Gardening by the moon, why it works and planting tips
Gardening by the moon, sure! But how? And why? Gardeners have always observed with fascination the impact of the moon on plants they were growing.
Planting
Planting is a short word, but behind it is the key to our survival. Since the dawn of Man, it has been essential to plant for both food and wonder at nature’s beauty.
How to plant a tree or shrub
Planting a tree, shrub, or rose bush is an important for the plant you have just purchased. After growing in a container in a nursery or garden store, your plant
Fall, Autumn, the ideal season to prepare your garden
Fall has come, time to unsheathe your weapons to have an astounding garden come spring.
Plant fruit trees!
Cherries, apples, pears… What a joy it is to harvest the fruits from your own garden! Fall is the perfect season for planting fruit trees.
Planting bulbs and sowing flowers in fall – all will burst to life in spring!
Start preparing next year’s garden. Here are some tips on planting bulbs and other perennials and annuals. Easy!
Build a fabulous flower-filled stone wall in just 2 steps
Dry stone walls that separate lots or uphold flat terrain on slopes are a wonderful chance to display a variety of flowers while not wasting any space.
The dizzying beauty of a herb spiral right in your own garden
Herbs, today, are definitely among favored options when planting an ornamental garden. Purple basil, the many varieties of oregano and thyme, graphic-leaved fennel…
Best way to plant a tree or shrub, a 2-min video
The planting of a tree or shrub is the most important step in its entire life and proceeding well is easy for it to grow nicely. In this 2 minute video, you’ll discover the key points to watch out for: location and exposure, planting depth, precautions and mistakes to avoid, and smart tips to give […]
How to plant bulbs, a guide for planting bulb flowers
Plant bulbs depending on when they bloom: – Spring-flowering > plant in fall – Summer bulb > plant in spring
Blooming of shrubs one season at a time
To help you choose your shrubs depending on their blooming season, Nature-and-Garden recommends this selection of the most beautiful flowering shrubs for each season.
Plants for a fabulous oceanfront garden
Coastal climate batters seaside garden plants with many hardships: strong winds (even hurricanes), sea spray, dry summers, poor soil…
First flowers to bloom in spring
After drab winter months, what a joy to see first flowers appear! Fresh bursts of color appear in flower beds, hedges and on taller trees. Here are the first flowers to appear in spring, signaling that finally, the weather has taken a turn for the better.
Spring sowing and planting
There it is! Spring! Rather than cramming to fit everything in a single month, stage your sowing and planting wisely to maximize your harvests and avoid spring burn-out.
Companion planting in the vegetable patch
Just like humans, vegetables also have friends and foes. Some families stimulate or protect each other. Other families tire each other out and make each other vulnerable. Companion planting is the art of pairing them well!
Plant small exotic fruits!
If you’ve got a sweet tooth but don’t have a very large garden for growing fruit trees, try planting exotic berry shrubs that survive in temperate climates. It is a brilliant and unique enjoyment. Here is a selection of small exotic fruits that resist the cold. Perfect for planting on a balcony!
Plant trees!
After choosing your bare-root tree and its spot in the garden, make the most of November. Gardeners know that the Saint Catherine Feast day (on Nov 25th) is best to succeed your planting. (Editor’s note: it’s possible to plant in spring for specimens purchased in pots or containers.)
The Children’s vegetable patch – with a simple planting calendar, too!
For the school holidays, nothing beats introducing your children to the world of gardening. This vegetable patch calendar will make them more sensitive to the environment and to the food they eat.
How to plant flowers, tips on how to succeed
The act of planting, for a flower, is important for the blooming and lifespan of your plant.
How to plant heath plants
Heath plants love acidic, cool and well-drained soil. Planting is an important phase in the life of a plant.
Plant patent – how can anyone claim to own nature?
In the world of nature-lovers and horticulture, certain plants are marked with a ® or ™ symbol. This is the mark of a plant patent.
Rose tree – when and how to plant roses
The planting of the rose tree is one of the most important steps. If well planted, rose trees are sure to settle in, and growth and bloom will be facilitated. Roses can be purchased in containers, often the pot in which it has most recently been transplanted, or with bare roots.
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.
Planting perennial flowers and tending to them
Perennial flowers are a source of endless joy: not only is planting them and discovering their first bloom enjoyable, but seeing them bloom year after year without any effort is a joy that anticipation makes even more pleasurable! This video shows how to plant them for each perennial flower to get a great head start […]
Transplanting, how to transplant a seedling
Transplanting means moving a young seedling from one place to the next. You must pull it out delicately, and plant the young sprout in its final location
Soil mix, use, relevance and how to choose it
Soil mix is a growth substrate that influences the development of plants, their root extension and correct nutrient intake
Grow climbing plants in your garden
Climbing plants are the way to go to decorate gardens that aren’t that big. They easily replace a wider hedge, and don’t require much care.
Winter planting
As long as it doesn’t freeze, it’s possible to work on flowering the garden or the balcony even in winter. Perennial and spring bulbs are on the planting checklist here!
Potted plants, tips to make sure you succeed
Near the house or on a balcony, growing potted plants are an excellent way to add color and greenery to your home!
Spring sowing and planting in the vegetable patch
Spring is a busy season for planting and sowing, busy as in “buzzy” since bees and insects have joined the show in the vegetable patch! You need to clean, sow, repot, transplant, and more if you want to harvest
Garden without any garden chores: make it a reality!
Savoring the garden without spending hours mowing or weeding it is the unfulfilled Quest of all gardeners. Though we dream about it all the time, reality must be acknowledged: the perfect zero-maintenance garden doesn’t exist.
In spring and fall, succeed in planting… everything!
If planting is one of the most enjoyable things to do in the garden, it is also one of the most crucial phases in the life of a plant, tree or shrub. We owe it to them to plant them well!
