12 shrubs for a versatile mixed hedge: evergreen, berries, foliage and deciduous
Out with the unending lines of thuja! These days, planting mixed hedges is all the fad. In such a hedge, evergreen leafage, colorful blooms and species that
Oleander
Oleander only needs water for the first year after planting. It’s a beautiful white to red-flowered shrub. Prefers well-draining soil.
In dry gardens, landscaping works wonders
Dry soil, full of rocks, not a nutrient in sight? Seems like a harsh environment where plants can’t grow! Fear not! Just select plants that evolved specifically to thrive in those environments, and compensate for the worst drawbacks with a few astute landscaping tricks. Discover our tips to create an easy and thriving dry garden! […]
Summer-flowering shrubs, 26 marvelous bloomers
These shrubs share their flowers from spring to summer, and sometimes even longer! Either as part of a hedge or in a pot on your terrace, they share beautiful colors
Sooty mold, techniques and organic treatments to avoid it
When leaves are covered with a blackish substance, similar to black soot that would have collected overnight, it is a sign of sooty mold.
Oleander, the South brings sun to the garden
Oleander is a beautiful shrub that blooms all summer long.
Growing an evergreen hedge
Choosing evergreen shrubs to grow as a hedge is often a great solution to cut off curious onlookers or simply to mark the limits of a garden.
Preparing oleander cuttings
Preparing oleander cuttings is very easy to do, and you’ll be able to propagate your oleander in a simple and cheap manner.
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!
