Helxine, Baby’s tears, a ground cover plant with itsy bitsy leaves
Helxine (Soleirolia sp.) is a cute carpet-forming plant that grows both indoors…
Gardening
Garden flower: choose the right ones
French lavender, a cute variety
French lavender is a nice alternative to common lavender thanks to its…
Aubrieta, for rocky ground and terrain
Aubrieta is a cute little perennial ground cover. Its blooming sets on…
Osteospermum – astounding daisies galore in the garden
Osteospermum is a magnificent perennial with flowers that are just as remarkable.…
Trees and shrubs
Azalea japonica, the Japanese azalea
Azalea japonica is a small heath shrub that provides evergreen, bushy growth.…
Common myrtle, abundant fragrant flowers
Common myrtle is a small, original, flower-bearing and very ornamental shrub. Basic…
Pruning shrubs, technique, season
Pruning shrubs is an important part of their development, their blooming or…
Thuja, a true hedge conifer
Thuja isn’t the most elegant conifer, nor is it a hedge shrub…
Roses throughout the garden
Pruning English rose trees
Pruning English roses is an essential step in order to expect beautiful…
Red parfum, a fragrant and crimson-colored marvel
The "Red Parfum" rose is a favorite of gardeners who love powerful…
Surround your roses with companions
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…
Bulbs and Rhizome flowers
Botanical tulip, excellent for unique and zero-care tulip beds
Botanical tulip blooms very early, hugs the ground instead of growing tall,…
Potted tulip, 5 steps to grow these blazing blooms in pots!
Growing tulips in pots is something that is pretty easy to do.…
Tulip planting, basic steps to get a sea of blooms
Planting a tulip is a common operation, both in the garden and…
Lily, a majestic flower
Lily is a truly exceptional bulb flower thanks to its blooming and…
Vine plants for the garden
Fragrant climbing vines…
Climbing vines have the advantage of being very ornamental. When on top…
Growing clematis for abundant blooming: first steps count most
Spring is over, the time for planting and repotting is past... with…
Clematis alpina, an abundance of blue
Clematis alpina bestows us with purple blue blooming that is simply beautiful.…
5 fabulous fragrant clematis
Clematis is a famous climbing vine. All varieties bear beautiful flowers. Some…
Citrus growing secrets
Orange tree, grow beautiful oranges
The orange tree has been enchanting our gardens for centuries. It's quite…
Get your lemon tree ready for winter: in pots or in the ground, indoors and outside
Its tangy fruits are beloved by many, as are its evergreen leafage…
Potted orange tree, ideal for a terrace
Potted orange is an excellent citrus tree to grow in a pot…
Potted lemon tree, very convenient!
Potted lemon trees are an excellent citrus to grow at home. Care…
Lawn care secrets
Great alternatives to grass for lawns: climate-proof and zero-maintenance
Lawns sure require a lot of work to stay lush and green!…
To reduce lawn care…
After summer dry spells, your lawn begs care and attention. What if…
Mulching with lawn clippings, a good idea?
Lawn trimmings are definitely among the most common types of garden waste.…
Lawn grass clippings and compost: what’s the big deal?
Spring begins, and with it comes baskets and hampers full of lawn…
Plant & tree diseases - organic treatments
Xylella fastidiosa, the olive tree killer
Key facts Botanical name – Xylella fastidiosa Common name – Olive quick…
Thrips – miniature heralds of life and death for plants
Thrips are a class of extremely tiny insects – almost microscopic –…
Bean blight, 5 diseases causing spots and wilting on beans
Beans are a favorite in the vegetable patch, and not only for…
Phytophthora: one name, many diseases
Phytophthora is a word used to describe more than just a single…
