Tomatoes are a staple in many households, but they can be difficult to grow. There are a number of vegetables that can help improve tomato production. Some of these surprising vegetables include carrots, beets, and celery. Each of these vegetables offer different benefits to tomato production, which can help improve yields and reduce the need […]
companion planting: the benefits of growing plants together
companion planting has long been used as a way to improve the soil and increase crop yields. There are many benefits to growing plants together, including reducing chances of pests and diseases, improving nutrient uptake, and increasing the effectiveness of repellents. By pairing complementary plants together, gardeners can create habitats that promote beneficial insects, microbes, […]
What is a biennial plant
Depending on their life cycle, plants can be perennial, that is, they produce seeds every season, or seasonal. Why are they so different? Because of the evolution followed by each of the species. The climate, the soil, the altitude above sea level, and even the availability of candidate pollinators are factors that have made a plant life expectancy […]
Care and cultivation of Ficus Ginseng
The Ficus Ginseng is a plant that is found within the varieties of bonsai . The discovery of this tree was made in Asian countries, places where its trade began as Ficus Ginseng because of its bulb shape and its irregularly shaped roots, roots that remain aerial , this means that they are roots that are not completely below ground. This is […]
What are hydroponic gardens?
Having the possibility of being able to create a hydroponic garden represents one of the tasks that is very easy to carry out for those people who may have the benefit of being able to count on a large patio or, in contrast, a garden, but who do not want to pass up the opportunity to have your own […]
Tomato alternaria, what it is and how it is controlled
It is normal for the tomato crop to be affected by numerous diseases, pests and viruses; Among these is the ascomycete fungus known as ” alternaria “, which consists of a decomposition that affects the appearance of the plant. In this post, we will be talking about what tomato alternaria is , the symptoms it produces and its treatment, as well as […]
Why do conifers turn brown?
Having a coniferous hedge in a garden is something very, very beautiful, as well as practical. By having short but dense foliage, they allow us to enjoy the place with more security and privacy; not to mention that they help reduce noise. However, sometimes everything doesn’t go as it should, and that’s when we wonder why conifers […]
What is the pulsatilla and what is it for?
In homeopathy some types of plants are used to combat some diseases. The amount that it supplies is usually small, since if it were administered in higher doses, it would trigger the same effects that you want to combat. In this case we are going to talk about the Pulsatilla. Its scientific name is Pulsatilla vulgaris and it is a genus […]
What can I do so that my plant does not die?
Many times, when we go to a nursery, we end up with some other plant in the shopping basket. When we get home, we put them where they fit best and leave them there, convinced that they will always stay beautiful. However, as the days go by we realize that they have begun to get sad. The […]
Are conifers trees?
In general, there is no doubt about what a tree, a palm or a cactus is, but when you start to investigate a little more and discover the evolution that each type of plant has had, you realize that, although they can be very similar, they have important differences that make them unique . Bearing this in […]
What to do with roots that have grown too long?
The plants that we have in a pot with the passage of time are running out of enough space for their roots. These grow adapting to the container, and when they can no longer do so, they come out through the drainage holes. Although it is not a problem in itself, if we did nothing, there […]
How to get rid of beetle pests in your garden
Beetle infestations can be dangerous to your garden as they can cause severe damage to crops and plants. To avoid beetles, there are some techniques, but if you already have the pest in the garden, they can be controlled in various ways. Do you want to know how to control beetle pests in your garden? Most beetle […]
What are gabion walls and how are they used?
One way to have a much better divided garden or plot is by putting up a wall, but not just any wall, but made of gabions. With materials as simple as stones and galvanized or stainless steel mesh, you can get a piece of land that will be a pleasure to be on . And all this without losing […]
Selection of fruits and vegetables for the fall season
For each season of the year there are fruits and vegetables that are in season. About a month ago autumn came and now fruits and vegetables of this season are coming. Do you want to know what fruits and vegetables to consume on these dates? Index 1 Autumn Fruits 1.1 Avocado 1.2 Khaki 1.3 Grenade 1.4 Custard apple 1.5 kiwi 1.6 apple 1.7 Grape 2 Autumn […]
Pruning shears, an essential tool to take care of plants
Few tools are as useful and practical as pruning shears . Not only are they comfortable to wear, but they will also help us to do all those little jobs that will keep the plants well cared for and, above all, healthy. But how to choose one? There are many types, and each of them is specially designed for […]
A garden in a bottle that hasn’t been watered in over 40 years
When we think of gardens, or no longer gardens, but plants, we assume that they will need a series of care in order to grow and maintain themselves well. But what would you say if I told you that this is not always the case? A man named David Latimer planted a seed in a glass […]
Plant pest prevention
Plants, throughout their lives, will be affected by a series of pests that will test their adaptation to the environment and their survival. When they are cultivated, we provide them, or at least we try to, all the care they need in order for them to grow strong and, above all, healthy. But sometimes this is […]
How to build a fire pit in the garden
During the cool months, if you have or are going to have a garden, you will surely want to spend time outdoors enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the place. And what better way to do it than by placing yourself near a bonfire that can protect you from the cold. If you want that to stop […]
What are the best fertilizers for cherry trees?
The cherry tree is a deciduous fruit tree that is really beautiful . During spring, its cheerful flowers sprout, in summer and autumn its fruits appear which, in addition to being edible, increase the ornamental value of the plant, and towards mid-autumn its leaves turn a very striking orange color before falling. For all these reasons, there […]
Why choose electric pruning shears?
Conventional pruning shears are tools that have proven to be very useful for cutting branches. Today, they are still widely used because for their price and easy maintenance, in addition to their multiple agricultural uses, the truth is that they are very worthwhile. However, if you have to get a lot of work done in a […]