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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 […]

Clay pebbles form a substrate that can be used in organic farming. This has the advantage of extreme stability and durability.

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?

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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, […]

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

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

So you splurged and treated yourself to a eucalyptus tree, an oleander, a mimosa tree, a lemon tree or an olive tree? Here is how to protect these plants over the cold season.

The technique to prepare hydrangea cuttings is surely one of the easiest to follow and allows for cost-effective propagation of hydrangeas.

Cuttings is the best way to reproduce and clone your favorite plants.

Before leaving to go on holiday, a few good tips can ensure that your garden plants will still be in great health when you get back. But in case of dry spell, watering must be both carefully planned and not excessive. Are you traveling away from the garden for a week or more? Start with […]