Category: Flowers

Things to Do in the Garden During Winter

December 16, 2020December 18, 2020 Cristian

Even if the cold and frost have arrived, the gardeners cannot rest. Things can be done in the garden all year round, even in the cooler months. Regardless of where you live, plants will need care to start spring off on the ‘right footing’. But what things can be done in the garden during winter?…

Cleaning, Flowers, Garden, How to

Top 5 plants you can leave outside in winter

November 18, 2020November 19, 2020 Cristian

In this article we are going to see the Top 5 plants you can leave outside in winter. If you like to have plants and flowers at home, you have noticed for sure, that sometimes outside it is difficult to keep the flowers in good condition or even to make the plants bloom. This depends…

Backyard, Flowers, Garden

What to do in the garden in autumn

October 27, 2020October 28, 2020 Cristian

The new season has arrived and we need to know what to do in the garden in autumn. Our garden needs a little bit of attention so that it can get through the cold months and bloom again in spring. Plant trees or shrubs Were you thinking of planting a new tree or shrub in…

Backyard, Cleaning, Flowers, Garden, Lawn

Organic fungicide recipes for your plants

August 11, 2020August 14, 2020 Cristian

If you are having fungi problems with your plants and were looking to find some organic fungicide recipes, we have found some recipes for you. Fungi are one of the most common problems that can affect both plants and people. Although today there are a large number of chemical products specifically formulated to eliminate fungi,…

Flowers, Garden, How to, Vegetables, Watering

Why aren’t my flowers blooming?

August 4, 2020August 11, 2020 Cristian

Why aren’t my flowers blooming? Sometimes our plants suddenly stop blooming and we don’t understand why. If it has never produced flowers, it is probably because the plant has not yet reached its mature age. The causes of the lack of flowers can be many and very diverse. Today we tell you some factors that…

Backyard, Flowers, Garden

How to water plants while away

July 28, 2020July 31, 2020 Cristian

What about your plants or your garden when you go on vacation? Holidays and plants don’t get along very well. So, let’s see how to water plants while away. Prepare your garden for your absence Watering is going to be absolutely essential. The first thing you have to do for your garden before leaving on…

Flowers, Garden, How to

Plants that repel unwanted insects

July 14, 2020July 15, 2020 Cristian

Every early summer, in June we start to see mosquitoes, bugs or different other insects that give us troubles. Whether you live in the country or in the city, they are a constant and extremely annoying problem. Although they look tiny and fragile, they can become very disturbing and they can also transmit diseases. The good thing is that they are pretty sensitive to smells, so here are some plants that repel unwanted insects.

The first mosquito repelling plant is basil. It is a good companion for tomatoes and can be cultivated in your garden. Basil is a herb that’s good in the kitchen as well so, you have an additional reason to cultivate it for it’s taste, but also to drive insects away.

Close-up of fresh basil leaves — basil plant

Lavender is one of the plants that acts as a natural insect repellent as well. Lavender has purple flowers and a dizzying scent. It is very helpful in driving away mosquitoes. In addition, lavender also has some exceptional medicinal properties, so it can be used for many purposes.

Mint is a natural insecticide for insects such as mosquitoes. It also kills their larvae within 24 hours of exposure to a solution of peppermint oil and water.

Backyard, Flowers, Garden, Uncategorized

What to plant along fences and walls

June 30, 2020July 1, 2020 Cristian

If you want to make a privacy fence or to have some plants that climb over fences or walls, there are some, that do really good in this situations. We’ve made a top five so let’s see what to plant along fences and walls. The trumpet vine is part of Bignoniaceae family. This is a…

Fences, Flowers, Garden

Planting a Clematis

June 25, 2020 Cristian

Planting a Clematis it’s not difficult but you need to take into consideration some useful advices and also know the basic needs of this plant. The beautiful Clematis flower it’s often called the queen of climbers. Clematis are mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin.

Clematis is a climbing plant of the buttercup family which bears white, pink, blue or purple flowers. It is vigorous and very good for covering walls, pergolas. They also love to grow up on trellis or arbors. Clematis grows very fast, if properly taken care of. Planting a Clematis can be done in containers (pots) or directly in the soil. It’s important to give them the best possible start. Clematis can be planted at any time of the year but some gardening experts recommend planting them in fall. The weather is beautiful in fall and it’s a great time for planting Clematis. More than that, an advantage of planting clematis in fall it’s that the plants have had the whole spring and summer to grow, so you can pick up really beautiful plants from the garden centers.

Pink and white flowers with green leaves.

There are two important things, when it comes to growing Clematis. One is the fact that they like to have a nice sunny location and second, the most important thing of all it’s that the pot needs to have really good draining in the bottom of the container, or the soil must be free draining.

How to choose the flowers and plants for your garden

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 Cristian

Choosing the flowers and plants that are going to form your garden is one of great satisfaction, it can offer both healthy and emotional benefit. You must take into account how much time you can dedicate to your garden. You must know well the hours of sun or shade that your garden will have. Does…

Backyard, Decoration, Flowers, Garden, How to, Watering