Gardening Tips

Discover the Archontophoenix maxima palm tree

Image – Davesgarden.com The Archontophoenix genus of palm trees is characterized by having a very thin trunk, barely 30-35cm thick and very tall, crowned with a few long pinnate leaves of a beautiful green color. But if we talk about the Archontophoenix maximathe older sister, can reach 25 meters in height. Despite its adult size, […]

Copernicia, a very elegant palm tree

C. alba in the habitat It is a palm tree native to South America and the Caribbean that little by little we are seeing more in the gardens that enjoy a mild climate all year round. It belongs to the botanical genus copernicusand is one of the members of the Arecaceae family with the most […]

Tips to take care of plants and that they are growing healthy

There are people who seem to be communicate with the plantsthey know everything about them and they take care of them perfectlyJust by having a pot and a seed they make a beautiful plant appear, it begins to grow, bloom and turn green, in just days. However other people on the contrary do not know […]

If you like lilies, learn to plant them this spring

The Azucena it is a very showy plant that has spectacular flowersthis plant being very special, since when dusk arrives its flowers disappear and others appear. This is a plant that remove their withered flowers and it replaces them with new flowers and the best thing is that it does this work by itself, thus […]

Why are Peperomia difficult to maintain?

Our Peperomia They are plants that look great in homes. There are a total of 1160 species, and all of them are very different from each other. In nurseries we find a great variety, so choosing one is not always easy. But What care do they require? Their appearance seems to indicate that they are […]

Common cypress, the most adaptable conifer

If there is a conifer that can be had in all types of gardens, be they large or small, that is the common cypress. It is one of those plants that you can see in the green spaces of the cities, and also near the sea. Withstands drought, temperatures over 35 degrees Celsius, and pollution […]

What happens if the seeds we want to plant get wet?

Even the best gardeners, those who they have been in the field for yearsthey can go through negative effects of leaving the seeds out in the open inadvertently and that they get wet or it may even happen that the seeds have fallen into a puddle or getting wet from the rain. Most people throw […]

Beautify your garden with a Bridal Wreath

And, I do not mean the typical and, incidentally, precious crown that women who are about to marry sometimes wear, but a beautiful bush whose species is Spiraea cantoniensis already known by the name of Bride’s crown or Spiraea of ​​Japan. It reaches a height of 1 or 2 meters, so looks great as a […]

Elephant foot, the most decorative and resistant plant

Image – Plants rescue The elephant’s foot yucca is one of the most cultivated plants both indoors and outdoors. It is very elegant and requires little maintenance. As it has a non-invasive root system, it is perfect to place in those delicate corners such as the entrance to the home; It even looks great near […]

5 plants without flowers for garden or pot

Plants without flowers are, although it may seem to the contrary, a marvel. Due to their stems or trunks and their leaves, they are species that are very well in the gardens, even if it is full of precious petals. In addition, gymnosperms They are the first to appear on Earth, long before the dinosaurs did […]

Tips and care for wall vines

The best choice for decorate the walls and walls naturally is placing vines, these are very simple plants to care for and plant, you just have to take into account some basic care that does not take long and in a few months you will have your entire wall full of these beautiful decorative plants. […]

Frangipani Plant Care | Gardening On

The Frangipani or Plumeria It is a plant that produces really beautiful flowers, with very cheerful colors and a very pleasant aroma. Although it can grow as a shrub or small tree 2-3 meters high, it is also usually grown in large pots either in patios or even indoors. However, it has a small problem: […]

Ginger Growing Guide | Gardening On

If you like the spicy flavor you cannot stop trying the ginger in a restaurant or, better yet, at home, picking the root from your own garden. Its cultivation is simple, since it is very adaptable and resistant, in addition to having a fairly fast growth rate. In addition, it has multiple uses, both in […]

Red-leaved beech, a magnificent tree for the garden

Image – Treeseedonline.com If there’s one cool-weather tree that has purple leaves that’s really impressive, that’s the one. Red leaf beech. Its scientific name is Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropurpurea’and it is an exceptional one to have in a garden. It does not require much careAlthough if the weather is not suitable, I can tell you that […]

Discover the palm tree Carpoxylon macrospermum

Image – HTBG.com Whether you are a collector of palms as if, simply, they attract your attention, the one that I am going to present to you now will surely leave you with your mouth open. Its scientific name is Carpoxylon macrospermum and, although it is not yet well known, it can be found in […]

Put a stop to the pests that can attack your fig

The figs or Ficus carica They belong to the Moraceae family, which includes more than 1.000 species. It’s known that figs have been cultivated for thousands of years thanks to the remains that have been found in Neolithic excavations dating back to 5.000 BC and despite their ancient history, they are not exempt from many […]

What to sow in April

Arugula seedbed With the arrival of the month of April in the Northern Hemisphere, spring settles in each of the living beings that are there, causing the trees to fill with leaves, the field to turn green and the seeds begin to germinate. The temperatures are the most suitable. The sun is still mild, so […]

California poppy, a small but very decorative plant

Surely you have ever seen the common poppy, that delicate flower with four red petals that decomposes with just a breeze. Well, although she is very pretty, our protagonist is not far behind. It is native to California, which is why it is known by the name of California poppy. It is a perfect little […]

Learn how to do it and what it means to divide the plants

Gardening is a really interesting world and beautiful that many people enjoy practicing. But of course it takes certain time of dedication to have a beautiful garden or well-kept plants inside your home. If you would like to enter this fabulous world You do not need to have a formal gardening education as you only […]

St. John’s wort, a plant suitable for beginners

The Grass of San Juan It is one of the main plants of the season that is most popular: summer. Its beautiful yellow flowers are as happy as the days when the king star not only peeks over the horizon but also its rays arrive with enough force to provide warmth. It has been used […]

Care, uses and more of the Saponaria

The soap It is a small plant that can be kept in a pot or in the garden for several years. Its flowers are a real wonder: made up of five petals, they are dyed in very soft and cheerful colors that will give the room a very special touch … as is the plant. […]

What plants can be grown in pots?

If you have just started in the world of gardening, you may have many doubts about how to decorate your patio, balcony or the interior of your home with plants, right? All that we can find in a nursery can be very beautiful, but unfortunately not all will adapt in the same way to living […]

Canker disease or Chancros | Gardening On

The Cancros, which it is also often called a chancrerefers to a disease that has a fungal originwhich means that it is caused as a consequence of the presence and action of a fungus. This fungus is usually unable to penetrate healthy cortical tissues and only has the ability to enter a host through some […]

Cultivation of red cabbage | Gardening On

The red cabbage It is one of the most beautiful horticultural plants: its purple leaves are especially striking, as they also have a unique flavor. Its cultivation is very simple, so much so that it is not necessary that you have previous experience in the maintenance of plants. Being a vegetable that is grown for […]

What is the ideal distance between a palm tree and a swimming pool?

It is aceraceous the scientific name that palm trees receivequite typical plants of paradisiacal areas. Its height can be one of the main characteristics to highlight, since they grow to approximately 10 meters tall. Its fruits are the Cocoresulting in turn a fairly emblematic fruit of this tree. Exists a great variety of palm treeswhich […]

Cappadocia maple, a beautiful tree for garden

Cappadocia Maple ‘Golden’Image – GBS Garden Center Maple trees are deciduous trees that turn beautiful in the fall, taking on reddish, yellow or orange hues. Some species are well known, such as the Maple palmate (Japanese maple) or the Acer pseudoplatanus (false banana maple), but there are others that also deserve that we reserve a […]

Learn to differentiate between cherries and picotas

At the end of month of June cherries usually come to an end, however, it is nothing to worry about, since right after that, the time of the pillories arrives. But do you really know the differences that exist between both fruits that they are so similar? Differences between cherry and pillory The main difference […]

Why grow a cornicabta in the garden?

Image – biolib The cornicabra It is a small tree that grows naturally in the fields of the Mediterranean region. It is a plant that resists drought very well; in fact, it can survive without problems in an area where it only falls about 350mm per year. It also withstands the Mediterranean summer sun, that […]

What types of palm trees can we find in Spain?

Palm trees are plants that decorate many of the streets, avenues and parks of practically the entire Spanish territory. They are so elegant, that it is difficult to avoid the temptation to plant them, since we also do not have to worry about the pipes because their root system does not have the strength to […]

What are the diseases that seedbeds can have?

Sowing is always a very pleasant experience. Prepare the seedbed with the most suitable substrate, bury the seeds just enough so that they feel the heat of the sun while being hidden from it, watering carefully so that the water does not run out with too much power, and taking care of them every day […]

The Canary pine, a fire resistant conifer

The canary pine it is one of the few autochthonous pines found in Spain. This precious conifer is endemic to the Canary Islands, where it has become a natural symbol of the island of La Palma. It is a very interesting plant to have in the gardens: its rapid growth and easy cultivation make it […]

The importance of planting trees

Trees are the most amazing plants in the world. Each of them over time becomes an ecosystem unto itself, allowing the seeds of many other plant beings to germinate between the gaps in its trunk and branches, and providing much-needed shade and moisture. They are an important source of life, not only for forests, but […]

Properties of the hypericum | Gardening On

St. John’s Wort or St. John’s Wort is a perennial herb that grows up to one meter in height and produces yellow flowers made up of five petals. It is very decorative, so much so that it is often found in gardens and patios in regions that enjoy a temperate climate. But, in addition to […]

How to plant seeds in a pot

With spring and good weather, it is time to remove the seeds from the fruits or from the envelopes so that they begin to awaken and thus become beautiful plants. The truth is that sowing is always a pleasure, but if we bury them more than necessary, we will wait in vain for them to […]

How to plant avocados in a pot? Very easily

Avocado is one of the fruits more nutritious and delicious that we can find in nature. It contains incredible properties that will not only help you with your physical appearance, but also they will improve your whole organism almost immediately. First of all, avocado is ideal because it offers the body a large amount of […]

How to grow and care for a Peony plant?

Speaking of beautiful flowers, it is undeniable that the Peony native to Asiaoccupies its own space in terms of beauty, colorful and decoration it means. But the use and enjoyment of the Peony is not limited to the Asian continent since it is common to find it in many countries outside of that continent. Experts […]

Green Alternatives to Turf | Gardening On

The lawn is a green carpet where you want to lie down and enjoy like children while we watch the clouds while listening to the gentle breeze of the wind. But it is very demanding: it needs frequent watering and continuous maintenance so that it remains always green. For this reason, ecological alternatives to grass […]

What are perennials? All you have to know

Perennials are the most beloved in gardens, as they provide year-round shade and make them look evergreen.. But there are many doubts about what exactly they are; in fact, due to the name we have given them, many of us might think that they have an infinite life expectancy. However, this is not so. There […]

How are hemp seeds grown?

The hemp seeds They are very easy to grow perennial rhizomatous herbs that you can have both in pots and in the garden. They grow to a height between 40 and 100cm, and since they do not have aggressive roots, they will not give you any problems. Its growth rate is so fast that With […]

Growing and Caring for a Jade Plant

The jade plantwith a scientific name “crassula ovatta” and also called the “money plant”, Is native to South Africa, suitable for indoors and outdoors, being very easy to maintain and care for. They can reach up to one and a half meters tallalthough its growth is quite slow and its way of expanding towards the […]

How to care for an indoor plant

Plants, with their beautiful colors and shapes, make the home look much more alive and cheerful than it would be without them. And the most interesting thing is that there are many species that we can find in the nurseries that are very well adapted to living inside the house, such as the kentia palm […]

How to plant palm trees

Palm trees are plants of exceptional beauty. With their tropical appearance and elegance, they make any garden look spectacular, no, the following. It is wonderful to have some specimens, to see how their leaves flutter in the wind, water them and fertilize them so that they grow well, contemplate them day after day to see […]

Types of upholstery plants | Gardening On

Yes, we are garden loversIt is normal that we see plants everywhere, we may think that we no longer have space to place another plant, but in the paths that we have created to stroll through our gardenswe have a space that we have to decorate with upholstery plants or also known as crawling. Placing […]

Different Types of Salvia | Gardening On

Salvia is a genus of plants It has about 900 species between herbaceous and shrubs. The species are made up of perennial, biennial and annual herbs. In today’s article we are going to talk about the types of Salvia that you can find in stores to plant later in your garden, so take note. Most […]

Are there indoor trees? | Gardening On

If you are looking for large plants to decorate your home, you can have in mind to get some indoor trees, right? They are very beautiful plants that add elegance and color to the room, but … Are there really trees that can always live in a pot in a room? Nowadays it is easy […]

How to sow grass? | Gardening On

Do you dream of having a garden as beautiful as the one seen in the image above? Now you can get it in a simple way. Grass is a very hardy herb that grows quickly and requires little maintenance. You can buy it at any nursery or online gardening store at interesting prices, to the […]

When to prune woody plants?

Many of us believe that the suitable season for pruning woody plants and others is winter, since at that time they enter a stage of renewal and change of foliage. However, nothing better than do pruning when your foliage is in full swingin fact, doing it at that time allows the plant to be shaped […]

All about the white poplar

If you need to add color to your garden and want to take advantage of it to create a tall hedge or have several isolated white spots, this tree is sure to delight you: it is fast growing and requires little maintenance. Your name? White poplar. The leaves are pure white on the underside, which […]

Bignonias or chorus of trumpets

The bignonia belongs to a a genus of flowers that includes many speciesit is said that more than half a thousand. A no less important number of these species stand out for their bright colored flowerswhich prevail even with changes in climate. Bignonia is a climbing plant and then we are going to give you […]

10 types of Japanese maple

Palm Maple ‘Ornate’ El japanese maple has a quality that makes it unique: is able to amaze anyone at any time of the year. It becomes beautiful during the spring, when its leaves sprout covering its branches with color; in summer it explodes with life, becoming even more beautiful if possible; in autumn it is […]

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