1- Tall grasses are more resistant to drought With hot weather becoming more common during the summer, it's a good idea to no longer mow your lawn to conserve moisture and help plants better withstand the drought. Indeed, the shorter a lawn is cut and the more the sun's rays reach the base of th ...
Mascarene Grass Traditional lawns require frequent watering to remain thick and green in regions with dry climates. It has become urgent to replace them with other more water-efficient ground cover plants now that summers in France are marked by heatwaves and watering restrictions. The first of th ...
What is a foxtail? In botany, the inflorescence of certain plants in the grass family is called a spikelet. Spikelets take the form of small spikes which, once mature, pose a danger to pets such as dogs and cats. Indeed, these small dry spikes cling to their fur and can cause various types of inj ...
the water better retained in the soil, but rainwater also penetrates the ground more effectively. Another effective action is mulching the soil using grass clippings or other plant debris (straw, ferns, wood chips, bark). A mulch layer about 5 cm thick helps keep the soil moist, moderates its temp ...
al Aerobiological Surveillance Network (RNSA) has sounded the alarm due to the thunderstorms forecasted for the week in France and the high levels of grass pollen in the atmosphere. "Thunderstorm asthma" was first described in the 1980s in England and Australia. This term refers to breathing diffic ...
nt to mulch the soil of a vegetable garden. The most economical solutions involve collecting some green waste from the garden, such as dead leaves or grass clippings. But be careful: not all organic materials are equal and they are not used in the same way! Dead leaves do not provide long-lasting m ...
vironmentally friendly materials. And if you don't have a cloth tablecloth for your nature lunch, you can simply use an old sheet to spread on the grass before laying out your victuals. 3- Cook homemade and in season As far as food is concerned, avoid buying your sandwiches and salads at the ...
inly food waste. It avoids nuisances and allows for faster decomposition, but handling can be difficult. Surface composting involves spreading mowed grass and certain shredded garden waste on the ground. It is reserved for green waste and must be applied with caution, as some fragile plants may suf ...
ures are unable to jump but they live less than a meter from the ground and climb onto their prey. These parasites live in forests, undergrowth, tall grass, as well as in mountains and gardens. They proliferate in wooded and humid areas where the temperature is moderate (between 7°C and 25°C). Wha ...
Saype did not hesitate to embark on a large-scale project, representing a real artistic challenge. This artist already known for his paintings on grass has created a huge ephemeral fresco of nearly 5000 m² on one of the slopes of the Ballon d'Alsace (the highest point of the department). Thi ...
ep wild boars away from your garden. The first one consists of securely fixing wire mesh trellises flat on the ground around your fence and hiding them with grass or mulch to obstruct the approach of wildlife. The second one involves stretching barbed wires and hanging small bells on them. The bel ...
as insects, frogs, and hedgehogs find refuge in gardens. To avoid scaring them away, avoid mowing the lawn too drastically. Instead, consider leaving tall grass in some areas of the garden so that these species can shelter there. You can also start by mowing the lawn only in the center of the gard ...
intervals, are also an integral part of the Zen garden composed of sand, gravel, and stones. In the West, they are primarily used to cross lawns and grassy areas of the garden. These slabs help to mark a path and prevent the grass or flowers of a blooming meadow from being trampled. What type of st ...
uquets, you can grow freesias, wallflowers, lavender, and sweet peas. 4- How to compose and structure a rustic bouquet? When picking, don't forget to gather some grasses and branches to structure your rustic bouquet. This type of bouquet presents itself as a joyful disorganized mix where all kinds o ...
h reaches a height of 20 to 30 cm, is also nicknamed “cat mint” because of its smell. 2- What is the effect of catnip on cats? Unlike young shoots of grasses or barley that cats eat to cleanse themselves, catnip is not a type of plant that your feline will nibble on. He will surely prefer to sm ...
is tradition are said to date back to Greek and Roman antiquity where fecundity rituals were practiced. According to ancient beliefs, wheat in the grass represented the first fruits of the harvest, and a good germination of wheat in the heart of winter augured abundant crops for the following yea ...
Near the cobblestones, the beach. Paris Plages is a popular event initiated by the city of Paris in 2002. For over ten years now, this operation takes place every summer on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville and the right bank of the Seine to give them a holiday atmosphere. Various fun and sport ...
s every summer. To discover this musical genre in all its diversity, just come and enjoy a musical moment in the Parc Floral, with your feet in the grass... Edition 2023 translates to "2023 Edition" in English. The 2023 edition of the Paris Jazz Festival invites you to the Parc Floral de Paris fro ...
amount of help, and will get along best with local wildlife. Look for plants that will be generous to pollinators; avoid non-native species. Replace grass, switch to clover The time for neat lawn is over. Their voracious appetite for water and chemicals is simply unsustainable; meanwhile, they rob ...
Did you know that? Fetid hellebore has many vernacular names. It is called griffin's foot but also bear's paw, snake's rose, horsebit or fool's grass. There are several cultivars of it today that you can adopt in your garden, including: - the Green Giant with very bright green flowers ...
