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Small balcony: 5 clever storage solutions to save space.

Custom shelves The first of the 5 clever arrangements to adopt on a small balcony is simply to build custom shelves on it. Shelves offer the most modular solution to optimize the available space along the walls. Adapt the number of shelves according to the amount of pots you want to display. For ...

19
May
2023

Windy balcony: 5 windbreak tips to protect plants.

1- Use panels made of natural materials. The first tip to protect plants on a windy balcony is to create a windbreak using panels. This type of permanent installation is essential if your balcony is exposed to a dominant wind that regularly returns. In hardware stores, you will have a wide choice ...

09
Aug
2023

Garden: Planting Lavender in 5 Questions

1- How to choose your lavender plant? City gardeners who only have a balcony can definitely consider planting lavender in a large pot. At the time of purchase, you can settle for a small plant sold in a pot because lavenders are fast-growing plants. Whether you cultivate them in a pot or in the ...

07
Apr
2023

Which garden chest to choose?

thing that is left outside. But not only that! Thanks to an increasingly varied and extensive offer, garden chests have become full-fledged garden or balcony furniture elements. There are many models available for all budgets, so it's important to choose the right one! This chest can first of all b ...

12
May
2023

How to repot and maintain a mimosa?

ee or shrub, you can also install it in a cold greenhouse or a veranda. You can even try growing this beautiful acacia with yellow pompons on your balcony as it does well in a container. Choose a large pot, and place it in a sheltered corner of your patio or balcony. In regions where it freezes, ...

20
Feb
2007

Autumn blooms: what are the seasonal flowers?

m from heavy rains. This helps prevent their flowers from lying on the ground. What are the other autumn flowers? In order to decorate your garden or balcony in the fall, you can also create autumn flower arrangements or potted plants. To do this, you can use fall blooms such as miniature chrysanth ...

18
July
2007

Light Therapy: 5 Tips to Make the Most of Natural Light in Winter

Enjoying morning coffee on the balcony. Daylight is essential for the proper functioning of our biological clock and paces our days. In the morning, it is essential to expose oneself to it to stimulate energy and start the day on the right foot. The first of the 5 tips to enjoy natural light in wi ...

10
Nov
2023

Compost: How to Avoid Bad Smells and Insects?

gation of sorting biowaste that came into effect on January 1, 2024. As an individual, you can install a compost bin at home, in your garden, on your balcony, or even in your kitchen. When everything goes well, the compost emits a forest floor-like smell. However, be wary of bad odors in case of mi ...

12
Jan
2024

The Statue of Liberty: the emblem of New York

lometers away. The current torch is not the one the statue carried when it was unveiled: this new gold-leafed torch is lit by lamps on the surrounding balcony. The old torch is now on display in the museum located in the hall of the structure. The Statue of Liberty has been copied and reproduc ...

25
Sep
2008

Heatwave or drought: how to take care of plants?

What are the effects of high temperatures on plants? In summer, our gardens and plants in general are sometimes put to the test. While sunlight is essential for their growth, excessive temperatures can cause plants to suffer and even burn. Gardeners must therefore be extra vigilant to limit the da ...

03
July
2015

The Floralies of Saint-Jean-de-Côle: a colorful event.

out sixty exhibitors come to offer flowers, plants, shrubs and objects related to gardening for the pleasure of visitors who have a garden or a simple balcony. Of course, this annual event is an excellent excuse to (re)discover the historical and architectural heritage of the village: => the castle ...

03
May
2016

"The Chantilly Plant Days"

the great chefs of cuisine. Gardening enthusiasts will also glean advice on choosing the right plants and cultivating their own gourmet garden on a balcony or larger space. Several conferences will be given by specialists such as Alix de Saint Venant and Xavier Mathias, as well as Philippe Collig ...

04
May
2016

The Victoria Palazzo in Nice: a luxury senior residence

ted Boulevard de l'Armée des Alpes, in the Riquier district, near shops and public transport. It offers for rent 130 'ready to live in' apartments with balcony or terrace, with surfaces up to 34 m2 for one-room apartments, 46 m2 for two-room apartments and 57 m2 for three-room apartments. It ...

26
July
2017

Garden: 5 things you need to know about farmers' seeds

1- They are produced by the farmers themselves Unlike seeds produced by the seed industry, farmers' seeds are the seeds traditionally produced by farmers and gardeners, for their own needs or for their relatives. While seed creation has long been left to the multinational seed industry, such as ...

22
Sep
2021

Garden: 5 good reasons to plant sunflowers

Some varieties can grow up to 4 m tall and produce a 40 cm diameter flower. Just stake them well to create an effective plant screen. Even on a balcony, it is possible to grow sunflowers in pots. Choose a pot with a diameter of 30 to 50 cm depending on the size of the chosen variety. 4- It ...

24
Sep
2021

Christmas tree: 5 tips to keep your tree green

ntil the last moment to bring it inside and decorate it. Once the festivities are over, remember to put it back outside, in your garden or on your balcony, so that it can continue to live its life and grow. You can decorate it again, preferably by leaving it outside, the following Christmas. ...

22
Dec
2021

Maison Durable : the online store for a zero waste decoration

erent kits to plant organic herbs, vegetables such as cherry tomatoes and radishes for the Aperitif or to start a zero waste vegetable garden on your balcony. Finally, the baby and children section offers washable wipes, meal sets, snack boxes and even a teething ring made of natural wood. Wh ...

02
Feb
2022

Acapulco armchair: 5 good reasons to follow this decorating trend

es it is its colored version that works wonders. Monochrome or multicolored, it comes in all the colors of the rainbow to bring sunshine to your city balcony and cheer to your garden lounge Friendly and warm, this armchair brings its inimitable style to a terrace or a room in the house. It stands ...

22
July
2022

Leisure: 5 nature activities to share with children

e most common birds in our cities and gardens such as blackbirds, crows, magpies, sparrows, robins or even chickadees... If you have a garden or a balcony, you can embark on building a feeder to attract these birds near your window and help them get through the winter by providing water and food. ...

26
Aug
2022

Hobbies: why garden?

having grown them yourself... Gardening to reconnect with nature Even when you live in the city, it is not very complicated to do gardening on a balcony, in a corner of a terrace or on a small plot of land. For city dwellers who have often lost touch with the natural environment and live 'off t ...

21
Sep
2022