DIY Gardens

Surely on some occasion you have suffered the effects caused by this insect on your rose bushes, the Leaf Cutter Bee as its name indicates, it does exactly that, cut the leaves of the rose busheswith the purpose of making its characteristic nest. After the trick you can easily identify the person responsible, since the […]

Do you want to have your own bonsai but without having to complicate yourself? If so, it is highly recommended that you get a native plant from your areawhich will surely give you many and great satisfactions, since it will be adapted to the climatic conditions of the place. Although of course, sometimes it can […]

May it is a month in which the warm temperatures finish waking up our beloved plantswhich begin to grow at a good rate thanks to the constant supply of water and fertilizer that we provide them. However, they are also a few days during which pests and diseases can appear at any time. Thus, irrigation, […]

The tree that I am going to present you is ideal to have in gardens that are not too large, with high humidity, since it grows near the sea. It is popularly known by the name of Paradise treeand without a doubt you will seem to be there if you dare to plant one in […]

Before going to the store to buy chemical products for your plants, check what is around you, that is, what nature gives you, in order to practice the ecological gardeningan increasingly popular alternative that is adopted by a growing number of people. In ecological gardening, ashes are very well used as they have many uses. […]

Both in gardening, as in agriculture and others, grafts are very useful. Is about join or insert a part of a plant in another so that it continues to grow. In this way they are united and the two develop on the same floor. In this case, I am going to talk to you about […]

For lovers of growing and gardening at home, the manufacture of their own seed ribbons It represents a double saving (time and effort) when sowing and that is to arrange the seeds in an organized way on a paper surfacetaking care and guaranteeing its adequate distribution and distance between one and another for its subsequent […]

Image – vix.com If you are looking forward to having a fruit tree on your patio or balcony and you have no idea which one to choose, I recommend that you get a lemon tree. Yes, yes, although it can grow up to 4-5 meters, it is one of the best adapted to living in […]

As we have seen before, cacti and other types of succulent plants They are very resistant to diseases, pests and disorders, but like any other plant they can suffer from these types of problems. It should be noted that diseases in this type of plants can be produced and caused by 3 different types of […]

One writes and writes about plants and pests they repeat over and over again. This happens because many species are threatened by a variety of bugs and insects that find their source of life in plants. For all this is that today we dedicate ourselves to most frequent pests of plantsto take them into account […]

When we have a need to improve the drainage of our pots or to decorate a corner of our garden in a very original way, it is highly recommended to get some arlite sackswhich is a very inexpensive material that we can use to have a very elegantly decorated space. It is also very easy […]

Today I am going to talk to you about a genus of herbaceous plants belonging to the sedge family that comes in handy for our garden or our patio. It can also serve as a decoration for tables and large furniture. It is about the genus Cyperus. Do you want to know how to take […]

In general, planting celery is often considered as the ultimate challenge within vegetable gardening. This is because celery has a fairly long growing season, but has a minimal tolerance to heat and cold. There is not a big difference in the taste of that variety that you can grow in your garden and the one […]

Onion is a food that has been grown for a long, long time. It is essential to prepare exquisite dishes, not only for its peculiar flavor, but also for its nutritional properties. In addition, in gardening it is very useful to repel pests, since the aroma is not usually liked by the enemies of our […]

Gardening is an art. It is true that it is an expression of nature, but every garden, every patio, even every balcony decorated with plants is unique and unrepeatablealthough they have been designed following the same style. Each of us can contribute something of their own that will make that space personal. So that the […]

The edges of the olive leaves are whole. Leaves are a vital part of plant beings. Thanks to them they can breathe and photosynthesize, a process that allows them to feed and grow. What’s more, it is usually in them where problems first manifestso it is highly recommended to observe them daily to detect them […]

Bonsai are very curious and exceptional plants. With them, we can have a piece of nature in our homeand keep them in special trays for many, many years. They attract us so much attention that sometimes we have even been tempted to buy seeds. But… Do bonsai seeds exist? When we see a miniature tree […]

Watermelon is a typical summer fruit. When consumed fresh, it helps us fight the heat, and having a large amount of water becomes a substitution, at least temporarily, for bottled water. Its flavor has the exact degree of sweetness: it is felt instantly, but it is not so intense that it produces unpleasant sensations in […]

Well, the proper development of the fruits will depend on the correct hydration. So if you want to taste sweet apples and lemons in their perfect acidity, pay attention to this post because we will help you know how to water fruit trees. The first thing to know is that in the case of young […]

If we think that it is impossible to have horticultural plants if there is no land available… we will be very wrong. In fact, although it is true that there are some that because of their size it is better to have them planted in the ground, there are others with which we can guarantee […]

Sempervivum arachnoideum ‘Standsfield’ They are the succulent plants that best resist the cold. By living in habitats whose minimum temperatures are close (sometimes even lower) to 0ºC, our protagonists are more than prepared to grow in cool climates. But not only do they have that incredible quality, but also the Forever living they are very, […]

You may have ever heard of plant-related topics from the tropism and nastia. They are a bit strange and purely scientific terms, but they are widely used in the field of biology and botany. Surely if you learn these terms, you are closer to knowing the world of plants and understanding them better. Do you […]

When we decided to have a organic garden at home not only brings us economic benefits, since we can save some money by growing our own products, but it also brings us the joy of being able to produce our own food at home. And it is that by producing our own food and growing […]

An ecological urban garden offers many advantages although it may seem difficult to do. You have to take a few things into account to make it work perfectly, but when you do, both the satisfaction and the benefits are very good. If you would like to venture into the world of urban gardens at home […]

As we have already mentioned in other posts, one of the most important advantages of greenhouses is that we can control the temperature and climate that we have inside our covered garden. It is for this reason that today, we bring you some tips on climate control in greenhouses: How to increase the light ?: […]

Pests are part of the ecosystem and it would be impossible to eradicate them, but there are good resources that will help to prevent insects and small creatures from threatening the health of our plants. Many of these recommendations do not involve major complications or excessive spending of money. Simply implement them to prevent plants […]

To take care of a garden and have it always beautiful, it is essential to do a series of tasks such as watering, transplanting and also pruning, that is, removing branches that are weak or diseased and those that have grown excessively so that the plants look beautiful. But of course, leaving these remains in […]

In the previous post, we saw some ways to maintain the right temperature in greenhousesaccording to the conditions that we have inside them, for example: the ways to increase or decrease the temperature or also the ways to increase or decrease the light to which our greenhouse is exposed. Today, we bring you some tips […]

Although there are many plants that have to be placed in full sun so that they can grow correctly, without forcing their stems to develop in an exaggerated way so that they can capture light, there are not few times that, as soon as we buy one, the next day we We find her with […]

When we are growing at home, whether in an outdoor garden or in a greenhousewhich as we saw is protected, it is important that we start by sowing the seeds in seedlings in containers. This type of seedlings are recommended when planting vegetables such as: celery, onion, eggplant, pumpkin, lettuce, tomato, pepper, leek, cucumber, etc. […]

Image – Green Energy Technology As temperatures drop, our coldest plants start to have a hard time, so it is important that let’s protect them from inclement weather so they don’t end up damaged. But how do you get it? This time I’m going to show you How to make a homemade greenhouse. Things to […]

It has recently been discovered the devastating effect it has on the boxwood plantthe boxwood caterpillar, whose origin is Asian and arrived in Europe in 2006, since then it has been expanding through different European countries and it is estimated that it arrived in Spain in 2014. It follows that its spread is due to […]

When we sow vegetables in our own garden or greenhouse It is important that we know exactly when it is harvested to ensure that the fruit or leaf is fully developed and ready for the family to eat. It is for this reason that today we bring you some examples of harvesting the vegetables most […]

Hackberry is one of the trees that is gaining more popularity among bonsai fans. And it is that, it is a very elegant species, very easy to growwhich resists high temperatures, but also short-term frosts. Dare to make a hackberry bonsai. Image – CBALICANTE Our protagonist is scientifically known by the name of Southern Celts. […]

The clay soils They tend to be more capricious than sandy ones, although they have the great advantage of having greater fertility. As their name suggests, they are characterized by their high clay content. Clay particles are extremely fine, so they can be attacked by microorganisms in the soil, thus releasing the nutrients they contain […]

Prunus avium (cherry) We should all be able to have a few fruit trees in our garden, regardless of the climate in our area. It is often thought that in those regions with a warm climate you can choose from a greater variety than in those that are colder; However, in every corner of the […]

To talk about these large crops that can have a place in large cities, we will refer to the more than artistic work of Agnes Denes who counts among her assets, the emblematic and applauded great cereal crop in the heart of the city of Milan and in the framework of Expo 2105, interpreted as […]

Drainage for plants is essential; however, irrigation is one of the most complicated tasks, so flooding is not uncommon. But this has easy fix How am I going to tell you now? You only need a few materials so that the roots can do their job wonderfully well. Write down these tips to improve the […]

Mushrooms are highly prized mushrooms for their excellent flavor and versatility when making many healthy dishes. It is also loved for its high protein and mineral content. The mushroom is a heterotrophic fungus, that is, it obtains its nutrients from the soil since it does not photosynthesize. As it does not have chlorophyll, it cannot […]

Mildew Since they are just seeds, plants have to deal with microorganisms capable of ending their life in a matter of a few days. And only the most resistant survive. When we grow them in the yard or at home, we unfortunately don’t keep them safe from them. But we can do several things to […]

Whether you have a garden or a small patio full of pots, there are a series of tools that will make growing your plants much easier and, in turn, will allow you to enjoy even more this fantastic world that is the gardening without your back suffering the least. But, which are? If you go […]

Plants have to overcome numerous problems if they are to survive. All kinds of pests and fungi they are always waiting for you to show any sign of weakness to attack you. They can be avoided, of course, but sometimes it is not easy. To help you take care of them, we give you some […]

Despite its age, the plant world is perhaps one of the greatest sources of health, food and habitat on our entire planet and that is why perhaps many of the ethnic groups that inhabit the plant worldThey enjoy great benefits in terms of their health, their strength, their abilities, physical among other aspects. It is […]

Before starting grow any type of plant For any type of garden, it is important that we take into account the tools that we will need to carry out this procedure. It is for this reason, that below, we bring you the most necessary tools when working on the plot. Pay close attention and take […]

Aeonium arboreum ‘Atropurpureum’ There are numerous plants that we can put in our rockery, but if you are thinking of having a corner in your garden that reminds you of a desert landscape and that also does not require much care, then put Aeonium. You will not regret it . These are fast growing plants […]

The grass Wild growing out of control is a very serious problem for garden plants. By having a much faster growth rate, in addition to a high germination percentage, our favorite corner of the home does not know how we want it. But there is one thing we can do to restore harmony. We tell […]

In medicine area And perhaps in the area of ​​general culture a certain number of diseases are known that daily plague the health of our inhabitants and, rather as a matter of convenience, most people today are aware of a large number of diseases, so it is necessary for each individual know what the necessary […]

The mango It is one of the few tropical trees that can be grown in slightly cool climates, since although it does not support frost, it does easily withstands temperatures close to 0 degrees. However, it must also be said that in recent years new varieties less sensitive to cold have been imported, such as […]

If you have a family member or friend who suffers from any pancreas insufficiency like diabetes, so you may have heard about sweeteners, but have you also heard that all these products are made from Stevia? Did you know that you can grow Stevia in your own home and forget about the harmful effects of […]

Our flies They are insects that can be particularly annoying when you are having a good time in your garden or patio. Their characteristic buzzing makes us feel uncomfortable, and we don’t hesitate to try to push them away from us. However, we do not always succeed. But Did you know that there are fly […]