4 ways to see a garden

April 18, 2018

The garden provides food and flowers and brings happiness to those who cultivate or walk around. It also allows us to commune with nature in a way that is very personal to us. Here are four, designed by gardeners from New York, Berkeley, Paris and Kyoto; each plays a special role and allows those who visit it to […]

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My potted garden

April 18, 2018

Winter and gardening seem incompatible? Why not put yourself in indoor gardening? The culture containing it is within the reach of everyone. There is no need to pass the rototiller, weed or lift excessively heavy weights. No need for a large lot either: a solarium, or a simple window sill will do. This type of gardening allows you to use […]

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5 myths about bees

April 18, 2018

There are nearly 20,000 known species of bees. Most do not fit our idea of ​​this insect. Some even move away from the archetypes we associate with bees. Discover some of the most common myths about bees and see how to correct them. There are big differences between the breeds of bees. Here are some facts you may not […]

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Gardening with better pruners

April 18, 2018

All the pruners look great on the shelves, but how do they behave at home? Steve Maxwell, Casa GURU’s great home improvement manitou, has reviewed some gardening tools to get rid of brush and the poorer tools on your shopping list. Pruning hedges It is important to cut off unnecessary branches and twigs if you want […]

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The layout of a vegetable garden in 6 steps

April 18, 2018

Developing a vegetable garden takes a lot of work, but these efforts are always rewarded. You will harvest tasty and healthy vegetables for your family and protect the environment by supporting local agricultural production. Here’s a quick start guide to starting your kitchen garden. Grow your own vegetables You plowed a gardening area, fertilized the soil with […]

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Invite birds and butterflies in your garden

April 17, 2018

 Flowers and plants add color to your landscaping, but the presence of wildlife is really what brings life to it. Here’s what to plant to attract winged visitors to your garden. The butterfly tree (Buddleia) The butterfly tree is late blooming; it resembles a lilac whose bunches of flowers give off a sweet smell and shine with […]

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Essential gardening tools

April 17, 2018

You want to go gardening, but do not know where to start? First you need to get your hands on the right tools. A visit to the local gardening store can be daunting, the range of choices offered being stunning. Do not panic: you do not need all the tools on the market. Here is a small list of […]

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A garden of essential herbs

April 17, 2018

Nothing is more pleasant than going to the terrace or the garden to pick a few sprigs of fresh herbs to add to our cooking. Here is a range of essential herbs to incorporate into your favorite dishes. Chive Chives, one of the easiest herbs to grow, can self-seed throughout the garden. It is a perennial, family of onions, […]

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4 tips for growing edible plants

April 17, 2018

Try these simple methods to grow herbs, vegetables and germs inside the house. Give your small windowsill a look of large garden! Do not have a vegetable garden and want to grow your own edible plants? These inexpensive ideas will allow you to transform your balcony or window sill into a veritable green garden all year long. 1. Plant […]

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7 tips to care for your houseplants

April 17, 2018

Indoor plants respond positively to the right level of light, humidity and temperature, but each requires special care. Here are 7 tips to keep them healthy! 1. Choose the right light The intensity of the light varies from one place to another.   A window facing north will be darker than a sun-drenched veranda. If no place in […]

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Which flowers to choose to express your love?

April 17, 2018

 The red rose symbolizes passion, sunflower, loyalty, tulip, perfect love … To hell with words! Here are 10  flowers to express your love on Valentine’s Day! Roses to express your love The rose is the most popular flower to offer on the occasion of the  feast of St. Valentine . This flower has long been a symbol of love, passion and perfect happiness. Regardless […]

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5 pros tips to clean the yard and garden

April 17, 2018

The snow and ice melted, but the winter storms left the gardens in dire need of spring cleaning. Here are some tips from the pros of organizing! 1. Remove debris. If winter, wind, rain and snow have damaged your trees, start cleaning by picking up fallen branches and scattered branches. If your city does not pick up […]

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8 things to know before buying your plants

April 17, 2018

 When spring is coming, a garden impatience wins you immediately? Before you rush to the nursery, consult our practical tips to choose your plants! 1. The best value for money. Compare species, varieties of similar strength. The interesting promotions exist, the small plants malingres, barely rooted, too! 2. Dreams pictures. You choose a plant from an image […]

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How to prepare your non-toxic pesticides

April 17, 2018

 Home gardeners use 3 times more pesticides than farmers. But you can make your own natural pesticides. Here’s how! Most commercial products to kill pests are not good for you either. Exposure to pesticides can cause neurological problems, depression, respiratory problems, cancer, fatigue and reproductive problems. Yet Sunday gardeners use 3 times more pesticides than farmers. These chemicals are runoff […]

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6 Late vegetables to plant this summer

April 17, 2018

 It’s still not too late to grow vegetables . Here are growing and maturing fast and are therefore excellent candidates for late sowing in mid-summer. Spicy root vegetables are always a good choice because they mature quickly. Salad to mow The salads mixed is not only found at the grocer or farmer’s market, but also in seed merchants that offer […]

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