Gardening Tips

All over the world we can find dream gardens, but if there is one that can impress us a lot, it is the Majorelle Garden. In it we can find plants that, perhaps are common, but are so well cared for that it will be a pleasure to see and photograph them. In addition, there […]

When looking to have a garden as natural as possible, trying not to include too many artificial elements such as furniture, sculptures or fountains, it is interesting to create borders with plants. These beings will be the ones that give joy and life to a land; Furthermore, if we have a garden they will serve […]

Surely you have ever seen a plant in a glass jar with soil and some decoration. It is a terrariumand it is nothing more than a mini garden grown inside the glass container. It has a lot of versatility when it comes to being used as decoration, since it can be used both indoors and […]

Image – Wikimedia / Richard Peat The English cottage It is a style of garden that children and adults like. The planting of a large number of plants, combined with the use of rustic materials, make this wonder is, in addition to being very beautiful, a very cozy, very homely place. It is as if […]

After having spent a few months in cold temperatures, as time recovers plants “reawaken” to life. During the months of March to May in the northern hemisphere and from November to February in the southern hemisphere, the garden seems to be able to enjoy a succession of colors and natural shapes that only brighten our […]

The plants on the terrace are usually exposed to the sun, wind, frost … However, these “little problems” can be solved very easily, since as they are in pots, it is easy to move them around. But what happens if we don’t have more space or if we don’t feel like having to replace them? […]

Aquatic plants or also known by the names hydrophilic or as hygrophilic They are those plants that are excellently adapted to aquatic environments such as lakes, ponds, ponds, swamps, estuaries, deltas, marine lagoons and also the banks of rivers. These are plants that belong to both the groups of algae and bryophytes, or also to […]

Garden furniture is a very important part: the whole family can enjoy being outdoors surrounded by many well-cared and healthy plants while having, for example, a soft drink. But the truth is that in order for this to be repeated on numerous occasions, it is necessary to maintain the furniture, since otherwise it would deteriorate […]

Our water turtles They are being very commercialized in several countries and surely at some point you have had the opportunity to enjoy these animals from a very young age as a pet. However, few turtles manage to grow or become adultsdue to the lack of care and adequate measures required by this issue. That […]

If you are one of those who love order, you will surely enjoy visiting -or designing – a french garden. In it, symmetry and order are the indisputable protagonists. You won’t see a branch sticking out of the design, no randomly placed plants. This design, in addition to being very beautiful, also entails high maintenance, […]

The lawn is a beautiful green carpet composed of herbs that, in addition to growing very quickly, have the peculiarity that they support footprints well. However, it is also one of the areas of the garden that needs the most care. For this reason, it is important that, before we start sowing it, we find […]

When the warm temperatures come, there is no doubt that nights require a protagonist and that this is the great outdoors. This is a completely different way of to be able to enjoy the summer monthsbut even more so if we are presented with the opportunity to have our own natural space and we choose […]

Water is a precious liquid that we consider as life in its purest form. This is a great source of resources that nature offers us and not only that, In the same way, it is one of the assets that I appreciate the most on the planet.. Without this precious liquid that mother nature fortunately […]

The White water lilies It is a beautiful aquatic plant that produces flowers of a white color that attracts a lot of attention. It does not need much care to be perfect, since in fact it will only be necessary to find a good place in the pond where it can be contemplated in all […]

The first thing we have to do before putting the natural grass in the garden is remove weedssince in this way we reduce problems once the grass is in place. For that, we can water the entire area every day so that the buried weeds germinate and thus use a herbicide to remove them. This […]

Lawn is a beautiful green carpet that looks great in many gardens. It is not very difficult to maintain and, of course, if we want to have a picnic or simply lie on the ground, sow it is one of our best options. Now, in order for him to be healthy, we need to know […]

It is impossible to have a green lawn without water. Some places are lucky enough to receive the necessary amount of rainwater, for the rest, automatic irrigation is the best way to supply water to the entire garden. Benefits of an automatic irrigation system People who install irrigation systems will reap great benefits, but the […]

The aquatic plant Riccia fluitans is a form of moss that it is found naturally on all continents of the worldIt was made popular by the Japanese Takashi Amano who kept them in his aquarium. The plant is commonly used for define landscape shapes in high-end display tanks. Due to this growing popularity, Riccia is […]

Today we are going to talk about a plant that serves as a substitute for grass. It’s about the dichondra repens. Common names include kidney grass, mouse ear, and leaf grass. With this plant in your garden you can have a lawn but without it. And it is that it is a type of perennial […]

Image – Kilsaran.ie When designing a garden one of the most interesting – and useful, by the way – things that can be done is to put decorative gravel. There are many types, shapes, sizes and colors, so getting that place visually enhance with it is very simple. Be careful, it is not a matter […]

Singapore Botanic Garden What is a botanical garden? For me, and being very simple, it is a place where as soon as you enter you do not know where to look when you see so much beauty. Seriously, when you plan to visit one, you cannot forget your camera, or, failing that, carry your mobile […]

Creating a garden from scratch is an experience that, yes, it can be truly magnificent and educational, but when you have no idea where to start, problems usually arise as a result of inexperience and ignorance. Therefore, it would not be strange for you to look down on those who tell you that designing is […]

Are you wondering how to decorate a rustic garden? Of course, this is a type of garden that never goes out of style. It is always a pleasure to have contact with the purest nature, with the one that gives color to your life but also very pleasant sounds and food. If you have just […]

Today we are going to talk about a genus of plants known as Oxalis. These are plants that have become invasive in orchards. Among the common names we find vinagrillos, sorrels and barrabases. These are plants that are quite annoying in the orchards when we are cultivating, but they do not harm the plantations. Oxalis […]

Image – Flickr / D-Stanley The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew It is one of the most important botanical gardens in the world, so much so that it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. Its surface is huge, occupying 120 hectares, and there are so many plants that, if you plan to […]

Do you have a pond (or mini-pond ) and want to put water flowers on it? Without a doubt, there are many aquatic plants that produce petals of very elegant colors and shapes. Some even emit a delicious scent, so much so that they attract beneficial insects like bees. Having one or more of these […]

When choosing grass both for the garden and for numerous public spaces, a good option is the Fescue Arundinacea. It is a grass that can survive well in the cold season and has a great capacity to adapt to cold and transition periods. This makes it very suitable for all kinds of gardens in the […]

Speaking of plants that are used for lawns, the species comes to mind fescue rubra. It is a species whose common name is red fescue, red fescue or red fescue. It is widely used for the creation of green spaces since it has favorable characteristics such as good resistance to cold. It is the basis […]

There are some people who go for a greener lawn for their garden. Ecological lawns are those that grow on their own and do not need chemicals or fertilizers to be able to grow in conditions or stay healthy. Today we are talking about a perfect species for this that we are looking for. It’s […]

Image – Wikimedia / Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz Who wouldn’t want a lawn in their garden? Maybe not in all the terrain, but in an area where we want to rest, read or just have a good time with family and / or friends, it is a very interesting idea without a doubt. But which species […]

Java moss, whose scientific name is Vesicularia Dubyais one of the most commonly used plants in aquariums. The preference of amateurs, both beginners and experts, for this moss is essentially due to its appearance, usefulness, easy cultivation and maintenance. Java moss provides excellent shelter for fingerlings. What’s more, This foam is very well suited to […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons If you are fond of gardening and / or botany in general, I recommend that you go visit a botanical garden … You will enjoy yourself as a child! If you are from Spain or you plan to come, you should know that one of the most important is the Royal […]

English gardens, which have always been characterized by their elegance and beauty, have been elaborated in Great Britain since the XNUMXth century by the wealthiest classes, the British nobles and kings. The aims that were sought with the creation of this type of gardens was the imitation and the establishment of the characteristics of naturetrying […]

The nymphea bathed is an aquatic plant belonging to the family nymphaeaceaealso known as tiger lotus. This species is ideal for open-air ponds, where you can enjoy its real morphology and its extraordinary flowering. But it can also be grown in aquariums. Its cultivation is relatively easy and its peculiar characteristic is the tone of […]

Pasture. That green cloak that is the dream of many city dwellers. But to have it perfect you have to study its varieties well because there are many versions that vary both in appearance and in care. If you want to have an all-terrain lawn, bet on it perennial raygrass, a very famous type of […]

Taking care of the garden can be a magnificent experience. A perfect excuse to be outdoors, in contact with the green that we like so much, with the flowers that may be blooming at that moment … and also to be able to listen to the song of the birds or the sound that insects […]

Rustic gardens are increasingly fashionable. More and more people want to have a more harmonious relationship with nature, and that is why one of the things they do is decorate their homes in such a way that it is as if they were recreating a natural landscape behind the door of their home. If you […]

Today we are going to talk about a type of grass that grows mainly in temperate zones and that is well known and appreciated for having a good coverage of the ground. Its about Agrostis stolonifera. It has a low, compact appearance and has many buds that make it possible to cover quite a few […]

Are you getting married and want to celebrate your wedding in the garden? Then it is time to prepare it for this special occasion. The union between two people, as long as it is voluntary on both sides, is a reason for joy, and that is something that has to be reflected in the green […]

The garden is a place of peace until you hear the noise of cars, trucks, buses, … in short, the traffic that circulates on your street. It can be a very unpleasant experience, so much so that if you are a person sensitive to these sounds it is likely that you will decide to move […]

The Phragmites australis is a very common aquatic plant in temperate wetlands and belongs to the family Poaceae and its name comes from the Greek sound phrase which means thin reed. This majestic species develops robustlythanks to its strong rhizomatous root system. It can reach sizes between 2 and 6 m in height, due to […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Daderot Who does not dream of being able to have a piece of land, even if it is small, to be able to enjoy their garden without maintenance? The truth is that, regardless of the meters available, if you like green, you will want to have some other plant. But […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Wikimedia Commons Visiting a palmetum is entering a place where you will enjoy seeing, above all, palm trees, but also others that accompany them that have an unparalleled beauty. They are very special gardens, which seem to be taken from a story, and which will undoubtedly make you lose track […]

That is the question: How to turn a terrace into a garden? Is that possible? Well, the truth is that yes. And it is that we usually fall into the error of thinking that a garden has to be in a more or less large area, full of a multitude of plants yes or yes, […]

The clay soils They can cause many problems for your plants, since they have a tendency to compact a lot, something that makes it difficult for the soil to absorb water, remaining on the surface for longer than desired. However, they are soils that can be modified so that the garden can grow without difficulty. […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Patricia Vegas Having a piece of land where you can design a beautiful garden is always a source of joy, but if you live in an area where the rains are rather scarce, it is highly recommended, both for your pocket and for the environment, to choose those species that […]

Did you know that there are different types of gardens? Although they can be very different from each other, all of them fulfill a function of great importance for humans, especially taking into account the times that run: that of helping us to disconnect and, with it, that of making us feel better. Just being […]

Image – Flickr / Pablo Sanchez Martin Do you like palm trees and Mediterranean gardens? If you answered yes, one of the best places to spend an incredible time surrounded by plants of that type is in the Priest’s Garden. Located in Elche, towards the south-east of the Iberian Peninsula, the conditions of the area […]

When the warm temperatures begin to make the presentation of what is probably an incredible summer, the desire to get in the pool only increases. But, if you also love that corner give a new touchputting plants around it, either on the stairs or around the pool, and you don’t know which ones to put, […]

Image – Zebragarden.com If you have a patio or a small piece of land you can do two things: turn it into a jungle species or opt for a garden with a minimalist design, which is, by the way, very fashionable in recent times. And it is that, the same objective can be achieved both […]