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Keeping Your Cat From Eating Your Houseplants
Learn moreCats naturally enjoy chewing on plants, which can be dangerous to their health and damaging to your plants. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep cats away from your houseplants.
The Chlorophytum comosum: A Complete Guide to a...
Learn moreNot only is it easy to maintain, but it also has recognized air purifying properties. Complete guide and our advice for taking care of your Chlorophytum and seeing it flourish.
Amaryllis, Poinsettia, Christmas Cactus: Force ...
Learn moreDiscover how to force your favourite plants to bloom for a magical and flowery Christmas! Christmas cactus, amaryllis bulbs, poinsettia... Learn how to make them bloom in time for the...
Preparing Your Conifers for Winter: A Fall Care...
Learn moreLearn how to prepare your conifers for winter with this complete fall maintenance guide. Practical tips to help them get through the cold season in style and thrive in the...
Should Trees, Shrubs, and Conifers be Pruned in...
Learn moreFall is a transition period for plants, as they prepare for the harsh winter. Some benefit from an autumn pruning, while others risk being weakened before the winter. It is...
Bringing in Annual Bulbs in the Fall
Learn moreAnnual bulbs, also known as tender bulbs, do not withstand the harsh winter weather. It is therefore essential to dig them up and store them indoors during the cold season....
Why Mulch Your Plants in the Fall
Learn moreTo keep your plants healthy throughout the winter season, you need to protect them, which is why it is important to add mulch to your plants. Mulch helps keep the...
Chrysanthemums, for a colourful autumn
Learn moreAs the leaves turn golden and scarlet hues, autumn plants make their appearance, like the autumn chrysanthemum. It's the perfect plant to add a touch of vibrant colour to gardens,...
Growing Saffron - From Planting to Harvesting
Learn moreSaffron, prized for its unique aroma, enhances the taste of almost any dish. Derived from the stigmas of Crocus sativus, it is recognizable by its fragrance and golden colour. Before...
Dividing Perennials: When and How?
Learn moreAfter a few years of cultivation, dividing plants can be beneficial for many perennials. It allows you to rejuvenate the plant, stimulate its growth and flowering, and multiply your favourite...
Watering outdoor plants the right way
Learn moreWatering plants outdoors may seem simple but to ensure the health and vitality of your plants, a few tips are essential, especially for potted plants that depend entirely on your...
Design your container arrangements
Learn moreOne word sums up a successful and stunning combination design: proportions. Something with height + something for the middle + something that spills a little over the edge =...
Strawberry harvest and preservation
Learn moreYou've planted your strawberries and cared for them for a year, and now it's time to enjoy these red beauties! Harvest your strawberries only when they are completely ripe and easy to...
Maintaining strawberry plants
Learn moreStrawberry plants aren't fussy, but they do require some light maintenance. With the proper care, your plants will stay strong and vigorous and provide you with a plentiful harvest of...
How to grow strawberry plants in container or i...
Learn morePlant your strawberries in a sunny location with the right soil conditions. If you're aiming for higher yields, plant in the garden. You can, however, achieve wonderful results using...
Growing annual Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis in Quebec
Learn morePassionate gardeners always seek to add an exotic touch to their outdoor space. Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis, often referred to as tropical hibiscus, is a perfect choice to bring a burst of...
When to plant summer bulbs
Learn moreSummer is just around the corner, and with it comes the promise of sunny days and lush gardens. To take full advantage of the beautiful season, summer bulbs are essential....
2024 Courtyard and garden trends – BOTANIX version
Learn moreEco-anxiety is real. So what do we do? Enter the soothing practice of maintaining a garden, a fantastic way to calm anxiety related to climate change. 2024 is all about...
A sunny patio
Learn moreUne terrasse bien aménagée lie l’intérieur de la maison au jardin. C’est plus qu’un lieu de passage, on y mange, on s’y repose, on y contemple la nature; en somme,...
Cedar hedge : when and how to prune
Learn moreLes conifères n'ont pas besoin de beaucoup de taille, sauf lorsque vous les utilisez comme haies ou topiaires. Apprenez comment et quand tailler.
Ensure a healthy cedar hedge
Learn moreEntretenir sa haie de cèdres - arrosage, fertilisation, protection hivernale et taille. Peu exigeants, les thuyas résistent bien aux maladies et insectes
Planning for the ultimate hedge
Learn moreQuel bonheur de pouvoir profiter de sa cour arrière en toute quiétude, à l’abri des regards indiscrets! Baignade, détente dans le spa, repas à l’extérieur en famille ou entre amis,...
Hedge – other shrubs available
Learn moreCréez une haie mixte, composée de différentes espèces d’arbustes comme le buis, le saule et la spirée japonaise. Donnez du style à la cours arrière.
A green screen
Learn moreDissimuler un élément inesthétique dans un jardin tient parfois à peu de choses. À défaut de pouvoir éliminer ce coup d’oeil disgracieux, l’utilisation judicieuse de certains végétaux peut rendre cette...
Stakes, cages, and trellises: A little support ...
Learn moreLes tuteurs, les cages et les treillis sont essentiels à la réussite d'un jardin. Les vignes, les tomates, les haricots grimpants, les pivoines et bien d’autres plantes ont besoin d’une...
Square foot gardening of vegetables and herbs
Learn moreVous rêvez de cultiver vos propres légumes et aromates, mais vous ne disposez que d’un petit balcon d’appartement, un coin de terrasse sur un toit ou encore un terrain asphalté...
Seedlings – Favourite container candidates
Learn morePresque tous les légumes se cultivent en pot, c’est vrai, mais il faut tenir compte de la profondeur de leurs racines pour choisir le contenant qui leur convient vraiment. Si...
Seedlings – Beginner alert! Start with those
Learn morePour faire un bon choix, planifiez votre potager selon l’espace dont vous disposez, les conditions d’ensoleillement qui y prévalent et la zone de rusticité de votre région. Prenez également le...
Seedlings – Planting Guide
Learn moreAmong the great pleasures that accompany the arrival of sunny days is that of gardening. Get a head start on summer and plan your sowing according to the production calendar...
Seeding and reseeding grass
Learn moreUne bonne préparation, des semences de qualité, vous pouvez ensemencer votre gazon. Au fil des ans, il est normal que certaines zones de la pelouse doivent être réensemencer.
Landscaping and outdoor design – plan for success!
Learn moreIt is quite simple to create the layout of your dreams yourself. Creating a small landscaped backyard allows you to unleash your creativity and express your personality.The secret to the...
Laying-out your annuals
Learn moreComme les annuelles sont souvent en fleur au moment de l’achat, il est facile de faire des essais sur place. Distribuez les rôles afin d’obtenir un ensemble harmonieux. Quelques plantes...
Harvest and store garlic scapes and bulbs
Learn moreGarlic planted in the fall is harvested the following summer. If harvested too early, the bulbs will be spongy and won't store as long. If harvested too late, the skin...
Recipes to preserve and savour basil
Learn moreMéthodes pour conserver le basilic, séchage, réfrigération et congélation. Recettes simples pour déguster et savourer cette herbe - pistou, pesto et salade
Recipe - Sprouts, red quinoa, and cranberry salad
Learn moreUne recette aussi savoureuse et bonne pour la santé que facile à préparer!
Preparing Your Garden for Winter: Essential Fal...
Learn moreWith its flamboyant colors, the last harvest of the garden, autumn gives us the feeling of having done a good job, and we already look forward to the next projects...
Which vegetables and herbs to plant in the garden?
Learn moreLa plupart des légumes, petits fruits, fines herbes et fleurs comestibles ont besoin de beaucoup de soleil pour développer toutes leurs saveurs et leurs belles couleurs. Ils sont donc tous...
Plants that benefit from supports
Learn moreLes plantes grimpantes ou rampantes ont besoin d’une structure à laquelle s’accrocher. Les très grandes plantes, comme bien des vivaces à fleurs, ont besoin de tuteurs ou d’une cage pour éviter de...
How to select the best houseplant potting soil
Learn moreIl est important d'adapter le substrat utilisé au type de plante. Plusieurs mélanges sont possibles à partir de terre brune, de mousse de tourbe, de perlite ou de vermiculite. Pour...
What type of garden is right for you?
Learn moreLa grandeur de votre terrain, votre budget, le temps que vous pourrez consacrer à son entretien et l’emplacement idéal pour faire pousser des plantes potagères détermineront le ou les types...
When do I prune my shrubs
Learn moreLa taille des arbustes stimule leur floraison et contrôle leur développement. Pour encourager la floraison ou réduire la taille d'un arbuste trop développé, la taille doit se faire de façon...
When to install and remove winter protection in...
Learn moreIn the fall, it is necessary to protect conifers, shrubs and perennials so that they resist the snow and winds of the coming winter. Find out when to install winter...
When and how to repot house plants
Learn moreAlthough a plant can spend several months and sometimes even several years in the same pot, over time its roots invade all the available space.
When and how to plant a shrub
Learn moreRemarquables et peu exigeants, les arbustes permettent de profiter rapidement de sa cour extérieure et demande peu entretien.
Preparing Your Lawn for Winter: Fall Maintenance
Learn moreFall is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for winter and ensure it gets a strong start in the spring. By providing the proper care now, you help your...
Gardening : containers to suit all plants
Learn moreVous avez un balcon, une terrasse, une simple platebande? Vous avez un potager! L’idée du jardin urbain, c’est de cultiver l’espace disponible, à la verticale comme à l’horizontale. Jardinières suspendues,...
Tropical Flowering Plants: A touch of the exoti...
Learn moreLes plantes tropicales à fleurs ont tout pour faire tourner les têtes! Colorées, odorantes, généreuses, elles n’ont pas leur pareil pour égayer une aide de repos, un balcon, une terrasse....
Perennials for all occasions
Learn moreOsez créer des associations inédites qui sauront refléter votre personnalité, même si pour cela vous deviez déplacer certaines vivaces pour mieux les mettre en valeur.