The carrot is one of the vegetables that makes the most presence in our recipes and we are talking about a very versatile ingredient and at the same time it is full of a great number of benefits . Currently we can find a wide variety of carrots, however they are not so easy to find because the most abundant […]
Meet the breadfruit tree, a very interesting tropical plant
The breadfruit tree is a tropical plant that we can find in all the warm and humid regions of the world. Although it can easily exceed 10 meters, even 21m specimens have been seen, its cultivation in a pot is possible since it tolerates pruning quite well . Let’s meet this curious and beautiful tree, so rare in temperate climates. […]
When and how to graft an avocado plant
Non-grafted avocados usually take a long time to bear fruit, however, and in the case of grafted avocados , after two years it is possible to obtain a large load of avocados. Being an essential means to propagate the avocado plant, grafting turns out to be practically the only one through which you can acquire the varieties of […]
How to clean indoor plants
In nature, as well as in gardens, plants have very few difficulties to be and remain clean, whether due to the action of wind and/or rain, their leaves can free themselves from dust motes that may fall on them. However, those that are inside the home do not have that possibility, so it is up to […]
Gooseberry: characteristics, cultivation and uses
The gooseberry . If you are one of those people who loves to make homemade jams, surely you have heard of it, and if not, don’t worry: in this special you will know everything about it, the fruit produced by the Ribes rubrum species known as gooseberry We will start first by explaining the characteristics of the currant and […]
What is needed to plant a tree
Planting a tree is one of the most wonderful experiences that any gardener can have. It is giving a living being the opportunity to have magnificent growth and development by giving its root system all the space it needs. But if done wrong, it can seriously harm you. To avoid this, we have to use the right […]
How and with what to fertilize tomatoes
Tomato plants require a good fertilizer to ensure that they develop in optimal conditions, in addition, it is possible to obtain better results by enriching the soil by adding compost and, as we already know, tomatoes require quite demanding care, especially because they need a large amount of sun, as well as a certain substrate for an […]
How to protect plants from frost
Although there are many plants that resist frost and snowfall, there are others, on the contrary, they are very chilly, so much so that as soon as the temperature drops below 0 degrees their leaves begin to turn brown or their body to rot from within. Fortunately, we can do several things to prevent them […]
What is and how to use the heather fabric?
Do you dream of having a protected garden with a natural material that will also last for several years? If so, we recommend heather, which will give a very rustic look without losing the elegance of your favorite corner of the home. But how to use the heather fabric? Does it require any kind of maintenance? We tell you. […]
What are the cares that a bonsai should have?
Bonsai is a tree that has been worked for many years – sometimes centuries – and is grown in a tray of ever lower height. But when it reaches our hands, taking care of it and keeping it in such good condition can turn out to be a very complex task. Even so, I hope that […]
What are the pests and diseases of carnations?
Carnations are very durable herbaceous plants that produce flowers for much of the year and hardly need care. However, in order to be able to enjoy them without problems, we have to know that there is a real risk that they will end up being attacked by a plague or infected by a fungus. For this […]
What is cleaning pruning
Plants, especially woody ones, need a series of “grooming” every year so that they can continue to be as healthy and beautiful as ever. In nature these, if I may say so, hairdressing sessions are carried out by the wind and the rest of the plants (for example, when the air blows strongly it drops the […]
What is explosive leprosy of citrus?
Citrus trees are trees that, in addition to being very decorative, produce edible fruit if they are given minimal care. But unfortunately they are also very vulnerable to pests and diseases, one of the most worrying being citrus blast leprosy . What is it and how is it treated? Is there any way to prevent our plants from being […]
What is a bare root plant
What is a bare root plant? When we want to save a little money, we may be interested in buying one that is not planted in a pot or in the ground, not even in a bag or sack. But you have to know that acquiring one in this way can become a waste of money. Therefore, we […]
How plants are technically named
Human beings have the need to name everything, if we didn’t, we wouldn’t be able to relate them to others as easily as we do. The problem is that, just as we have created different languages, each town or region calls its plants in one way or another . Thus, what for the Spanish is a Ceratonia siliqua , for the […]
Plant Disease Prevention
What is the prevention of diseases in plants? What to do so that your health does not decline? Well, those are two questions that don’t have a single answer, or at least not a simple one. It must be borne in mind that there are several factors that can harm or damage them, and there are some that […]
Care, cultivation and characteristics of the Tupinambo or Jerusalem Artichoke
The Jerusalem artichoke or Jerusalem artichoke is one of the common names by which this tuber is known, whose scientific name is Helianthus Tuberosus , of simple cultivation and with properties that serve it for medicinal use and in gastronomy. The Jerusalem artichoke is native to North America and belongs to the Asteraceae family and then we will learn a little […]
Use of pheromones for pest control
The natural is the healthiest. Surely you have heard or read this more than once, right? Nowadays chemical products, that is to say, synthetic ones, although they are very useful if they are used well, are very harmful to the environment. But they also have a side effect that you won’t be able to read about in any […]
What is trellis pruning?
The vine is a climbing shrub widely cultivated in temperate regions throughout the world. Grapes are edible fruits that are so good that you want to have some specimens in the garden. But, to prevent complications from arising, one of the things that is being done more and more frequently is to grow them on a trellis. In […]
What is biological control
Plants have always been able to count on the invaluable help of various insects to control pests, thus managing to stay alive without having to spend extra energy to do so. Today we people who grow plants can benefit a lot from them, but what exactly is biological control? Biological control consists of using beneficial insects and […]