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How to prune lavender?

at, wind, and even lack of water well, and can live without any problem for about ten years. However, if you want your lavender plants to maintain a compact and harmonious shape, you must perform annual maintenance pruning and training pruning. If they are not pruned, these bushy plants tend to sa ...

11
Aug
2023

Growing Strawberries in 7 Questions

prefer a cool and rather acidic soil. Provide them with a soil rich in humus and well-drained, possibly adding river sand and peat if the soil is too compact. Also note that they are very demanding plants, which quickly deplete the soil and must therefore be moved to a new location every 3 years o ...

15
Mar
2007

The audio cassette: story of a rebirth

ayback head and reversing the direction of the tape, although some cassette players actually flipped the cassette. A huge success The audio cassette, compact and sturdy, was the only medium to rival the vinyl record for about thirty years. This very popular medium facilitated the circulation of musi ...

11
Apr
2008

Green manure: definition, sowing and benefits.

rmenting, the buried plants improve soil structure and provide humus and nitrogen. - As a vegetative cover, temporary crops help limit erosion, soil compaction, and garden leaching. - This vegetative cover also acts as mulch, helping to combat weeds and therefore limit or avoid the use of herbicid ...

16
May
2008

The pan bagnat: the true Niçoise recipe

fillets, if you like... 4- Sprinkle with chopped basil and pitted olives. Drizzle with olive oil on top. 5- Close the sandwich by pressing firmly to compact the ingredients. Good to know It is recommended to place the pan bagnat in the refrigerator for one hour before enjoying it so that all the ...

28
May
2008

How to perfect your tan during the summer?

tanned complexion. Rich in moisturizing active ingredients, they can be used on the face and body. On the face, you can also use makeup such as a compact powder to even out your skin tone and blur any demarcations. On the body, self-tanners will ensure an even tan and a natural, luminous resu ...

11
July
2022

Gym session at the beach: 5 easy exercises

exercises, we suggest you work on your balance by incorporating a yoga pose into your beach workout. Stand near the water, where the sand is more compact and therefore more stable. Anchor both feet in the ground first and feel your weight distributed equally between your two feet. Carry your ...

29
July
2022

Ears: how to avoid earwax plugs?

spray or special bulb that you fill with warm water to gently dissolve the plug and make it go away. On the other hand, when the wax clump is too compact or too dry, you should consult an ENT doctor to have the plug removed. In any case, do not use cotton swabs, pins or sharp objects that cou ...

27
Sep
2022

The chocolate drop: a plant that smells like chocolate

hocolate drop or Berlandiera lyrata is a perennial plant native to North and Central America. The plant itself is not unusual as it forms a rather compact bush with spindly stems and gray-green leaves. On the other hand, its summer flowering is remarkable in more ways than one. Its flowers loo ...

13
Jan
2023

Photo: 3 mistakes that prevent you from progressing

from making progress in photography is not being forward thinking enough. Although this problem is less common now that the phone has replaced the compact or SLR camera, I'm sure you've already experienced regretting not having your camera with you! To remedy this, the easiest solution is to k ...

22
Feb
2023

Plant: Santolina Little Cypress in 8 questions

, it is sufficient to cut off the faded flowers as they appear. It is after the flowering that the santoline should be pruned by cutting back the tuft to maintain a compact growth habit. 7- How to use santolina in cooking? Cypress-leaved santoline is a plant from the Asteraceae family that is partly ...

21
Apr
2023

Garden: 5 good reasons to adopt the golden lotus dwarf banana tree.

usella lasiocarpa in your garden, starting with its small size. As its name suggests, this subtropical perennial plant from the Musaceae family stays compact in size, making it suitable for any garden. The golden lotus dwarf banana tree produces a small pseudo-trunk and forms a clump that reaches 1 ...

28
June
2023

Caryopteris: A Beautiful Flowering Plant in Autumn

pruning in autumn to better protect the stump from frost. In areas with a milder climate, a spring pruning promotes a quicker start and helps maintain a compact shape for this shrub. After each pruning, you can give this plant a little rose fertilizer to stimulate the upcoming bloom. How to propaga ...

17
Nov
2023

Waterless Cosmetics: More Eco-Friendly Products

less than their traditional counterparts, they are now available for all hair types, including oily, dry, curly, or dandruff-prone hair. These more compact and travel-friendly products also fit into a zero-waste approach, or at least aim to reduce waste and plastic. For example, solid toothpaste i ...

08
Jan
2024

The Rice Paper Plant: 5 Things to Know About Tetrapanax papyrifera

ra, or Fatsia papyrifera. Tetrapanax papyrifera is the only plant species in the Tetrapanax genus. However, there are several varieties, such as the compact 'Rex' variety and the 'Variegata' variety with cream-spotted foliage. Regardless of the variety chosen, the main attraction of this plant lie ...

19
Feb
2024

Shrubby Cinquefoil: 5 Things to Know About This Summer-Blooming Shrub

It lends itself to multiple uses in the garden. With its generally modest size and bushy habit, the shrubby cinquefoil lends itself to multiple uses in gardens. Its compact form allows it to be grown without any problem in a small garden or even on a balcony. It also finds its place in larger garde ...

15
May
2024