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Do the leaves of your plants turn yellow? Beware of chlorosis
The lack of iron in plants is not necessarily a deadly lack, but it does affect their health significantly; but, above all, its appearance. In fact, one of the main motivations when it comes to fighting iron chlorosis is the aesthetic factor.
Reparar tubos de PVC en un sistema de riego
El frío es uno de los peores enemigos de los tubos de PVC de nuestros sistemas de riego. Las bajas temperaturas del invierno suelen dejar daños mortales de necesidad para el PVC, incluso si hemos tomado precauciones. Asegurarnos de que quedan bien cubiertos (en torno a una profundidad de 30 cm) es una de estas medidas de prevención. Lo mismo se puede decir del flujo de agua durante la época de heladas. No cuesta nada imaginar lo que puede hacer la ausencia o presencia de agua a bajas temperaturas en los tubos de PVC. Por suerte, arreglar el PVC del sistema de riego es una tarea bastante sencilla, con un poco de tiempo y los recursos apropiados.
Watering, sun and fertilizer in houseplants
With the arrival of winter, we become more homemade, and it shows in the attention we give to indoor plants. The problem is that we come from the summer with an 'outside' mentality, and that ends by noticing the health of our plants.
Choose the perfect place for your homemade composter
Taking a home garden takes hours of work, but also learning. Most of this training process has a strong trial and error component, but there is no need to suffer to learn. It is the case of composters. Generating compost from scratch has its advantages, but you can always start in the simple way. It is advisable not to stress too much, and composting involves many hours of dedication, and not less training. Avoid the initial problems of composting, buying a composter. Once you calm down the domestic composters, you can delve into the wonderful world of composting.
Cuidados del jardín y el césped en noviembre
Con el mes de noviembre no solo llegan las bajadas de temperaturas propias del invierno, también las de horas de luz solar. Si a esta circunstancia le sumamos el aumento de humedad en forma de lluvia, habrá que esmerarse en los cuidados de las zonas de exterior.
Guano, a natural and effective fertilizer with a lot of history
In an era where 'artificial' fertilizers take over the market, it is always appreciated to give a certain prominence to 'natural' fertilizers. For example, guano, a subscription with centuries of history, is back in fashion, and why?
Low cost lawns: plates or tepes?
Imagine planting grass in the garden was as fast and easy as placing a carpet in the living room. The closest thing to this fantasy is the use of tepes, used in the installation of new lawns with low budget. Certainly, unwind the grass which carpet has its charm, especially if it comes cheap. But installing a tepe requires more than just a good turn of the wrist to spin the grass roll: you have to know how to install them correctly.
Mobile greenhouses and microtunnels to protect the garden from frost
The protection of the garden is a task with many variables at play. Normally, we talk about preventing and fighting pests, but it is not the only battlefront open in the urban garden. When it comes to protecting plants, obviously, the presence of insects is a weight variable, but the temperature is too. In summer, you have to be careful when mercury rises; but in winter it is also necessary to prevent and / or act when the thermometer marks minimum. Ideally, prepare before temperatures drop and frost arrives, but it is also possible to reduce the impact of cold when it arrives without warning.
¿Cómo hacer un jardín vertical en casa?
Los jardines verticales están de moda, y no es para menos. Estéticamente, son ideales; en cuanto al espacio, lo aprovechan al máximo. Si fusionamos eficiencia y belleza, tenemos un producto perfecto para darle vida a nuestro hogar, aunque no dispongamos de un jardín kilométrico. Ahora bien, ¿es fácil hacer un jardín vertical? Pues mucho más de lo que parece. La cuestión es tener claro qué pasos hay que seguir (que no son muchos), así como los recursos necesarios para montar un jardín vertical (que son bastante asequibles).
Recommended garden plants for low temperatures
For garden lovers who live above the equator, winter is coming. It is time to think about protecting the garden from frost, although it is also a good time to take a look at the plants that best respond to the cold. The choice, in the end, will depend a lot on the area. That a plant withstands the cold does not mean that it endures any temprature. There are some that behave quite well around zero degrees, but they spoil when the mercury drops a little more. On the other hand, if we talk about considerable frost, it is best to opt for plants that withstand extreme temperatures.
How to prevent and eliminate pests ants in the garden?
The company of insects is inherent in the garden. Life calls life; the plants to the bugs. In a way, and within acceptable levels, insects are beneficial to the closed ecosystem of a home garden; But there are limits: taxes on pests. This maxim is particularly applicable to ants. They are everywhere, and do not bother, until they begin to multiply without control. It is at that moment, when drastic measures seem necessary. But is it that you can't prevent ant pests?
Durability of garden pergolas: types of wood
Pergolas have a double function: decorate and protect. On the one hand, they embellish our gardens, while fighting the action of the sun. Let's say that wooden pergolas make our lives more comfortable, and help us make the most of the outdoor spaces of our homes. All this, without resorting to cumbersome and expensive works. From the outset, the ease of installation is an advantage, at least if we try to keep them in good condition for years. We don't want to be riding pergolas every two by three. In that case, it would be more convenient to mount another type of structure.
Maintenance and cleaning of wooden pergolas
When we talk about pergolas, we usually think that the beauty of wood is paid with a shorter half-life of the structure. This is not necessarily true, since, with good maintenance, a wooden structure can last for years. Just think of the coffered ceilings of many Nasrid palaces, which have been in perfect condition for hundreds of years. Obviously, the wood we use in the construction of garden pergolas has a much lower quality, but the principle is the same: the correct maintenance extends the life of the wood. The question is what maintenance is recommended for a pergola that is exposed to the weather? Well, the same one you would give to a room in your house, but with a little more care.
Most used materials in home DIY
Before getting down to work, you always value the type of material you are going to use, and you do well. Each material has its strengths and weaknesses, and some are more appropriate than others to achieve your goals.
The garden in October: basic care and what to plant
Autumn is just around the corner, and with it come moisture problems in the garden. Depending on the area, rains can increase the effect of moisture on crops from October, so certain measures must be taken to overcome this phase of transition to the winter season.
