Gardening Tips

Loropetalum, a lovely garden tree

Would you like to have a very special garden? If you are looking for plants that give it color and elegance, one of our recommendations is that you buy one or more loropetalum. It is a shrub or small evergreen tree that produces decorative flowers and looks great in any corner. Either as an isolated […]

Burnt or dry leaves

At some times of the year it is common to discover that some of our plants have dry-tipped leaves. This happens frequently in the case of plants of interior and due to excess heat. The funny thing is that the plants do not need to be exposed to summer temperatures to suffer from this problem, […]

Conifers

Conifers are seed plants of a type called cone or bearing and currently there are more than 550 species, which they are all trees or shrubsthus dominating forests in high latitudes with their evergreen needle-shaped leaves and, for example, pines, cedars, firs, spruces and redwoods, being the best known members of this family. These are […]

The importance of trees

The trees they are incredible plants. Each of them is an ecosystem in itself, an ecosystem that we have to try to take care of, in the same way that they take care of us. Trees and plants are very important to all of us, because without the oxygen that their leaves expel, life on […]

Creepers

Creeping plants are generally regarded as small plants that grow close to the ground and in cases where your strands are long enough we can make them go up to some structure, but in this case it is necessary to guide or train themsecuring them with a support if they are going to reach a […]

Selection of plants without flowers for garden

Plants can be classified in many ways, but one of the simplest ways is how they multiply, or more specifically, whether they have flowers or not. Although the vast majority of them produce beautiful and delicate petals that attract pollinating insects, there are some that have evolved somewhat differently, creating a new generation that sprouts […]

purple flowers

Do you like purple flowers? Purple is a color that attracts a lot of attention. It is widely used especially for its ability to transmit a feeling of peace and harmonytwo things that cannot be missing in every garden. Even where there are only cacti, a few purple plants can give the place that touch […]

Upholstery plants for garden paths

Who of those people who have been very concerned about the garden do not find at some point loose branches and plants everywhere? The reality is that many of us, even sometimes it is difficult to know where we are going to walk, with so many branches up and down and every day they spread […]

Bowenia, an ideal plant to have in low-light corners

Bowenia is spectacular If you like gardens decorated with primitive plants, as are ferns, conifers or Cycas, we invite you to meet a botanical genus called Bowenia. Very similar in appearance to that of zamia, our protagonists have been on Earth for a long time, specifically, since the Eocene, some 56 million years ago. It […]

Deer horns, a very elegant fern

Ferns are primitive plants that grow under the shade of large trees. They are so beautiful and elegant that they are often planted in gardens or kept as part of the decoration of homes, such as the one known as Deer antlers. This curious plant, despite being tropical and therefore very sensitive to cold, can […]

How to grow baobab?

El baobab it is one of the most amazing trees that exist. Its thick trunk stores a large amount of water, a liquid that will keep it alive in the hottest and driest weeks of the year. Perhaps for this reason it is one of the most demanded plants by collectors of succulents and the […]

The subscriber of the olive trees

Olive trees are the most abundant trees in Andalusia if we talk about rainfed agriculture. They provide the olive oil so healthy and famous in many places. Some call it the “golden liquid” because of its color and good taste. Olive trees require nutritional needs of elements that it consumes throughout its vegetative cycle. Today […]

Differences between monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants

Plants can be classified in several different ways: by the type of flower, by the size they reach once adult, by the shape of their leaves … But, in botany, there is a classification that is widely used and is to differentiate plants Come in monocots and dicots. What do these two words mean? How […]

How to cut a garden tree using a chainsaw

Today we bring you the explanation how to cut a tree from the garden using a chainsaw in a correct way and in which we cannot take any risk. Although, no person would like to have to reach this kind of situation, but there are cases in which there is no other option but to […]

Parajubaea sunkha, a palm tree that has it all

Image – Pinterest If you like palm trees with a more or less slender trunk and long pinnate leaves capable of giving an interesting shade, surely you are one of those who, like me, enjoys seeing plants like those of the genus Phoenix, Ravenea, or the protagonist of this article. : parajubaea hair. What is […]

Acalifah

Today we are going to talk about a plant that is highly esteemed for its shrub contribution, its bright colors and its rapid growth that helps us with the variability of our garden. It’s about the Acalifa. It belongs to the angiosperms, eucotyledons, class rosidsorder malpighialsfamily euphorbiaceae. It is native to the tropical areas of […]

How to grow moringa at home

Do you want to know how to grow moringa at home? This is a tropical tree of Indian origin, well known for its high content of vitamins (A, C, B, E and K) and for its source of minerals, among which are calcium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium . Therefore, it has numerous benefits for human […]

Tips for choosing the best location for growing cannabis

The cannabis plant It is one of the best known in the world. Growing it is not always easy or legal, so before thinking about acquiring its seeds it is very important that we inform ourselves about whether or not we can, since otherwise we could have problems. If it finally turns out that they […]

Characteristics and selection of Begonias

When we refer to Begonias, we are talking about some 1.000 species plant family Begoniaceaemany of them with colored flowers and leaves and used as potted plants in the interior space or as plants in the garden. Begonias belong to the tropics and sub-tropics and their most peculiar characteristic is the four shades of colors […]

What are the best plants for the bathroom

Plants can help you turn your bathroom into an exquisitely decorated room, where you can also breathe fresh air. And, there are several that can adapt well to living in the conditions that exist in this room. We recommend the best ones, those that will look beautiful day after day. Discover what are the best […]

Sedge, an invasive plant

We return today with another article on botany. In this case we are going to talk about sedge. Scientific name Cypress round It is a perennial herb of the sedge family. Endowed with a robust root system and underground rhizomes, it is extremely resistant and invasive, and is considered one of the worst pests for […]

How to care for a palm tree indoors

Palm trees decorate our home in an amazing way: regardless of the type of leaves they have, their slender and thin trunks, their bearing and elegance, can make a room look better, with more life and color. Its cultivation is not difficult, but when you have them inside the house you have to observe them […]

7 types of carnivorous plants

Dionaea muscipula Carnivorous plants are one of the most striking. Unlike the ones we are used to seeing, they have evolved to feed on animal bodiesmostly insects. The reason? We find it in the soils where they grow: they are so poor in nutrients that evolution has wanted their leaves to become sophisticated traps in […]

Hazelnut tree characteristics and flowering

Hazel, also called “Hazelnut corylus”, Consists of a deciduous fruit tree native to Asia and Europe, of which the hazelnut is its fruit. It is possible that it is both planted for its nuts or as a wild tree and is part of the family of “Betulaceae”, Although there are around a dozen species belonging […]

Cyphophoenix elegans, a most elegant tropical palm

Image – Davesgarden.com You like the palms And do you dream of having a garden with a wide variety of species? If so, I recommend that you look on the Internet, in online stores. The truth is that, at least so far, it is very difficult to find more than four or five varieties in […]

Norfolk pine, a spectacular conifer for your garden

Conifers are one of the most spectacular primitive plants that we can find, but if there is one with which you can have an exquisitely decorated garden, that is the one known by the name of Norfolk pine. Its branches, which grow almost horizontally, form floors so that they look like a perfect pentagon. It […]

The black carrot

Have you ever heard of the black carrot or seen it? We’ve all eaten or seen orange carrots eat them, but black? Well yes, black carrots (Daucus carota sativus var. blushing) are a variety of carrots that are quite striking for their rare color and come from Turkey and the Middle East. Do you want […]

When is the azalea planted

The azalea is a beautiful shrubby plant: it produces small but incredibly decorative flowers, in colors that go from white to red, through pink, cream …, there are even those that are bicolor! They are very beautiful, but also very easy to care for, so why not get a copy? If you also want to […]

Let’s talk about rosemary and its benefits

It is very difficult for rosemary to be missing in kitchens anywhere in the world, that herb that permeates every corner of the kitchen with its smell characteristic. This herb has its origin in the Mediterranean and as we already know, it has a wide culinary usebeing also used as a base fragrance in perfumes, […]

Autumn plants to decorate your home or garden

Autumn is one of the favorite seasons of the year: many plants dye their leaves yellowish, orange or reddish, at the same rate as the last flowers of the season open to take advantage of the last days of heat before the pollinating insects hibernate. With the progressive decrease in temperatures, the cold gradually sets […]

Bactris gasipaes, a very useful palm for humans

Image – PlantasdeColombia.com The Bactris gasipaes It is a very interesting palm tree to have in those corners of the garden where there is not enough light, or even to have in a pot. Its slender trunk and its beautiful pinnate leaves will give that tropical touch that will make you think that you are […]

Santolina, a medicinal plant very easy to care for

The Santolina is a beautiful plant that, in addition to having a very interesting ornamental valuehas medicinal properties that cannot be ignored. It is very easy to care for and maintainso much so that it is not only suitable for beginners but, if it is planted in the ground, from the second year on it […]

Myths and truths about growing plants

Although more and more people know that without plants we could not exist, the reality is that even today it seems that there are those who do not fully trust them. And it is that, even in the XXI century, there are several myths and truths about the cultivation of plants that make us see […]

Antarctic beech, a jewel of nature

From time to time at Jardería On we like to introduce you to plants that you will probably never see in nurseries, but that will nevertheless leave you amazed if you ever travel to their country of origin and come across them. There are many that are amazing, but If you are like me a […]

What is the best substrate for a bonsai

One of the things that can be very important in what is the issue of power grow a bonsaiis that these plants can be kept alive and healthy enough so that they can last a long time. Although it may be a little obvious, most people usually worry a lot more about things like pruning […]

Why do seeds die (and how to avoid it)

Those of us who like to sow, we always try to do things well so that the seeds can germinate without having too many difficulties. And it is that, seeing a seedling grow, regardless of what species it belongs to, is a wonderful experience that makes us feel really good. But sadly, sometimes problems arise. […]

How to plant sunflowers at home

Sunflowers are plants that originate in North America and their discovery happened because some natives worshiped them as a symbol belonging to the sun god. These are plants that they rotate during the hours of the whole day chasing the movement of the sun, they produce enough light and bring joy to our home. Apart […]

The best outdoor plants for beginners and experts

Gardening is a very big world. When you realize that you like plants and start to investigate, you quickly discover that the limits become further and further away as you discover a new species. Therefore, the beginnings are usually full of failures, which are completely normal and even beneficial because they help us to learn, […]

Achiote: characteristics, care and more

Achiote is a very complete plant: it has a very great ornamental value, since it can also be grown indistinctly both in pot and in soil, it is medicinal and culinary. Apart from that, its care is simple and its multiplication fast. What more could you want? A token that tells you everything about him? […]

How to prevent indoor plants from dying?

You did it. You took on the responsibility of caring for a plant. It was so beautiful there, in the nursery, so healthy, without any plague and, perhaps with flowers of incomparable beauty, that you could not avoid buying it. However, a week has passed and it is already drying out. Why? You never intended […]

How to water the basil

Basil is one of the most beloved and easy-to-care plants that we find in homes. They adapt very well to living both indoors and outdoors, and as they are rather small they can always be grown in pots. But How to water basil? If you just got one and you have doubts about its watering, […]

How to keep seeds at home

It often happens that, due to our lifestyle, we forget that the time to plant that plant that we love so much has simply passed. When we find ourselves in this situation, what do we have to do? Well, we will have no choice but to keep them until next season. But, How to keep […]

Tips for growing aromatic herbs in pots

Aromatic plants, in addition to their pleasant aroma, are characterized by being, the vast majority, herbaceous. This means that, although they have a fairly fast growth rate, their roots are not invasive at all, and since they do not usually grow very much, they can be grown without any problem in pots. Although they have […]

How to grow a giant sequoia

When we talk about Sequoias, conifers that reach impressive heights, of more than 80 meters, that can live for more than 3 years, immediately come to mind. Due to their characteristics, they are not exactly great garden plants, at least not for just any one, but as they have such a slow growth rate, it […]

Potted ferns

nephrolepsis Ferns are beautiful plants. For a long time they have been used to decorate homes, but also patios and terraces where light does not reach directly. Their maintenance is relatively simple, as they only need to be protected from the star king and frequent watering, avoiding waterlogging. So, if you want to decorate your […]

What uses can be given to the pine leaf?

Maybe that the pine is the best known tree within all societies around the world, since it is represented by its multiple species and practically in every one of the countries of the world. The pine consists of a gymnospermwhich means that it is a tree that does not bear fruit, although it does show […]

What is the care for Ficus pumila?

Would you like to cover that wall or lattice with a climbing plant that is not very common? If the climate you live in is mild, you can put a Ficus pumila, also known as a climbing Ficus. By having a medium-slow growth, it will not be difficult for you to control its development. It […]

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