Author: The Pruner

Pruning chilli plants 【How and When to prune】

The chilli plants is a variety of pepper whose origins date back 6,000 years in Central and South America. There is no historical record that the American peoples used it, but it was with the arrival of the Spanish that the species began to be registered and categorized. Although these . . . Read more

Pruning viburnum – [How and when to prune]

Viburnum tinus is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. Since it is native to the Iberian Peninsula, it is very popular in gardens in the Mediterranean region. One of the most outstanding attractions of this shrub is the spectacularity of its flowers, of a beautiful white color . . . Read more

Pruning or trimming Juniper Shrub – 【How and when to prune】

The juniper shurb is a conifer belonging to the Cupressaceae family, which in optimal conditions reaches 2 meters in height. It is characterized by slow growth, very spiny needle-like leaves, and cone-shaped fruits that turn purple when ripe. These very particular characteristics make this shrub a very good option to . . . Read more

Pruning or trimming thyme -【How and when to prune】

Thyme encompasses between 200 and 300 species of plants in the Lamiaceae family. They are herbs or also subshrubs that develop in the temperate climates of Europe, Asia and North Africa, although currently their use has spread throughout the world. For its correct development it is essential that you know . . . Read more

Pruning Redcurrants -【How and when to prune】

Red currants are plants belonging to the species Ribes rubrum. More specifically, it is a shrub with a bramble appearance, with thin, highly branched stems. Its leaves are deciduous. They measure between 5 and 7cm and are composed of 3-5 leaflets with irregularly toothed edges. They are used for their . . . Read more

How to create sunlight indoors for plants?

Even the most inexperienced gardener knows that sunlight is essential for plant growth, without it there is no source of energy for photosynthesis. The problem can appear when we want to grow plants indoors, since although some adapt to low light, others suffer from a lack of sunlight. Fortunately, there . . . Read more