Gardening Tips

Once the spring season is over, it is perhaps the most difficult time of the year for our plants, which must adapt to the temperatures that are beginning to drop. Those who are designing a green space can think about choosing those plants that are best adapted to the coldthose species that withstand frost or […]

When there is space in the house, there is nothing more beautiful than having a pond. These water mirrors create a unique corner in the garden, especially when surrounded by abundant vegetation. If you’re pond edge plantscan you think of the call False Papyrus, a grassy plant which is ideal in these cases due to […]

When looking for pond plants there are a variety of options that you may not have known before. One of them is the Water hyacintha floating aquatic plant it has leaves of a very lustrous green color, broad and rounded. This species adds to the range of alternatives you have when you want to decorate […]

The croton it is one of the most popular and decorative indoor plants. Its leaves have a high ornamental value, and its cultivation is suitable for beginners. In addition, it can be kept in a pot throughout its life as it resists pruning and transplants. Do you want to have an even more beautiful plant […]

Dimorphotheca ecklonis When you have a poor soil that is also clayey with a tendency to compact a lot it is not always easy to find the most suitable plants for the garden, since most do not usually do very well having the roots too tight. However, with these plants for poor soils that we […]

Fuchsia flower Our hanging plants they are excellent for revitalizing the home. Not only will they decorate it, but also, through photosynthesis, they will provide us with oxygen. A gas that, needless to say, is vital for us to live. In nurseries and garden stores you will find countless plants that can be planted in […]

Melaleuca systema Looking for spectacular flowering plants that are also resistant to drought? Then the Melaleuca they’re for you. Originally from Australia, they are used to living in areas where rainfall is scarce. Its cultivation and maintenance is very simple, suitable for beginners. Being very grateful, you can have it in all kinds of gardens. […]

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Globosa nana’ If you have seen a Japanese movie, surely you have been able to contemplate one of the most spectacular conifers that they have there: the Japanese cedar. It is a perfect plant to have in oriental-style gardens, since there are also different varieties, so whether you have a fairly large plot […]

If you are looking for a plant for borders or bedsThere is a plant native to South Africa that is presented as a viable alternative because it is attractive and you can get it in any store. I’m talking about the Bulbs frutescensa plant that belongs to the genus Bulbine, which includes about 50 perennial […]

Juniperus x pfitzeriana When we have a terrain with unevenness, you have to choose certain plants to make it look spectacular. Depending on the climate of the place, as well as the altitude at which we are, there are species more appropriate than others. Next we are going to tell you what are the best […]

In the Canary archipelago we find incredible plants, such as Aeonium or our protagonist: the Vero from the Canary Islands or also called Verode. This is a succulent that grows as a small shrub a few meters high. Its growth rate is slow, and it can be kept in a pot or in the garden. […]

Ivy helix Climbers are excellent plants for covering walls, and even for providing shade during the summer months. Some also they wear their gala sheets to rejoice in the autumn season, usually seen as lacking in life and color; not in vain, in those months all plants begin to slow down their growth little by […]

Dudleya brittonii Native to North America, Dudley They are succulent plants that can compete with the Echeveria because, like them, they look like flowers that the earth gives us. They are extraordinary, ideal to have in pots or even in rockery gardens. Very decorative, its cultivation is suitable for beginners. So if you are looking […]

Clerodendrum trichotonum The clerodendron it is a very, very decorative shrub. Its peculiar flowers are undoubtedly its main attraction, but its leaves are not far behind. It is a very elegant plant that can be kept inside the home where it will look great in a very bright corner. In addition, it can be a […]

osmunda regal The Ferns They are plants that we could classify as ‘primitive’, since they were some of the first to appear on the face of the Earth. They lived with the dinosaurs, and since then they have evolved to become part of the decoration of both the interior of our homes and the gardens. […]

Our palms They are very unique plants that decorate the garden providing that exotic and tropical touch that we like so much. There are about 3 accepted species, and a good percentage of them are used as ornamental plants in all kinds of areas, especially in those with a temperate or warm climate. Now, like […]

We continue our journey through one of the most surprising groups of the plant kingdom: that of the carnivorous plantsattractant beings with very particular characteristics that catch our attention. Today is the turn of the Sundewa plant that has more than a hundred species and many hybrids scattered around the world. Description The Sundew is […]

The trees They are very decorative plants, so much so that many people want to have one in their homes. However, most species do not live very well, they cannot adapt. When you choose to have trees indoors it is important to take into account its rusticity and resistance so that we can enjoy it […]

Who said that you can sow seeds in winter? It is true that it is not a very good time for them to germinate, but during these months the seedbeds can be prepared so that our future new plants can start to sprout when the good weather returns. So, do you dare? Take note of […]

Red dyed seed Our succulent plants (also known as non-cacti succulents) are very decorative. Its cultivation is suitable for beginners, and they can be decorated inside the home by placing them in a room where they receive a lot of natural light. Although they are very adaptable and resistant to living in desert climates, if […]

Diascia barbara is the scientific name of this plant that belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae and is native to South Africa. It is a creeping perennial plant which es ideal for covering garden areas that are not very covered because thanks to its attractive flowering allows you to create a very nice corner. Appearance The […]

Nature has generated very resistant plants, so much so that we might think that they are even ‘territorial’ because where they grow nothing else can germinate. One of those trees is the eucalyptus. It is, if I may say so, the ‘bamboo’ of the trees. Its growth is so rapid, that it only takes a […]

Acer negundo samaras Throughout the history of plant evolution, plants have had to adapt to the many changes that have occurred on Earth. One way to achieve a higher germination percentage and, therefore, a greater number of specimens that adopted a great variety of trees and shrubs was get used to the cold to be […]

The tamarind It is a tropical tree that is ideal for very sunny gardens, as it will provide you with a good corner to protect yourself from the sun on the hottest days of the year. Its glass can reach 4m in diameter, thanks to which you can fulfill your dream of reading a good […]

For many species, being cold for a few months is vital. Without it, they could hardly germinate and, if they did, their germination rate would be very low. When you live in an area with a temperate climate, where temperatures in winter remain between a maximum of 10 and a minimum of -6ºC (or lower), […]

Magnolia ‘Soulangeana x Campbelli’ Trees are plants that, in addition to providing shade in summer and fruits, also give us their beautiful flowers. But when making the decision to have one or more specimens in the garden, it is highly recommended know the color of them to choose the species that is going to combine […]

If you want your plants to feel comfortable and with their needs covered, it is best to apply a fertilizer regularly to provide the soil with all the necessary nutrients. Among the different fertilizers, there are some that contain amino acids, an active material that favors the development of plants during times of stress. To […]

The Datura it is a plant loved and hated at the same time. Its flowers are very elegant and decorative; however, it is toxic. They grow as herbs, shrubs or small trees distributed throughout the globe, except in Antarctica. It is, therefore, one of the few genera that can be cultivated throughout the world. A […]

Acacia trees are very ornamental and resistant trees, so much so that they can be found in all gardens with a warm and temperate climate around the world. However, in addition to being very decorative plants, they are also they keep a little secret. A secret that has a lot to do with the survival […]

A typical winter day dawns. You have breakfast, and you go to see your plants, hoping to find them as they were yesterday. When you approach them, you discover with concern that some have not had a very good night: their leaves have little dots that do not have to be there, the stems seem […]

There are many plants that do not germinate immediately after they have fallen to the ground or have been sown. This is because they are in latency period whose duration varies according to the species; in fact Thanks to the fact that they have remained unchanged, we can now enjoy plants that we thought were […]

The germination of a seed is a process that, although it appears to be simple, it’s actually very complex. There are many challenges that must be overcome to become a healthy and strong adult plant: the different variations of the climate, insects (or herbivorous animals) that can affect it, the fungi that are always lurking […]

All living things need nutrients and minerals in order to survive. Each species has its own ways of achieving this and, although plants do not have hands or mouths, they have also developed an effective strategy to grow. But, which is? It sure surprises you the way how plants absorb nutrients. And it all starts […]

When we want to have a tree, or several, in our garden it is interesting to know what life expectancy do you have. Although it is true that humans live for about 80 years, and that when we have the opportunity to grow our own plants we may have already reached our twenties, knowing that […]

Nature has engendered plants which we could consider unique, with characteristics that, being rare, are easily distinguished from the others; but we also find very similar genres, which are often confused with others. And, there are plants that look like palm trees but they are not. But how to differentiate them? For the inexperienced eye, […]

It is one of the most beautiful flowers that you can find in Africa and Arabia. Your name? Adenium obesealthough you probably know her more by Desert Rose. This plant stores water in its trunk, which thickens as the years go by. In cultivation it is sometimes very demanding, but if you want to decorate […]

Licuala validates The palm trees, the princesses of the garden. Anyone who has one or more specimens will be able to enjoy the gentle breeze from its leaves when the wind blows a little, from the shade it provides during the summer, and above all of its elegance during all the months of the year. […]

The lead bag It is a very popular climbing shrub whose branches cascade. Its precious little flowers cover it almost completely during spring and summer, even in autumn if the weather is mild; In addition, they have the peculiarity that they are easily hooked on clothing. Native to South Africa, it is widely grown in […]

It is very common to look for flowers to have at home, but for them to develop well they need a lot of light, something that cannot always be provided. However, non-flowering houseplants are somewhat easier to care for since they can be kept in rooms where the sun’s rays do not reach directly. There […]

The trick trick It is one of the trees that we most frequently find in the gardens and on the streets of our cities and towns. And this has a simple explanation: it resists pollution, its yellow flowers are very decorative, and as if that were not enough … a few days of drought do […]

The red plumeria or also known by the name of Frangipani, it is a shrub or small tree of tropical origin that is cultivated in all warm regions around the world, and in slightly cooler climates its extraordinary beauty is used to decorate the home during the warmer months. cold. It is a very popular […]

The rhododendron It is a shrub or small tree that is characterized by having beautiful pink, lilac or white flowers that decorate temperate gardens around the world. If you can’t put it in the ground, don’t worry: due to its own characteristics it can live for its entire life in a pot. Discover how to […]

The vine is a climbing shrub ideal for all types of gardensregardless of the weather (except if it’s too cold). It is also one of the easiest to care for and one of the best resistant to drought. So much so that it is cultivated even in the Mediterranean, where rainfall is not very abundant. […]

The trees They are plants that can reach immense heights, so when starting to design our garden it is highly recommended to locate them first and then plant those that are smaller. In this way, we will avoid that in the future we have to reposition the green elements of our special corner, or that […]

golden Would you like to have a green home? If so, you should know that there are many plants that you can have indoors: flower, without flower, with decorative leaves, climbing plants, trees … There is so much variety that sometimes it is very difficult not to buy more plants than we had thought. However, […]

Vegetable nature always surprises us. In the case of tree plants, there is one in particular that has a very peculiar name: dragon blood treeand it is that it has a resin that, curiously, is red. Incredible true? It is a species that you can grow in hot climates, with very mild frosts. So, if […]

The Maple of Love It is one of those trees that look great in gardens, and also in pots because they tolerate pruning very well. But how do you take care of this spectacular plant? What do you need to look perfect all year round? We will spend some time talking about this species of […]

Sempervivum ‘Dark Beauty’ When we talk about delicate succulent plants we refer to those that have a special tendency to rot or, on the contrary, to dry out. It is often thought that these are very resistant plants and very easy to care for, and the reality is that they are generally very grateful, but […]

The plant that we are going to present to you on this occasion stands out for its rusticity and, especially, for its beautiful flowers. It is very adaptable, being able to plant indistinctly in the shade of the trees or in sunny expositions. Your name? Gaura lindheimeri, hole for friends . Let’s learn more at […]