Special reports

BRF is a common term in forestry and is derived from the French “Bois Raméal Fragmenté”, or Ramial Chipped Wood. It is mulch prepared from crushed and shredded green wood branches, which enriches and protects the garden soil.

Even though these two products are often confused, they do have very distinct uses and very different results.

To convert your green waste into green gold like mulch and compost, these two items are great.

You live the urban life in an apartment but would nonetheless love to make your own compost?

Making your own compost is a practice that helps the environment through recycling waste.

Fashion blip or true eco-friendly solution for your plants and garden? Compost is without a doubt the answer to the trending quest for organic produce

Thanks to composting, vegetable peels and other organic matter aren’t worthless anymore.

Garden set, pergola, low edge fence, bench, hanging swingset, gate, ornament… Wrought iron multiplies the impact of any garden since it can be worked to fit any style and expectation.

There are times when plants require topdressing to grow better and thrive. If you’re growing plants in any of these conditions,

Topdressing means spreading a fresh layer of rich soil mix directly atop the ground. This gives plants the organic matter

Repotting a plant is easy and it’s an important step for plants to grow well.

Cocoa hull is an excellent mulch and an effective seasonal fertilizer. Catching the eye and offering incredible agronomic properties, it is the perfect mulch for any garden plant

Annuals are often amazing in their variety and they bring fresh change to the garden. . The pot-in-pot technique is a great way to make replacing them and

Gardening with the moon, sure! But how? Gardeners have always observed with fascination the impact of the moon on plants they were growing.

In the world of nature-lovers and horticulture, certain plants are marked with a ® or ™ symbol. This is the mark of a plant patent.

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 […]

For those who are lucky to have a garden, perhaps you’re dreaming of one day being able to afford a garden greenhouse. Of course, this is the dream of all plant-lovers in temperate climates.

Mahonia is a rather quiet, slow-growing shrub that bursts to life in winter with amazing yellow blooms. Not only is it beautiful, but it also shares many benefits!

Tiny marvels of balance and elegance, Japanese gardens are a source of unlimited inspiration.

A lavender wand is a gorgeous, fragrant handicraft made from lavender flowers. Simple to craft, it is an ideal gift for all.

In fall, when trees and shrubs lose their leaves, a thick blanket forms in the garden. It is the season to unclog gutters and pick up leaves, and use them for gardens and vegetable plots

Regulations concerning the Sichuan pepper plant used to be dramatically strict. In the late XXth century, any import of any plant part whatsoever

There are many ways to work in the garden, but with a raised garden, everything becomes easy! A raised garden is especially useful for

Now that governments are starting to ban insecticides that are the most dangerous to bees, a reminder of the situation and the best practices to implement to save them.

The summer season calls for light food and refreshing nutrients on meal tables. Peaches and nectarines can be savored under the shade of parasols.

Mulch is a trendy product that protects, decorates and supports plant growth for all your plantations. A natural product, its use is very beneficial to your plants and your garden, all the while reducing that most cumbersome of garden tasks: weeding!

Ever dreamed of having a garden that stays green throughout droughts? Do your water-hogging plants keep you from taking more than a week-end off?

Large scale impact of pesticides on butterflies and bumblebees in private gardens in France.

Root-dipping means to bathe and coat the roots of a rose tree, tree or shrub with a special mix that will speed root growth up during the planting.

Sandy soil is both poor in nutrients and cannot retain moisture. But sand does have major advantages when it comes

There are innumerable fragrant flowers and plants that will bathe the garden in fresh perfumes that tickle our senses and increase enjoyment.

This method of propagation works particularly well for the mimosa tree. It is especially useful if you wish to replace a tree that was damaged and you still have access to its remains.

Elevated garden boxes, elevated planters and other solutions are quite convenient for those who want to garden but can’t bend over!

Do you throw coffee grounds away? Not anymore! Coffee grounds have many uses that can boost your garden and flower beds, just like it gives you a boost when you drink the coffee itself! Composting coffee grounds not only reduces what goes to the landfill, it also benefits your plants. After reading this, will you […]

Cross-pollination is when pollen from one plant variety fertilizes flowers of another variety,

Guttation is the expelling of excess water or nutrients through tiny openings on leaves and stems. This biological process enables plants to restore balance

Chickens in the garden! If you’ve got a little space in the garden, owning a couple chickens makes it possible to have fresh eggs

A garden for butterflies. Threatened because their natural habitat is dwindling, and because of pesticides, butterflies can find refuge in our very own gardens,

Stephanotis is a beautiful vine that deserves to grow for years. Keep it alive for more than a season by transplanting it to a pot to bring it indoors over the winter!

Tiny apartments or one-room studios can also be home to rich plant life. Even if you don’t have a single flat countertop or windowsill to place your nice pots and containers! An amazing indoor plant wall

Preparing cuttings is a very simple plant propagation technique that many plants tolerate perfectly. Its main advantage is that it allows you to reproduce the same exact plant

In some cases, ornamental shrubs or trees neglected for a long time need drastic pruning to get back into shape.

Maritime pine bark is an excellent mulch, both useful and very elegant.

Brugmansia and Datura look alike, but they are actually different plants.

Barberry (Berberis) can be grown into impressive bonsai specimens. Try your hand on this unusual

The Mahonia shrub isn’t only a formidable winter flower shrub – it’s also a source of high-value

Mahonia berries are an unexpected addition to the many fruits and berries you can grow in your garden! This oft-planted ornamental shrub hides a surprise treat for the fall: its delicious, tart berries! Learn all about how and when to harvest them. Key Mahonia harvest facts Harvest season – late fall Northern Hemisphere – September, […]

Just discovered Mahonia berries were edible? Extend the joy and learn all the best ways to keep and preserve

Choosing plants based on the climate in your area will make for easy gardening and will help reduce treatments and watering.

Soil mix is a growth substrate that influences the development of plants, their root extension and correct nutrient intake

Nice weather usually means eating more delicious fruits and vegetables. Why not seize the chance to grow your own together with your children?