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Garden: 5 good reasons to stop mowing the lawn

1- Tall grasses are more resistant to drought With hot weather becoming more common during the summer, it's a good idea to no longer mow your lawn to conserve moisture and help plants better withstand the drought. Indeed, the shorter a lawn is cut and the more the sun's rays reach the base of th ...

15
June
2022

The foxtail: a dangerous grass for dogs.

What is a foxtail? In botany, the inflorescence of certain plants in the grass family is called a spikelet. Spikelets take the form of small spikes which, once mature, pose a danger to pets such as dogs and cats. Indeed, these small dry spikes cling to their fur and can cause various types of inj ...

05
May
2023

5 tips for organizing an eco-friendly picnic

vironmentally friendly materials. And if you don't have a cloth tablecloth for your nature lunch, you can simply use an old sheet to spread on the grass before laying out your victuals. 3- Cook homemade and in season As far as food is concerned, avoid buying your sandwiches and salads at the ...

26
July
2022

Composting

inly food waste. It avoids nuisances and allows for faster decomposition, but handling can be difficult. Surface composting involves spreading mowed grass and certain shredded garden waste on the ground. It is reserved for green waste and must be applied with caution, as some fragile plants may suf ...

30
Jan
2007

Ticks: Risks and Prevention of Diseases

ures are unable to jump but they live less than a meter from the ground and climb onto their prey. These parasites live in forests, undergrowth, tall grass, as well as in mountains and gardens. They proliferate in wooded and humid areas where the temperature is moderate (between 7°C and 25°C). Wha ...

27
Apr
2009

Land art : the artist Saype repaints the Ballon d'Alsace

Saype did not hesitate to embark on a large-scale project, representing a real artistic challenge. This artist already known for his paintings on grass has created a huge ephemeral fresco of nearly 5000 m² on one of the slopes of the Ballon d'Alsace (the highest point of the department). Thi ...

04
July
2022

How to protect your garden from wild boars?

ep wild boars away from your garden. The first one consists of securely fixing wire mesh trellises flat on the ground around your fence and hiding them with grass or mulch to obstruct the approach of wildlife. The second one involves stretching barbed wires and hanging small bells on them. The bel ...

27
Sep
2023

Garden: When to Trim Hedges for the Birds?

as insects, frogs, and hedgehogs find refuge in gardens. To avoid scaring them away, avoid mowing the lawn too drastically. Instead, consider leaving tall grass in some areas of the garden so that these species can shelter there. You can also start by mowing the lawn only in the center of the gard ...

18
Mar
2024

For Saint Barbara's Day, sow wheat and lentils

is tradition are said to date back to Greek and Roman antiquity where fecundity rituals were practiced. According to ancient beliefs, wheat in the grass represented the first fruits of the harvest, and a good germination of wheat in the heart of winter augured abundant crops for the following yea ...

30
Nov
2007

Paris Plages: summer and sports activities.

Near the cobblestones, the beach. Paris Plages is a popular event initiated by the city of Paris in 2002. For over ten years now, this operation takes place every summer on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville and the right bank of the Seine to give them a holiday atmosphere. Various fun and sport ...

03
July
2012

The Paris Jazz Festival: a musical rendezvous at the Parc Floral.

s every summer. To discover this musical genre in all its diversity, just come and enjoy a musical moment in the Parc Floral, with your feet in the grass... Edition 2023 translates to "2023 Edition" in English. The 2023 edition of the Paris Jazz Festival invites you to the Parc Floral de Paris fro ...

06
June
2013

8 steps to non-gardening

amount of help, and will get along best with local wildlife. Look for plants that will be generous to pollinators; avoid non-native species. Replace grass, switch to clover The time for neat lawn is over. Their voracious appetite for water and chemicals is simply unsustainable; meanwhile, they rob ...

18
May
2020

The griffin foot: a winter flower

Did you know that? Fetid hellebore has many vernacular names. It is called griffin's foot but also bear's paw, snake's rose, horsebit or fool's grass. There are several cultivars of it today that you can adopt in your garden, including: - the Green Giant with very bright green flowers ...

12
Jan
2022

6 ideas to boost your purchasing power immediately

It can be useful to someone for a little money. You don't mow your garden every day, so why not lend or rent your lawnmower to your neighbor whose grass is starting to invade the garden and bother you. Finally, some big brands offer to buy back some of your products (Kyabi...) and also offer you ...

01
June
2022

Trip to England: 10 places to visit in Cornwall

breathtaking view, but spectators can also hear the waves crashing on the shore... Unusually, spectators even have the opportunity to Picnic on the grass of the stands before attending one of the many shows offered during the summer season. 6- Penzance and St. Michael's Mount Among the 10 pl ...

23
June
2022

Drought: how to prepare your vegetable garden for a dry spell?

ble garden for a dry regime is therefore to provide a good thickness of mulch, favoring plant materials such as straw, nettles or green waste such as grass clippings. In practice, you should spread on the ground a mulch 8 to 10 cm thick, preferably right after watering and lightly scratching the ...

01
Mar
2023

Dog and cat: how to design a garden for a pet?

an emergency and take him to the vet. Also, other plants with sharp stems can injure a young puppy. This is especially true of the stems of pampas grass. To avoid injuries in the pet's mouth, it is best to get him used to playing with a dog toy rather than a stick. Beware of parasites Parasit ...

09
Mar
2023

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

amily, which includes irises, crocuses, and gladioli, it stands out from these bulbs because of its graceful appearance, which gives it the look of a grass. In addition to its fine foliage and tufted growth habit, this perennial produces arching inflorescences in the summer that bend and sway at th ...

17
Mar
2023

Fire prevention: Météo France launches a forest weather forecast.

een waste from the garden but take it to the dump • for barbecue enthusiasts: always make sure to light the barbecue in a safe location such as a terrace, away from bushes and grass that can easily catch fire • for homeowners and/or landowners: respect the obligation to clear the land se ...

09
May
2023

Kitchen Garden: Phenoculture or Hay Mulching in 5 Questions

n be used. There are many alternatives such as using bark, tree chippings, or straw. However, Didier Helmstetter is adamant: hay is the best option. Hay is a grass that has been cut when its flower begins to form. It is then dried and rolled to form the well-known hay bales. In his book, the French ...

21
Dec
2023