New year’s plants, symbols of luck and long life
Which ornamental plants are rooted in history and culture, traditionally planted in the garden or hosted
Oak
Oak is one of the most history-laden trees ever. Since they live for centuries and produce excellent wood, they’re part of our lore and memories!
Lichen health benefits and therapeutic value
A combination of fungus, algae and bacteria living together, lichen isn’t a plant. It looks like seaweed, is similar to plants in many respects, and comes with an amazing diversity which result innumerable health benefits.
Climate-proof plants, select the right plants for your area
Choose plants based on the climate in your area for easy gardening. It will naturally help reduce treatments and watering!
Oak, the king of the forest
Oak is a common forest tree. It’s most majestic when it grows to great heights.
Oak processionary, treatment for this caterpillar
This well-known oak tree parasite is a caterpillar that devours leaves. It then gathers into a nest that looks like a spider web.
Discover BRF or RCW, Ramial Chipped Wood, the next mulch revolution!
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.
Gall wasp, a parasite on citrus, oak, and flowers
Gall wasp is an insect that lays eggs in soft tissues in trees, flowers and other plants. As the larvae develop, a gall forms and
Designing a sensory garden
A sensory garden has a simple goal: maximize the sensory experience of its visitors. Designing such a garden isn’t very difficult. You can follow various themes, set portions up into dedicated areas, or fuse all the experiences together as a whole.
Techniques to save a poisoned tree
Have you sprayed too much insecticide on your tree? Applied too much fertilizer? There may still be a chance to save your plant. Here is how to save a poisoned tree.
Evergreen oak, a beautiful evergreen tree
Evergreen oak is one of today’s trendy trees, appreciated for its evergreen leafage and reasonable size.
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.
Heating with wood, how to choose your firewood
Wood as a source of energy is increasingly regarded as a natural solution for heating… and an antidote to rising fuel prices.
Avoiding and treating powdery mildew
Powdery mildew is a fungus that belongs to the Erysiphaceae family and frequently colonizes certain plants. This mold appears in the form of a light velvety white layer or white spots on leaves, which is what makes it immediately recognizable.
