Special reports

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.

The Coronavirus Covid-19 crisis shouldn’t keep you away from your garden. Quite the opposite, a lockdown is a great opportunity

If a certain corner of the garden is rebellious and resists all the plants you’ve tried growing in it, don’t give up! No need to let weeds

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

Bursting with unspent energy, children are probably among those who suffer most during these times of confinement.

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

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

BRF is a common term in forestry. It is derived from the French “Bois Raméal Fragmenté”, or Ramial Chipped Wood. Anybody can make this mulch from crushed and shredded green wood branches. It’s the best mulch for enriching and protecting garden soil.

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.

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

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

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

Black plants are rare in the plant realm, and that’s precisely what makes them stand out. Jet black, deep purple, ebony-colored…

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

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

In times of virus crisis, people are confined at home to avoid meeting others. When gardening outside, it’s important to follow

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

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

Watering is an essential part of gardening – but how should we go about it? 40% of American rivers and 25% of Western and Central Europe’s rivers are extremely polluted.

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

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

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

Knowing your soil type, delicately working the ground, associating plants and protecting them without using fertilizer or pesticides, all these tips will lead to healthy organic soil.

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

Attract butterflies to your garden! Threatened because their natural habitat is dwindling, and because of pesticides, butterflies can find refuge in our very own gardens,

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

Today’s frenzied world is screeching to a halt in these days of lockdown.

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 […]

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

Coronavirus lockdowns aim to reduce contact between people. However, many professionals must go to their customers to work to earn a living.

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

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

Choosing the right swing set is important when you have children, especially if you want the swing set to last a long time. They can come either in wood or in metal

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

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

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

Care for something cool – and refreshing! – in your garden? Set up a natural and eco-friendly pond in your garden, that will welcome lush plants and a host of little animals.

Wisdom and ancient charm abound in the cloister garden of old. It somehow recaptures a bit of the lost garden of Eden.

Turn many items throughout the house into perfectly good soil mix! Especially useful to get started on gardening when under coronavirus lockdown.

Summer sends its scorching heat out but one spot in the garden offers a cool atmosphere which is perfect for the heat-struck visitor: the pergola covered in plants. An unmistakable feeling of peace calls out from a plant-covered pergola, often set at the entrance of both house and garden. This type of ornament is excellent […]

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

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 […]

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

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

Shale is a very decorative mineral mulch that lasts a very long time, and which boasts excellent aesthetic and covering properties.

Slate mulch will make for most striking contrasts together with your plants. This dark gray stone evokes the harsh weather of Brittany or the immediately

Organic gardening means applying to gardening the principles of organic agriculture. The main difference with organic agriculture is

Know your type of soil and you’ll succeed in growing your plants. This will point out how to make it better and which species will fare best.

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

Getting back home after the summer holidays makes September a special month. Adults get back to work and children prepare their supplies for school. But in the garden, there’s quite a lot to do, too!

Wood chips make for an excellent plant-based mulch. Layered around your trees and shrubs, they share all sorts of benefits to your plants. Wood chip mulch literally shares rich forest fertility to your very own garden soil! Key wood chip mulch facts Availability – high Cost – low Ornamental value – can be naturally dyed […]