DIY Gardens

The plant endotherapy It is a very interesting phytosanitary treatment, especially when it comes to treating trees and palms that live in urban centers and that, for whatever reason, have become ill or are victims of a major plague. And it is not only good for them, but also for humans. In fact, anyone can […]

The plant kingdom has developed different strategies to survive. Some are visible, such as cactus spines for example, which are nothing more than modified leaves that have replaced the ability to photosynthesize with that of protecting the body of these plants. But there are others that are not so, such as the so-called C4 plants. […]

Typical foods are essential to get into the atmosphere. Nothing like a traditional food to evoke all the charm of a specific time of year or celebration. In Galicia it is usually given to the neighbors in the winter months and especially in the carnival season a bunch of turnip greensbeing the pork shoulder with […]

There are several pests that can affect our crops, one of the most common and also one of the most annoying being the aphid. It usually appears during the spring season, which is when the stems begin to sprout. It is then when we must begin to be attentive to the appearance of these annoying […]

Water is the essential food for life. Without him, planet Earth would be nothing more than a rock. There would be no form of life. Plants, like animals, need a constant supply of the precious liquid in order to grow and survive. Therefore, watering is one of the most important tasks, if not the most, […]

Would you like to know what are the parts of a tree trunk? Without a doubt, it is very interesting to know more about these plants, on which a large number of animals depend – including us humans. Perhaps if we all learned the parts and functions of plants, the world would be different, but […]

Lentils are a nutrient dense and very healthy food. It contains a large amount of starch which is translated as carbohydrates. They also have plant proteins. Although they are very good and healthy, they are not completely complete, since they are low in an essential amino acid: methionine. If we mix lentils with other cereals […]

Plants like humans go through difficult times, you can practically identify causes of problemsbut generally not possible. For example, when the leaves wither, it is easy to detect that the problem is lack of waterHowever, in other cases it is not something that is so evident. The problems that cause our plant to die they […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Rob Hille The mildew it is one of the diseases that most attack plants. Although we think that it is caused by a single microorganism, in reality there are several species of fungi responsible for the fact that the leaves from one day to the next begin to have yellow […]

When you have land, either because you live in a house with a large garden, or because you have a small farm, it is common to consider putting up a chicken coop and, thus, raising chickens, hens and roosters to enjoy their company and the products that they provide. give. Are you looking for a […]

When we have an orchard, it is rare that we lack tomatoes. They are par excellence the most frequently sought after vegetable. In turn, we will all know stories or tricks that we have seen or been told to obtain a good production. It is not difficult to grow tomatoesif you know how. Even one […]

The Japanese medlar, or simply medlar, is a beautiful fruit tree. It has long dark green leaves, and it produces them in such numbers that, as it grows, it becomes a fantastic shade tree, since its crown is also wide. If we talk about its fruits, they have an exquisite flavor. They finish maturing in […]

We would all like to have plants that are always perfectly healthy and beautiful, but unfortunately sometimes we will have to treat them so that pests do not weaken them and spoil them. And it is that, where there are vegetal beings, there is a great variety of parasites ready to attack them as soon […]

Image – Flickr / “Cantarranas” Community Agroecological Garden Plants can be affected by a wide variety of insects that cause pests, but there are certainly some that are more common than others. The red aphid It is one of those that is seen more and more, but in some areas it is still very rare. […]

The sweet potato is the sweet potato, also known as sweet potato, some names for this plant originate in the Americas, brought to the Philippines by the Spanish, and brought to India, China and Japan by the Portuguese until it became popular throughout the world . It is a tropical plant, a staple food, and […]

Image – Flickr / cliff1066 Did you just get a bonsai from Ligustrum? Then let me congratulate you: few trees are as easy to work as bonsai as this one, the privet. By having rather small leaves and by tolerating pruning quite well, enjoying it is very simple. In any case, do not forget that […]

The fig tree is a fruit tree that is very easy to care for and maintain. In fact, it is an ideal plant for the low-maintenance garden, as it resists drought without problems once established. Although it can leave the soil quite dirty, the fruits it produces taste so good that its advantages far outweigh […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / PierreSelim Ficus bonsai are the most suitable for those who are just starting out, as they resist pruning very well. Also, as there are many species that remain evergreen, such as the f. Benjaminthey beautify the area where they are. However, when they are to be taken care of there […]

Everyone knows that parsley is a very rich seasoning used by chefs around the world. What’s more, has many beneficial properties for the body and it is easy to plant at home. Therefore, growing parsley is a very good idea to have this aromatic herb available throughout the year. If you are interested in growing […]

Image – Flickr / fturmog The olive wood scale It is one of those pests that, although they are not fatal (unless the plant is very young and / or already has other problems), they are debilitating. But fortunately, it is very easy to identify, as it is difficult to forget an oval-shaped protrusion of […]

Fungi are the hardiest microorganisms that a gardener must deal with from time to time. They multiply very quickly, inside the stems, leaves and / or roots of plants, so as soon as we realize it, the disease has spread widely. For this reason, it is difficult to find a fungicide that really helps cure […]

The plum fruit is really a very tasty and appreciated fruit. The tree derives from the Rosaceae family where the almond and peach come from. There are varieties of this tree that are concentrated in the Caucasus area, while there is another variety that occurs in China. Varieties There are two varieties that are quite […]

Today we are going to talk about a type of parasite that affects plants and that has no relationship with humans. Its about Aspergillus niger. It is a fungus of the mycelial type that is formed by hyaline hyphae that are separated from each other. If we analyze its entire area of ​​distribution we see […]

Fungi are microorganisms that frequently affect plants, but the worst thing is not the fungi themselves, but how quickly they act. In fact, they can cause significant losses unless we take action as soon as possible. To avoid problems, they have been studying, first the plants themselves and later other substances, which can be used […]

During the hottest months of the year, watering is one of the most important tasks that every gardener or gardener must do in order for their plants to continue their normal growth and development. The lack of water in summer is one of the problems that must be avoided at all costs, since the sun […]

The hydrangea is a shrub that grows between one and three meters in height. However, there are larger varieties that can grow as a tree or even as lianas up to thirty meters in height. It is native to Asia, especially China and Japan, where the variety is greater. Introduced to Europe by naturalists in […]

Today we come to talk about a tree whose fruits are known and native to the savannas of southern Africa. Is about the marula. It is an evergreen tree with a medium size whose scientific name is Sclerocarya birrea. The oil that can be obtained from its fruits is widely used in cosmetics for the […]

One of the sweetest and most appetizing fruits, which can be eaten alone, with chocolate, with cream, with milk… are, without a doubt, strawberries. But we don’t always eat the same because the truth is that there are many varieties of strawberries. How many? A lot, so we are going to reveal how many there […]

The radish It is the root of a horticultural plant that grows very well both in the garden and in pots, as long as the latter are wide and above all deep. But What are your needs? What do you have to take into account to get at least decent harvests? Origin and characteristics Image […]

Human beings need natural resources to be able to develop and live as we do today. Natural resources are those that our planet offers us without the need for any type of intervention. Keep in mind that they are essential for our subsistence. One of the great problems of the rhythm of life that humans […]

Plants need light to grow, since thanks to it their leaves can produce a green substance: chlorophyll, which will help them to make food and, therefore, to grow. However, not all of them need the same amount of light. Throughout their evolution, they have adapted to different habitats, to different places, each with its own […]

Today we are going to talk about brief. The fig tree is the tree that contains them and its scientific name is Ficus carica L. It belongs to the Moráceas family and in this family there are more than 1.500 species of trees and shrubs with similar characteristics. Almost all of them are related to […]

Plants need light to be able to produce chlorophyll, which will be used to make food in their precious leaves. But when we expose them directly to the star king, without having previously acclimatized them, problems will soon arise: the next day we will see that they have brown spots, or that their appearance suddenly […]

Image – Wikimedia / Hans Hillewaert The plant known by the scientific name Helianthemum syriacum it is one of the most common in the Mediterranean. Small, with leaves that do not stand out much, but with some flowers of a color that attracts a lot of attention. Precisely for this reason, for the beauty of […]

Lobsters are insects that, if they appear one at a time or in small groups, do not cause too many problems, but when they come in swarms … they can destroy the harvest in a matter of days. They are very gluttonous and will not hesitate to eat our plants, unless we prohibit it. As […]

Many people already know that plants breathe and drink, but if they are living beings, shouldn’t they eat too? How do plants eat? This is a question that many people ask themselves and that really has a very simple answer. In order to clarify the doubt about plant nutrition, we are going to talk a […]

Tomato is one of the most cultivated vegetables in the world. Its rapid growth and high productivity make this plant one of the most loved by farmers, since with minimal care you can have an excellent harvest. However, what can we do to make sure that we are really going to be able to taste […]

Have you ever heard the word almocafre mentioned? This is a term that is used to refer to a tool that in its day, and still today, has very practical uses but is increasingly falling into disuse. As you can see in the image, it is a hand tool, but … What exactly is it […]

Lanterns are one of the most beautiful options for decorating a garden or terrace. Even a balcony. It gives them an exotic and curious touch, ideal for creating a magical atmosphere in that place. But Do you know how to buy lanterns with heads? That is, adapting to your space and making it functional as […]

The plant world is very, very wide, it can already be very complex when you want to discover the secrets that surround it. One of the most curious and interesting topics is that of CAM plantsSince by living in very hot areas with little rainfall, they have developed a survival mechanism that makes them unique. […]

In the field of gardening and agriculture we are used to talking about seeds. Sow the seeds, grow the seeds, germinate, etc. However, when we go to sow something, We will have to decide if we will do it through seeds or with seedlings. Some may never have heard of seedlings. What are seedlings and […]

When you imagine a cage in your mind, it is normal that there is a bird inside it. It is the usual use that is given to the cages. But it is not unique. And, what if you learn how to decorate cages with plants? It is a way to reuse something that you do […]

If you have a more or less large space and you do not want to have to fill it with plants, but you are looking for something more “exotic”, how about opting for a pond? Believe it or not, doing it is much easier than you think, and we are going to give you ideas […]

Image – Wikimedia / manolofeal Have you heard of the four-year rotation? This system, also known as the Norfolk System because it is there, in Norfolk (England), where its creator put it into practice a few years ago, specifically, between 1730 and 1740. To this day it is still used; Not surprisingly, it is a […]

Today we are going to talk about a species of perennial plant that has both ornamental and medicinal use. Its about Narcissus pseudonarcissus. It is a species of bulbous perennial plant that belongs to the Amarillidaceae family. They are not very tall, but they have very attractive aromatic leaves and flowers. It has been used […]

If we want to plant in our garden we have to take into account that the soil in which we grow is of the highest possible quality for the correct growth of the plants. For it, the soil must be rich in nutrients, have good drainage, a large amount of organic matter, and be well […]

Image – Flickr / RamónP If you have a family member who has dedicated a good part of their free time to growing different plants in the garden, such as a grandfather or grandmother, or an uncle or aunt of a certain age, it is very likely that they have told you about the spiky […]

Plants, like animals, have very special cells that act as messengers. Although they produce them in small quantities unlike those produced by our body for example, they are those that regulate the physiological phenomena of plants, such as growth or flowering. You want to know what are these plant hormonesalso called phytohormones, and what function […]

For anyone who has a little knowledge in relation to wood and the quality of this material, knows in advance and superficially that not all plants are good or recommended for doing wood or interior work. There are some that are more resistant, others more flexible and with unique characteristics. That is why it is […]

Plants, like other living beings, need water to exist, but also food. If one of the two things is missing, they immediately weaken and dry quickly. Although of course, so that they can be perfect it is very important to choose the Fertilizers more suitable and follow the indications specified on the product packaging. In […]