Sandy soil is both poor in nutrients and cannot retain moisture. But sand does… Read more
Special reports - page 2
The world of gardening is as vast as the imagination of each of us gardeners can make it. There’s more than meets the eye in every flower or buzzing animal we hear whizzing by. These reports highlight some of the most intricate of nature’s surprises, share the passion of gardeners across the planet, and teach how to blend our humanity with the essence of nature… in our own garden!
How to choose your Christmas tree!
Every year, the same challenge: you’ve got to choose your Christmas tree and bring… Read more
Save your Stephanotis from the cold, invite it in your house!
Stephanotis is a beautiful vine that deserves to grow for years. Keep it alive… Read more
Use dead leaves to fertilize and protect plants
In fall, when trees and shrubs lose their leaves, a thick blanket forms in… Read more
Soil mix, use, relevance and how to choose it
Soil mix is a growth substrate that influences the development of plants, their root… Read more
Pot-in-pot technique for easy annuals
Annuals are often amazing in their variety and they bring fresh change to the… Read more
Garden with your kids
Nice weather usually means eating more delicious fruits and vegetables. Why not seize the… Read more
Hydrogel water crystals to beat drought
This is a product that goes by many different names: Polyter, Water Crystals, Orbeez,… Read more
Miniature man-made aquifer
Ever dreamed of having a garden that stays green throughout droughts? Do your water-hogging… Read more
Set up a natural pond
Care for something cool – and refreshing! – in your garden? Set up a… Read more
A beehive in your garden
Bees are endangered, especially because the massive use of pesticides. Read more
Set up a chicken coop, it’s easy!
Chickens in the garden! If you’ve got a little space in the garden, owning… Read more
How to winterize your plants
So you splurged and treated yourself to a eucalyptus tree, an oleander, a mimosa… Read more
Techniques to prepare hydrangea cuttings
The technique to prepare hydrangea cuttings is surely one of the easiest to follow… Read more
Christmas and New year, 3 easy floral arrangement ideas
Preparing a beautiful table when receiving guests for such a feast is quite a… Read more
Carve a pumpkin for Halloween!
October 31st is Halloween! Hey, what if you celebrated it with the famous Jack… Read more
Prepare cuttings from your favorite plants
Cuttings is the best way to reproduce and clone your favorite plants. Read more
ORGANIC GARDENING, what is it?
Organic gardening means applying to gardening the principles of organic agriculture. The main difference… Read more
Topdressing, what is it?
Topdressing means to spread or disperse a ½ inch (1 cm) layer of soil mix directly on… Read more
Cloister garden, gardens of old are making a comeback
Wisdom and ancient charm abound in the cloister garden of old. It somehow recaptures… Read more
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