Category: Gardening Tips

Plantas en peligro de extinción en España

by Nicolas Laube
Mar 15, 2019
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Existen muchas plantas en peligro de extinción en España. La realidad es que si miramos la lista completa de especies amenazadas nos encontramos con 112 tipos de plantas en peligro de extinción. Esto significa que las plantas se encuentran mucho más amenazadas que los animales en la Península Ibérica. Si bien las causas de que esta flora se encuentre […]

Hibiscus

by javeapool
Jun 20, 2018
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Hibiscus plants will bring an exotic look to your garden, they are durable, can grow 3 meters in height. The blooms are fully of colours attracting butterflies and birds. Need an acidic and drained soil; if the plant is under-watered it is possible that the blooming process would stop. Need direct sunlight for five to […]

Common Lawn problems

by javeapool
Jun 20, 2018
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Lawn weeds are horrible; ask your gardeners to use a selective weed killer or granular lawn treatment that states that it will kill lawn weeds. Moss Especially in autumn and spring where drainage is poor and the lawn is in the shade can become a serious problem. It will be used a moss killer and […]

Fungal diseases

by javeapool
Jun 19, 2018
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Ganoderma Rot This disease is caused by the fungus Ganoderma Zonatum that entering a palm through a wound in the butt area, 40/50 cm under the soil. From there it rapidly makes its way into the tree eventually rotting the wood. Once the fungus has made its way into the centre of the plant, it […]

Common diseases and disorders in the garden

by javeapool
Jun 19, 2018
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Water stress: oldest leaves start to change colour Nitrogen: Nitrogen aids plants in making proteins that are using for healthy foliage grow. Excess causes rapid grow but poor flowering. Deficiency causes stunted growth. Symptoms: at the beginning the oldest leaves start to get a uniform discoloration. All the leaves start to change in a second […]

Common pests in a garden

by javeapool
Jun 19, 2018
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Red and white spider (Tetranychus urticae – Polyphagotarsonemus latus) Symptoms: yellow mottling Where: under leaves Leaf Miner Symptoms: discoloured lines on leaves surface Where: larvae feed inside the leave creating galleries. Fruit trees especially. Thrip Symptoms: white spots on petals and leaves Where: indoor – outdoor plants, flowers and vegetables. Are Sap-sucker Vine weevil larvae […]

Garden pests

by javeapool
Jun 19, 2018
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Garden Pests We can find a big variety: worms, slugs, caterpillars, snails, birds. Some of those insects are particularly difficult and insistent and can be difficult to keep the garden safe. Recover a damage can seem hard, for this reason, prevention is a good strategy. Garden Maintenance: Remove leaves, dead plants, weeds and move the […]

Palm trees in Spain

by javeapool
Jun 17, 2018
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The palms belong to the Arecaceae family, they are part of one of the main botanical groups of ornamental interest and their diffusion affects the whole world, as many as 200 genera and 3,000 different species have been classified. In the garden Each species must have its own space to grow, so it is advisable […]

Garden FAQ’s

by javeapool
Jun 10, 2018
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How to save water in watering the garden One of the main attentions of every person who loves their garden is to water carefully to allow plants to grow, flourish and bear fruit. We must take into account many factors such as the season, the temperatures, the type of plants, the area, the type of […]