Gardening Tips

How to mulch the garden step by step

In many cases, the English term mulching is heard to designate the protection of the soil in which the crop is located. In Spanish we have a name, padded. Let’s see what it is, what it is for and what we gain or lose by applying this technology. The garden mulch It is not only […]

What are and how do you fight almond tree pests?

Do you want to know what are the pests of the almond tree? It is interesting to know them, since this way we will know what are the symptoms and damages that they produce, as well as what measures we must take so that our tree can return to normal. Although there are not many, […]

How to plant radishes? | Gardening On

If you have a small space to make a garden and you want to look for an option of small plants to planta good idea for this would be radishes. They have the quality of a fairly accelerated growth and state of maturity, some species can take up to three weeks and in general, they […]

The 5 main varieties of tomatoes

The tomato plant is one of the horticultural plants that can most easily be grown in a pot, since it does not grow much and in any case, it can always be pruned to remove lateral branches that will produce an interesting amount of delicious, healthy and nutritious fruits. But did you know that there […]

When lettuce is tied: explanation and way to tie it.

Lettuces It is one of the easiest vegetables to achieve in a garden. Rarely do we find people with gardens that do not have at least some planted. It is a resistant plantwhich is hardly damaged by diseases or pests, and with the exception of snails or slugs, few problems usually present. One of the […]

How to treat Corythucha ciliata and protect plants from it?

Image – Flickr / fturmog In nature we find insects that are very beneficial, but there are others, such as the Corythucha ciliateswhich when it is out of habitat causes very important damage by not having natural predators. The worst thing is that, although it is native to North America, little by little it has […]

Oomycetes: Symptoms and Treatment | Gardening On

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Rude It is common to confuse oomycetes with true fungi, since the symptoms and damage they cause are practically the same. But in addition, the treatment that is applied for some can also be used for others. Still, I think it is very important to know the oomycetesorganisms that affect […]

Tomato pests and how to fight them easily

When growing tomatoes in our homes, we have to take into account that these can be attacked by different types of pests or diseases and in this article we will name some types of pests and what treatments we can use to eliminate them. Aphid One of the tomato pests that we must be very […]

How to care for a lime tree

Today we will be talking about a plant whose popularity in Spain is very wide and in the rest of the world as well, despite the fact that there is a great variety of this species all over the world. But within all that range of citrus fruits that belong to the same family, the […]

How are hops grown? | Gardening On

Today the production of craft beer is fashionable and that is why we talk about hopOne main beer ingredients. Few know that this plant hides great virtues: in ancient Rome it was used to alleviate digestive disorders while in China it was used to cure tuberculosis and leprosy. Originally from eastern Europe, today it is […]

Types of eggplants | Gardening On

There are times when we see fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers in a certain way. But the truth is that they can be different thanks to the varieties. In the case of aubergines, when we think of them, a somewhat elongated shape and plumper at the bottom and purple in color comes to mind. But, […]

They discover seeds from 130 million years ago

Image – Swedish Natural History Museum Human beings have the innate need to explore and investigate everything that surrounds them. Although his way of life today is not the same as it was thousands of years ago, he is still curious to know what is out there, beyond the limits of his home. Thus, he […]

Chaenomeles Bonsai Care Guide | Gardening On

Image – OakBonsai Shrubs with small leaves and beautiful flowers are ideal for bonsai work. Moreover, if I had to recommend a genre, it would undoubtedly be the Chaenomeles, for its ornamental value, but also for how easy it is to control their development, and give them the style you want. So if you just […]

What are Cormophytes? | Gardening On

When talking about the cormophytesRight from the start, you may not know well what type of plants we are referring to. But believe me, in this group are one of the genres that most frequently beautify gardens and terraces. The flowers they produce are so elegant and beautifully colored, it’s hard not to stop and […]

How to control large numbers of worms in the lawn?

The presence of worms in the soil is generally a good thing, since helps turf development and also allows the increase of absorption, aeration and the filtration of nutrients and water, also the composting of remains of organic materials. However, when the worm population increases, it can bring some problems, such as the creation of […]

Characteristics, cultivation and varieties of asparagus

The asparagus It is widely cultivated throughout the world since asparagus is a vegetable with great nutritional properties that can be added to all kinds of diets. It belongs to the Liliaceae family and its origin is South African. All species of the family have fine, characteristic foliage, of an intense green color and very […]

Carbon cycle: characteristics, balance and importance

One of the most important biogeochemical processes for life on the planet and is the carbon cycle. It is about the circuit that makes the carbon, exchange of matter and gases between the different spheres of the earth. That is, it is the exchange of carbon between the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. The carbon […]

Know all the varieties of peppers that exist

Peppers are vegetables native to South America. There are many varieties of peppers that are grown and that we use to prepare our dishes. Within the pepper families we can find numerous species and types. However, more or less, they are included in four great varieties depending on their flavor: sweet or spicyand depending on […]

Enjoy all the properties and benefits that el naranjo offers us

The sweet orange tree whose scientific name is Citrus, it is a fruit tree that tends to be medium in size because of its short trunk, with little bulky branches and white flowers with an exquisite aroma, which is called orange blossom. Its plantation occurs best in sub tropical climates. The tree is usually born […]

How to decorate the Christmas tree: Ideas, tips and tricks

Shortly after Halloween, many people already start planning for the next big holiday: Christmas. Not only do you have to buy gifts, but also decorate your home according to the festivity. In this case, the Christmas tree cannot be missing, no matter how big it is, whether it is real or plastic. Although they always […]

Phytophthora ramorum: symptoms and treatment

Image – Flickr / R6, State & Private Forestry, Forest Health ProtectionSe From the first second of life, plants have to manage to survive multiple insects and microorganisms eager to feed on them, regardless of whether they are part of a jungle or a garden. Of all the enemies that woody species and trees in […]

Guide to buying an inflatable spa

Imagine that you just got home from work. You are exhausted and all you want is to have some time for yourself where you do not have to think so that your body can relax. Then you go out into the garden and see an inflatable spa ready for you to get into. Wouldn’t that […]

What are the fungi that affect plants?

Plants have numerous enemies, but if there are especially dangerous ones, they are mushrooms. These microorganisms live in the soil, although they also appear on growing substrates when they remain wet for longer than they should. Unfortunately, when they become visible the disease has advanced a lot, so often the only treatment effective is to […]

What is a plant endemism?

Plants, like other living beings, have a very strong survival instinct that leads them to adapt, as far as possible, to the changes that arise over hundreds and thousands of years. Humans, for our part, also have the need to label things, as this helps us understand them better. This is why in botany there […]

How is Carmona bonsai cared for?

Image – Flickr / jmiguel.rodriguez Are you planning to buy a bonsai from Carmona? So let me give you a series of tips that are likely to be very useful for you to enjoy its beauty for many years. And it is that, although it could be considered an easy plant, if you do not […]

Properties and uses of black earth

The black earth has played an important role when it comes to wanting to grow or sow plants, either to use them as decoration inside the home or in the garden or also to implement them as part of our daily diet. In order for our plants to have a healthy growth, it needs a […]

What is the texture of the sand?

Akadama, a very porous substrate that facilitates rapid water drainage. On the planet we live on, we find a great variety of soils, depending on their composition; of all of them, the ones with the best aeration are the sandy ones, but … What is the texture of the sand? What plants live well there? […]

Characteristics and care of the cinnamon plant

For ages, cinnamon has been known and used countless times for multiple culinary and medicinal uses. And if, believe it or not, the cinnamon It is not only implemented as another ingredient for the preparation and preparation of dishes and sweets, it also has beneficial properties for the body. The curious thing about this plant […]

Tree pruning: types, tools, when to do it and much more

The tree pruning It consists of eliminating a part of the tree, bush or plant so that it can help the organism to find the meaning and direction that is most useful for the human being and healthy for the plant. It can be said that it is a set of operations that are carried […]

How to eliminate invasive plants

you eat carboprotus All of us who have a garden or a patio with plants sooner or later will have to start our fight with a type of plant beings that should not be living in our area: herbs or invasive plants. Although there are many fast-growing species that can become a veritable pest when […]

What plants have a lanceolate leaf?

Plants can have leaves of many types, but without a doubt the most “simple” is the lanceolate leaf. There are many species that, since its evolution and to the present day, have been and are producing it. But, what are their characteristics? If you are curious to know the answer to that question, then I […]

When to plant artichokes: the best tips and tricks

Artichokes are winter vegetables in temperate climates that require cold to flower and develop. What is special about this vegetable? That we feed on its flowers, not roots or leaves. It blooms from mid-autumn to mid-spring. The Mediterranean basin concentrates 90% of world production. Artichokes take up a lot of space, and if you don’t […]

California earthworm care and why are they recommended?

The scientific name of the californian worms es Fetid eiseniabut apart from these they are also known by another name such as red worm, California red worm, earthworm, compost, compost worm and many others. There is a variety of species of worms, but because of their easy way of adapting to being in captivity and […]

Lolium rigidum: characteristics, uses and cultivation

Today we are going to talk about a very common grass that is found in cereal crops and that is considered a weed that is abundant throughout the northern half of Spain. Its about rigid lily. Its common name is vallico and it is a plant widely used in meadows and lawns. Although it is […]

How to use vinegar for gummosis? Everything you should know

Gummy disease is one of the diseases that terrifies any gardener or horticulturist who grows trees. This is one of the worst conditions our trees can suffer from, but fortunately it is not always fatal and there are ways to combat and overcome it. There is a home treatment for gummosis. Many people wonder how […]

What is the slimy onion like and how is it grown?

Did you know that there are many types of onions? One of the most interesting is the one known as slimy onionbecause from it the so-called calçots are obtained next year. So if you want to know what are its characteristics and growing needsthen you will discover all this and something more. Characteristics of the […]

Pumpkin (Cucurbita) | Gardening On

The pumpkin is a plant that belongs to the genus Cucurbita. Although you may only remember her on Halloween, this is a herbaceous plant that is easy to grow. Therefore, from here we encourage you to do it because surely you will not regret it. Now, you will discover the most recommended species, the most […]

Potato diseases | Gardening On

The potato or also known by the name of potato, is a food that provides high-quality carbohydrates and proteins, being a nutritious food that provides properties that benefit the body, such as vitamin “B” “C”, fibers and minerals, in addition to its reduction having a fairly high potassium contentalthough it is also deficient with some […]

Find out which is the best moon to sow garlic

Garlic plants are one of those that should not be missing in any garden or pot garden. They are very easy to grow, and also have multiple uses both as culinary and medicinal. But do you know which is the best moon to sow garlic? From the outset, I can tell you that they are […]

What is xylem and phloem?

Inside vascular plants, that is, angiosperms, gymnosperms and pteridophytes (ferns), there are conduits through which sap is transported. These are called xylem and phloem. It could almost be said that they are like the veins of animals, among which we include ourselves, since they fulfill the same function. But what exactly is it? What is […]

Selection of varieties of olive trees

Of European oils there is only one, but of varieties of olive trees there are a few more depending on the area where it has been raised since its evolution began or the artificial selection that has been made. Thus, today we have more than 30, and only in Spain. Know the most important. alfalfa […]

Pepper pruning in the vegetable garden or garden

When taking care of garden plants, each one deserves specific care and that is because when we talk about pruning, it is not only the plants that are taken into account. trees or small shrubsvegetables and vegetables also require this, so in this article we will talk about how to prune the pepper in the […]

Tomato diseases due to excess moisture and treatment

Excess moisture is a problem for tomato plants. But it is not always easy to know when to water them, since they are plants that suffer a lot from drought, to the point that their stems lose firmness as soon as the soil begins to be a little dry. For this reason, and in order […]

What is the cheek and what use is it?

Image – Pumice for Bonsai In the same way that there are many types of soils, there is also a great variety of substrates that we can use to grow our plants. One of the most interesting, both for bonsai and to improve drainage, is the pumice. This material is of volcanic origin with characteristics […]

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