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The Araucaria excelsa Araucaria or is a conical tree can reach 70 meters high, being a native of Norfolk Island (Australia). Belongs to the family of Araucariaceae.

It has scaly leaves and bright plant. In its smallest version can be used in indoor pot, but its ideal use is outdoors. His adaptation is very good, no problems growing in warm and coastal areas.

Are ideal for development of deep peat soils, slightly acid and moist. It should be placed in areas with full light or partial shade. Tolerates cold smoothly.

As a species susceptible to dry environments, it is necessary to spray the leaves twice a week. Watering should be moderate in summer (twice a week), whereas this species is multiplied by sowing seeds in spring.

Today I present another beautiful example of the “color” of autumn. There is the widespread or known in these latitudes, but it gives great ornamental value in North America.

The scientific name of flower Peral (as it is commonly known) is Pyrus calleryana. Part of its appeal, especially at flowering is accounted for by the family to which it belongs, the Rosaceae.

It has a neat cup, that is, you think you look and work of an expert pruner in topiary. But the fact is that is naturally endowed with a uniform and symmetrical growth.

The beautiful color that occurs in flowering time (that you can appreciate in a post photos tomorrow), plus your purchases before leaf fall in autumn. This deciduous tree, of a rustic, it’s downright commendable for its beauty.

Transplant palms is not a simple operation and should not be made lightly. But not impossible, if you take precautions and care.
Here are some of them, starting with the most favorable time of year. Never do with cold temperatures, so your only options are spring or summer.

Be very careful with the more fragile varieties, if you’re thinking about transplanting a blue or a Kentiapalm, think again and evaluate the real need for this, they are very delicate and there are high chances of a transplant is not successful.

In all cases is to remove as much land as possible attached to their roots. That is, the destination root ball and the hole can be as great as in the case of large palm trees will require the use of machinery.

Trillium

This bulbous, scientific name Trillium grandiflorum, is a wild plant ornamental interesting conditions. Requires full shade and soil draining properly.

Deciduous, needs the protection of a greenhouse or shed. Can develop only outside in the summer and in warm areas, and can not stand frost. She hails from western North America.

It has small white flowers with touches of pink, which emerge in spring and bring their unique beauty. For this plant, you should always avoid the sun directly. The image you see belongs to the portal of UBC Botanical Garden and Center for Plant Research (Vancouver, Canada).

Neither supports the warming of the soil and those temperatures above 28 ° C. Annual subscription is recommended to apply in the fall, and the best land for development is the sandy, fertile, enriched with peat and leaf mold.

This plant is native Sacramento rain forests of Peru. Belonging to the family Boraginaceae, is part of a genus comprising over 250 species of annual plants.

Scrub and shrubs are varieties, such as Heliotropium arborescens, Heliotropium compulsory or the Heliotrope peritoneum. Perhaps one of its virtues is the pleasant aroma given off its leaves and flowers.

For proper growth and maintenance, heliotrope be positioned at a slight shadow over the summer and be adequately protected during the cold raw days of winter. The temperature may not fall below 7-10 º C, according to specialists.

As for irrigation, should be abundant in summer and low in winter. The ideal soil is one rich enough in organic material to stimulate a bloom abundantly. The final time of planting should be put in the spring. The image is part of Site Search Plants.

If you buy green tomatoes, or one that came in the pack has brought that surprise you, read this post will interest you. These are some tricks to grow the tomatoes, together or separately.

The first is as simple as old. Wrap the green tomatoes in newspaper (individually, a sheath for each). Place them without stacking them in a ventilated place where the sun does not give.

If you need a ripening “urgent”, say 48 hours, the trick is easy too. Place them on a windowsill where they will receive plenty of sunshine and the result will surprise you.

It is necessary to rotate them every few hours, so that the ripening is homogeneous. Now if these tricks seem too complicated … have you thought about using them in any recipe that calls for green tomatoes?

Having little place should not be discouraged when planning the garden with a little planning, you can get a beautiful space that will have nothing to envy of larger proportions gardens.

In these cases, the most important point is to avoid all objects that are superfluous, that only clog and diminish the limited space we have. I refer both to the furniture like plants that do not fit in our composition.
We will have to evaluate the features already present in the garden, your plants, bushes, flowerbeds, etc., and consider which may remain and which not. In the case of the species, the better rule that grow very quickly, or need a large area for its development and favor the plants whose growth we can control.
Finally, never lose sight of what is the main aim to give our membership. I refer both to the furniture like plants that do not fit in our composition.

We will have to evaluate the features already present in the garden, your plants, bushes, flowerbeds, etc., and consider which may remain and which not. In the case of the species, the better rule that grow very quickly, or need a large area for its development and favor the plants whose growth we can control.
Finally, never lose sight of what is the main aim to give our membership. It’s very different to design a space for visitors, for example, to another garden where the objective is just to appreciate the sight and scent of cultivated plants.

Everything has a secret and following some basic guidelines, believe me you have nothing to envy to the traditional gardens, whether for reasons of space or housing type, your entire production “green” can be grown in pots. Here’s a handy primer for always have on hand:

One of the biggest problems of the pots is the subject of drainage. My suggestion to keep the drainage holes free: at the bottom of the pot, on / the holes, you should always Canyon gravel, balls of clay mixed with bits of songs or broken stones.

Remember that while potted plants require good substrates, it is not advisable to use such land as garden directly, since you run the risk that the clay is compacted and fungi also suggest you invest in buying herbals.Te substrates prepared to those who mix elements of sand and good drainage as explained above.

There are excellent materials to mix with the substrate, such as coconut fiber and / or per lite, encourage aeration and water retention. If you do not find these materials, works fine river sand with very thick edges whenever the wash properly. The final touch: the area I suggest a layer of gravel on the land. Among other benefits prevent splashing in rain and heavy irrigation.

How to make a vertical garden
The walls of vertical gardens or crops, gardens are planted vertically on a wall, using two sheets of fiberglass, with a coconut fiber substrate to anchor the roots. It resembles the hydroponic gardens, where fertilizers are added to plants through nutrient substances.

These gardens are being used in places where there is little room for conventional gardens, or urban gardens where plants for planting space provided is limited and sometimes irregular.

To make a vertical garden, you need a preferably metallic structure, which can be purchased at garden stores, or made from a wire story and a little creativity. This metal frame is hung on the wall in a way that is completely glued to it, but have a bit of separation to avoid excess moisture and to let in some oxygen.

You can use two sheets of PVC or fiberglass, cut to the desired size. Between the two plates is placed a layer of felt where plants take root and coconut fiber. Basically it works like a hydroponic garden, with drip irrigation with nutrients, and in an environment without soil.
You can plant all kinds of ornamental plants and flowers, and plants such as eggplants, strawberries, melons, beans, among others.

Another way to make vertical gardens is through a vertical cross-armor made of wood, in a rectangle, where plants are planted vines, which grow vertically, centered on a single space.

Alternanthera sessilis

It is a species that has many variations, such as rubric, leaves dark red, elongated and bright red stalk, which combined with green, forming a nice contrast. It is native to the American subtropics, but is expanded to Africa and Australia. Presents leaves elongated, Lancaster, purplish red burgundy or dark green for the hack and deep red on the underside. The stems are bright red. The maximum height is 15-30 inches The ideal temperature is between 20 and 26 º C. It spreads easily from cuttings. Need a good light intensity. The substrate height is not less than 6 centimeters and contain abundant nutrients. It is a swamp species, but grows to be submerged permanently impaired.