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

Bone-dry soil? Worry not! There’s other options for you than that crisp-brown lawn for a garden. Shrubs, perennials, climbing plants…

N, P, K… does this fertilizer alphabet mean anything to you? For sure, these three elements are crucial for the growth and development of all your plants.

Coffee lovers, these lines were written for you! Instead of throwing your used coffee grounds away, use them in your garden, your plants will thank you for it! If you’re not a coffee drinker, you can still reap the benefits of using coffee grounds. Just ask the neighborhood coffee shop for a bucket or two […]

Natural fertilizer turns crops into vigorous growers without degrading the environment. Derived from plant, mineral or animal matter, it gives ornamentals and vegetables a powerful boost.

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.

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

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

Is it hard to landscape a sloped garden? Actually, slopes and steep gradients can be an excellent opportunity to create a unique garden. Here are 5 tips to make the job easier.

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

Nature doesn’t think in terms of “good soil, bad soil”. Each soil type simply welcomes a different set of plants. Chalky soil is known for having excellent drainage. It’s quite light, but rather poor and rocky.

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

More comfort in the garden and more greenery around town: our new desires are inspiring manufacturers. They’re rolling up their sleeves for urban gardeners, preparing novel items that are lighter and more convenient than any gardening equipment ever before… Let’s discover a few of these products that scratch that itch so perfectly!

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

Why not set up a couple hives? Some hive designs recreate the natural nooks bees make their homes in. They will provide you with a little organic honey and will increase pollination for your fruits and vegetables.

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.

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

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

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 canopy 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. The charm of a pergola […]

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

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

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,

It’s different from a basic fish pond, because a natural pond will tend to attract more insects, dragonflies and birds… Three square yards or meters are all you need to create a little oasis of biodiversity. Both useful and ornamental, the natural pond will bring you many advantages.

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

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.

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

The garden season begins with indoor sowing at the end of Winter. It’s important to choose your equipment well and prepare ideal growing conditions to get strong seedlings for transplanting

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

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

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,

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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