Special reports

After the last tasks of fall and before putting them away, it is important to thoroughly clean your tools.

Orchids are surely the plants for which the growth medium is most critical to the plant’s thriving.

Choose plants based on the climate in your area for easy gardening. It will naturally help reduce treatments and watering!

Preparing hydrangea cuttings is the easiest and cheapest way to propagate hydrangea.

There are many ways to work in the garden, but with a raised garden, everything becomes easy!

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

Mahonia berries are delicious, tart berries! Learn about how and when to harvest them. Key Mahonia harvest facts Harvest season – late fall Northern Hemisphere: Sept. → Nov. Southern Hemisphere: Jan. → March (depends on species, too) Yield – 4 to 8 pounds (2-4 kg) for a shrub 1 yard/meter wide Fruit type – berry […]

No need to worry about whether colors match and pair well. Perfect harmony is so hard to master! A clean, white garden is pleasing in its simplicity. The goal? Introduce as many white blooms as can be, without forgetting rich, textured foliage to give the eye a focal point.

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

It’s easy to enhance and improve cross-pollination for your target species. These different tips will help you cross-pollinate plants.

N, P, K… does this fertilizer alphabet mean anything to you? These three elements – present in blood and bone meal – are crucial for proper plant growth.

For permaculture, a major source of inspiration is old growth forests. Have you ever seen a forest with bare soil?

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

Instead of throwing your used coffee grounds away, recycle them in your garden! Plants will thank you for it!

Bees are endangered, in part because of the massive use of pesticides. One thing you can do to protect them is to

Grafting, together with preparing cuttings, is one of the most important know-hows to learn when propagating trees and shrubs.

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

Convert ordinary stuff into perfectly good soil mix! Especially useful to recycle things into useful potting mix for beautiful plants.

Chickens in the garden! If you’ve got a little space in the garden, setting up a chicken coop makes it possible to have fresh eggs

Landscaping a flower bed always starts with a basic question: “What type of soil is in my garden?” It’s important to know which plants will grow best.

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

When sick with a contagious illness, people are confined at home to avoid meeting others. When gardening outside, it’s important to follow

Always 100% natural, plant based mulch, on top of being extremely ornamental, also has the special advantage of turning into excellent fertilizer.

Every gardener, at some point, feels overwhelmed by the many plant varieties he or she has to choose from. Where do they come from? Why are some protected by patents? Are they natural?

This method of bark 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.

Now that governments are starting to ban insecticides that are the most dangerous to our honey-making friends, a reminder of the situation and the best practices to implement on how to save bees.

Thanks to composting, vegetable peels and other organic matter deliver extra value.

Which flowers to plant in a garden box for spring? Perennials, bulb flowers and annuals mix & pair very well for blissfully colorful potting arrangements.

Chemical fertilizers that some gardeners use sure can feed those vegetables in the patch, but not the soil itself!

Peat is fossil organic matter, formed from plant debris. It is the major constituent of soils saturated in water like peat bogs.

Ash can be extremely useful in your garden and for your plants since it becomes an exceptional fertilizer.

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

Flax mulch is a by-product of cultivating flax, and it turns out to be an excellent mulch for all plants. It is the perfect soil cover for flower beds, around trees, in garden boxes and in the vegetable patch.

Slate mulch will make for most striking contrasts together with your plants. Key slate mulch facts Availability – regional

Not only is it very ornamental, mineral mulch is 100% natural. This trendy product is also an amazing answer to the problems of

Peach and nectarine is ideal under the shade of parasols. Here are a few fun facts about peach to read through.

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

Shale, a mineral mulch, is very ornamental. It lasts a lifetime.

Lively, colorful and evolving as seasons come and go, a mixed border is a brilliant combination of perennials, annuals, shrubs and grasses.

Should you plant here, or rather there? What if you relied on dowsing to find the perfect spot and work towards a bountiful garden? Also helpful: How moon planting works Moon planting calendar Eco-friendly garden practices Why rely on dowsing? Dowsing is the study of the relationship between an environment and its inhabitants. When used […]

Coastal climate batters seaside garden plants with many hardships: strong winds (even hurricanes), sea spray, dry summers, poor soil…

Mulching, composting, natural and organic produce… Are you hoping to learn more about environment-friendly gardening? Start right this winter or during the next dry spell!

What is compost? 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

Mulch is anything purposefully layered on soil to protect plants, nourish them, and decorate your garden.

Many of us only get to garden in shared gardens or community allotments. Lockdown obligations are strict regarding this option.

Sanitary crisis like coronavirus shouldn’t keep you away from your garden. Practically, a lockdown is an opportunity

Lockdowns aim to reduce contact between people, such as when the coronavirus struck. However, professionals must go to their customers to earn a living.

Feeding birds in winter is an excellent initiative to help them through this difficult season.

Attract chaffinch, great tit, blue tit, robin, greenfinch, goldfinch, wren, spotted woodpecker,

How should you care for your garden in winter? Snezana Gerbault, an agronomist and engineer, packed all her tips in book that was prized in several recent events.

Brrr, winter is just along the corner, bringing along those cold temperatures and foul weather. Not all plants can cope when the outdoors gets colder than freezing. Luckily, there are quite a few cold-resistant plants for the garden.