The aphid is, without a doubt, the most common and feared guest in any vegetable garden or indoor plant collection. These small insects, which can be green, black, or yellow, act like “plant vampires,” sucking the sap and weakening the plant until it dies. But before you reach for a chemical insecticide that could harm […]
Combating Aphids Ecologically: Effective and Natural Home Remedies Read More »
For many enthusiasts, pruning is the gardening task that commands the most respect. There is a general fear of “killing” the plant with a wrong cut. However, for roses and most ornamental shrubs, pruning is not only necessary but the secret to keeping plants young, healthy, and, above all, loaded with flowers each season. In
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La Violeta Africana (Saintpaulia ionantha) es, sin lugar a dudas, una de las plantas de interior con flor más populares y agradecidas del mundo. Originaria de las montañas de Tanzania y Kenia, esta pequeña planta de hojas aterciopeladas es capaz de florecer durante casi todo el año si se le proporcionan las condiciones adecuadas. A
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Tagete, also known as Moor’s carnation, marigold or African marigold, is an annual plant prized for its vibrant flowers, distinctive scent and ability to repel pests in the garden.
Tagete: allies that care for, decorate and repel pests Read More »
Plectranthus coleoides, commonly known as false frankincense, is an ornamental and aromatic plant that stands out for its green leaves with white edges and its pleasant minty aroma. Widely used as a hanging or border plant in window boxes, it not only adds a decorative touch, but also acts as a natural insect repellent.
False Incense: The aromatic plant that repels mosquitoes and beautifies your balcony Read More »
Caigua, also known as korila, achocha or Andean cucumber, is a climbing plant that surprises for its rapid growth and its hollow fruits, light and versatile in the kitchen. It also adapts very well to domestic cultivation.
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Russian Comfrey, scientifically known as Symphytum x Uplandicum, is an essential herbaceous plant for a vegetable garden. Its main property is that its root system is very deep, so it manages to bring up to the surface nutrients that are very difficult to obtain, mainly phosphorus.
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Red chard is a spectacular variety of chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) that stands out for its deep red stems and dark green leaves with reddish veins. This plant not only stands out for its beauty, but also because it is rich in antioxidants, fiber and minerals.
Red Chard: Beauty, flavor and nutrition in your garden. Read More »
