a correct way and in which we cannot take any risk. Although, no person would like to have to reach this kind of situation, but there are cases in which there is no other option but to […]

Parajubaea sunkha, a palm tree that has it all

Image – Pinterest If you like palm trees with a more or less slender trunk and long pinnate leaves capable of giving an interesting shade, surely you are one of those who, like me, enjoys seeing plants like those of the genus Phoenix, Ravenea, or the protagonist of this article. : parajubaea hair. What is […]

Acalifah

Today we are going to talk about a plant that is highly esteemed for its shrub contribution, its bright colors and its rapid growth that helps us with the variability of our garden. It’s about the Acalifa. It belongs to the angiosperms, eucotyledons, class rosidsorder malpighialsfamily euphorbiaceae. It is native to the tropical areas of […]

How to grow moringa at home

Do you want to know how to grow moringa at home? This is a tropical tree of Indian origin, well known for its high content of vitamins (A, C, B, E and K) and for its source of minerals, among which are calcium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium . Therefore, it has numerous benefits for human […]

Tips for choosing the best location for growing cannabis

The cannabis plant It is one of the best known in the world. Growing it is not always easy or legal, so before thinking about acquiring its seeds it is very important that we inform ourselves about whether or not we can, since otherwise we could have problems. If it finally turns out that they […]

Characteristics and selection of Begonias

When we refer to Begonias, we are talking about some 1.000 species plant family Begoniaceaemany of them with colored flowers and leaves and used as potted plants in the interior space or as plants in the garden. Begonias belong to the tropics and sub-tropics and their most peculiar characteristic is the four shades of colors […]

What are the best plants for the bathroom

Plants can help you turn your bathroom into an exquisitely decorated room, where you can also breathe fresh air. And, there are several that can adapt well to living in the conditions that exist in this room. We recommend the best ones, those that will look beautiful day after day. Discover what are the best […]

Sedge, an invasive plant

We return today with another article on botany. In this case we are going to talk about sedge. Scientific name Cypress round It is a perennial herb of the sedge family. Endowed with a robust root system and underground rhizomes, it is extremely resistant and invasive, and is considered one of the worst pests for […]

How to care for a palm tree indoors

Palm trees decorate our home in an amazing way: regardless of the type of leaves they have, their slender and thin trunks, their bearing and elegance, can make a room look better, with more life and color. Its cultivation is not difficult, but when you have them inside the house you have to observe them […]

7 types of carnivorous plants

Dionaea muscipula Carnivorous plants are one of the most striking. Unlike the ones we are used to seeing, they have evolved to feed on animal bodiesmostly insects. The reason? We find it in the soils where they grow: they are so poor in nutrients that evolution has wanted their leaves to become sophisticated traps in […]

Hazelnut tree characteristics and flowering

Hazel, also called “Hazelnut corylus”, Consists of a deciduous fruit tree native to Asia and Europe, of which the hazelnut is its fruit. It is possible that it is both planted for its nuts or as a wild tree and is part of the family of “Betulaceae”, Although there are around a dozen species belonging […]

Cyphophoenix elegans, a most elegant tropical palm

Image – Davesgarden.com You like the palms And do you dream of having a garden with a wide variety of species? If so, I recommend that you look on the Internet, in online stores. The truth is that, at least so far, it is very difficult to find more than four or five varieties in […]

Norfolk pine, a spectacular conifer for your garden

Conifers are one of the most spectacular primitive plants that we can find, but if there is one with which you can have an exquisitely decorated garden, that is the one known by the name of Norfolk pine. Its branches, which grow almost horizontally, form floors so that they look like a perfect pentagon. It […]

The black carrot

Have you ever heard of the black carrot or seen it? We’ve all eaten or seen orange carrots eat them, but black? Well yes, black carrots (Daucus carota sativus var. blushing) are a variety of carrots that are quite striking for their rare color and come from Turkey and the Middle East. Do you want […]

When is the azalea planted

The azalea is a beautiful shrubby plant: it produces small but incredibly decorative flowers, in colors that go from white to red, through pink, cream …, there are even those that are bicolor! They are very beautiful, but also very easy to care for, so why not get a copy? If you also want to […]

Let’s talk about rosemary and its benefits

It is very difficult for rosemary to be missing in kitchens anywhere in the world, that herb that permeates every corner of the kitchen with its smell characteristic. This herb has its origin in the Mediterranean and as we already know, it has a wide culinary usebeing also used as a base fragrance in perfumes, […]

Autumn plants to decorate your home or garden

Autumn is one of the favorite seasons of the year: many plants dye their leaves yellowish, orange or reddish, at the same rate as the last flowers of the season open to take advantage of the last days of heat before the pollinating insects hibernate. With the progressive decrease in temperatures, the cold gradually sets […]

Bactris gasipaes, a very useful palm for humans

Image – PlantasdeColombia.com The Bactris gasipaes It is a very interesting palm tree to have in those corners of the garden where there is not enough light, or even to have in a pot. Its slender trunk and its beautiful pinnate leaves will give that tropical touch that will make you think that you are […]

Santolina, a medicinal plant very easy to care for

The Santolina is a beautiful plant that, in addition to having a very interesting ornamental valuehas medicinal properties that cannot be ignored. It is very easy to care for and maintainso much so that it is not only suitable for beginners but, if it is planted in the ground, from the second year on it […]

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