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 ...
t regular 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 ...
a wall or a hedge, create a protective screen with slightly tall and drought-resistant plants such as lavender or boxwood, for example. If you have a lawn, do not cut the grass too short, but leave it at a height of at least 6 to 8 cm: the roots will be protected from the sun and can retain water ...
are not very demanding in water and more resistant to heat and drought • create a dry garden based on Mediterranean plants • replace traditional lawn with grasses or a natural flower meadow. 4- A garden without much maintenance This eco-friendly trend will be accompanied by a renewed in ...
take to give nature a little boost. Many species such 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 st ...
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 ...
g organic waste from both a technical and ecological perspective. Waste to be used. Nitrogenous waste: plant waste, gardening waste (hedge trimmings, lawn clippings...), green leaves, perishable household waste (vegetable and fruit waste). - Carbonaceous waste: shredded branches, dead leaves, straw ...
rchipelago. You can welcome a sakura into your garden, preferably as a standalone specimen to highlight its beauty, for example in the middle of your lawn. If you have a small garden, note that there are dwarf varieties suitable for small spaces. This ornamental tree thrives in ordinary, somewhat h ...
r agriculture (which now accounts for 40% of the land on Earth) and other forms of development. At this point, the least we can do is allow our tidy lawns and gardens to return to a more natural state. We often talk about 'rewilding,' but I've also seen the term 'non-gardening' - which emphasizes t ...
e difference that they are yellow and not purple. Cytises are therefore the most beautiful effect in gardens, in a bed or an isolated subject on a lawn. They can also be integrated into an open hedge next to other flowering shrubs like lilac or seringat. Its culture is without problem The lab ...
eir preparation - uneaten expired products - green waste from park and garden maintenance such as shrub and hedge trimmings, dead leaves or Lawn clippings... All these organic wastes have in common that they are biodegradable, i.e. they can be naturally degraded by living micro-organism ...
. Gardening is a physical activity that burns about 140 calories in 30 minutes. Planting flowers, maintaining your vegetable garden or mowing your lawn forces you to move without even thinking about it. Cultivating your garden is therefore one of the 5 tips to burn calories without sport, whil ...
ger to pets in the garden. Ticks love to hide in tall grass while augusts (which are microscopic spiders) can proliferate in the garden even when the lawn is well mowed. To try to keep these undesirables at bay, you can plant repellent-smelling lemon balm when you're setting up a garden for your ...
eighborhood before entering the garden gates. If you opt for the entrance on the side of Avenue de l'Observatoire, you will arrive directly on large sunny lawns. But, to avoid the crowd, it is preferable to continue your exploration and settle in a more shaded corner near the Statue of Liberty (wel ...
the groomer (especially in summer). For dogs with long or curly hair, a short cut is preferable. Finally, if you have a garden, regularly remove dry grasses and lawn clippings: this is where the risk of catching a foxtail is greatest for your pet! ...
void this problem and help organisms decompose this material, you need to add nitrogen fertilizer or nitrogen-rich materials such as nettle manure or lawn clippings in the spring before mulching. As this material decomposes, the layer of mulch will become thinner. So you'll need to add more as it d ...
orms a rounded thicket. It is therefore the ideal species for creating an exotic atmosphere in a flower bed or thicket, or as a standalone subject on a lawn. However, be sure to control its growth! This beautiful plant with graphic foliage can become quite invasive due to its spreading roots. To co ...
en the surroundings of your house or apartment to mitigate summer heat. Individually, you can: • replace a gravel courtyard with a flower 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 ...
soil moisture. If the layout of your land allows, you can plant it near a water source. If you wish to install it as an isolated specimen, such as on a lawn, you will need to choose its location carefully so that it benefits from partial shade or gentle sunlight. Caution: an overly hot and sunny ...
and scald them with hot water if you spot a nest while digging your land. • Promote biodiversity in your garden by, for example, avoiding mowing the lawn too short. • Attract birds to your garden as some birds are natural predators of these ants. • Fight against drought, which als ...
