5 types of gardens that resist a lack of water

5 types of gardens that resist a lack of water

There are five types of gardens or landscaping techniques that feature plants that require little water and can thrive in dry, poor soil.
How to create an alpine rockery?

How to create an alpine rockery?

A rockery is a landscaped area made of gravel, rocks or boulders, perennial and annual plants, grass flowers or shrubs, adapted to their environment. Its appeal lies in the harmonious combination of elements and the way they are arranged for a natural eff
How to grow a climate-change-resilient garden

How to grow a climate-change-resilient garden

Designing, plant selection, planting and maintenance methods: everything needs to be rethought. To survive the vagaries of the weather, tomorrow's garden will feature more plants capable of weathering heat waves and enduring prolonged periods of drought.
10 Tips for gardening in a heatwave

10 Tips for gardening in a heatwave

Last summer, in our July issue, we presented plants that tolerate drought well. This time, we’re offering you our best tips to help those that are more sensitive survive the hottest days of the year.
Loosestrife, an invasive plant in North America

Why are invasive plants so problematic?

An impulse buy can sometimes take a catastrophic turn when a very pretty plant, once integrated into the garden, spreads at incredible speed, endangering the survival of its neighbours. Not to mention that it could take years to get rid of it.
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Mojito mocktail

It’s simply the best! Enjoy it in its original, flavoured or deliciously fruity version, as a granita or popsicle… Repeat as often as you like!
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How to treat grey mold (botrytis) on tomatoes?

Botrytis, or grey mold, is also a fungal disease caused by the growth of a fungus in cool, damp weather. Its appearance can also be encouraged by inadequate watering or insufficient air circulation between plants. 
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How do you treat anthracnose?

Although it is a less common disease than those mentioned before, anthracnose can also affect tomatoes. At first glance, its symptoms can be confused with those of other diseases.
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Growing tomatoes: problems and solutions

Tomatoes are sensitive to Mother Nature's changing moods, improper watering, insects and disease. While some problems can't be avoided, others can easily be addressed.
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How to prevent fusarium wilt in tomatoes

At first, it may seem like the plant is simply very thirsty; its leaves and stems are drooping. Some leaves or entire stems wilt. 
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How does tobacco mosaic virus spread?

Present in large numbers, these spots form mosaic-like patterns, hence the name of the disease. Note that the leaves may also become deformed. 
Tomato blight diseases

How to get rid of late blight on tomatoes?

Dark green spots first appear on the edges of the leaves. The lesions quickly turn grey, and then brown, and the leaves fall off. The stems also turn brown, and then, brown spots appear on the fruits, which take on a marbled, leathery appearance. 
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How to get rid of powdery mildew on tomatoes

Powdery mildew is easy to recognize from the first signs: the leaves, stems and flowers of the plants become covered in a white, floury powder. The leaves become deformed, curled and swollen, eventually drying out. Young shoots will etiolate.
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Common tomato diseases

Here are a few common tomato diseases and solutions to avoid them... when possible.
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Our best tips to successfully grow tomatoes

We've collected the best tips for growing healthy tomatoes: selection, planting, maintenance, watering, disease prevention and more. Discover simple tips that can help you avoid several problems...