Gardening Tips

How to Propagate Hibiscus – Step 1 – find the end of a stem that does not have buds or active flowers and cut it long enough to make one or more 6-8 inch pieces. […]

There are several version of this organic weed killer floating around on the Internet.  We have tried the one below and found it to work well on weeds in sunny locations.  And it’s safe to […]

Using Hydrogen Peroxide in the Garden Whether your plants are in the ground, in containers, in raised beds, in a green house or in a hydroponic garden, they can benefit from hydrogen peroxide. All kinds […]

BOUGAINVILLA Hundreds of iridescent colored flowers cover the bougainvillea. Varieties come in shades of red, white, pink, orange and other new variegated shades. Los Pinos has a great selection. You can see them all over […]

In the Mayan Rivera, the soil and the water have a lot of salt content. For that reason, it is necessary to have plants and trees that are salt tolerant. There are many web sites […]

Many of us come from climates with specific seasons with temperature differences. Gardening in a tropical environment is very different. This month we have some basics for gardening in the tropics you can have a beautiful […]

Treating fungus on Mango Trees and other plants Because of the humidity in our area, some plants are prone to fungal diseases. Here is a tip that helps control fungus on Mango trees. Fungus is […]

In Mexico public sewage is not very common. As a result most homes have a septic tank which then sends the processed water through a wetlands system for clean the water. We recently found a […]

Do you have some pesky animals (or even your own pets) that you need to keep out of your gardens? Deter cats, dogs, and other animals from doing their business in your vegetable or flower garden […]

This is a common question, Why Do They Paint Tree Trunks White here in the tropics? Painting tree trunks white is a way of sealing trunks and protecting them. Living in or near the jungle, […]