Eva Deuffic

Natural tips to fight insect pests

Many natural pest control methods exist for the garden but have somewhat fallen into disuse with the rise of chemical products.

Miscanthus sinensis, how to grow Chinese reed

Chinese reed, or Miscanthus sinensis, with its broad silhouette, is likely one of the most beautiful and least invasive giant grasses in our temperate regions.

Preserve root vegetables in a DIY silo

Most root vegetables could stay in the ground until their consumption during winter. However, they are often harvested in fall because soil is still loose. Freezing indeed makes harvesting difficult, and in the ground, root crops often perish from excess cold, moisture, or are nibbled on by hungry animals.

Build a simple silo to store vegetables in winter

Silver and blue, 3 stunning flower shrubs for dry gardens

Wow, imagine getting that ocean-blue Caribbean feel right in your own back yard! There are a lot of silver-blue shrubs,

Stone and Wood, warm companions for an inviting garden

The best of gardens share an irresistible invitation to passersby, beckoning them to sit for a spell, perhaps daydream for an instant. A simple piece of furniture, be it bench, chair, statue, a smooth slab of rock placed at the right spot by human hands, all beget meaning.

Forcing dahlia: more bang for your buck by starting tubers early

To give your dahlias a head start and especially to multiply them through cuttings before the final planting, forcing is a practical and effective method. Simply pot up your tubers in a heated area starting from February-March.

Build a fabulous flower-filled stone wall in just 2 steps

Dry stone walls that separate lots or uphold flat terrain on slopes are a wonderful chance to display a variety of flowers while not wasting any space.

Oasis of moisture: create an exotic garden at home

What does “exotic” actually mean? Plants that come from far away? Plants that look weird? Crazy lush growth and greenery like a jungle? As a concept, “exotic” can mean many things.

Create an exotic garden with endless lush growth

Mimosa tree varieties: more blooms in winter!

Sun-loving mimosa trees are native to Australia, and in the Northern hemisphere they bloom as if they were still down under. December to March is when flowers appear on most varieties!

Bamboo, a plant with mysterious secrets

It’s very difficult to classify these gigantic stalks: they’re the size of shrubs and grow like perennials… but they’re technically grasses! Some bamboo plants are towering high, others are dwarf-sized, some have straight canes and others arch back down and even creep along the ground.

Repot your bonsai to give it love and attention

A bonsai needs repotting rather often, every 1 to 3 years, to ensure the tree gets the nutrients it needs – even if you use the same pot every time.

Spring bulbs for rocky terrain, 6 flowers that rock!

Rocky gravel beds often look a bit drab in winter and at the beginning of springs. Perennials are still dormant, just barely starting to bud. Small spring bulb flowers – be they botanical varieties or more classic ones – have an uncanny ability to thrive in this type of context.