Geranium, how to care for it
Geranium is an enchantment in the garden and on the deck all…
Gardening
Garden flower: choose the right ones
Lavandula dentata, the lavender with a bite
Lavandula dentata is a wonderful ornamental shrub. List of Lavandula dentata facts…
9 red flowers for a crimson red garden
Red flowers bring intensity and movement to the garden. Whether you create…
Martagon lily, an exceptional bulb flower
The martagon lily is a remarkable protected bulb flower that is unique…
Vegetable patch news
Honey Moon tomato, round and firm, and tasty, too!
The Honey Moon tomato is a hybrid that resists mildew. Perfect for…
Pruning eggplant, when, why and how
To maximize your crop this summer, remember to prune your eggplant correctly!…
Which vegetables to grow in winter?
There are several different vegetables that are hardy enough to the cold…
Chufa, a root vegetable that produces groundnuts
Chufa key facts Botanical name – Cyperus esculentus Common name – chufa…
Trees and shrubs
Hibiscus, a tropical sensation
The lively flower colors of the Hibiscus bring to mind the enchantment…
Ceanothus, a wonderful blue flower shrub
Ceanothus is a tallish shrub that brings bees and butterflies to the…
Camellia planting, growing and care
Camellia is a shrub with magnificent blooming in fall, winter or spring.…
Phillyrea, a short olive-like tree for hardy climates
Phillyrea is a new olive-like short shrub. It's great for growing where…
Houseplant care
Dracaena marginata, caring for Madagascar dragon tree
Dracaena marginata, often thought to be a palm tree, is a truly…
15 bathroom plants – these love moisture!
Here's a list of 15 excellent plants that will thrive in your…
Bromelia, a plant with a bang!
With its amazing colorful bloom girdled with a crown of deep green…
White orchid varieties, 5 immaculate varieties
White orchid varieties are a clear favorite because they symbolize uplifting emotions…
The Herb garden
Thyme, an herb with little care for such taste and blooms
Thyme is both a cute little perennial and a fabulous herb. Top…
Sichuan pepper, a unique fragrance
The Sichuan pepper tree is a shrub that bears the delicious Sichuan…
White mustard, both spice and green manure fertilizer
White mustard is getting popular: many are discovering its use as a…
Parsley, flat-leafed or curly-leafed, it is everywhere!
Parsley is a commonly used spice that grows easily. Parsley key facts:…
Roses throughout the garden
Pruning climbing rose trees
Climbing rose trees are special and you can't prune them like you…
Companion plants for roses
Being the ultimate in flowerdom, roses can be paired with many plant…
In March, prune your roses!
March, near the end of winter, is the ideal month to prune…
Pierre de Ronsard rose, a true marvel!
The Pierre de Ronsard ® rose tree blooms with large pinkish white…
Bulbs and Rhizome flowers
Martagon lily, an exceptional bulb flower
The martagon lily is a remarkable protected bulb flower that is unique…
Lily of the valley, from planting to blooming
Lily of the valley isn’t just a beautiful flower, it is also…
Yellow iris, yellow and water-bound
Yellow iris is part of the extensive Iridaceae family. It has the…
Colchicum, a flower to rediscover
Colchicum, or autumn crocus, is a very cute little bulb flower that…
Orchard Secrets
Fig tree, generous from North to South
The fig tree isn't reserved to hot-weather climates in the South. Some…
Goji berry, a very interesting fruit tree
The goji berry shrub is trending ever since its health benefits and…
Acerola, a plant with power-packed vitamin C fruits
Acerola, also called Barbados cherry, is a red-colored fruit renowned and appreciated…
Wooed by an apple tree
Want to discover how enjoyable it is to sink your teeth into…
Vine plants for the garden
Grow climbing plants in your garden
Climbing plants are the way to go to decorate gardens that aren't…
Morning glory, bindweed
Morning glory, or bindweed, is considered a very invasive plant for some…
Dipladenia, marvelous blooming vine
Dipladenia is a richly-blooming hanging vine. Main Dipladenia facts Latin name –…
Hardy kiwi, the kiwi that can survive Siberian colds
The tiny, sweet hardy kiwi actually comes from a gigantic and productive…
Citrus growing secrets
Get your lemon tree ready for winter: in pots and in the ground, indoors and outside
Its tangy fruits are beloved by many, as are its evergreen leafage…
Clementine tree, growing this abundant fruit-bearing citrus
The clementine tree is an amazing citrus. Clementine orange tree facts Name…
Finger lime fruit set, fruit drop – and harvest!
Australian finger lime is a delicious citrus fruit that's easy to grow…
Fortunella margarita, advice on caring for it
Fortunella margarita is a citrus also called kumquat. Fortunella margarita facts Name:…
Lawn care secrets
Mulching with lawn clippings, a good idea?
Lawn trimmings are definitely among the most common types of garden waste.…
Remove moss from the lawn – permanently
When moss appears on a lawn or in the grass, it often…
Manual lawn mowers and robots, great for small lawns
Manual lawn mowers and robots, here is an overview of what is…
Rototiller, scores of advantages
A rototiller is a very useful when starting a vegetable patch or…
Plant & tree diseases - organic treatments
Attract animals to the garden
In these days of sustainable development and environmental protection, attracting animal and…
Controlling Scale Insects and Mealybugs
Scale insects like mealybugs are among the most common parasites on indoor…
Cherry fly, techniques & treatments to avoid its maggots
The bug often called "cherry fruit fly" is a tiny fly that…
How to increase humidity in air for houseplants
Many houseplants come from tropical areas where air moisture levels are very…
Special reports
How to improve cross-pollination
It's easy to enhance and improve cross-pollination for your target species. These…
Create a natural pond
It’s different from a basic fish pond, because a natural pond will…
Using Coffee Grounds in the Garden
Do you throw coffee grounds away? Not anymore! Coffee grounds have many…
Indoor living plant wall, easy and impressive
Tiny apartments or one-room studios can also be home to rich plant…
