Month: February 2023

Winter. The season of cold, frost and snow-covered landscapes. During these months, most plants are in the winter period: they do not grow, they do not flower, they do nothing more than stay alive, which gives the garden and terrace a sleepy appearance, which, in a sense, is certain. However, there are a few winter […]

It is the most popular succulent plant. Its magnificent healing properties have made it such a beloved plant that in all gardens, patios, balconies or terraces a space is reserved to have at least one specimen. Furthermore, it is very easy to care for and multiplyTherefore, although at the beginning we have to spend about […]

If you are looking for highly attractive shrubs, you can find those species that bloom every year. They are ideal to cover large spaces because their flowers are showy and form a differentiated corner. There are many species and varieties of shrubssome are used for hedges while others are ideal to place in a special […]

In Asia we find very unique and beautiful plants, such as the popular Japanese maples or our protagonist: the Weeping willow. This is a tree that lives mostly in eastern China, very close to swamps or wetlands. It is a perfect plant to have in large gardens, where it can be viewed as an isolated […]

Agave attenuata Our succulents or non-cacti succulents They are a type of vegetable that is grown in the temperate and warm regions of the world, and even in the cold ones inside greenhouses. Their maintenance is very low, and as they take very different forms, being also very decorative they are often kept in pots […]

I love the meadows, the field, the tall grasses … and even run around or jump like when I was a child, or start looking for wild flowers in the most unexpected corners. Nature rejuvenates your spirit in a very special way, making you forget your day-to-day routine. Going into each of its corners, you […]

The Lotus Flower is one of the most beautiful plants there is. It could be said that they are the orchids of the swamps, thus alluding to the beauty of the flowers that these plants have that we care with so much care at home. It is so elegant that it is difficult to find […]

One of the most cultivated ornamental plants in the world and for centuries are the roses. These shrubs bloom for months, producing flowers that are often large and beautifully colored, such as red, yellow, or white. Also, although there are many varieties that have no aroma, there are others that do. The care and maintenance […]

Have you planted padrón peppers but don’t know when to harvest them? Do you have so many that you no longer know what to do with them? These questions are quite frequent among gardeners who grow this type of pepper. Knowing how to plant it is important, but so is knowing when to collect it […]

The cherry tree is a fruit tree, yes, but it has a very high ornamental value. It is a plant that in spring is filled with beautiful flowers, that in summer provides us with shade and that in autumn the green color of its leaves gives way to different shades of oranges and reds. As […]

When July comes, hydrangeas bloom in various shades of blue, lilac, white, lemon, pink and red. They are widely used in single plantings, groups in gardens and parks, flower beds, tubs, roof gardens, and courtyards. Hydrangeas – quite unpretentious. They are easy to grow. If you choose different types, then you can enjoy their flowering […]

We are extremely lucky to live in a world where life, both animal and plant, exists in much of the globe. The two kingdoms coexist in harmony, often creating symbiotic relationships to help them better adapt to their natural habitat. But Have you ever wondered how many species of plants there are? That is a […]

Within the pepper family there are a large number of variants. One of them is the chorizo ​​pepper. It is a variety of red pepper that is native to the American continent. With the discovery of the new world, many Spaniards and Portuguese understood all the health benefits of peppers. It not only has benefits […]

Limestone or clay soils have the peculiarity that they compact very easily, and not only that, but if the climate is also dry and warm, the probabilities that they will end up eroded are very high; and if that were to happen, it would be necessary to provide them with nutrients before being able to […]

The prickly pear is a cactus that you might think of as being very, very hardy. In fact, it is considered invasive as it spreads quickly both from seeds and, above all, from cuttings. When a ‘leaf’ breaks off and falls to the ground, it doesn’t take many days for it to produce its own […]

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Woodworm is a pest that can destroy wooden furniture in a very short time, as it digs galleries in it. This is a problem, because it makes the material lose firmness, and it has a higher risk of cracking and/or even rotting if it is outside. Because, It is […]

How many times has it happened to you that you couldn’t use the garden because it was too hot? Or because in winter you did not feel comfortable outdoors even though you wanted to go out? If so, you have a solution that can come in handy: a folding tent. This is characterized by covering […]

You may want to have a kiwi in your garden and have doubts about how to care for it. Pruning is important for the kiwi tree, since it helps to suppress the shoots and branches so that the driest parts are removed and can better stimulate their growth. To prune kiwis, we have to bear […]

Peanuts are widely consumed throughout the world due to their characteristics and nutritional content suitable for almost any type of diet. maybe learn how to plant peanuts It may not be one of the best choices to start in the world of horticulture, but its cultivation is not very difficult and it can be succeeded […]

Sometimes it happens that we stop liking a certain area of ​​the garden, or that over the years it begins to look old or outdated, and that’s not to mention the problems that can arise much earlier: that if the pool loses water, that if the wooden floor that promised so much is damaged,… There […]

Within the world of bonsai, there are many specimens that are not known, and yet they are perfect for beginners (even more than the ones you find in cheap stores). One of them is the Portulacaria afra bonsai, do you know it? We talk about how it is, its characteristics and the care it needs. […]

Have you ever wondered why almost all plants are green? If so, you may have heard of chlorophyll, which is a pigment found in all parts that are green, such as leaves, and in some cases also in the trunk, flowers, and even roots (as in plants). of Phalaenopsis orchids). But the answer to that […]

The science of botany is a whole world. It may be that of the same species of plant, all the specimens seem the same to us. But nevertheless, there are male, female and even hermaphrodite plants. Now the big question: How to know if a plant is male or female? This is a very important […]

If you have a large plant, the most normal thing is that you have it in a pot according to its size. However, when you want it to shine, there is nothing better than large ceramic pots, since these are more attractive. Now, can it be bought anywhere? Do you just have to check that […]

Also know as Chester nighttimethe lady of the night is an evergreen shrub or tree that is commonly cultivated today. In this case, it must belong to one of the existing kingdoms, the plant kingdom, which refers to organisms with certain peculiarities, which understandably must be fundamentally photosynthetic. However, there are some diseases of the […]

Looking for a gas barbecue to start enjoying from now on with your family and friends in the garden? At this time is when we think about everything that we are going to enjoy in the coming months and we look for some essential elements, such as the barbecue. But which are the best? What […]

The lemon tree is a very, very productive tree. If it is healthy, it can bear so much fruit that its branches can break due to not supporting the weight. In fact, to prevent that from happening, it is recommended to prune it, since in this way a slightly smaller but higher quality harvest is […]

More and more people have space in their home and decide to have a more sustainable and ecological life. For this, one of the processes of self-management and self-efficiency focuses on food. Today we are going to talk about organic garden and how to do it at home. It is a home garden that seeks […]

When we have our garden, weeds usually appear that can become quite annoying if we do not eliminate them well. This task can become tiring and boring and sometimes we end up spending money on herbicides so they can kill them forever. Today we are going to talk about how to make a homemade herbicide […]

Water stress it is quite frequent in plants when they are grown in places where either it does not rain and / or they are not watered as often as necessary to meet your needs. It can even occur in the autochthonous ones that we have acquired, since they need time to get used to […]

Broccoli is a type of plant widely consumed throughout the world since it is one of the vegetables with the highest nutritional value. And it is that it has a high fiber content, no fat and high content of minerals and vitamins. From this plant we eat the flower heads that are compact and have […]

Today we will be talking about a somewhat different topic than the one we usually deal with on the page at a general level. It is time to move on from the classic articles where We explain everything about a plant, a related topic and focused on fruits. Do you like peaches or different variants […]

The olive tree is a fruit tree that does not have many enemies. It is a tree that grows at its own pace, that is, neither too fast nor too slow; although it is true that during its first years of life it does so at a somewhat higher speed than once it matures. This […]

Having an orchard or garden with different species of plants is not as easy as many claim. This is a job that requires dedicationknowledge and above all a study on the soil, the subscriber and the plant itself. It happens that to plant any type of species in the ground, a series of studies have […]

Nitrogen is very, very important to plants. In fact, it is so much so that if they did not find it in the soil in which their roots develop, they would have serious growth problems. But it is also important that we bear in mind that an excess of this nutrient can be harmful to […]

In the world of gardening and agriculture there are numerous pests and diseases that can attack our plants and / or our crops. In order to know what is giving our plants, we have to look closely at the symptoms and start acting as soon as possible. The white worm plague is one of the […]

When we have a garden or a home garden and we want to start planting crops, it is best to choose to have totally natural organic fertilizers. For this, a natural compost can be created. Organic waste is needed that is obtained through a process known as composting. This natural organic fertilizer is given thanks […]

If we are one of those who want to have a home garden, we must know very well what type of plantations we can have depending on the season and the care it needs. Today we are going to talk about the different garden plants that we can have and what are its main cares. […]

Cacti are known for how easy they are to care for, and also for the beauty of their flowers. There are many that, in addition, can be grown in pots or planters, which is undoubtedly very interesting when you want to have some on the balcony or in the patio, and / or you do […]

There is nothing I like more than clay pots especially if they are generous in size. Usually, I choose to combine several of them, larger and smaller, and then group them in a corner and thus create a happy and romantic space. The ideal is to choose different plants with flowers that contrast in shades […]

In the world of gardening and orchard there are various types of plants whose main purpose is decoration. It’s about the ornamental plants. They are those plants that give us an environment with a pretty good decoration, colorful impregnated with pleasant aromas. The main objective is to decorate houses, gardens, parks and avenues giving it […]

Persimmons are one of the most beloved fruits of autumn-winter. It has a very pleasant sweet taste and in addition to being very nutritious, they can help us hydrate a littlewhich is always very good. But, did you know that not all those that are sold are the same? If you want to know the […]

Until not long ago when you wanted to have a garden with furniture and all the necessary tools to take care of it, you had to go yes or yes to the stores where they sold them. Fortunately, times have changed and now it is possible to make purchases from any device that has an […]

Tomatoes are such a prized vegetable throughout the world that today there are thousands of varieties of different colours, shapes and sizes. There are types of tomatoes that adapt to the climatic characteristics of every corner of Spain. In addition, there is a wide variety of varieties for all tastes and needs. It is an […]

As we know, there are numerous tomato species of different types. Today we are going to talk about a type of giant tomato species that is usually surprising as soon as you see it. Its about pink tomato. It is a species that can perfectly approach the weight of other larger garden crops. It has […]

An extremely decorative element that is becoming more and more fashionable in gardens and on terraces are pergolas. These structures give us a lot of play when it comes to beautifying our surroundings, but they tend to be somewhat expensive. To save a little money, it is best to make a homemade pergola ourselves. For […]

Would you like a natural orange juice? The idea of ​​being able to harvest your own oranges without having to go to the supermarket is very tempting, right? So, I encourage you to grow a potted orange tree. It is not very complicated. In fact, it is one of the fruit trees that best adaptssince […]

Anti-frost fabric It is the best ally of a gardener, horticulturist or collector. It is a kind of coat that protects plants from low temperatures, thus allowing them to survive winter without almost any problem. Economical and lightweight, this fabric is ideal for all those who have recently planted some plants in the ground, or […]

The survival of plants is closely linked to the soil in which they grow; not in vain, its roots make their way between the pores that form the earth and the stones that are in it. They daily absorb the nutrients that are available so that they can subsist and grow. This is a topic […]

When we talk about ecology and the environment we usually name the habitats of different species. People often confuse the concepts of habitats, ecosystem and ecological niche easily. And it is that we find numerous species that are geographically distant but, nevertheless, share similar functions within the habitat where they live. This is what is […]