Gardening Tips

Have you ever wondered why many inside plants die quickly? Much of the answer is in the nature of the environment. With a few exceptions, most indoor plants need humid environments to grow and survive healthily. Unfortunately, in places with hot or very cold climates, air conditioners and heaters do not help plants much. Other […]

Petunias and Surfinias are two plants that can be perfectly confused. Both plants are the same, since one is a hybrid of the other. Both are characterized by having an abundant flowering, from spring to autumn. In addition, its leaves are green, small, somewhat sticky and hairy. We can find flowers of all colors, from […]

Most plants bloom in spring. The heat arrives and the plants wake up from their lethargy, dazzling us with beautiful flowers. However, not all of them delight us with their beauty in daylight. There are plants whose flowers sthey open at nightfall. How is it possible? The sun is not everything for plants, but pollinators […]

Image – AB Landscaping Do you want decorate your garden with palms? Good decision because its large leaves are always attractive to the eye. Well then, the best thing then will be to know some details of this species. The palms They are classified into two groups according to the leaf: the first are called […]

Our aromatic plants They are usually used dry for use in infusions or in food as a condiment. If we have plants grown at home or we have the possibility of getting them from the field, we can carry out a home drying. Some plants such as thyme, bay leaf, chamomile or lavender must be […]

With spring the fruits begin to ripen. The fruit trees They are filled with green fruits that little by little we see how they mature until we can enjoy their flavor. The dried fruit treesThey also begin to form their fruit, so that when the cold arrives we can eat them. The Quite It is […]

In these times of crisis, we can only rely on good luck. Therefore, the money plant is one of those indoor plants suitable to have at home especially at this time. They say that where there is a money plant, there will be money. It may be true or it may just be a way […]

Many people do not have plants in their garden because they believe that they require great care, fertilization, watering, etc. However, there are plants whose cares are so minimalwhich are ideal for this type of person who does not have enough time to spend all day in the garden. I am referring to the calls […]

There is a genus of indoor plants that come from Asia and Africa. These plants are the Dracenas or trunks of Brazil. They are a species of palm trees that can reach a maximum height of 130 centimeters and a minimum of 40 centimeters. It is very common to find these types of plants in […]

We are used to enjoying the wonderful colors of flowers, however, the ColeoIt is a beautiful plant that stands out without a doubt, due to the color of its leaves. These are very showy, with colors ranging from passion red to bright pink to purple and brown. In addition, they have a green jagged shape […]

In the gardens of the houses there should always be some kind of tree. If the garden is small, then the tree It must be consistent with the space where it is going to be developed. For small gardens, we can use climbing trees such as the Pasionaria. This shrub can be placed at the […]

Convolvulus are a family than 200 species of plants, many of them creepers. They can be annual or perennial. They are plants with leaves oval, generally small. The flowers have a bell or trumpet shape that open in the heat and in full sun, since in the shade or at night, the plant closes these […]

Plants can be play in many ways, through seeds, cuttings, etc. Another very simple method is through young. This is based on the fact that there are plants that produce other equal but smaller plants at the ends of their leaves, such as the Cinta. In another case, if they do not come from the […]

Nature is wonderful. There are very surprising plants of all kinds. There are some cactus that can be confused with stones. These cacti are the Lithops. These have an oval shape, which do not reach 5 centimeters in height. They have colors similar to stones, that is, grayish and greenish colors. They are made up […]

Do you know what a kokedama? They are plants that are very fashionable and are born from a Japanese technique that allows the specimens to live in a bag of moss without the need for a flowerpot. The kokedama is done with inside plants And you can do it yourself with some patience and a […]

We are in summer and recently, in spring We were able to enjoy the flowers of the beautiful Clivia. It is a plant that arises from a bulb and that is usually used in patios or in portals. It is a plant that does not require great care but that if it is given what […]

I have a terraced balcony very large, on the top floor of a building located on a very sunny corner, without the shelter of neighboring buildings and trees. It is an ideal place to have a urban garden Due to its generous surface area but sometimes it brings me problems because due to the intensity […]

We know that plants need light in order to survive. However, there are some that are very resistant and tough, so the lack of sunlightit does not end them. Some of these plants are the Sanseviera, the Potos, the Fitonia and the Fern. The Sansevieria It is an indoor plant that withstands any type of […]

We have already seen the influence of the Moon phases in plants, but now we are going to analyze what to do in gardening according to the moon phase in which we are. Of course, the month also affects, depending on whether it is hot or not. New Moon: When we are in this lunar […]

We have bought plants from season but we know that when winter comes they will no longer be there. When this happens, we have two options, let them lose and have to buy seeds again the following summer or collect the seeds of the plants that we have. The second option seems more viable, therefore, […]

La Oleander It is a shrub that can measure five meters in height and that maintains a green color in its leaves throughout the year. Are leaves they appear opposite each other along branches that end with flowers. Our flowers They appear in summer and can be white or pink in different shades. They are […]

To get seeds of plants, we will generally have to look for them in the flowers of this. Sometimes the seeds appear when the dried flowers themselves fall, and other times, we will find them in the flower calyx or in the fruit pod. The Marigold It is a plant that produces abundant flowers. When […]

Among indoor plants, the Begonias. This genus encompass a large number of plantsall of them beautiful and different. Most of them produce flowers, being these, normally, small. Surely in every home there is at least one Begoniasince they are very simple plants to care for, which stand out for their long duration and the beauty […]

The Chamaedorea elegansbetter known as Living room palm tree, It is a palm tree that is widely used both in interior, as to decorate patios or even some corner of the garden. Let’s learn more about this plant. First of all you have to know that in the same pot, there are usually about twenty […]

After getting the seeds to germinate, we sometimes have the question: “What now?”, Or “How do you take care of a young tree?”, Or “Is it difficult to maintain it?” With this article I will try to solve them. I have been planting and caring for very young trees for several years, and if there […]

The Cocoa nutsbetter known as Coconut treeis perhaps one of the most popular palm trees and known all over the world. Its elegant bearing and its long leaves transport us to the magnificent tropical beaches. In addition, with the fruit, the coconut, various edible products are made (coconut milk, cakes, …). When spring comes in […]

The seeds of carnivorous plants are characterized above all by being very small. Those of the Droseras genus, for example, are not much larger than the point of a pin. You have to be very careful to prevent the air from taking them away. It is curious that from such a tiny seed, a plant […]

If you have a garden with some space and you want to plant a fruit tree, you can think of a hazela wonderful specimen that will give you shade during the summer season while it does not grow more than 6 meters, making it ideal for gardens that are not too extensive. Do you want […]

In nature, trees reproduce most of the time by seedssome by cuttings (branches broken by a gale, for example, which have fallen to the ground). However, over many years we humans have not only perfected the method of planting trees, but also through cause and error, we have realized that they can also reproduce in […]

Often when it comes to wanting reproduce plants The question arises: how to prevent fungi? Fungi act fast, and when the first filaments appear on the surface of the substrate, their eradication is very difficult. However, its prevention is simple. This article is intended to be a guide to get healthy and strong plants. The first […]

The Bougainvilleaor better known as BuganvillaIt is an ideal climbing shrub to provide shade. It is very popular due to its spectacular flowering, which can last all year in warm climates. Let’s know more about her. Bougainvillea is a plant that is very easy to grow. Its resistance to frost, and its flowers, which can […]

The Rubber plant are very popular plants like inside plants, or even in gardens in the form of hedges, as isolated specimens or even as bonsai. There are numerous varieties, and all of them have very decorative leaves. In addition, the fruit, the fig, is edible for many species, including humans. Let’s know something more […]

Our creepers They are a highly chosen species by people who have large walls in their homes that they want to cover. The results are fantastic because thanks to the way in which this plant grows it allows to transform the atmosphere of the place. The climber grows upwards because look for natural light. In […]

It is increasingly common to find this peculiar plant in nurseries and garden centers, as well as houseplant in cold climates, or as a plant for patios and gardens in hot climates. The notch chantieribetter known as Bat flower, It leaves no one indifferent due to its strange inflorescence, which is very reminiscent of a […]

The seeds can be sown in several different ways, depending on the species, the type of seed, the desired earliness, etc. To guarantee success, basic rules must be taken into account: the seeds have sufficient nutritional reserves for a certain time, and if they are sown too deep, or we wait a long time to […]

The genus Anigozanthos, better known by the common name »Kangaroo legs»By the shape of their flowers, is originally from Australia. It comprises about 70 species, of which the best known are the Anigozanthos manglesii and Anigozanthos flavidus. They are shrubs of about a meter in height that require little care to keep in good condition. […]

The Ficus ginseng It is a tree that, following some practical advice, we can have for many years. Belonging to the great family of the Rubber plant, this makes it an easy tree to maintain. The first thing to know is that the Ficus ginseng it’s really a Ficus microcarp. It began to be marketed […]

If you want to have a water gardenyou can know some secrets of these plants that are very particular due to the environment in which they live. Today we will dedicate ourselves to Lilysome difficult to grow specimens that hold some secrets. If you want to have them in your green space, you can place […]

Nowadays, especially due to the economic crisis, those of us who like plants look for various ways to acquire them without costing us much. In this article we will talk about how to get plants at a great price, or even free. There are three options: dividing some of our plants, which is known as […]

Normally when we talk about carnivorous plants We come to the image of a plant that needs to hunt insects to survive in a land with hardly any nutrients. However, in the tropical forests of the world, there are some that have a different behavior than usual with what should be their prey. One of […]

Our succulents They are in fashion and that is why today we will dedicate ourselves to them. For those who do not know them, these are those plants with thick stems and leaves that store water to adapt to long periods of drought or arid environments. Both the stem, the leaves and the root are […]

With the arrival of autumn, the trees begin to change the color of their leaves. Some dress in Red, others in yellow, giving a different touch to the place where they are. This time we will see three trees with spectacular autumnal coloration, easy to maintain, which will brighten our eyes with their magnificent autumnal […]

On many occasions we find that we cannot have a garden, and that we have to settle for a balcony, patio or terrace where we can place our plants. We tend to think that trees and shrubs are plants of grounds, but not from pots. Well, that is not entirely true, as there are many […]

In the arid climate of Namibia on the African continent, we can find a plant that may not have a very high ornamental value, but it is incredibly resistant. This is the Welwitschia mirabilis. Let’s know something more about her. Its habitat is in Namibia and southern Angola. The climate is very dry, so much […]

Within the genre of palm trees We find several species that can withstand very cold winters, where the temperature drops to 23 degrees below zero. On this occasion, we are going to talk about some of them. All suitable for a wide range of climates: from tropical to continental. We start this list with what, until […]

My father in law has a nice lemon Tree in your garden that you can enjoy from the kitchen window. During the season, it gives away magnificent fruits that we enjoy in lemonades, with meats or in marinades. The fruit trees They are always a good option to have in the garden not only because […]

In North America there is one of the greater conifers that inhabit planet Earth: the Giant sequoiawhose scientific name is Giant sequoiadendron. It can reach such a high height, and a trunk thickness so wide, that in some places a kind of bridge has been made so that people could pass. Sequoia is very slow […]

Dangerous plantswhich can kill. Killer trees that must be taken into account when planting new species. Many specimens can be as beautiful as they are dangerous and this is how they become a death trap for those who handle them. A great example is the Douglasi hemlocki, a plant that grows in the United States […]

Plants with variegated leaves attract a lot of attention for their high ornamental value. The care that variegated plants need is somewhat different from those with green leaves, since by not having chlorophyll on the entire surface of the leaf, the work of breathing is a little more complicated. New cultivars, most of them man-made, […]