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Osteoarthritis of the hands: what to do?

helps to anesthetize the pain and helps the swelling to subside. Another natural remedy to relieve arthritis of the hands pain is to apply a green clay poultice with anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties. Mix two parts of clay powder with one part of cold water. Spread this paste on a ...

01
Sep
2022

Gardening: 5 tips for repotting a fat plant

Since succulents are plants that like poor, well-drained soil, cactus potting soils may even be too rich. To remedy this problem, also include clay balls or gravel that will ensure proper drainage of the pot. 4- Do not water Unlike other plants, succulents do not need to be watered before ...

16
Feb
2022

Green plants: how to take care of them during the heat wave?

ally use reclaimed water, such as vegetable wash water. If you want to provide moisture to a single plant, you can also lay it on a bed of moistened clay balls. Place the clay balls in a saucer and wet them before placing the plant in them. As the water evaporates, it will create moisture arou ...

10
Aug
2022

How to repot and maintain a mimosa?

they like warmth, sunshine and well-drained soils, especially sandy ones. These trees are known to be delicate because they fear chalky, heavy or clay soils, cold and cool, dry wind. The mimosa is a species that grows fast (from 30 to 60 cm per year) and can reach 3 to 10 m in height for 2 to ...

20
Feb
2007

Gardening: what is an epiphytic plant?

lant while providing support. If you want to grow an epiphytic plant in a pot, you have a choice of different types of substrate: cork, pine bark, clay beads or special substrates for orchids available at garden centers. ...

23
Mar
2022

Cat litter: what are the advantages of plant-based litter?

ble and mineral litter? The mineral litter is the 'classic' cat litter. This inexpensive product, available in all supermarkets, comes in the form of clay or silica grains. This form of litter has the advantage of being economical. On the other hand, it has the disadvantage of requiring regular c ...

02
Feb
2023

Frog in the garden: what to do?

ter will naturally run off into the pond. When creating this water feature, also be sure to waterproof your natural pond with a tarp or a layer of clay. As far as plants are concerned, leave it to nature: local plants should establish themselves around your pond within a year. Finally, if you ...

24
Feb
2023

The dierama or angel's fishing rod: a plant full of poetry.

in a pot, provided you provide it with a large enough container with a water reserve and drainage at the bottom of the pot. You can, for example, put clay balls at the bottom of the pot before filling it with a mixture of garden soil, sand, and potting soil. The interview is rather easy. The first ...

17
Mar
2023