Compost can harbor many animals: worms, insects, slugs, rodents, etc. Don’t worry, their presence is completely legitimate in your compost. Rest assured, the presence of all these little inhabitants is a good thing. They are the ones that make it possible to transform plant waste into good compost, and they should not be chased away. Does compost attract rats? Yes, …

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Pine cones make a great fall and winter decoration. Note: you should always cook them before using them as decoration, believe me! Most of the time, they hide unwanted pests and cooking them makes it easy to get rid of them. Bake them for about 30 minutes at 110°C. But can you use them for …

How to use pine cones in the garden? 5 surprising and clever ideas! Read More »

Which fruit tree to plant in the garden this year? Or maybe the next? I’ll tell you about my favorite tree, the Nanjing Cherry (also known as Ragouminier, Tomentose Cherry, Prunus Tomentosa)! This type gives fragrant flowers that look like little bits of clouds in the spring. And during the summer, one can find an abundance of red fruits …

When to plant Ragouminier (Prunus Tomentosa) and how to take care of this sublime fruit tree? Read More »

If you grow potatoes in your garden, you will certainly end up with a large quantity, the storage of which very often causes problems. As you probably already know, these tubers tend to sprout quickly when stored improperly. That said, the web is literally full of clever tricks and miraculous storage methods. However, many people wonder if it …

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Normally, many gardeners will tell you not to prune your fruit trees in the fall! And in general, they are right. However, you can still prune some trees in the fall! I’m going to give you the best advice there is for fall pruning and caring for your beautiful fruit trees. Personally, I have a wonderfully sweet Nankin tree …

Which fruit tree to prune in autumn? The gardener’s secrets for successful maintenance! Read More »