Moulding a lawn
This consists of spreading a thin layer of mould or highly decomposed compost on the lawn in order to feed it organic matter. It will also stimulate the microbic activity in your soil.
View ArticlePlanting a Tree in Your garden
lanting a tree teaches us about the rhythm of nature : the rhythm of the seasons with the blossoming, the colours of Autumn, the falling of the leaves ; the rhythm of the years, as it takes its time...
View ArticlePlanting a Rose Tree
Roses in containers can be planted almost all year round. However, the best time to plant rose trees with roots exposed is in Autumn.
View ArticleJapanese "cloud" pruning
Cloud pruning demands a lot of patience and many years of work in order to have dense clouds.
View ArticlePruning Rosetrees
March is the best month to prune rosebushes. Leave 5 to 7 branches well spread out around the trunk. Favour young shoots and ventilate the centre of the rosebush by cutting the oldest branches.
View ArticleProducing Tomato Seeds
Every tomato seed is enclosed in a small jelly-like envelope containing chemical substances which keep the seed dormant. This envelope prevents the seed from germinating in the warm, liquid...
View ArticleSoil Maintenance
As soil wears out it is important to maintain it to keep its properties and structure. It is therefore necessary to regularly add organic matter which is consumed by the vegetation and which allows...
View ArticleAn Organic Vegetable Garden
You should take heed of certain basic principals when starting your first organic vegetable garden: the choice of plants, natural fertilizer, rotating the plants, and other treatments of parasites.
View ArticleRotating Plant Growing
The vegetables in your garden don't have the same nutritive needs and their roots don't need to growto the same depth in the soil. It is therefore necessary to rotate plant growing, practice known as...
View ArticleThe overflowing swimming pool
The overflowing swimming pool is a beauty to behold. The horizon line melts into one of the sides of the pool. The optical effect is spectacular, especially if the horizon is made of water !
View ArticleThe high pool shelter
To help you choose your pool shelter, we will list here all the advantages of a high pool shelter. As it can measure up to three metres high, the choice of this type of shelter depends on what use you...
View ArticleTelescopic swimming pool shelters
Telescopic pool shelters are the most popular on the market today. They allow you cover and uncover the pool whenever you feel like it.
View ArticleThe diatom filter
The diatom filter is the most advanced filter on the market today. It works by organic chemistry, due to the presence of diatoms, which are microscopic, unicellular algae.
View ArticleChoosing the perfect location of a swimming pool
The installation of a pool must meet both technical and aesthetic demands. Before starting work on it, the ideal location should be carefully thought over.
View ArticleThe sand filter
The sand filter is the biggest-selling private pool filter in France. Its success is due to the fact that it is inexpensive and easy to use.
View ArticleSwimming pool facilities
The swimming pool is an excellent place to relax in. To make the most of your pool, the facilities around it, like the copings, the edges or the surrounding paved area should be aesthetic and...
View ArticleSwimming pool liner
Liner is a PVC coating system for pools. It is an inexpensive way to waterproof the pool. It has the advantage of being comfortable to walk on and is long-lasting.
View ArticleThe Different Types of Swimming Pool
The techniques used and the models available in the private pool market are extremely varied depending on budget, on space available, on access to the pool, etc...
View ArticleThe Natural Pool
Also known as a bathing pond, the natural pool is becoming more and more popular in the garden, not just for its ecological advantages, but also for its pleasant aspect.
View ArticlePool Safety
In France since January 1 2006, all private outdoor pools, whether buried or half-buried, must be equipped with a protective system around or on the pool. Let's have a look at the several technical...
View ArticleThe Preformed Basin
If you want a water source in your garden, the most practical thing to do is to install a preformed basin. These exist in all shapes and sizes, and come with or without a cascade or a fountain,...
View ArticleThe Basin Filter
The installation of an organic or mechanical filtering system is necessary if you wish to have crystal-clear water in your garden basin all year round. Choose the system bearing in mind the size of...
View ArticlePlants with floating leaves
Plants said to have "floating leaves" have leaves which are posed on the surface of the water and are linked by stems to the roots, which are planted at the bottom of the pond or pool.
View ArticleFloating plants
If floating plants get comfortable in your pond, they will end up by taking it over ! You should therefore keep an eye on their progress and avoid planting certain species, like duckweed which,...
View ArticleCreating a pond
This is not a job to be rushed, so make sure to take into account the following points before starting the process.
View ArticlePond insects
The secret of creating a successful garden pond lies in the ability to create a complex ecosystem in which insects play an important role, as they, unintentionally, provide essential food for fish and...
View ArticleBatrachians
Having batracians in your garden could quickly lead to complaints from your neighbours, as they tend to make quite a racket ! Their presence in a town garden is particularly unadvised !!
View ArticleThe Japanese carpe
The Japanese carpe is a popular fish in the garden pond because of its pretty colours, its size and because it is at ease close to people.
View ArticleThe goldfish
The goldfish is a classic fish for the garden pond. A member of the carpe family, it is an easy fish to manage in temperate regions as it supports progressive changes in temperature, whether it is...
View ArticleFish ponds
The installation of fish in your pond isn't very difficult, provided that certain precautions are taken. Here's some advice to obrtain a pond bursting with life !
View ArticleAquatic pond birds
If you wish to accomodate birds in your pond, whether they are wild or pet birds, some preparations are necessary. A few changes are needed to make their stay easier and to maintain the biodiversity...
View ArticleWhy bother installing a pond ?
Throughout the ages, all civilisations have been fascinated by water. It is everpresent in the gardens of castles, and in all places where man has recreated a piece of nature.
View ArticleOrganic Treatments
Every gesture is important for the protection of the environment. The amateur gardener can play his part by going back to a more healthier way of gardening, replacing synthetic pesticides by more...
View ArticleMessicoles
The term "messicole" refers to annual or hardy plants often present in crops. Etymologically, the word defines plants which colonize the crop harvest. Some are considered as weeds by agronomic...
View ArticleXeriscaping: The Benefits and How To
Xeriscape is a common landscaping technique that uses water-efficient plants. Instead of using grasses that require heavy watering, xeriscaping uses mulches and plants that require low watering.
View ArticleCereals
Used since the beginning of time to nourrish both man and animals, cereals are now produced in enormous quantities. Which plants do they come from ? How are they consumed ? Let's find out a bit more...
View ArticleThe Shubunkin
The shubunkin (Carrassius auratus) is a fish from the Cyprinides family with a shape similar to that of the common goldfish. It is however smaller and more colourful. It is of Chinese origin and likes...
View ArticleThe Barbecue
A symbol of convivialty, a reminder of the hours passed relaxing with friends, the barbecue now comes in different forms, materials and colours.
View ArticleLet's Garden, gardening tips
Useful tips on growing plants, keeping up gardens, vegetable gardens, orchards and ponds, as well as a works calendar and many services.
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