Often difficult to detect due to its tiny size, the red mite is one of the most common and harmful pests for indoor plants; recognizing the signs of its presence early is crucial for effective intervention.
Born in 1999, Mattia Sansone attended high school and was part of the school's web editorial team, dealing with environmental, social and cultural issues; in 2018 he obtained his diploma. Following his passions related to nature, atmospheric phenomena and the plant and animal world, in 2021 he graduated in Agricultural Technologies at the University of Bologna and in 2023 in Integrated Sustainability of Agricultural Systems at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. During his university career he attended a course in agrometeorology, finding in this subject a perfect synthesis of his interests. He carried out curricular internships in a historic Botanical Garden and in a Forestry Consortium involved in urban forestry projects. The subject of his theses was the protection of ancient agro-zootechnical species, such as the Cornigliese sheep, and the environmental and naturalistic recovery of degraded areas, specifically an abandoned quarry. In accordance with his interests in floriculture, he has developed a thematic guide on the care and domestic cultivation of Cyclamens for the Botanical Garden of the University of Parma.
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Light is one of the most important factors for the health of indoor plants: when natural light is not enough, LED lights can become a valuable ally to ensure their growth and well-being.
From daily care to natural cleaning, discover how to keep your terracotta (clay) pots beautiful and functional, and find out why using them benefits the plants they house, while reducing the environmental impact of gardening.
Hellebore, also known as Christmas rose, is an elegant and beautiful winter plant. Its hardy, colorful flowers brighten balconies and windowsills throughout the cold season.
Discover the Sorrento lemon, a fruit unlike any other in the world, cultivated among terraces and pergolas in the picturesque Sorrentine Peninsula: from this centuries-old agricultural tradition come its aroma, juiciness, and inimitable typical products.
A plant with a thick, glossy, evergreen crown, its leaves can add flavor to typical Mediterranean recipes: discover how to care for it and which dishes to flavour, while maintaining a deep connection with ancient human history and tradition.
The last one bloomed in the Warsaw Botanical Garden and attracted countless tourists and visitors. Its rare, fleeting, and unpleasant-smelling bloom is an event that never goes unnoticed. Let's learn more about this plant and its characteristics.
Coffee grounds can be a valuable ally for your plants, but only if used correctly. Learn what benefits they offer, how to apply them correctly, and which species are best avoided.
Scale insects are common but insidious pests that attack many plants, both ornamental and garden. Discover how to prevent and fight them naturally, with 13 effective and easy-to-apply remedies, without resorting to chemicals.
A low-maintenance, thornless succulent that can brighten up any bright room in your home, the jade tree is sure to be your next purchase!
Lots of tips for caring for lavender: how to get started, growing requirements, flower harvesting, and many other interesting facts about this spectacular flowering plant.
It is suitable for all cuisines of the world and can be consumed whole, as a sauce or as oil. What ingredient is it?
Originating from afar, it is now cultivated in various parts of the world. The kiwi is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It comes in green, yellow, and red varieties and is a valuable ally for the immune system, joints, and bones. What fruit are we talking about?
Also known as spathe, it is an undemanding flower that can be grown both in pots and in the garden with ease. Once cut, it behaves differently from all other flowers. Ideal for floral arrangements both fresh and, above all, dried.