Jardin Sec : Comment Créer Et Réussir Un jardin Sans Arrosage ?

Welcome to Brancher au Jardin, the podcast by Flowers of Promise. your online nursery, your gardening appointment Botany and biodiversity in a short, fun, and informative format. Hello to everyone. Welcome to Branching into the Garden. Today, we tackle a hot topic in the literal sense. Hello Olivier. Hello Ingrid. Hello everyone. Yes, scorching—indeed, that's the word. With the summers and even the springs that we are experiencing, It's true that our gardens are terribly thirsty. And the question we are often asked is how to still have everything A beautiful garden without spending your evenings with a hose in hand? Exactly. And you will see, a dry garden is above all a matter of anticipation for planting and also of plant selection adapted. Yes, Ingrid's first mistake is buying her plants. too late in the spring, when they are already well in bloom in the garden. The best time is autumn planting. Why? Because the ground is still warm. The rains are back and the plant will have the entire winter to establish its root system before having to face the July sun. Indeed, if the root system is well developed, the plant will be self-sufficient. Yes, we can plant at the beginning of spring; there won't be too many worries. but if you plant in May or even in June, then you'll have to water them all summer long, just to compensate for the lack of roots. Therefore, we need to anticipate a bit. Let's talk about plant selection. We're not going to plant hydrangeas in the middle of nowhere. Olivier, which are the champions for a restrained garden? So, we can take a few generalities. Of course we'll look at the plants that grow in the south, but not only those. Eventually, we will look for plants that have survival strategies. for the silver, that is, those with silvery gray foliage like lavender, cysts, the curious plant, or cereals, for example. Well, they will reflect a large part of the sun's rays, which reduces the leaf temperature and thus limits the risk of burning. Plants with tasty foliage such as Stachys sylvatica or bear's breeches, Yes, it's the stove that will retain the moisture. And there are also plants with leathery or glossy foliage like the rosemary, for example, which limit evapotranspiration. There are also succulents such as stonecrops or sedums. who store water in their foliage, not to mention, of course, grasses such as Stipa imbricata that bring movement They tolerate water shortage very well. Even though these are drought-resistant plants, the first two years following planting Still make sure to water as needed. By the time the plant is perfectly established, and then, She will know how to manage. Well, we have the plants, we have the period. Now, we're going to plant them. And there, Olivier, there's also a particular technique, particularly of the starting irrigation. Yes, so this is what we'll call the filling. At the time of planting, We dig a hole two to three times larger than the root ball. as usual but we won't just water it at the base once it's done. Before placing the plant, We are going to completely fill this hole with water. We'll let them go. Thus, it will thoroughly moisten everything around that hole. Then, and only then, do we install the plant. We will plug it back up with the extracted soil. And we will create what is called a watering trough. You're right, Olivier. It's the bowl that will guide the water directly. toward the roots of our plant and not in the aisle or all around toward the other plants. And if your soil is heavy, Don't hesitate to mix your garden soil with compost. You're talking about gravel, even for planting right on the goal. Indeed, Ingrid, because often, on dry springs and summers, certainly but above all, we have relatively humid autumns and winters, especially in northern France and Belgium. Therefore, what could obviously kill the plants which are suited to dry terrain before the return of spring. That is why you must always try to drain properly. the ground at the site And one cannot talk about a dry garden without talking about mulching. But beware, you don't choose just any mulch. Then, for a sunny rock garden or truly very Mediterranean plants, We would rather prefer mineral mulch, so gravel, pumice, things like that. It does not retain moisture at the plant's collar area. And that's good because it will prevent it from rotting. But it will keep the coolness underneath, that is, in the soil. And for the other plants, we'll go more for wood chip mulch, from pine needles or bark mulch. It works wonderfully to reduce evaporation. In summary, plant if possible in the fall. We will choose plants suitable for the local climate, but also to drought. And we'll tend to the planting hole and straw it. If you have any questions, feel free to read our tips sheets. on our website promessesdefleurs.com. You will also find all kinds of plants for rock gardens there. for mass plantings, for dry gardens, for dry shade as well. Don't hesitate to go take a look. If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to share it with your friends. to you to subscribe. And until then, see you soon for the next episode. Happy gardening to all, see you soon. It was Branchu in the garden; see you soon for new podcasts on gardening and botany. In the meantime, explore other articles and videos on our website promessesdefleurs.com