Aloe Vera, the plant with a thousand uses
Aloe vera is a very ornamental indoor succulent, easy to care for.
Hydrogel
In dry terrain, sometimes you need to give nature a helping hand. That’s what hydrogel crystals are all about! Not all are safe, though, so check it out.
Hydrogel water crystals to beat drought
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 […]
Drought resistant pot arrangements
Are you starting to feel that watering in summer is a chore? Wouldn’t it be pleasing to have only plants with no watering? Select plants that can cope with lack of water and you’ll have found a great solution to your problem!
A paradise for roses in Touraine
The paradise for rose tree and perennial amateurs in Europe is in sweet Touraine, near the Chinon fortress in France. Elsie De Raedt, from Belgium, is its caretaker.
Watering responsibly – we’re all involved
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.
Miniature man-made aquifer
Ever dreamed of having a garden that stays green throughout droughts? Do your water-hogging plants keep you from taking more than a week-end off?
Pot-in-pot technique for easy annuals
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
Root dip – how to prepare your own root dip
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.
