To be healthy, plants have to be in balance with their environment. For example, soil that is too acidic or otherwise inappropriate can prevent plants from absorbing nutrients and encourage diseases. Working with your soil constitution and sun conditions can cut down on wasted resources. Although soil texture and pH can be adjusted, it is generally simpler to choose plants suited to the soil you have.

Our recommendations :

1. Do a soil analysis to make the appropriate corrections. Overly acidic soil can be modified by applying wood ash or lime. Soil that is too alkaline will benefit from an application of sulphur, ferrous sulphate or even pine needles. Soil texture is related to the size of the particles: if the particles are large, the soil is sandy, if they are very fine, the soil is clay. Soil texture can be corrected by adding things like compost or manure.
2. Every plant needs a specific amount of light to grow and produce flowers and fruit. If sun exposure is insufficient, the plant will produce fewer leaves, flowers and fruit, and may even die, as it will be more vulnerable to disease and insect pests.
3. Plants have all sorts of characteristics you can benefit from. For example, plants with strong root systems are very useful for retaining slopes, and climbers can be used to camouflage unattractive metal fences or poles.
4. Some plants make good neighbours. Putting herbs next to certain plants can camouflage them and confuse insect pests, for example. Companion planting, as this is called, is a great way to combat insect pests naturally.

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