Tips

During the summer, it is normal to increase the watering of our plants so that they can withstand the long days of heat that await them for several months. However, irrigation does not mean watering the plants at any time, as each plant requires different amounts of water and there are better times than others to water during the summer. Depending on the characteristics of your grass, plants, or your lifestyle, there are watering systems that may suit you better than others. Keep reading this post to solve some of the doubts about how to water your plants in summer. 

What time do I water in the summer?

When it’s hot, it’s best to water in the early morning, when the sun is not yet high and the ambient temperature is not too high. That first shot of water will give your plants the energy they need to perform their metabolic activity during the long, hard hours of sunshine to come. In the same way, as there is not so much temperature or direct incidence of the sun, the evaporation of water is minimal, so not a drop is wasted and the use of water is maximum for your plants.

Do I water all my plants the same?

Not at all, each plant gets its own water. We already know that each plant has its own particularities and that even if in summer we increase the frequency or intensity of watering, we must give each plant its own amount of water in proportion. Cactus, vines, bushes and most aromatic plants, for example, need little water even in summer, although we will increase the amount we give them in each watering. Other plants require you to spray water on their leaves daily and others more sensitive to high temperatures will require more frequent watering. So you know, even if you increase the amount of water in each watering, do it proportionally to each plant.

How often do I water my plants?

It depends on many things, such as the type of substrate each plant has. Also, remember that having a plant in a pot, and therefore with less substrate, you should water them more often, since having less substrate will retain less humidity, so the roots will finish with the water reserves sooner. Similarly, the size of the pot also influences the retention of humidity and therefore also the frequency of watering. So, try to ensure that the substrate of your plants is always moist but always avoid waterlogging. A great solution to always maintain optimal conditions is the use of automatic watering, especially useful when we are away from home for a few days on holiday. This type of watering allows a maximum use of water, without wasting anything and always maintaining ideal conditions for our plants or lawn.

At Agrojardín, you can comment your doubts about watering in summer with our professionals, including your questions about automatic watering. Also, remember that we have everything you need for the perfect maintenance of your plants or garden 😉

Have you ever heard the term “biophilia”? Behind this word lies the ancestral connection of human beings with nature and their need to surround themselves with living beings, whether other animals or plants. Our innate affinity to all living things was engraved in our genes from our very beginnings as a species, whose survival depended closely on our adaptation to the environment and our practical appreciation of plants and animals.

That connection has reached our days, despite the fact that our progress as a society leads us to live more and more distant from nature, forming large cities in which the presence of nature is quite limited, to the point that many of the afflictions of this century (especially at mental level) are directly related to this lack of closeness to the natural world.Even so, the need to relate to nature is still there, a call that we hear more strongly every day despite the fact that our hectic pace of life leads us to ignore it, but don’t worry, because there are things we can do to connect a little more with nature and return to the harmony that we have gradually lost.

Where do we start? To enhance biophilia in our home the first step is the same as always: surrounding ourselves with the company of plants. Certainly not everyone has a large garden where they can go out to relax, sunbathe and breathe fresh air, but any home can accommodate plants and flowers both indoors and on our terraces. Their presence not only relaxes us, but their perfume also has a relaxing effect on our minds, invoking that ancestral connection that is tattooed on our DNA.

You can even go a step further and design your space around the plants, making them the main feature of the environment instead of just a decorative element. In this way, any space will be perceived as more natural and relaxing, helping to eliminate our stress and anxiety. We give you two tips to keep in mind when designing your home or workplace using plants as the main element.

1- Choosing the right plants.

The colour, smell and many other characteristics cause each type of plant to provoke different emotions in us, so it’ s important to choose those that are in harmony with the mood and atmosphere we want to achieve in our home or office. The range of possibilities is so wide that we recommend you visit our garden centre directly to see, touch and smell our enormous variety of plants and flowers, choosing those that you best connect with through your sight, touch and smell.

2- Take into account the dimensions of your space.

Choose small plants for small spaces, incorporating perhaps only one large plant in a strategic place, giving it importance. Larger spaces give us more room to incorporate plants with large green leaves, combining them with flowers that incorporate points of colour. Remember also that you can use the height of the space, opting for hanging plants or vertical gardens, a decorative trend due to their use of space and their spectacular result.

 The largest selection of plants and flowers on the Costa del Sol awaits you at Agrojardín, where you will find the perfect plant to decorate your home and connect it more with nature. Pure biophilia in our garden centre!

With the arrival of good weather, you want to enjoy our terrace more than ever, right? A place where we can relax while enjoying a good reading, have lunch outdoors with our friends or family, a romantic dinner with our couple by candlelight, have breakfast watching the sunrise, have a cocktail in the evening while admiring the sunset… And how can you enjoy your terrace even more and and fall in love with it again? Don’t miss the following tips.

 Lunch time

An appropriate table and chairs are essential to enjoy your terrace to the fullest, whether alone or with the family, at breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner… Depending on the number of people living at home, you can choose a larger or smaller table. But keep in mind that if you are one of those who likes to have parties or gather in your garden… you may find the table too small for you.

A bit of shade

 As much as you love to lie in the sun, you can never forget to put an umbrella in your garden. Umbrellas, like everything else in the world, have evolved a lot and you can find umbrellas with beautiful designs that will fully integrate with your garden’s decorating style. In addition, they have a variety of positions to place it, depending on which side the sun is shining.

Time to relax

To be able to relax at ease, you must have a couch in your garden. Since the terrace is our living room during the summer… how about having a super comfortable and stylish sofa too? There you can lie down and relax while reading a good book, chatting with the family… and you can even take a nap or two.

Goodbye mosquitoes

 As you know, good weather is also synonymous of mosquitoes lurking around every corner. If you want to be safe from these annoying insects and their bites you can opt for citronella candles. Besides protecting you from mosquitoes, their light creates a very cosy atmosphere. And if that’ s not enough, they come in different styles and designs so that they don’t clash with the decoration.

 At low heat… everything tastes better.

 In order to taste succulent grilled food without leaving the house, you must have a barbecue. To select the ideal barbecue for you, you must decide whether you want it to be gas, wood or coal, with or without a cover, large or small… But if all this seems too complicated, don’t worry, we will advise you to find the barbecue you are looking for.

If you furnish your terrace with Agrojardín we will give you 200 euros FREE to fill it with life with flowers and plants. Come and visit us and we’ll be happy to advise you, so that you can fall in love with your terrace again and make the most of it this summer.