Pool 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.
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