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

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The shrubby cinquefoil resembles a small rose bush with single flowers and provides generous blooming throughout the summer. As an added bonus, this bushy plant adapts to all soil types and grows everywhere in France. Here are 5 things to know about this easy-going shrub.

15
May
2024

The One-Minute Rule: A Tip for Keeping an Apartment Always Tidy

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If you fall into the category of overworked professionals and/or busy moms, you know how hard it is to keep an apartment consistently tidy. To prevent clutter from taking over your home when you're short on time, there's a trick known as the one-minute rule. We'll explain what it entails in 5 questions.

13
May
2024

The earth pear or yacon: overview, cultivation, and benefits

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In the sweetener aisle, you may have already seen yacon syrup. But do you know the plant from which this sweet syrup is derived? Here's everything you need to know about the characteristics, cultivation, and benefits of yacon or ground pear.

06
May
2024

Decor: 5 Ideas to Refresh Your Decor for Spring

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The arrival of the warmer days brings a breath of fresh air into the home. This season is perfect for reinventing your decor without changing everything. For those who wish to create a springtime atmosphere synonymous with nature, color, and good cheer, here are 5 ideas to refresh your decoration for spring.

03
May
2024

Garden: How to Install Japanese Stepping Stones?

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Japanese stepping stones made their way to the West with the trend of Japanese gardens. This type of path has been used for centuries in Japan to cross grassy areas, zen gardens, and bodies of water. We are going to explain how to lay Japanese stepping stones on your lawn.

29
Apr
2024

Fertilizing Potted Plants in 5 Questions

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Because they have a limited amount of potting soil, potted plants require regular fertilizer applications. If you're wondering which product to use to feed your houseplants and how often to provide them with fertilizer, the following article is for you. We will explain how to fertilize potted plants in 5 questions.

24
Apr
2024

Water-Saving Lawn Alternatives: 5 Plants

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With global warming and increasingly frequent drought episodes, it is becoming urgent to replace grass with more water-efficient alternatives. If you are looking for resilient grasses that require less watering, here are 5 water-saving plants that can serve as lawn in a garden.

22
Apr
2024

Fertilizer: how to use wood ash in the garden?

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Due to its natural mineral richness, wood ash is known to be beneficial for plants. However, this natural fertilizer should be applied sparingly. We will explain to you how to use wood ash in the garden.

17
Apr
2024

Sakura: 5 Things to Know About the Japanese Cherry Tree

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In Japan, the cherry blossom season marks the celebration of spring's arrival with significant festivities. The Japanese cherry tree, or oriental cherry, is an ornamental tree that delights gardeners and aesthetes with its spectacular bloom and autumn foliage.

16
Apr
2024

The loropetalum: a decorative shrub with pink flowers

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Among the shrubs that provide clusters of flowers in spring, Loropetalum chinense or Chinese fringe flower is one of the most spectacular. From February to April, it is covered with ruffled flowers of a beautiful bright pink. Here is everything you need to know about the characteristics and cultivation of loropetalum.

11
Apr
2024
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