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Garden: how to create a cool oasis?

Their shade will make all the difference in the middle of summer! Complete the vegetation with shrub borders, tall plants like giant rhubarb and canna, and climbing plants to limit the accumulation of heat on the walls. The idea is to create a small green haven where it is pleasant to sit and rest ...

21
July
2023

Windy balcony: 5 windbreak tips to protect plants.

erbena, or helianthemums (plants of the Helianthemum genus close to cistus). To prevent your plantings from being flattened by strong winds, also avoid training climbing plants on stakes. The stakes are likely to be battered by gusts. That is why it is better to use a sturdy trellis to let wisteria ...

09
Aug
2023

The vanilla tree, the plant that produces vanilla

spice after saffron... Presentation of the vanilla tree The plants that produce vanilla are themselves called 'vanilla' or 'vanilla tree'. They are climbing plants native to Mexico and Central America that belong to the Orchidaceae family and the genus Vanilla. This genus has 117 species, of wh ...

15
Sep
2010

Gardening: what is an epiphytic plant?

ic plant is unique in that it grows on other plants (most often trees), not in the ground. Attention: epiphytic plants should not be confused with climbing plants or parasitic plants. Some epiphytic plants like philodendron are also climbers because they use their support to grow high. But oth ...

23
Mar
2022

Garden: What outdoor arrangements to choose this summer?

n can complement this leisure space by installing a play area with swings and/or a slide. To enjoy this cozy cocoon serenely, consider using fences, climbing plants, or privacy hedges. There are several solutions to protect yourself from prying eyes and create a more intimate outdoor space. 3- A mo ...

27
Apr
2023

Small balcony: 5 clever storage solutions to save space.

eing up floor space. Moreover, if you don't like the aesthetic look of the battens lined up on the wall, note that you can partially hide them by running climbing plants on them: you will thus obtain a very trendy green wall! ...

19
May
2023

DIY: 5 ideas for using pallets in the garden.

pallets in the garden is also the easiest to implement. It simply consists of using a whole wooden pallet as a support to hang flower pots or to let climbing plants grow on it. Some gardeners also use whole pallets as storage for garden tools such as shovels, rakes, and hoes or to hang smaller acc ...

24
May
2023

The Golden Hops: A Climbing Plant to Adopt in the Garden

shades, quite visible in spring, gradually turn to a soft green in summer. These golden leaves are most striking in gardens as they contrast with other climbing plants such as a brightly colored morning glory, a blue-flowered clematis, or a white climbing rose. They can also cloak a trellis, arbor, ...

30
Nov
2023

Mixed border: how to create an English-style mixed border?

ovides a perfect backdrop to showcase the profusion of charmingly British plants... When the mixed border is edged by a wall, it is advisable to use climbing plants as a backdrop. Indeed, this plant composition is more complex than a simple perennial bed and includes several layers of different hei ...

21
May
2024

Global warming: why green cities?

meadow or a treed lawn, choosing an alternative to grass with more water-efficient ground cover species. • green the facade of your house by covering it with climbing plants. • protect your windows from sunlight and glare by creating a dense green screen on your terrace or balcony. ...

06
June
2024