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8 steps to non-gardening

e road. Use natural herbicides Innocent weeds are so unfairly maligned - what have they ever done, other than being an unwanted plant? That said, the invasive type of weeds are unwelcome, as they crowd out native plant species and don't always get along so well with native wildlife. Whatever type of ...

18
May
2020

Pink October: 5 misconceptions about breast cancer

ary, but only in very rare cases (less than 5% of patients). The operations are much lighter than before and the techniques used are less and less invasive. Plastic surgery is also used to reconstruct the breast, sometimes during the same surgery as the removal. ...

04
Oct
2021

Covid-19 : how to do a self-test ?

e actual nasal swab. How do I take a nasal swab? Self-tests are antigenic tests by nasal swab. They are less sensitive than PCR tests but also less invasive. To take the swab, you must: - Insert the swab vertically into the nostril for 2 to 3 cm. - Tilt the shaft upward into the nos ...

10
Jan
2022

Witch garden : which plants to grow ?

in your witch garden witch's periwinkle or violet. This shade-loving flower is hardy and will spread quickly as a ground cover (it can even become invasive). But beware: all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested! ...

01
Apr
2022

Phacelia: 3 good reasons to plant this flower in your garden

estroyed. On the other hand, if you live in an area with mild winters, you should be sure to cut these plants before they reseed, as they can become invasive through spontaneous seeding. You can then lightly bury the cut grasses or leave them above ground to act as green manure and mulch. ...

08
June
2022

What are the risks of a passionate job?

lot of overtime sometimes unpaid. Why is this professional passion potentially toxic? Just like a love passion, a work passion can quickly become invasive. When you have a job you love passionately, it's not just "a job" and it's harder to set boundaries. Moreover, it should be noted that thi ...

06
Oct
2022

Natural gardening : how to use wormwood in the garden ?

n rocky soil and sunny places. Not only is this plant simple to grow and multiplies easily by clump division and cuttings, but it even tends to be invasive as it reseeds itself. In your vegetable or ornamental garden, it is best to set it aside, as it takes up space and interferes with the gro ...

25
Jan
2023

Arugula salad: 5 things to know about this stinging salad

n a very hot area. In that case, it will prefer a location in partial shade. Once in place, this lettuce reseeds easily, so much so that it can become invasive. 4- It needs regular watering Arugula is a fairly hardy plant. However, if you want to be able to harvest its leaves from April to Augus ...

03
Mar
2023

Blackberry almond tart: an easy recipe

ller and rounder than cultivated varieties grown for their large sweet fruits. They are not the fruits of a tree but of a bramble! It is a thorny and invasive bush called Rubus fruticosus in botany. 1- Sort the blackberries to keep only the intact berries. 2- Rinse them quickly under a stream of c ...

18
Aug
2023

The Golden Hops: A Climbing Plant to Adopt in the Garden

ant water requirements. When they are happy with their location, hops show exceptional longevity and will wind around any support. They can even become invasive and eventually suffocate the trees they climb. Beautiful blonde foliage in the spring. The golden hop stands out from the common hop by a ...

30
Nov
2023

Adult Orthodontics: 7 Things to Know About Invisible Dental Aligners

val of invisible dental aligners has persuaded many adults to have their teeth realigned because this orthodontic technique is more discreet and less invasive than wearing braces. In everyday life, these clear aligners are virtually unnoticeable. The materials used are more flexible, making the ali ...

12
Feb
2024

The Rice Paper Plant: 5 Things to Know About Tetrapanax papyrifera

d or thicket, or as a standalone subject on a lawn. However, be sure to control its growth! This beautiful plant with graphic foliage can become quite invasive due to its spreading roots. To contain its exuberance, it may be useful to install a rhizome barrier. ...

19
Feb
2024