DIY Gardens

Pruning the almond tree is a very important task, as it is a way to guarantee a good harvest and that it is also easy to pick.. If this were not done, the plant would grow uncontrollably and there would come a time when it would be difficult for us to pick the fruits from […]

When is the banana harvested? This delicious and satisfying fruit comes from a very fast growing herbaceous plant that only needs sun, plenty of water and protection against frost. It is so easy to care for and so beautiful that it can be kept in a pot as an ornamental plant for many years. However, […]

Today we are going to talk about the cultivation of alfalfa around the world. Its origin takes place in Asia Minor and the southern Caucasus. It covers countries such as Turkey, Iran, Syria, Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The diffusion of this crop was carried out by the Arabs through North Africa and, thus, it was […]

Our garden has infinite possibilities for decoration. We can also devise devices that give us some utility to improve the environment of our orchard or garden. Today we are going to talk about pinwheels for the garden or orchard. How useful is it and how can we design one from recycled elements? Uses of the […]

The Vaccinium macrocarpon It is a small perennial shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family, commonly known as blueberry. It is native to the eastern side of North America and it is a hermaphroditic plant (it has male and female organs) pollinated by insects. Its name comes from an old Latin name, supposedly derived from […]

Transplanting is the removal of a plant, including its roots, from where it was planted. This always presents a risk to the plant, so you should never repot a bonsai for the sake of it. Look at your tree and it will give you some clues as to whether or not it needs a transplant. […]

Today we are going to talk about a type of herbicide that has generated controversy in the world of environmentalism and agriculture. Its about Roundup. Monsanto was a multinational company producing agrochemicals and biotechnology that is destined for agriculture. One of the main arguments Monsanto uses to claim that it was in favor of biotechnology […]

Asparagus is widely grown throughout the world because it is a nutritious vegetable that can be added to all types of diets. It belongs to the Liliaceae family and is native to South Africa. All species in this family have excellent characteristic, dark green, and very dense leaves. There are different types of asparagus depending […]

Today we are going to talk about a species of fungus that has both positive aspects because it can become edible with caution but has negative consequences because it causes a disease in the trees that it invades. It’s about the Armillaria mellea. This fungus grows at the base of the trunks of certain tree […]

Although we can find a wide variety of insecticides in nurseries, the reality is that many of them are very harmful to the environment. They must be used well, reading the package label in advance, to minimize the possible damage they may cause. For this reason, more and more people choose to treat plants with […]

If you have a fig tree, surely, on some occasion, have you asked in nurseries or friends and neighbors who also have one how often they water it. Perhaps you have even searched the internet for how much should I water a fig tree. And the problem is that, no matter who you talk to, […]

The Lagurus arealso known as rabbit tail, is a kind of weedy plant that can grow very easily in gardens. At first, this weed tends to be eliminated, but over time, its attractiveness is seen and it becomes an ornamental part of any garden. Today we are going to present you a very small and […]

We have all eaten grapes at some time and we have talked about the plant that produces them, the vine. However, for sure you do not fully know all its details and characteristics. The vine is a flowering plant, that is, an angiosperm, which belongs to the class of dicots, from the subclass with simpler […]

Broccoli is a kind of edible flower of the herbaceous plant Brassica oleracea L.a Italic variety and belonging to the Cruciferous family. They are also known by the name of cabbage-broccoli, since they belong to the category of the same name. This vegetable originates from Asia Minor, but since its import it has been the […]

Today we are going to talk about a type of melon variety that is known to have a large amount of beta-carotene, vitamin A and a good antioxidant action. Its about cantaloupe melon. It is one of the fruits that was already known in Roman and building times and its scientific name is Cucumis melo […]

One of the common shrubs in coastal environments is the Crithmum maritime. It is known by the common name of sea fennel and it is a shrub with a small size. It barely reaches 50 cm in height. This makes it a fairly compact plant that performs some functions in coastal environments and cliffs, such […]

There are many people who think that conifers are a type of tree. In reality, plants are divided in …, true, many different ways and types, but above all they can be classified in a simple way: flowering plants and non-flowering plants. The former are technically known as angiosperms and they are the ones that […]

We live in a world inhabited by billions of plants: from tiny grasses that barely rise two inches from the ground, to trees that seem to want to touch the sky as they grow more than 40 or 50 meters in height. There is so much variety that Humans, driven by innate curiosity and by […]

If you like plants, you will surely take into account the pots and flowerpots that you buy, since these must be adapted to the plants (and not the other way around). But what if you need a tall planter? Do you know how to choose the best? Here we present a practical guide so that […]

Do you like to read? The truth is that in order to understand plants and know how to take care of them, it is very interesting to learn about them, since once you know the theory, it will be much easier to put all that knowledge into practice. Thus, you can enjoy a much greener […]

Image – Wikimedia / Vicente Miguel Llop Molés By fall, deciduous forests tend to run out of leaves. Low temperatures force them to go to rest, since otherwise they could not survive. Nevertheless, there is a type of plant that, despite being considered deciduous, has a characteristic that makes some landscapes look, well, different. It […]

Today we are going to talk about a type of multi-regional aquatic plant that develops in different areas. Its about sea ​​reed. Commonly known as the roof reed, it can be found in marshy and humid areas whose soils are brackish. It is a perfect plant to have in your garden and give a more […]

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between figs and figs? Although they are both delicious, and produced by the same species of tree (loaded with figs) It is important to know how to identify the characteristics of both so that there is no room for doubt when acquiring one variety or another. So […]

In the forests, jungles and jungles there is a great variety of plants. Trees, shrubs, vines, and flowers that do what they can to absorb the amount of sunlight they need. Most of them do not do much harm to their companions, beyond the natural struggle to get nutrients and water from the soil; but […]

The root system of plants is the most important part of their body: if they did not have roots, they would not be able to anchor themselves to the ground, nor absorb the nutrients from it, and therefore could not grow to several tens of meters as do, for example sequoya. When choosing them to […]

One of the most important organisms for life in aquatic environments is the phytoplankton. It is a type of pelagic autotrophic organism that is incapable of opposing the action of currents and, therefore, is widespread in almost all aquatic places on the planet. The vast majority of these organisms are single-celled and are carried by […]

Image – Spanish.chemicalsmaterials.com As important as having a constant supply of water is being able to have the necessary nutrients to be able to grow and develop normally. For the plants to be healthy and strong, it is very important to always keep this in mind, otherwise over time they will weaken and spoil. One […]

Babaco belongs to the caricaceae family. This plant grows in an equatorial mountain climate and is believed to have originated in the province of Loja, in Ecuador and its scientific name is Carica pentagona. It is a fast growing semi-woody shrub that after only 6 months of cultivation can exceed 2 meters in height and […]

Image – YouTube Plants need a constant supply of water so that the nutrients in the soil can be made available to them. For this reason, all those of us who have some at home or in a garden, we must make sure they receive the amount they requireBecause both the excess and the lack […]

Today we are going to talk about one of the most consumed varieties of avocado in the world. Its about Hass avocado. It is also known by the name of heart fruit since it resembles the vital organ and the benefits of the oil they have serve to reduce cholesterol and protect the cardio-circulatory system. […]

Oak bonsai photo source: Clasf The world of bonsai is much bigger than the ones you see in supermarkets from time to time. Those specimens, which are sold as easy-care plants, sometimes are not. But there is no doubt that if you search a little more, you find others that are a beauty. For example, […]

Today we are going to talk about a herbaceous plant that comes from the Mediterranean area. It’s about the cineraria maritime. Their common name is Cineraria gris and they have very original silver-gray leaves, hence their name. They are ideal plants for decoration in gardens. Therefore, we are going to focus this article on telling […]

The garden is a space that for those who conserve it means a sacred space and that it is annoying when pests invade it, especially when it is invaded by mice or rats. These animals are not welcome in our homes, since this species is a very common epidemic in homes, they usually breed five […]

Image – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Why can magnolia have brown leaves? Well, there are several reasons. Some are not worrisome, but others are because if we do not remedy them, it could end up without any leaves in less time than we think. So if you have someone who starts to have a “bad […]

Today we are going to talk about a flower that is well known not only for its ornamental appearance, but also for being part of numerous flower remedies. Surely you have ever been able to talk about Bach flowers. It’s about the genre Mimulus. In this group of plants there are more than a hundred […]

As they say: every action has an impact, although these consequences do not have to be negative, or at least not for everyone. Why do we say this? Because there is a process that is occurring today in many wetlands, such as swamps, lakes and even inland seas, that is changing those ecosystems. It is […]

There are several pests that can affect plants, such as when we have the red spider at home. Also known as Tetranychus cinnabarinusThis spider is really a mite that stands out for having a sucking mouthpart with which attacks the leaves of vegetables and weakens them. It is very easy to reproduce and is not […]

If we think that the plants in autumn begin to prepare to be able to withstand the low temperatures of winter and that they stop their growth for this, we would probably think that they do not need any contribution of fertilizer; after all, all their energy will be spent to survive the winter season. […]

Image – Wikimedia Commons / Ghislain1 Plants of the genus Lupinus are wonderful: easy to care for, resist cold … and produce beautiful flowers. One of the most popular species is the Lupus narrowfoliuspopularly known as blue lupine, a name given to it by the color of its petals. So if you want to have […]

The Paraguayanwhose scientific name is Prunus persica var. platycarpis a fruit tree native to China. It is a plant that is not only very decorative due to its beautiful pink flowers, but it is also very rustic, withstanding the cold much better than other fruit trees. Discover how should you take care of it so […]

The flowers are so beautiful that we would like to be able to see them all year round. Those bright and cheerful colors make not only our home look very different, but also our day to day. When they are missing, they are missed. Therefore, if we wonder why my plant is not blooming, we […]

Image – Wikimedia/Sreenikhil Reddy Sometimes we have no choice but to remove a tree from the garden, either because it turns out to have aggressive roots and is causing us problems, or because it has grown so much that it poses a danger to those who are going to enjoy the place. Although the ideal […]

vinca major Do you know what a perennial is? Surely you have seen one more than once, or you may even have it in your garden or in a pot. This type of vegetable is the most abundant. Blooms year after year for several seasonsproducing petals of very cheerful colors to attract pollinators, who will […]

The botanical world offers us a wide range of different plant species. From gigantic trees to small herbs, through flowering and non-flowering plants. Of these two types there are precisely a large number of species that are very popular to decorate interior and exterior spaces. A good combination between only green plants and others with […]

All living beings depend on the Sun to precisely exist. We are on a planet that is the exact distance from the star king, where it receives solar rays with the appropriate intensity, which allows an average temperature of 14 degrees Celsius: ideal for life. From our origins until today, it seems that plant beings […]

When we want to grow our own plants by obtaining seeds from these same vegetables, we have to take into account how they multiply naturally; that is, what organs do their flowers have to allow the development of a new generation. Therefore, in gardening it is very important to know what are dioecious and monoecious […]

At home we have many things that we can use to take care of our plants and the garden. One of them is neither more nor less than the vinegar. Yes Yes. This liquid that we normally add to salads for example can be one of our best allies to avoid (or solve) problems that […]

When you see flowerbeds in stores, on the Internet or at the home of relatives and/or friends, it is normal for you to think that they are planters or pots. But the truth is that they are much more: more depth, more size… When buying it you have to take into account several important aspects. […]

Bonsai are trees that, when grown on a tray, manage to take us to the wildest nature, where the wind and the earth determine the growth of the plants. Often in forests and jungles, we can find species that are slightly shorter or with a more or less dense crown than they should be. These […]