Have one shady area with little sunlight is one of the reasons why many people give up or postpone the decision to plant in some places in their homes. However, some plants manage to adapt and survive in the shade,…
A recent study published in the scientific journal Nature Plants revealed the discovery of 17 plant species once thought to be extinct. Native mainly to the Mediterranean basin in Europe, these species have been found in different ways: three of…
You hear this so often, it becomes a cliché: “I want to grow beautiful flowers for my garden, but everything I plant dies.” This can happen for many reasons. Sometimes we plant flowers that need more sun or shade than…
(Life On The Balcony/Not Just A Housewife/Playback) Whether you are an amateur or a professional in the cultivation of vegetables in your garden, you have certainly experienced one of these situations: yellowing leaves, plants withering or drying up without you…
Plant parents know that it doesn’t take long for the dust gather in indoor seedlings. And when a fan or air conditioner is turned on or a window opens, it is inevitable that a spot of dirt will appear on…
How about expanding your garden with an ingredient that will bring a different flavor to your meals? Also known as chili pepper, the pout pepper will add color and beauty to your green corner. An important ace in the sleeve…
You’re not the only one who likes to eat your basil, tomatoes and mints – aphids, spider mites and whiteflies are all pests that can take up residence in your home’s herbs. When they’re outdoors, the essential oils and strong…
Highly valued for its distinctive round leavesThe beauty chinese money plant (pilea peperomioides) has become very popular for its elegant appearance. Originally from southern China, she is reputed to bring luck to its owners, hence its name. This small species…
There are many cost-effective and sustainable ways to improve your garden. Often they revolve around eco-design and plant choices. It also involves working with nature rather than fighting it and choosing gardening methods that allow you to care for people…
Every cactus is a succulent, but not every succulent is a cactus: here, let’s talk about the second group, the cousins of the kings of the desert, small, fat and without thorns. It is not very difficult to take care…