Gardening Tips

You know that your organic waste will be composted in the future. Is your organic waste already happy? Wonderful, because every peel, leftover tea or coffee grounds that remains in the natural cycle is valuable.But do you have everything you need for a good start? Here’s the checklist for you! In 5 steps to a

No matter how you care for an avocado plant – sometimes it still gets brown leaves. This can have several causes. Compared to many other exotic plants, the avocado is quite easy to keep. Nevertheless, it can happen from time to time that it gets brown leaves. This, in turn, can be the result of

You want to turn your garden into an oasis of well-being? Then follow our instructions. This way, nothing can go wrong when planning and creating a garden. A beautiful garden is an optimal retreat to recharge your batteries and relax in the great outdoors and fresh air. For this, however, the garden must also resemble

In some countries, invasions of ladybug colonies are very common. And generally, gardeners like these auxiliary insects that participate in the daily biological fight. They are natural predators of many parasites and mites that are harmful to the garden or vegetable garden (against aphids on roses, white flies on plants, mealy bugs on green plants,

Despite their good looks, moles are not particularly appreciated by gardeners. However, these non-harmful creatures have their little use for surface plants by aerating the soil. They also feed on worms, larvae and insects! Nevertheless, they are still unloved because they deform the soil with their underground galleries. If they come into your garden, you

Bed bugs like to do two things: lurk in nooks and crannies, especially in the dark of night, and feed on our blood. In this respect, they are not unlike vampires, although a clove of garlic and holy water will not help you here! What options are available to you? We have listed some natural

Just by mentioning their name, you’ll probably break out in a cold sweat like us! Shy during the day, cockroaches surface at night to swarm everywhere. It is necessary to say that it is so hot and humid at home, the perfect place for a cosy nest! And it’s never pleasant to come face to

Too little known, diatomaceous earth is nevertheless a great help in everyday life. Natural, economical and ultra-absorbent, it can be of great service to those who know how to use it! Moreover, it is non-toxic and replaces many chemical products (insecticide spray, pesticides…). Nevertheless, its multiple uses make it worth this little spotlight! It is

Whiteflies are a classic garden pest. Indeed, this tiny beast particularly likes to attack our most beautiful plants! Moreover, not content with turning leaves yellow, slowing down the growth of geraniums, chelidoines, fuchsias or hibiscus, they can also invite themselves in our vegetable gardens and especially in greenhouses where they find the warmth they like

Although they are harmless to humans and animals, we never like to see silverfish (or silverfish) in our homes. However, invasions are frequent in our homes since they like heat and humidity, hence their presence in our bathrooms, toilets, cellars or kitchens. However, their presence in the pantry is not hygienic. In addition, they are

Wasp stings can cause moderate or even very violent symptoms in allergic people. Indeed, the sting causes a more or less extensive inflammation accompanied by sometimes intense pain and skin itching. And even if they prefer to avoid our contact and only sting us when we make sudden movements that make them think they are

Generally, snails are seen as a nuisance by gardeners. In the vegetable garden, they join the slugs in eating the plantations and doing great damage. Besides, your salads have not forgotten their last visit! But you can’t help it… When you see a snail that has been accidentally crushed and survived despite its broken shell,

Even if they are harmless, it is always distressing to find ants in the house! The worst part is that once they have settled in with their colony, they become difficult to dislodge. They have a knack for setting up their anthill in a corner near the house and getting into your home through a

In the summer, insects invade us, whether in our garden or at home. We do not know how to keep them away and treat them. Nevertheless, using an essential oil in diffusion or in spraying can be very effective depending on the case, either as a natural repellent or as an insecticide. So, here are

Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about ticks. These mites feed on blood, and in doing so, they can transmit pathogenic diseases and bacteria (Lyme borreliosis or Lyme disease, hemorrhagic fever, encephalitis). However, we generally tend to believe that these parasites are only found in the undergrowth. However, in 30 to 50% of cases,

You take care of your lawn and the vegetable garden. Nevertheless, despite your efforts, they look like a minefield because of the mounds of earth created by moles! Let’s face it, even if they annoy gardeners, moles are very useful in the garden. Far from being a nuisance, these animals help to aerate the soil

With the beautiful days, we start dreaming of evenings with our loved ones on the terrace, on our balcony or in our garden. Nevertheless, we know very well that unwanted guests will find a way to crash this little party and spoil the atmosphere. For mosquitoes and tiger mosquitoes, the aperitif is you! It’s impossible

In summer, we take our vacations while the flies are back in action. After a whole winter of hibernation, these undesirables are back and poisoning our lives. Therefore, we multiply the anti-fly traps and the natural or chemical insecticides. We also take care to keep the trash clean by cleaning it with white vinegar and

It is entirely possible to combat these undesirables by installing window boxes on windowsills, repellent flower pots on the terrace or beautiful insecticide plantations in the ground in the vegetable garden or the garden around the house. Discover the best plants to chase away flies and stop the invasion without chemicals! 1) True lavender (lavandula

The termite is attracted by cellulose. This explains its taste for wood, and more particularly for our parquet floors, wooden furniture, skirting boards and beams that make up the structure. The problem is that these little beasts reproduce quickly and end up becoming a real plague. These pests dig galleries in the wood, which becomes

The garden is a popular place for rodents. So it’s not surprising to find mole rats (voles), etc. You don’t get along well with moles in your garden because they ruin your soil and your vegetable crops? Despite the unsightly mounds of earth they dig up, which can be distressing for any perfectionist gardener, these

Beetles are nocturnal beetles that feed on leaves. So far, nothing to worry about. Except that they are a real terror in the larval or grub stage, because they eat all the roots they find. So they do real damage! Follow these 5 tips we unearthed to eradicate them! Cockchafers, also known as May bugs

Has your deck been visited by moss? Large spots appear as the sun approaches? Leave your water jet or Karsher in the garage and follow these 3 tips to get a clean deck in just a few days! Tips to know: 1/ Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1L of boiling water and rub