Floriculture / Gardening
Let’s act for biodiversity by becoming third-garden activists!
August 9, 2018The third garden, kezako? The third garden is simply to leave a part of the garden fallow – to abandon it to nature alone. How? Technically, simply by not putting your feet , or almost: we tell you more, a little lower on this same page. And what is this for ? Biodiversity is in danger! Everyone is aware today that biodiversity is in […]
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10 flowering companion plants to associate with vegetables from the kitchen garden
August 8, 2018In the gardener world, flowers that are good to associate with vegetables are called “companion plants”. It’s pretty, no? In addition, to associate the flowers with vegetables of the vegetable garden everywhere, it is pretty, it is eaten, and it is good for the biodiversity! Some are edible , at least in part: flowers, leaves, seeds! The flowers attract pollinating […]
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Focus on a plant: the hosta.
August 8, 2018Here is a plant for which we have a real crush: the hosta. Why ? Because on the one hand its “tropical” look is surprising, but especially because it is very suitable for shaded areas where the gardener does not always know what to plant – apart from ivy 😉 Origins of Hosta species. The hostas come from […]
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All the answers to your lawn and turf problems.
August 7, 2018What can I do for my lawn? “What can I do for my lawn? We hear often. So the first thing we want to say is that the lawn, and in general, the garden, does not need us much – and if we let it, most of the time, he’s doing pretty well. It is rather we who need it, […]
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Plan your season in the garden and crop rotation.
August 7, 2018Why plan your garden and organize crop rotation? Different plant species draw on soil nutrients in varying proportions . When some of them give back some of the nitrogen, others use it in potash, or spare the reserve of the aluminum soil completely. As a result, having certain cultures succeed is totally unproductive, while others are complementary. It […]
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What is this blue flower that dresses the Normandy coast?
July 10, 2018This blue-mauve lining the fields of northern France in June and delighted the hearts of hikers comes from flax. This plant is characterized by flowers as delicate as ephemeral . The linen flower opens in the morning, and the petals fall with the afternoon sun! But its hard fiber, which is why it is prized around the world by industries […]
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Wild plants to reclaim landscapes
July 10, 2018Poppies and blueberries reappear in the countryside and in cities. On the motorway edges as well as around industrial sites, they avoid soil erosion and therefore the risk of scree on the road. In addition, they require little maintenance. These wild plants constitute a new market, which seduces more and more … The Phytosem team testifies. Wild plants, […]
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The oldest BAOBABS in Africa disappear ominously
July 1, 2018The vast majority of Africa’s oldest baobabs are dying. The situation of these ancient trees has worsened over the last 15 years, probably because of climate change. A disappearance described as “of an unprecedented scale”. The vast majority of the oldest baobabs in Africa have been dying for the past ten years, alerting researchers on Monday that climate […]
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Indoor Plants: 6 Tips for Servicing
June 27, 2018Houseplants bring life to your home and inspire calm. Follow these simple tips to get a lush garden, summer and winter! 1. Choose the perfect place If a room seems too dark to keep a plant healthy, follow your intuition! Most indoor plants come from tropical and subtropical regions, especially equatorial forests, and their growth is favored […]
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What is Urban Agriculture and its benefits?
May 16, 2018In an increasingly urbanized world facing food shortages, urban agriculture is one of the solutions to these problems. This form of agriculture in the city meets a growing success. The farming and around urban areas is the production of vegetables, fruits and other food in town. It can be practiced on roofs, in courtyards, shared vegetable gardens and even in public spaces. The UN and FAO ( Food […]
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The virtues of the carrot
April 19, 2018Carrots have been mistaken for the bad reputation of raising blood sugar, as the type of sugar in the carrot quickly turns into blood glucose. But as it does not contain much, it remains a magical food that has many virtues for health. The carrot perfectly illustrates the difference between glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load […]
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Never without my tools
April 19, 2018You would like to garden but you do not know where to start? Step one: Get good tools. A visit to the garden center may plunge you into the most total confusion. Do not panic! You do not need all the tools that are selling. Here is a short list of essential materials. Using long-handled tools can prevent back pain […]
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Protect your garden against unwanted
April 19, 2018If your vegetable beds look like an emergency care unit during flu, it may be because of the way you water them. My vegetable plants are often affected by diseases First, avoid watering at night, advise experienced market gardeners. Plants are more susceptible to diseases when they stay wet all night long. Then avoid watering their leaves […]
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Birds and butterflies: how to attract them to our garden?
April 19, 2018The flowers and plants give color to your garden, but it is the wild life that makes it truly alive. Here’s what you should plant to attract small visitors. Butterflies love the echinacea nectar while many songbirds feed on their seeds. Buddleia or butterfly tree (Buddleia) Buddleia resembles a late-flowering lilac; its branches of fragrant flowers are […]
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9 simple and easy tips for your garden
April 19, 2018Do you really need gardening tools to grow your garden? You will be surprised to see the uses to which certain objects of the house, the workshop, or just good for the trash can lend themselves. It only takes a little imagination to realize the garden of your dreams at little cost. Paper glasses If the seedlings […]
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