Flowers

After enjoying our beautiful garden during the summer, it is time to choose the flowers and plants for autumn and winter. We will have to bet on plants that can resist the cold and do not need direct sun. And if, in addition, they are beautiful and dress of color our garden… much better, right?
Today we present you 5 beautiful plants that you will wish to have in your garden, balcony or terrace this autumn.

Viola delta

Violas bloom in autumn and are very hardy, so they are perfect for surviving the winter. However, it is a flower that cannot tolerate heat, and as the days become warmer, it gradually declines. Besides, it is an eating flower that is used mainly in baking.

They do not need much care, although some aspects must be taken into account, such as watering. Violas do not support waterlogging, so it is essential that they have good drainage.

Ivy

The queen of the climbers is very resistant and grows very fast. It is perfect for covering walls, pergolas, walls … and is ideal for those who are beginners in the world of plants, as it needs minimal attention. It likes bright areas but without direct light. It can give her direct light for a few hours, especially if she is in a mild climate, although she prefers semi-shaded areas.

Ornamental cabbages

Although they look like the garden cabbages you usually eat… this kind of cabbages are not edible, but they are perfect to give a touch of color and originality to your garden. These cabbages love the cold and stand up well to shade and humidity. Their watering should be moderate, so that the soil never dries out.

A tip to make sure they have a good growth is to plant them before the end of October 🙂

Cyclamen

The Cyclamen can be indoors or outdoors, if placed and cared for properly. If we have it indoors, we must make sure it is in a cool room and near a window, so that it gets the light. However, this light must never be direct. If we bet to put the cyclamens in our garden, we will have to look for an area of shade or half shade, because they do not support the direct sunlight.

As far as watering is concerned, it is a rather delicate plant. We should not water it from overhead or directly. The most recommendable for the cyclamen is to water it by the method of immersion or capillary. That is to say, to put the flowerpot in a bowl or container with water without this level wetting the bulb.

Calluna

The calluna is a small, hardy shrub that flowers in autumn and is perfect for those who want to add a touch of color to their garden, but don’t have much time to spend on it. There are only two important aspects to consider. The first is that the soil, whether in the garden or in a pot, is always wet (avoiding waterlogging). And the second one, that it receives solar light but not directly. The calluna tolerates the cold well, so it resists the winter like a champion.

And do you know what it was used for in the past? If we tell you that “calluna” in Greek means to sweep… you already have a clue, right? Indeed, the calluna was used to make brooms.

Before choosing which of these plants will accompany you this fall, don’t forget to prepare your garden correctly 🙂

If you want to give a touch of autumn to your home come to Agrojardín and discover all the plants we have for you. We will be pleased to help you with everything you need to keep your plants happy.

The heat is coming and with it, the wonderful summer nights in our terrace and garden. When summer arrives, outdoor spaces become more important than ever in our home, spaces that become the center of our lives during the summer period. There are three basic aspects to convert any balcony, terrace or garden into a small temple dedicated to relax: ambience, lighting and decoration.

Aromatherapy: “the decoration you can’t see”

When we speak about ambience, we are referring to that peaceful atmosphere that floats in the air and which is largely related to smell. Here the Aromatherapy is our main ally, not in vain is known as “the decoration that is not seen”. Smell is one of the senses that sends the most signals to the brain and of those that most influence our state of mind. Aroma produces very different sensations in our brain, allowing us to relax, stress… and even make us hungry! That is why we recommend, as always, that you dress your terraces, balconies and gardens with flowers, always including some aromatic species that floods the air with fresh and relaxing smells. You can also work on aromatherapy by using scented candles and essential oils, especially in interior spaces where we don’t usually have as many plants as in the exterior areas of our house. Choose the aromas that you like most for your home and start enjoying the relaxing benefits of Aromatherapy.

The use of candles in the Aromatherapy takes us to our second point to treat: the illumination. Soft light points, such as those generated by candles, help us to create a relaxing atmosphere, this time affecting our sense of sight. Candles have become a “Zen” element that everyone identifies with creating a relaxing atmosphere. Several points of dim light help our body to relax more than the use of a few points of strong light, so we always recommend that you use candles or outdoor torches to give your terraces and gardens that summery and relaxing touch you want. The colour of these natural lights relaxes the eyes and unconsciously immerses us in a state of peace.

Last but not least, we have to talk about the decoration. In this case we are going to focus on two elements that in our opinion are very important and to which we recommend you to pay attention. One of them is the furniture, but not in the traditional sense of decoration. This time we are interested in the quality and ergonomics of the furniture, especially in the exterior spaces of the house. If we talk about relaxation, it is crucial that we give priority to the ergonomics and comfort of our furniture, since an uncomfortable chair or table can ruin our attempt to relax on the terrace. Chairs, sofas, deckchairs and tables can be comfortable regardless of the material they are made of, a feature that stands out in pieces manufactured by brands specializing in outdoor furniture. In addition, outdoor furniture specialists create their pieces to last over time and to undergo the punishment they will receive from the sun, wind or rain, so you can be sure that your outdoor furniture will have a long life.

The other aspect to deal with is the decoration elements (beyond colors or style) that help us create a visually relaxing space. Here again, our advice is plants and flowers. Dress your house with plants and flowers and you will feel a little closer to nature. Contemplating the beauty of your flowers and giving a green touch to your home will do more to create a peaceful atmosphere than all the wallpaper in the world. In addition, we have already told you on other occasions how relaxing and rewarding it is to take care of our plants, seeing how the fruits of your efforts materialize in the form of healthy flowers and plants.

As always, we remind you that at Agrojardín we have everything you need to turn your terrace, balcony or garden into a temple of relaxation, especially on summer nights. Come and discover it!

Learning about the specific care required by each flower really makes a difference as to whether or not they look perfect. This is why today we want to describe the characteristics of this amazing flower – the magnolia – and tell you everything you need to know about its care.

The magnolia is a very popular plant due to its special sweet smell. i Its origins are particularly diverse, as it comes from America and Asia, so it’s no wonder that it’s available in many different colours and sizes. It also grows in a pyramid shape and can reach a height of up to 30 metres.

Some tips and trivia about magnolias

1.  Magnolias can be a wide range of colours, such as white, yellow, pink and purple (for all tastes in colours, right?)
2. If you’re considering keeping one of this kind of plant at home, we can tell you right now that it’ll look spectacular and that it’s very easy to take care of because it doesn’t need much ongoing maintenance. This plant requires a mixture of sunlight and shade. When it is very sunny, it’ll need a little more water than normal because the air is dry and the magnolia’s earth must be kept damp. Every 2-3 days is enough.
3. If you really are a flower lover and you want to do more than just “basic” care, a tip for keeping your magnolias looking perfect is to prune them after flowering. This will ensure that they grow healthier and look nicer.
4. These plants need a lot of sunlight, so they should be kept in a spot that gets plenty of hours of light.
5. Magnolia plants survive all year round, but the flowers usually bloom in May-June. So, if you’re thinking of planting one… What are you waiting for?

At Agrojardin we’ll be delighted to help you with all kinds of advice and recommendations on care.

The mimosa is a flower easily recognizable by its bright and intense yellow color.

But in addition to its striking colour, the mimosa is also highly appreciated from an olfactory point of view. This makes it an ideal flower, as an ornament and to give your garden an unmistakable fragrance. It is therefore not surprising that it is widely used to make perfume.

In addition to decorating gardens and courtyards, mimosa is also highly valued in florists’ shops for making delicate and beautiful natural bouquets.

Care Instructions

If you decide to plant one at home, make sure it gets enough light and don’t water it too abundantly.

On the other hand, if you put it in a vase, you will have to change the water daily.

However, keep in mind that even if you give it all the care it needs, the mimosa is a flower with a relatively short lifespan, although many people claim that it maintains the same charm once it becomes a dry flower.

Curiosities about mimosas

To sum up, let’s tell you some curiosities that you probably didn’t know about it:

1. The mimosa is one of the symbols of the Blue Coast with its greatest representation in Mandelieu-La Naupole, the International Capital of the Mimosa. Every year, this city celebrates a big party in its honor. For more than a week, every corner is tinted yellow and its streets are filled with fairs and celebrations with the mimosa as the center of everything.
2. As the story goes, this flower was brought to France by James Cook, who brought it from Australia.
3. As we said before, it is a flower full of symbolism but… do you really know what it means? The mimosa is the symbol of friendship, magnificence, elegance and tenderness.
4. Last but not least, the mimosa represents feminine energy, which is why it is a flower that we see a lot on Women’s Day (March 8th of each year)
   Now that you know its meaning and all the details, who would you give one to?