dioxide (captured from the atmosphere by the leaves) into sugars. When light and photons run out, plants grow slower and tend to die off. For the gardener, it is therefore very important to have sunlight in the vegetable garden so that his plants will thrive and produce well. This is the reas ...
f going to such lengths to attract toads or frogs to my garden? Just like earthworms, butterflies or pollinating insects such as bees, amphibians are gardener's helpers! In fact, toads and frogs eat small insects, mosquitoes and flies, but also caterpillars and worms. And if you're lucky enough t ...
1- What dimensions to choose? The choice of a garden shed, its dimensions, and its material should correspond to the use you intend to make of it. This type of shed can indeed be used as a storage or storage space, but also as a full-fledged living space. The intended use will determine the size o ...
easuring 1,670 meters long, and the Swiss Water Feature, spanning 12 hectares. The gardens of the palace were designed by André Le Nôtre, the King's gardener, who created a model of the French-style garden that was soon imitated by many foreign princes. The Sun King was the patron and inspiration ...
an audience as possible by offering not only themed gardens, but also children's tours and a green theater. Whether or not you are an experienced gardener, you can participate in workshops and escape for the time of a bucolic walk in the fresh air... To note: the exceptional site of the Chaum ...
dvantage of this free water. Combating evaporation To save water in the garden, it is also necessary to limit evaporation by all means available to the gardener. Hoeing is an action that reduces the upward movement of water by capillarity and prevents evaporation, by creating a layer of loose soil ...
lates with the envelope... If you wish, you can also give New Year's tips or end-of-year gifts to people you employ at home, such as your house cleaner or gardener. These small gestures are always greatly appreciated. ...
entury. Note: even today, all the trimming work is done entirely by hand. The boxwoods are trimmed twice a year with manual shears. According to the head gardener, Jean Lemoussu, who has been caring for this garden for over twenty years, it takes four weeks to trim all the boxwoods! Practical infor ...
the gourmet paper! Children will be at the party and will be able to try their hand at Gardening by learning how to prune topiaries with the Disneyland gardener. Practical information The 24th edition of the Tomato Festival will be held on September 10 and 11, 2022 at the Château de la Bourda ...
months the Lemon festival mobilizes nearly 300 workers who will provide more than 20,000 hours of work. The crack team is composed of citrus growers, gardeners, designers, metalworkers, etc. It is a local company that makes the metal frames of the monumental structures that then the city's Parks & G ...
eneral are sometimes put to the test. While sunlight is essential for their growth, excessive temperatures can cause plants to suffer and even burn. Gardeners must therefore be extra vigilant to limit the damage caused by these two scourges: heatwaves and drought. Meteorologists speak of a heatwav ...
are produced by the farmers themselves Unlike seeds produced by the seed industry, farmers' seeds are the seeds traditionally produced by farmers and gardeners, for their own needs or for their relatives. While seed creation has long been left to the multinational seed industry, such as Bayer, Mo ...
. Some flowers actually have the ability to attract or repel insects, and that's another good reason to put some in your vegetable garden. Many gardeners plant nasturtiums in their gardens because these pretty orange flowers attract aphids: so they turn away from your crops and leave your vege ...
wer of natural Gardening enthusiasts. It must be said that this annual herbaceous plant, which is a friend of bees, has multiple virtues to appeal to gardeners. Simply browse it during the spring to see this plant grow quickly at the expense of weeds or grasses. With its stiff stems covered in ...
to enjoy the spectacle of nature near your home. 5- A wild lawn requires much less maintenance Last but not least, not mowing the lawn saves the gardener a lot of work and effort. If you are in the habit of mowing your lawn regularly, you probably already know that this habit represents a co ...
our tips below and you'll avoid spending a beautiful summer day at your local 'emergency hands' department. Gloves, essential protection for the gardener Gardeners don't always do this, and yet wearing gloves is an essential reflex to protect this highly exposed body part and thus avoid hand ac ...
runing on twigs that have set fruit and a two-thirds pruning on the remaining twigs. This perennial climber does not pose too many problems for the gardener because it is not afraid of the cold or pests. 5- When to harvest the kiwai? If you're wondering why your kiwai isn't bearing fruit, be ...
ave money by not having to buy new plants to decorate your beds and flowerbeds - it allows you to share your most beautiful specimens with other gardeners and, why not, to barter plants! When to divide a plant? If you want to divide a perennial, it's best to do it right out of winter, just ...
ppear. Note: Be careful to only spray the attacked plants. It would be a shame to scare away beneficial insects like ladybugs that are allies of the gardener! "Get rid of weeds." The latest trick using black soap in the garden is to make a natural weed killer. This multi-purpose soap can help you g ...
ganize this type of event once or twice a year to prevent plants grown by students from being lost. These discounted sales are a real bargain for beginner gardeners and for anyone looking to garden on a budget every day. Now that you know the trick, all you have to do is look for the horticultural ...
