Gardening Tips

I have a soft spot for outdoor fireplaces. They enhance our evenings spent outside by providing a nice flame and a soft warmth. And as the season progresses, they become more useful! In this month of August, the temperature drops rapidly after sunset. I have my little fireplace at home, I found it at a

Garden lighting is often the final touch that brings magic to your outdoor space at nightfall! The ideal companion for your outdoor evenings, it brings security and conviviality. But for the result to be up to your expectations, know that there are different types of garden lights depending on the place you want to illuminate

The terrace is an essential asset in a garden, which must be highlighted. Mainly used during the summer season, it must benefit from outdoor lighting that is both efficient and adapted to the use of the outdoor space, all in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Follow our advice to avoid the ten most common mistakes

You know how important it is to ensure a good decoration of your garden, not only for the aesthetic plan of the whole house, but also for your well-being. The garden is, just like other places in the house, a space that is friendly and where it is good to stay at any time of

Kitsch and old-fashioned, the garden gnome? Not for everyone. These colorful little characters, who know better than anyone else how to wear the red maid and the white beard, are still very popular with amateurs as outdoor decoration. And they have been able to evolve with their time to get rid of their traditional ornaments

Often the object of jokes for its kitschy side, the garden gnome resists and remains a tradition in some gardens, often suburban, whose owners may even be dwarfists, that is to say collectors of garden gnomes. And who says collection, says rare object likely to be stolen…or “released”. Let’s see it ! Origin of the

Green manures are the allies of the organic gardener. They allow to fertilize the soil in a 100% natural way and have many advantages. Why use green manures? Green manures are plants that enrich the soil with various nutrients and improve its structure, just as compost or soil amendments would. Indeed, throughout their growth, the

Forgotten and little used vegetables, Jerusalem artichokes are root vegetables with many properties. They are increasingly finding their place in the vegetable garden. From the Heliantus Tuberosus family, Jerusalem artichoke is a perennial plant with tubers, whose yellow flowers, similar to those of the sunflower, are very decorative and measure up to 2.50 m high.

Clematis are climbing plants very appreciated for the diversity and beauty of their large flowers. They associate very well with hedges, trees, shrubs and roses. Clematis belong to the Ranunculaceae family and are among the climbers that offer the most variety in shapes and colors. They do not have spikes like ivy and need a

If you have a small garden, there are a few tricks you can use to design and flower it while giving the illusion of space. Make room in the center of the garden If you have a small garden, don’t plant everything and anything. Think carefully before installing large plants and trees. Avoid planting them

Comfrey is a pretty medicinal plant that is very useful in the vegetable garden. In purin or in mulch, it is the ally of the organic gardener. Comfrey is not widely used in cooking but it has long been known for its medicinal properties. In the past, it was reputed to accelerate the healing of

The advantages of mulching are numerous. This technique, very easy to implement, can be applied everywhere in the garden. The advantages of mulching Mulching is a simple practice to implement in organic agriculture to : Improve soil structure: organic mulch is biodegradable. It will decompose into humus which will enrich your soil with organic matter

Rich in magnesium, Epsom salt is a natural nutrient that gives a real boost to your plantings. It works wonders in the garden. What is Epsom salt? Epsom salt is pure magnesium sulfate. For centuries, it has been known for its many health benefits. It is also an indispensable ally for the garden and more

Gardening is an art par excellence for the reason that it requires a lot of abilities. It is necessary to have a good aesthetic taste and a lot of patience. Theoretical knowledge is necessary as well as practical experience. However, one cannot know everything. There is always something new to discover and learn. If you

Tomatoes, pollination, bees and the like don’t always go together. While tomato flowers are usually pollinated by wind, and occasionally by bees, lack of air movement or low insect numbers can inhibit the natural pollination process. In these situations, you may need to hand-pollinate tomatoes to get pollination going so your tomato plants will bear

Most of the time, the tomato is self-fertile. A tomato flower has 5 green sepals, 5 yellow petals partly welded together, 5 stamens (male part) welded together, which hide the pistil (female part). When the flower is mature, at the slightest shake, due to the wind for example, the pollen grains of the anthers (the

It’s panic! Several molehills have appeared in your garden. Their presence undeniably indicates that moles have invaded the area. But killing them or using chemicals is out of the question. How to get rid of moles naturally? Dog hair, ultrasonic bollards, elderberry branches…, are ecological and economical solutions. Here are our 5 tips to get

You are used to using them on a daily basis, for everyday ailments or to take care of your home. Did you know that essential oils can also help you maintain and care for your garden? The use of essential oils in the garden is not common. At least, few studies have been conducted on

While essential oils are commonly used to treat diseases, they are just as beneficial in the garden. Their diverse properties allow them to prevent and treat certain ailments that affect plants. They are also effective in the fight against insects. Zoom on the virtues and the recipes of use of these extracts. Essential oils to

When purins, decoctions and other organic treatments don’t help with certain diseases or pests, essential oils can be a great help in the garden, but always used with caution because they are highly concentrated in active principles. Which essential oils ?The essential oil of garlic (Alium sativum) has fungicidal, repellent and insecticidal properties. It is