French lavender – planting, care and pruning
French lavender is rarer than common lavender. Flowers seem to have tiny wings!
Hydrogel water crystals to beat drought
This is a product that goes by many different names: Polyter, Water Crystals, Orbeez, Watergel, Hydrogel, Hydrosource, Water drops, root watering crystals, super-absorbent polymers, PAM, water retention granules, hydrating crystals, water beads, water pebbles, hydrobeads, crystal soil, water jelly, jelly balls, soil moist, super slusher… The list seems endless and shows how much hope is […]
Pierre de Ronsard rose, a true marvel!
The Pierre de Ronsard ® rose tree blooms with large pinkish white flowers for nearly the entire summer.
How to prune lavender that is woody
We often grow fond of lavender, but years later, it becomes old, woody, and overgrown. Here’s how to
Poinsettia, start right now to make it turn red again
Poinsettia gets all the votes at Christmas, since red and green match the colors of the party! After the season is over, one question remains: how can you get it to turn red?
Build your own apartment composting unit, tips and tricks
Living the urban life in an apartment but would nonetheless love to make your own compost?
Layering lavender, a great way to propagate lavender
Layering is a propagation technique that can be used for lavender.
Black ZZ plants, three easy-care dark Zamioculcas plants
Many are now familiar with the striking designer-like fronds of the ZZ plant. Did you know that at least three types of black zz plant exist? These make for fabulous additions to black-themed gardens and home interiors. Read also: Black is back ZZ plant care More ZZ plant varieties The black ZZ plant Houseplant-wise, the […]
Mulching with lawn clippings, a good idea?
Lawn trimmings are definitely among the most common types of garden waste. Use grass clippings to mulch flower and vegetable beds! Just don’t layer it too thick…
Ficus microcarpa, an easy-care bonsai for starters
Ficus microcarpa is a small, easy bonsai often found in DIY and home furniture stores.
Red spider mite, best organic treatments to get rid of it
Red spider mite is a tiny mite of the Tetranychidae family. This sap-sucker infects indoor and outdoor plants.
Bean blight, 7 diseases that cause spots and wilting on beans
Beans are a favorite in the veggie patch, and not only for us! Many types of bean blight exist, caused by fungus, viruses, mites and bacteria. They infect bean plants and trigger brown or yellow spots,wilt, and other issues on bean leaves, bean pods and vines. Here are the main culprits responsible for bean blight.
Scale on ZZ plant – keep sap-sucking bugs from infecting your Zamioculcas!
Scale insects appearing on a ZZ plant is a rare occurrence. Getting rid of them isn’t too difficult on
Why do some plants have dewdrops and not others?
Most of the plants that surround us tend to show guttation drops – which we often mistaken for dewdrops! Get to know which of your favorite plants might show signs of guttation, and what it means for their health. → Shown here: on Alchemilla mollis Here is a partial list of plants that have been […]
Australian finger lime, a delicious citrus
Australian finger lime is a thorny citrus variety that produces delicious lemons.
Tamarisk native and invasive ranges: should you plant it?
Tamarisk can be classified into three species: Tamarix aphylla, T. parviflora, and T. ramosissima. On some continents, it is reported as an invasive species since it crowds native vegetation out. Here are a few maps that show the distribution of Tamarix
Grow finger lime in a pot, for house and deck!
Finger lime is a thorny citrus variety that is beautiful in pots.
Propagating Dracaena marginata plants: 3 techniques
The dragon plant is a tall plant that’s among the easiest to multiply. Dracaena marginata propagation works with any of these techniques: beheading, stem cuttings, and layering. You’ll have an unlimited supply! Propagating Dracaena marginata Like all plants of the Dracaena family, the Madagascar Dragon plant propagates through its stems. In the wild, it flowers […]
Sunpatiens seeds, cuttings and propagation – what’s allowed and what’s not
Sunpatiens is a plant that has been patented and trademarked. This means it’s forbidden to propagate it without permission. This status refers to cuttings, but seeds aren’t impacted. Sakata Seed Corporation is the current owner. It alone authorizes greenhouses and growers to prepare and propagate Sunpatiens flower cuttings. Seeds may appear spontaneously on a Sunpatiens; […]
Caterpillars, organic treatments to control them
Caterpillars are butterfly larvae that come in many different shapes, colors and sizes, but the damage they do is always the same.
6 fabulous fragrant clematis
Clematis is a famous climbing vine. All varieties bear beautiful flowers. Some also add a delicious fragrant scent to their blooming!
Clay pebbles to increase moisture around indoor plants
Air moisture is important for almost every houseplant, and clay pebbles can increase it for a very affordable
Lavender wand, how to make this scented ornament
A lavender wand is a gorgeous, fragrant handicraft made from lavender flowers. Simple to craft, it is an ideal gift for all.
