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If you are thinking about planting flowers or vegetables in your garden, the first thing you must realize is the type of soil with which accounts. It is essential to know which plants are appropriate and that these, once planted, grow healthy. Remember that the ground is where the roots and they need nutrients and minerals.

There may be classes or types of soil: sandy, clay, etc.. But no two floors are alike, each has its characteristics and physical and biological properties. Even within the same, there will be separate areas.

To find out about your soil you should analyze its most important features: Read the rest of this entry »

Whitefly

It is a white insect and small size which lays its eggs on the undersides of the leaves or branches tender, while larvae are fixed after choosing the most suitable site feeding on sap-sucking.

The leaves turn a whitish color on the underside due to the accumulation of eggs, larvae and adults, later turning yellow and eventually fall off. It is very difficult to eliminate, for all the insecticides on the market adult flies attack but not to eggs and larvae, hence to be carried out repeated treatments with systemic insecticides always mature individuals are observed to prevent they carry out their proposals and to control them. Read the rest of this entry »

They are characterized mainly because their mouth parts is provided with a stiletto that serves to suck the sap from the leaves, young shoots and flower buds, where because of their bites abarquillan leaves, stems twist and deform buds . In adult leaves appear yellow spots on the beam corresponding to the pits caused by the bottom by adults.

Aphids secrete a sugary substance that attracts ants and is also the seat of sooty mold fungus or black powder best known for bold. Treatments should be observed when the first individuals with systemic or contact insecticides. Read the rest of this entry »

In today’s market you can find a wide range of chemicals for pest and diseases. The compounds and formulations are renewed every year hoping to be more effective against pathogens. But this is a double-edged sword, as many insects become resistant very quickly, so that the molecules of these preparations must be ever more powerful, making its use much more dangerous to the manipulator and the environ- environment. Read the rest of this entry »

In nature, these attacks are not as dangerous as it gives a balance between both parties but, in a garden is not the same as the plants are more sensitive and any threat can be harmful to them.

In general, any plant, except for some varieties especially weak, contracted a disease caused by fungus or a major pest if it is in healthy state, that is, if your land surrounding environment, nutrition and irrigation needs, exposure and temperature levels is right for her. But any change in these circumstances can cause crucial to produce a physiological imbalance and pathogen and find a fertile field for development. Read the rest of this entry »

The gardenia plant is not for beginners since it requires high humidity and high temperatures, so it has become an ideal plant for growing in greenhouses and cultivated only by those who have extensive experience in gardening.

The gardenia has its origins in exotic locations and exotic though, because of its beautiful flowers, I have a shrub cultivated in the West for many years. The origins are in South Africa and East Asia. The most widespread species in Europe is the ‘Gardenia thunbergia’, which serves as a genetic model for other varieties of gardenias. Its name comes from a Swedish botanist, Thunberg.

There is a plant that requires plenty of light, and prefer that it not blowing on it, so it is best to grow it in partial shade, hence the greenhouse. You might want to take some sun in the hours when the light is very intense. The best soil for growing gardenias is one that is well drained and is acidic (pH between 5 and 6.5). Often requires the help of fertilizers with lots of potassium so that the flowers are as beautiful as possible, and nitrogen to grow strong Read the rest of this entry »

A garden devoted to flowers in a place of creativity, beauty, for relaxation, contemplation and enjoyment. No matter what you’re limited for space, money or time, designing a flower garden is something that can be carried out effectively and without effort barely. May initially feel a little overwhelmed and think that is a complicated task but seeing the first results will give you encouragement to continue. Furthermore, this experience will help you unleash your creativity and have more contact with nature.

We give a few tips to help you carry out this challenging task of creating a flower garden, from site selection, through soil preparation, selection of flowers, design and, finally, the moment of planting. Read the rest of this entry »

Gardening is an activity so relaxing and appreciated by those who love the environment and the outdoors. But for this we must follow some basic principles that govern the world of plants.

A person engaged in gardening, both professionally as afción, must be clear to some factors such as gardening, the influence of sunlight, shade, soil or form of irrigation, and like all they can affect the growth of plants. And most importantly, the type of plant selleción must relate to the type of garden you want to have and the climate of the area in which we live. Read the rest of this entry »

Pay on time

Only in soil generously paid the roses grow and bloom best. During the growing season should be given twice a formula in artificial fertilizer NPK 12 +10 +18, or if not, a biological fertilizer with trace elements. To prevent disease it is best to a fertilizer with a high content of magnesium and potassium and, very important! Low in nitrogen!

Since early September the compost no longer necessary. Otherwise, the plant would grow too long, new growth which would not become resistant to frost before winter. In November or February, the roses will thank you for a basic subscription or reserve, for example, compost mixed with cow dung. Read the rest of this entry »

When you’ve made a choice from among the many varieties and colors of roses and you are ready to plant your favorite rosebush, you should stop for a moment to think about the following:

1. The roses grown in pots can be planted throughout the year as long as there is no frost.

2. In the case of roses grown in the open, it is best planted in autumn. Then the soil is still warm, so you can still make some rootlets. Only then the plant will have an optimum growth the following spring.

3. The roses like a sunny spot, but some varieties will sometimes too hot in one location to the south. Rambler roses, for example, are a good choice. ! Look at this when choosing! Read the rest of this entry »