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Gardening: caring for a tillandsia in 5 questions

t with a transparent nylon thread to a stone, a piece of cork, bamboo or driftwood. Keep in mind that the support used must be dry and not retain moisture and that the thread should not be too tight. Do not use glue or nails that would be toxic for the plant. View this post on Instag ...

25
Mar
2022

Heat: indoor plants to cool the house

s that allows them to feed themselves, plants adapt to outside temperatures. A NASA study confirmed that when the atmosphere warms, plants release moisture into the air at their leaves to cool themselves. This phenomenon called plant transpiration explains why Green plants are cooling. Therefo ...

17
Aug
2022

Gardening: what is an epiphytic plant?

ve without any contact with the soil. To compensate for the lack of soil, these species have adapted. They usually have organs that absorb ambient moisture (such as small absorbent hairs) or act as reservoirs to allow them to store water. For example, orchids have aerial roots covered with a h ...

23
Mar
2022

Garden: 5 good reasons to use straw.

. This is the second of the 5 good reasons to use straw in your garden. Mulching helps limit the evaporation of rainwater and watering and maintains moisture at the base of your plants. To do this, you must spread on the ground a very thick layer of at least 20 cm thick. When the vegetable garden ...

14
June
2023

Tomato diseases: symptoms and solutions

sential to grow your tomatoes under cover, for example under a tunnel, a well-ventilated greenhouse or a transparent roof. Also, you can limit the moisture on your tomato plants by spacing them apart. If you have enough room in your vegetable garden, note that a distance of one meter between each ...

02
June
2022

Garden: 5 good reasons to stop mowing the lawn

rasses 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 the grass bl ...

15
June
2022

Green plants: how to take care of them during the heat wave?

you simply gather them around a basin filled with water. You can actually use reclaimed water, such as vegetable wash water. If you want to provide moisture to a single plant, you can also lay it on a bed of moistened clay balls. Place the clay balls in a saucer and wet them before placing the p ...

10
Aug
2022

Vegetable garden: 8 diseases of the zucchini.

d falling off. To prevent its appearance, only water at the base of the zucchinis and never on the foliage! This fungal disease is favored by excess moisture on the leaves and too dry soil. You can also use Bordeaux mixture as a preventive and treatment for powdery mildew in cucurbits. 3- White rot ...

07
June
2023

Health: 5 Tips to Combat Cold Feet

rial. Synthetic fiber socks should be avoided because they promote sweating and hence the feeling of cold feet. To stay warm, it's crucial to avoid moisture in your shoes. That's why it is recommended to: • apply talcum powder inside your shoes if necessary. • favor socks made from nat ...

20
Nov
2023

Astilbe: an autumn planting for a magnificent spring bloom

t. Its cultivation is very easy as it only requires: • regular watering, especially in summer. • mulching its base to maintain the necessary moisture. • cutting off faded flowers as they appear. • waiting until early spring to prune and remove all dry parts. • adding c ...

24
Sep
2024

Composting

and "nitrogen" waste, wet and soft (kitchen waste, grass clippings, fresh leaves). - Aerate and stir every 3 or 4 weeks to provide oxygen and control moisture. Aeration is an essential factor for successful composting. If the compost is too dry: stir and water at the same time, increase the propo ...

30
Jan
2007

Clay: What benefits for the stomach?

he skin. The clay poultice also relieves inflammations and injuries such as sprains. Simply apply a thick layer of about 1 cm, cover with plastic wrap to retain moisture, and let it sit for at least 1 hour. ...

28
Jan
2013

The Ceylon cinnamon tree: the tree that gives cinnamon

ted in the rainy season from the branches and twigs of the suckers. Their development is encouraged by regular pruning of the trees. This heat and moisture loving tree grows exclusively in tropical areas. The main cinnamon producing countries are China and Indonesia, followed by Sri Lanka, Vietna ...

25
Mar
2015

Heatwave or drought: how to take care of plants?

e vegetable garden and in an ornamental garden. Also, pay special attention to your potted plants. As they grow in a restricted space, they cannot reach moisture deep in the soil and are even more susceptible to drought! 3- What are the other useful treatments? To limit the effects of heatwaves and ...

03
July
2015

The edible chrysanthemum: an amazing vegetable plant

a rich and well-drained soil. This variety resists Drought well and is content with moderate watering. Mulching the soil is recommended to retain moisture in case of drought. How to use it? This close relative of ornamental chrysanthemums has the main interest of being entirely edible. Indee ...

06
Oct
2021

Plumbing: the 5 most common problems and their solutions

r even drips and puddles on the floor. To easily locate the source of the leak, you can simply run your finger along the pipe to look for signs of moisture. Water leaks sometimes go unnoticed, but they increase your bill and can insidiously damage the walls of your home. In this case, anoth ...

03
Feb
2022

Green plants: why put matches in the pots?

he pot and the plant's stem so as not to damage the roots. 2- Water your Green plants as usual. To note: each time you water your plants, the moisture in the soil dissolves the match heads and gradually releases small amounts of beneficial sulfur, phosphorus and potassium into the soil to no ...

16
Mar
2022

Sun in the garden: how to measure the exposure of your garden?

sing, let's remember that another tip to protect your vegetable garden from the hot summer heat is to mulch the soil. A well-dosed mulch helps retain moisture at the base of plants when the mercury climbs. ...

27
July
2022

The chocolate drop: a plant that smells like chocolate

ndiera lyrata starts again from the stump in spring. In the garden, it is recommended to grow it in full sun in well-drained soil. This plant fears moisture in winter and thrives in dry soils, including poor or stony ones. The chocolate flower can therefore be installed in a dry rock garden or ...

13
Jan
2023

Why should you air your house even in winter?

mes is on average more polluted than the outdoor air. This indoor pollution is partly related to daily activities such as cooking (which generates moisture and cooking fumes), and partly caused by furniture and floor or wall coverings. Indeed, furniture, carpets, upholstery glue as well as pai ...

23
Jan
2023