How to garden in clay soil

How to garden in clay soil

Rich and fertile, clay soil has everything it takes to create a stunning garden, as long as you choose the right plants.
What is the best thing to plant in sandy soil?

What is the best thing to plant in sandy soil?

Sandy soil drains quickly and struggles to hold nutrients. Light and easy to work with, you'll save yourself a lot of effort by growing plants that are perfectly at home in it.
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Three mistakes to avoid when buying soil this season

Wrong amount, misleading bag size, inadequate soil mix: avoid these mistakes and start your season off right.
Le pawpaw : allures tropicales et racines nord-américaines

The pawpaw: a tropical-looking fruit from North America

Banana flavor, custard texture: the pawpaw is North America's best-kept secret among passionate gardeners.
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When to Start Seeds Outdoors

Discover the vegetables, flowers and herbs to sow early in spring.
Root booster fertilizer: what it is, why it works and how to use it

Root booster fertilizer: what it is, why it works and how to use it

But all plant foods are not the same. Before your new plant can establish itself, it needs to recover from the shock of being moved from its confining growing pot to your new environment, and it must expand its roots into your soil.
Pricking out seedlings: when, how and why

Pricking out seedlings: when, how and why

Discover when to prick out and transplant your seedlings, step by step, with our advice on watering, growing medium, acclimatation and tools.
Which Easter plants can be replanted in the garden?

Which Easter plants can be replanted in the garden?

The best Easter plants to replant in your garden for blooms year after year.
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When to use bone meal and blood meal?

Learn how to use bone meal and blood meal for better roots, growth and flowering.
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The Best Tomatoes to Grow in Your Hardiness Zone

Here is a list of the best tomato varieties to plant according to your hardiness zone for optimal yield and taste.
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Vertical gardening: which varieties to sow?

A vertical garden offers a different way to grow vegetables. To achieve optimal yield per square metre, here is what to plant.
The seeds of perennial flowers like New England asters need the cold of winter to germinate.

What is stratification?

Stratification is a technique that involves exposing seeds to cold temperatures in order to break dormancy. This alters the outer protective seed coat, softening it and making it permeable, thus triggering the seeds' germination capacity.
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Why sow perennial flowers?

Propagating perennials by division is so common that we almost forget other options exist. Some varieties, however, are easy and fun to grow from seed.
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Which flower is the fastest growing from seed?

If you haven't started your sowing yet, here is a list of the flowers that grow the fastest from seed.
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Why You Should Sow Flower Seeds

How to create a lush, flower-filled garden on a budget? Start your own seeds. We'll explain everything you need to know to successfully sow your flower seeds.