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Photosynthesis is a process that only plant beings can carry out, and on which all animals depend to breathe and, therefore, exist. Although humans tend to think that terrestrial plants are the main responsible for life, something that is not at all strange as we ourselves are terrestrial and non-aquatic beings, in reality it is […]

One way to make better use of the space you have is by combining several plants in the same pot. This is something that can help make the place look more beautiful, while allowing you to grow more species, which you may like to know if you are a collector and / or just want […]

We all know very well that most plants are green. But who is responsible for it? Chloroplasts, characteristic cells of plants, contain organic molecules called Chlorophyll. These molecules They are the plant pigments responsible for the photochemical reactions essential for photosynthesis. But what is most important for us to highlight about chlorophyll is its application […]

Summer is here and with it the heat. So being in the garden in full sun is something unthinkable (as much as we feel like it). For this reason, many have structures that help to be away from home but without suffering from high temperatures. We are talking about pergolas. Are, Thanks to the pergola […]

Among all the different pests that can be found in herbaceous horticultural crops, which include different types of plants, such as potatoes, tomatoes and aubergines, as well as cabbage, cauliflower and turnip among many others, is the famous potato beetle. The potato beetle is a powerful beetle and one of the most aggressive beetles on […]

Among the many species of bonsai that you can find, one of the best known, cheap and easily found in supermarkets is the ficus ginseng bonsai. In fact, it is usual that, every few months, low cost supermarkets bring them on sale for between 7 and 10 euros. But Do you know how to care […]

In the plant group nigella We found two quite interesting species with medicinal and ornamental characteristics. It’s about the Nigella sativa and Nigella Damascena. They are two species that belong to the Ranunculaceae family and are known for their peculiar characteristics. In this article we are going to tell you all the characteristics, cultivation and […]

It is possible that you have never heard of the cassis fruitbut not because it is exotic, but because it is not a usual name by which we refer to the blackcurrant. That’s right, cassis is actually the black currant, the fruit obtained from the cassissieror what is the same, from the black currant bush […]

Wooden lattices are those that have unique characteristics, especially in the appearance it gives to your garden. You can find many models on the market, such as natural ones or tinted ones. Most of them can give a very aesthetic appearance to a home or facade since you can also add colors that combine with […]

We often buy plants that we thought would not grow very large, but that over time we have realized that we were wrong. The most typical case is to cultivate for example a Palo de agua so well that there comes a time when its leaves touch the ceiling. To do? Well, it is best […]

If you are one of those who consume avocados, surely you have tried to grow an avocado tree from the bone of one. Although the process is slow, and not everyone succeeds, when you do, you’re happy. But if you are also a bonsai lover, you may have doubts about whether you can create an […]

We know that the tomato is considered one of the species that offers more variety and versatility in its use at a gastronomic level. There are numerous versions of tomatoes and each of them has its own gastronomic value. One of the special varieties for making salads widely used in restaurants is the variety of […]

Within biology there is a branch called cell biology, previously known as cytology, which is responsible for the study of cells. These microorganisms that make up all living things have their own characteristics and structures, depending on the type they are. As they are a very broad and complex subject, we are going to focus […]

In the orchard we grow fruits, berries, vegetables, beans, tubers and vegetables for family consumption, we also use the cultivated land to grow decorative gourds, vegetable sponges and various flowers such as gladioli. Gladioli have great decorative use both indoors and outdoors. Many people do not know well when to plant gladioli. For this reason, […]

We have all seen a botanical illustration at some time, whether in the biology book, in museums or in some botanical garden. They are very detailed drawings of the plants and their components. It is an essential discipline for botanical studies and research. But why aren’t photographs used? We will answer this question and more […]

Do you have some kind of problem that is damaging the green lawn of your garden and you do not know what it is? Surely what you have an invasion caused by the crane-flywhich is a pest that in the beginning of its life are found underground, its larvae being the ones that cause significant […]

If you have an orchard and are thinking of introducing a productive but easy-to-care vegetable, one of the most recommended is zucchini. This plant is easy to grow and bears plenty of fruit over a long period. Obviously, First we have to know how to plant zucchini. In this article we will explain how to […]

Would you like to know how long it takes for an avocado to bear fruit? I’m not surprised! When combined with lettuce, tomato, peas, asparagus and peas to make a salad it is exquisite. What’s more, it has multiple health benefits, as it is rich in fiber, potassium and vitaminsand since it lacks cholesterol, it […]

Surely you have ever thought about having a garden at home but you don’t have enough space to do it. For this there are the cultivation tables. An urban garden offers many advantages that we can benefit from, but it also requires some guidelines and materials to carry it out. It is also important that, […]

Do you know of an insecticide called dimethoate? This is very powerful for many pests that can be the cause of different damages in the plants that you grow in your gardens and orchards and it is widely used for various characteristics that make it very beneficial. Among these are its long duration and its […]

Plants have numerous forms of reproduction depending on the place and species where they are found. One of these forms of reproduction is through spores. However, this word is used on numerous occasions without fully knowing what its operation and characteristics are. In a world there are numerous types of spores that are classified differently […]

Image – Wikimedia / H. Zell The citron It is a fruit tree that, like the lemon, produces fruits that are rarely eaten fresh. Even so, it is a very interesting plant to have in the garden, since it is rather small and, as it remains evergreen, it gives an ideal shade for lower plants, […]

When you have a large garden and need to plant multiple plants, digging hole after hole can become very tiring. Unless you have a digger. With this tool to make holes for plants or fences will be easy. But how can you buy the best one for your needs? Do not worry, we provide you […]

All of us have had to learn to level it at some point in our land. To learn how to level a ground manually can be simple and with great satisfaction. Unlike using machinery, the soil will not suffer, even if it takes much longer. We must know the fundamental steps so that all the […]

There are thousands of species of potatoes around the world, but one of the most famous and used varieties is the Kennebec potato. It is a type of potato species that is quite versatile when it comes to use. It has a large size and rapid growth that generates great benefits in its cultivation. Its […]

Custard apple it is a fruit with great nutritional properties80% of its content is water. It is an antioxidant, rich in fiber, vitamins A, B, C, and minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, iodine, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and sodium, and is produced in the fall and winter seasons. It is sweet, with juicy white flesh, […]

Image – Flickr / Andreas Kay The Chinese pomegranate It is one of the most vigorous (and beautiful, by the way) climbers that we can have in a garden. Thanks to its tendrils, it clings tightly -although without hurting- to its support, be it a wall, a tree, or a lattice. As if that were […]

Image – Flickr / Neal Foley Although today in nurseries and garden stores, whether physical or online, they sell fertilizers and fertilizers for almost all types of plants, it is still very interesting to acquire those that are of organic origin, or even make them ourselves. In fact, there are some that are quite easy […]

Hydroponic cultivation is a modern method that allows you to have a greater number of plants in the same space. Often, only with water and nutrients dissolved in it it is possible to harvest, among others, delicious lettuces or tomatoes. On some occasions, however, they choose to plant them in substrates that only serve as […]

Often the common names of plants create confusion, and there are many that share names. A clear example is the term “yucca”, which refers to an entire botanical genus (the Yucca) and also to the manihot esculenta. So, so that there is no room for doubt, we are going to explain what yucca is telling […]

Ginger is one of those plants that is grown for the different uses it has. And, although it is very popular in the kitchen, it is also used in natural medicine, and it also looks great in a garden. However, when someone is asked what the origin of ginger is, they tend to doubt. So […]

One of the most beautiful ornamental trees and known for its color is the Chinese hoops. It is a species that belongs to the genus Cercis and is also known by the name of tree of love. It is widely used in the decoration of parks and streets. Its cultivation is also used in private […]

The Oxythyrea baleful It is a pest that can affect your garden, this being a beetle that usually attacks rose bushes specifically, deteriorating them. Also known as shroud beetles, they usually appear on our ornamental flowers when spring begins and this has to do with the fact that they feed mainly on pollen that is […]

Plants can be affected by many pests and many disease-causing microorganisms. Some of the worst are fungi, since being invisible to our eyes, it is impossible to know when they have begun to cause damage to our favorite plant beings. The phytophthora it is one of the most common, and one of the most difficult […]

Have you ever noticed the herbs that come out between the streaks of the ground? Or the ones that grow next to the train tracks? These plants thrive in places that we would never have considered valid for vegetables. They are the rudels and they are especially characterized by their ability to develop in very […]

How to plant a plant in a pot? Because, let’s imagine that we have received an order with a few that come with bare roots, as usually happens when shopping in cactus and other succulent stores, or only with the root ball -without the container- so that the box weighs less and thus lowers the […]

The best water for all plants is rainwater, but when you can’t access it, what do you have to do? Well, the vast majority choose to take the one from the tap, but that is not always good: if it has a very high or very low pH, many plants are going to have a […]

Image – Flickr / Svetlana Lisova Plants, however well cared for, are vulnerable to fungal infection. Forever. And the worst thing is that these microorganisms reproduce very quickly, so much so that the least expected day you begin to see that the leaves fall or that the stems rot … Symptoms shared by many diseases, […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Olei Fruit trees are plants that, unfortunately, can be affected by a wide variety of pests and diseases. One of the best known is that caused by Cydia pomonella or apple tree moth, which although it is not as harmful as others, it is advisable to be vigilant and control […]

There are some plants that grow if you need to have a garden or grow them indoors. There are some types of plants that have a spontaneous growth that can develop in stony areas, walls and cliffs. One of these plants is the The focus of the rock. It is known by the common name […]

The plant kingdom is full of plants and surprises among them. There are times when you can find some striking species or that have a special characteristic that you do not find in many others. Such is the case of the Helianthemum squamatum. But What is the Helianthemum squamatum? What characteristics does it have? Can […]

When spring arrives, and especially summer, it is common for us to start think of a pool to cool off and for those vacation days. However, when you have a garden, protecting the soil is important. For this reason, many choose a floor protector for swimming pool with which the area is not damaged and, […]

Image – Flickr / Adam Grubb and Annie Raser-Rowland In the field we can find many plants that, apparently, do not have to have any use but when we start to investigate them they usually surprise us. One of them is the serriola lettucewhich is a very useful herb in cooking and in natural medicine. […]

Agriculture is the most important thing that humans have, since a good part of the food that we consume has to be cultivated first, and that is something we do in orchards, production nurseries and even inside the home. However, it can also be our main enemy, since at least 16% of the pollutant emissions […]

The bold It is one of the diseases that plants most often have, especially when they are suffering a significant attack from mealybugs. It is also one of the best identified, since the symptoms it produces are very characteristic. Although it may seem otherwise, it is easy to control if we take a series of […]

If you are considering acquiring an olive tree to beautify your environment, this article will be interesting for you. This beautiful tree is extremely attractive and turns out to be very resistant. But to be able to dispose of it, First we must know how to plant an olive tree, do not? Do not worry, […]

Image – Flickr / The Instants Photography & Video Collector Sometimes within the group of horticultural plants we can find a great variety that, in addition to being edible, have a certain ornamental value. One of them is what is known as purple cauliflowerwhich is really spectacular. Would you like to know how it is […]

When we talk about large-scale cultivation and the work of agriculture, we do not always refer to the two main types that exist: irrigated agriculture and rainfed agriculture. Today we are going to focus on analyzing irrigated agriculture. There are many efforts that must be analyzed in order to obtain excellent results when cultivating. This […]

When it comes to plants and crops, spotting yellow leaves is not a good sign. It is a way in which we can realize quite quickly that something is wrong. A tomato plant with yellow leaves can have mild or quite serious problems, so we must be able to detect the cause as soon as […]

The bitter melon It is a variety of the Cucurbitaceae family that originates from the old world. It has 45 species in Africa and 5 in Asia. Its scientific name is Momordica and it is known by other common names such as cundeamor, balsam, catajera and ampalayá. In this article we are going to talk […]