Gardening Tips

Tired of being a garden terrorist? Do you still have a guilty conscience after applying chemicals in your garden to keep insects away, or after knocking out slugs and snails with beer? Switch to coffee grounds! Coffee grounds won’t kill the pests in your garden, but they do act as a repellent and keep snails, […]

At a time when people are becoming more aware of the need to avoid wasting as much as possible, a few simple and fun gestures will allow you to obtain “homemade” products that will delight your taste buds and those of your children and improve your daily life. Food waste, a source of waste and

We hear a lot about food waste and reducing waste. Nevertheless, we never have enough ideas to remedy it and waste less. And that’s exactly what we’re talking about today! So, when you have no other idea than to put in the compost the leftover vegetables that you don’t know how to use or even

Even if you want a beautiful garden, you don’t always want to use chemicals. Fortunately, chemical fertilizers are not the only solution to promote plant growth. And to keep unwanted pests out of the garden, it’s the same: no need for pesticides! Sometimes a good spray works, but it is not always enough. When you

Sometimes the slide doesn’t slide anymore. Yes, this is often the problem with plastic slides. They wear out very quickly because of the weather and the passing of time. But here, we offer a thrifty solution that you can use whenever the slide acts up! What you need:A can of car plastic renovator (about 10

Gardening can easily become a real passion or a huge headache for those who don’t seem to have a green thumb. After all, growing beautiful plants is not innate: it can be learned, don’t worry! The great thing is that you can buy mature plants to plant in your lawn or leave in pots in

The phalaenopsis orchid is a flower that is said to require a lot of care. Nevertheless, if you know the right things to do and the basic tips, you will be assured of having a beautiful flower for a long time. And truth be told, these flowers are so pretty that we doubt you’ll have

Gardening isn’t just for those with large gardens anymore, and more and more people are taking the plunge in a small garden, patio or balcony. And just because the space is smaller doesn’t mean you can’t use great methods to make it work. Sometimes you just have to be creative to get what you want!

Colloidal silver is a preparation that is still rather unknown and too quickly forgotten, although it was used for many years. It replaced antibiotics when the latter did not yet exist (during the First World War for example). As it is explained on the site argentcolloidal.fr where you can also find it in different formats,

It is always nice to embellish your garden with colorful flowers and to have a vegetable garden full of good fruits and vegetables full of flavor, not to mention the aromatic herbs that always add a nice touch to all our dishes and desserts. But for your gardening to be effective and not to harm

Are you lucky enough to have a little green space as a garden, a pretty balcony with flowers or a huge yard? Whatever your outdoor space, enhance it with these easy recovery tips that won’t cost you a penny! Home-staging in its purest form. 1/ Repainted tires as garden furniture One coat of paint later

The time of geraniums starts again. With the right care and the optimal location, they bloom especially beautifully. Spring is in full swing and attracts amateur gardeners into the greenery. Since the geraniums are very popular, these may not be missing in many gardens. But some tips and tricks regarding care and location owners should

Are you addicted to guacamole? Don’t throw away the pits of your avocados after you’ve pureed them, but save them for replanting. Plant the avocado pit get a nice plant to decorate your garden or your interior! Okay, however, don’t count on seeing any new fruit growing there…. Good to know: You can also keep

In our article presenting tips for an efficient gardening in accordance with the environment, we talked about the importance of knowing the soil in which you plant your seeds. Some plants or flowers grow better or worse depending on the nature of the soil. Some soils are naturally rich enough and others need to be

When you see beautiful, spacious gardens full of flowers and good fruit, you can be jealous. But if you have a terrace or a balcony, you are also lucky. Indeed, not everyone has such an outdoor space and even if it’s small, you can put some plants, herbs and especially fruit trees if you have

The garden lounge is the star of the summer. Welcoming, practical, but also easy to make and install, it is the ideal ally for late aperitifs or evenings with friends. It adapts to all surfaces: whether you have a large garden or a small balcony, there will always be a solution for you to have

We have recently seen together that salt can be very useful all over the house, but sugar is not to be outdone and can also surprise you. You just have to know how to use it to scare away some pests or to take care of your little green corner! Discover with us 5 amazing

This little garden is not bad. You are doing well! But you can do better. Forget about the overpriced fertilizers on the shelves. How about giving your vegetables, plants and flowers a little boost with a little natural fertilizer? We have selected 4 of them for you. Nature is generous, take advantage of it. 1

You will find these little bloodsuckers in gardens, in the fur of pets and farm animals. Not all ticks transmit infections, but it is very important to know that when a tick carries disease, the risk of infection increases proportionally to the time the tick remains on the skin. It is therefore necessary to act

Autumn is often appreciated for its colors which are a real delight for the eyes! The green gives way to a cameo of golden and orange hues for the greatest pleasure of the youngest and the oldest, all lovers of beautiful natural spectacles. At least, we appreciate it until the dead leaves end up on

Plants are very appreciated for their decorative aspect: wherever they are placed, they bring life and energy. However, they also often have interesting properties that are not necessarily known by everyone. And when there are hundreds of them, it can be difficult to choose one of them. That’s why we propose you today a list

Fish are absolutely fascinating animals and many people have fallen for an aquarium to be able to observe them at will! The problem with aquariums is that, although they are decorative, they need to be supplied with water quite often and this blue gold has to be changed for the well-being of our little scaly

After a harsh winter where many more or less fragile plants had to face the snow and did not hold up, it’s time to get into gardening and replant beautiful things to green up his exterior. The problem is that gardens face many hazards that weaken those vegetable garden plantings. Cold weather, birds, weeds… can

Having a garden has many advantages! Having your own green space to lounge around and grow useful plants in the ground is indeed very nice. However, it is not an opportunity that is offered to all… You think you have to give up all your dreams of gardening and growing fruits and vegetables at home,

In gardening, to fertilize the soil, we can always turn to a good home-made compost. We prepare it with organic matter and food waste that would otherwise have ended up in our garbage cans and green waste or dry brown waste (vegetable waste from grass clippings, dead leaves, branches, etc.) that we let decompose gently

A few days ago, we presented you with techniques to fight weeds, while emphasizing that they do not deserve this appellation. On that occasion, we explained vaguely that in addition to promoting biodiversity, they could be eaten. Of course, you can’t eat them all, because some of them can be toxic and make you sick,

We love its delicious taste in pastries and desserts, as it wonderfully enhances the flavor of apple pies, rice pudding or gourmet buns. We also know that it can find a place in our medicine cabinet to compose our homemade remedies thanks to its comforting sweetness and its antibacterial and antiviral properties, but we often

Having green spaces and especially a vegetable garden is always a big advantage, because it is very pleasant to grow beautiful and delicious things! Hobbyists and experienced gardeners alike are often interested in methods to promote healthy and abundant growth. In the garden, Epsom salt (also often called magnesium sulfate) is a natural fertilizer that

We all have a favorite way to eat and cook these small red fruits. We enjoy them in pastries, with whipped cream or sugar and even alone to enjoy their sweet acidity! And the biggest fans who have a garden have found THE good thread: planting them at home. To successfully grow and cultivate strawberries