Carlos Espinoza
Carlos has been gardening in his home backyard in Mexico City for over 20 years. He specializes in traditional Mexican crops and is passionate about sustainability and biodiversity.
How can I identify pests on my indoor ferns?
Lately, I’ve noticed some spots on the leaves of my ferns, and I’m starting to worry that I might have a pest issue! I’ve been gardening for a while, ...
Can I use traditional Mexican plants in an aquatic gardening setup?
I’ve always been passionate about utilizing traditional Mexican crops in my garden, and now I'm curious if I can incorporate some of these into my aqu...
How do I balance oxygen levels in my pond for aquatic plants?
I’ve recently started a small aquatic garden in my backyard pond, and I want to ensure that my aquatic plants get enough oxygen to thrive. I’ve tried ...
What are the best aquatic plants for a small pond in Mexico City?
I'm looking to add some life to my small pond in my backyard here in Mexico City. I've been gardening for over 20 years and want to include some aquat...
What should I do about the mosquitoes in my aquatic garden?
I’ve got a lovely little aquatic garden going in my backyard, but I’ve started to notice a lot of mosquitoes around the pond. It’s frustrating because...
What signs indicate a hornworm infestation?
I’ve been keeping a close eye on my tomato plants since I’ve heard how quickly hornworms can damage a crop. I’m in my second year of growing tradition...
What are the best organic methods to control tomato hornworms?
I'm really trying to keep my garden as organic as possible, especially since I grow heirloom tomatoes and want to avoid any harsh chemicals. In my bac...
What’s the ideal light spectrum for my indoor flowering plants?
Hola! Gardening has been my passion for over two decades, and now I'm trying my hand at growing some beautiful flowering plants indoors. I’ve done som...
Is there a specific time of year when hornworms are most active?
I’m really trying to plan my planting schedule around pest activity to protect my tomato harvest. Since I've been gardening in Mexico City for over 20...
How can I use natural predators to help with hornworm management?
I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of using nature to solve problems in the garden! I know certain birds and insects can help keep the hornworm p...
How often should I change my grow light bulbs?
Hello everyone! I’ve been enjoying growing my indoor plants and experimenting with different light setups. I’ve actually had my grow light bulbs for a...
How do I determine the right amount of light for my herbs indoors?
I'm really excited to dive deeper into indoor gardening this year! My garden setup in Mexico City includes a small indoor space where I’m trying to gr...
How do I manage heat from my grow lights in small spaces?
Hi everyone! I love growing a variety of plants in my small indoor garden, but it’s been a bit of a juggling act with my grow lights. Living in Mexico...
Can I mix different types of plants under one grow light?
Hey fellow garden lovers! I’m really passionate about growing an array of indoor plants, from traditional Mexican greenery to some tropical varieties....