Parasitic insects
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- Created on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 10:37
Most of the parasites that affect plants are insects.
Fungal or bacterial diseases
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- Created on Monday, 14 March 2016 09:31
One of the most frequent problems in vegetable and flower gardens is the proliferation of fungal or bacterial diseases on plants, more commonly referred to as mould.
Correct nutrition
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- Created on Thursday, 18 February 2016 15:03
The known mineral elements that make up the chemical composition of the earth are just over 100, but those truly indispensable for the correct physiological functioning of plants are only a dozen or so and they are called nutrients.
The rose garden
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- Created on Thursday, 14 January 2016 15:46
The rose, known as the queen of all flowers, is a definite must for your garden: there are countless varieties and you will certainly find the one that best suits your needs.
All under cover
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- Created on Tuesday, 15 December 2015 15:06
Not all plants are resistant to the cold and frost.
Winter is here, even indoors
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- Created on Tuesday, 15 December 2015 12:52
December marks the transition from autumn to winter: the weather and the few hours of daylight both have their effect on indoor plants.
Ancient cultivars? Yes please!
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- Created on Friday, 27 November 2015 11:26
The time has come for fruit trees and there are so many varieties it’s difficult to know what to choose.
Fruit trees: a treatment guide
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- Created on Monday, 09 November 2015 15:45
Fruit trees need certain plant protection treatments. Here is what they are and when they should be carried out.
Humus, Nature’s way of helping
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- Created on Tuesday, 27 October 2015 10:40
Humus is obtained from the digestion of earthworms which transform cattle and horse manure as well as plant waste into a soft, odourless product that is rich in nutrients.
Not too early for citrus
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- Created on Thursday, 08 October 2015 10:29
The Miyagawa is a fruit that comes from Japan. Parte of the Satsuma family, it has a smooth green to orange peel.
Citrus australasica - Finger Lime
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- Created on Thursday, 24 September 2015 11:45
Called “Finger Lime” in its place of origin for the resemblance of its fruit to fingers, the Citrus australasica is a citrus fruit that comes from Australia.
Citrus hystrix - Combava
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- Created on Thursday, 10 September 2015 16:17
The kafir lime is a very irregular citrus fruit with thick foliage. The thorny double leaves grow up to 12 cm in length, and the flowers are very scented. The fruit measures about 3 cm and can be round or oval shaped.
How much do plants drink?
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- Created on Tuesday, 25 August 2015 14:44
This is the question that all those who work with plants hate most! The fact is that the answer is really very complicated: every plant drinks in a different way...
Little water features in the garden
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- Created on Friday, 07 August 2015 10:28
Even the smallest garden can have a water feature.
Prevention is better than cure
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- Created on Thursday, 30 July 2015 11:52
In nature, there are substances capable of strengthening a plant’s natural defences, activating its “immune system”.
No more boring hedges!
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- Created on Wednesday, 15 July 2015 17:58
Even plants follow fashions. Not everyone likes them though: so here are a few ideas for breaking conventions without breaking the bank.
Your garden and its guests
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- Created on Monday, 29 June 2015 13:03
There is a new kind of garden, different from the ordered, manmade ones...
A perfect Italian lawn
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- Created on Thursday, 04 June 2015 15:59
Having an English lawn – with bright green, treadable and even grass – is one of the most recurring dreams of those who have a garden. Given the characteristics of our terrain and our climate, however, makes it no mean feat!
Internet and horticulturists: a question of style
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- Created on Wednesday, 27 May 2015 10:37
The internet is now a part of nearly every sphere of our lives: naturally, many consult the web also for tips on plants.
The perfect plant
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- Created on Thursday, 21 May 2015 17:47
With summer around the corner, one of the biggest requests we receive is for a plant that is always in flower, has plenty of foliage, doesn’t need much watering and doesn’t shed.
Our new Diary is now online
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- Created on Wednesday, 29 April 2015 17:52
A journal where you can keep your thoughts, a notebook where you can record your special appointments and things to remember.
Here is our Diary!
The value of rootstock
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- Created on Monday, 13 April 2015 15:15
Rootstock is the lower part of a plant multiplied using the grafting technique.
The herb garden
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- Created on Tuesday, 24 March 2015 15:11
Thyme, oregano and rosemary can be planted together: they like warm places and need little water.
The right plant in the right place
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- Created on Monday, 16 March 2015 16:33
Working with plants means working in silence, using your eyes to “listen” to the many signs we are sent by flowers and plants.