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How do I prevent aphids in my apple tree?
The woolly aphid is a small insect whose body is coated with a whitish wax. This can invade various plant species such as lettuces, apple trees and poplars. Characteristics of apple aphids The woolly apple aphid can be found in...
Should you prune cherry tomatoes?
A cherry tomato's growth habit matters more than its fruit size when deciding how to prune it. Small-fruited varieties include tall cordon tomatoes as well as compact bush and trailing types. When should you prune? Check growing plants regularly for...
When to plant lettuce for a year-round harvest
Successive sowings can provide salad leaves for much of the year. Combine suitable varieties of lettuce, endive and lamb's lettuce, each with its own growing season. Year-round harvesting depends on your climate and any protection you can provide. Sow and...
How often should you water tomatoes? Our tips
Watering is an important factor in all crops, whether vegetables or other crops. The objective is to provide the plant with the right amount of water at each stage of its growth while respecting a certain frequency. Find out in...
How to make nettle manure very easily?
During their growth, your vegetable plants may be confronted with pests or diseases. One of the solutions to prevent them is to water them with diluted nettle manure. This preparation has a double effect since it acts both as a...
Should we pinch/prune the suckers of tomatoes?
Removing tomato side shoots, also called suckers, is a way of controlling the plant's shape. Whether to do it depends on the variety, available space and how you support the plant. Not every tomato needs the same pruning. What is...
My cabbages are being devoured… but by what?
“Do you know how to plant cabbages, fashionable, fashionable…”. Who doesn't know this children's nursery rhyme? However, planting these vegetables that we particularly like in soups or stuffings is not as simple as that. White cabbage, cabbage, romanesco cabbage, green...
How to fight worms in apple trees? (codling moth)
Hello Permapotes! Today we are going to address a topic that concerns many of us who have an orchard: how to combat worms in apple trees? Identify worms in the apple tree Before you start fighting these pests, it is...
Install a flower meadow, a must for your vegetable garden!
Do you dream of having a colorful, vibrant vegetable garden full of life? Why not install a flower meadow? More and more gardeners are opting for this ecological and aesthetic solution. In this article, we give you all the advice...
Why are the leaves of my eggplants curling up?
Hello Permapotes! Today, we are going to talk about a common problem with eggplants: leaf curling. If you have already observed this phenomenon in your vegetable garden, don't worry, I will explain to you why it happens and how to...
It's time to plant marigolds between your tomato plants!
As a gardener, we are often confronted with attacks from insects of all kinds which can damage plants. Marigolds or marigolds are known to help repel pests and at the same time contribute to the beautification of the garden. This...
How to stake tomato plants?
Plan your tomato supports when you set out the plants. Choose according to the variety’s growth habit, available space and growing location. Check local temperatures and frost risk rather than relying on a traditional calendar date. Planting your tomato plants...
When are the potatoes harvested?
The potato(Solanum tuberosum) belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is cultivated for its tubers. Potatoes are eaten cooked and are used in many recipes. They are often served whole or mashed as a cooked vegetable and are also ground into...
How to prune lilacs: three types of pruning
The lilac, this magnificent shrub with colorful flowers embellishes and beautifies your garden as soon as spring arrives. Thanks to it, you can also compose pretty bouquets that bring a country touch and a sweet perfume to your home. However,...