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6
Dec, 2023

How to care for your plants in winter?

The Secrets of a Healthy Garden in Winter: Care tips for your plants

Winter can be a tricky time for plants and the health of your garden. Freezing temperatures and reduced light levels can test the resilience of your plants. However, with the right care, you can ensure the health and vitality of your garden even during the coldest months. Here are a few essential tips for looking after your plants and garden throughout the winter.

Protect from frost with mulch:

Frost can be extremely damaging to plant roots. Protect them by applying a thick layer of mulch around the base of each plant. Mulch acts as an insulating blanket, helping to maintain a more constant temperature and prevent frost damage.

Irrigate in moderation:

People think that winter means less watering, but you have to take this into account and pay attention to your plants' water requirements. Roots need moisture to survive, but excess water can also cause rotting problems. Water plants only when the soil surface is dry.

Prune your plants in moderation:

Winter is the ideal time to do some light pruning on certain plants. Remove dead or damaged branches to stimulate healthy growth in spring. However, avoid severe pruning during winter, as this can make plants more vulnerable to the cold.

Protect your plants:

Cold winter winds can dry out and damage plant leaves and stems. Use hedges or fences to protect your garden from strong winds. You can also use special canvas to create temporary barriers.

Add compost:

Enrich your garden soil by adding a layer of well-decomposed compost. This will stimulate the soil's microbial life and provide essential nutrients for plants during the winter season.

Protect sensitive plants:

If you have cold-sensitive plants, such as citrus or tropical pot plants, consider moving them indoors during the winter. If this isn't possible, surround them with mulch, blankets or special covers to protect them from the cold. 

Would you like to improve the photosynthetic activity of your plants and green them up? Don't hesitate to discover our eco-friendly colorants. 

17
Oct, 2023

The benefits of grass

Grass, ubiquitous in our parks, gardens and public spaces, is often considered a simple aesthetic surface. However, it offers much more than that to our planet. In fact, turf plays an essential role in preserving our environment.

Have you ever considered grass itself as a partner for better health? It turns out that grass, much more than just a lawn, can bring many benefits to your physical well-being.

 

Let's discover the benefits of grass for our planet and our health.

Good for the planet 🌍

First and foremost, turfgrass is a powerful ally in the fight against climate change. It absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, helping to reduce the levels of greenhouse gases responsible for global warming.

As a result, it improves air quality, since grassed areas act as natural filters, trapping dust particles and atmospheric pollutants. As a result, they help improve air quality in urban and suburban areas.

Cooling cities: By absorbing heat, grassed areas play an essential role in reducing the urban heat island effect. They help maintain cooler temperatures in urban areas, providing a more pleasant environment for residents.

Greenhouse gas reduction: Unlike impermeable surfaces such as concrete, turf does not contribute to rising local temperatures. By preventing excessive heat, it helps reduce demand for air conditioning, which translates into lower energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Beneficial for biodiversity 🐝

The benefits of grass for biodiversity :

Lawns provide a habitat for many small animals, such as insects, birds and rodents. 

This local biodiversity contributes to the balance of ecosystems and the overall health of the planet. In addition, there is a wide diversity of plant species. Some of these plants provide specific habitats and attract local insects, thus contributing to the health of regional ecosystems.

Environmental protection: Soils under lawns act as natural filters, helping to remove impurities from rainwater and prevent pollution of our groundwater resources.

Good for our health 🦠

Human well-being: Green spaces, which often consist largely of grass, have beneficial effects on mental and physical health. They offer places for relaxation and social interaction.

Stress reduction: Spending time on a lawn to help reduce stress and anxiety, being in contact with nature.

In conclusion, grass isn't just a pleasing green surface to look at, it's a key element in the health of our planet. Its many benefits, from capturing CO2 to preserving biodiversity and improving air quality, make it a valuable asset for the environment. It is therefore essential to protect it and promote its presence in our communities to ensure a greener, more sustainable future for our planet.

Would you like to find out more about how to care for your garden? Please visit our article.

26
Sep, 2023

Stimulate photosynthetic activity

How to stimulate photosynthetic activity?

Discover how to stimulate photosynthetic activity in your plants for a healthy garden. 

Photosynthesis is the mainstay of plant life, a process by which plants convert sunlight into energy, while capturing CO2 and producing oxygen (see article Carbon offsetting).

Maintaining a healthy lawn can sometimes be a challenge. One of the keys to a healthy lawn lies in stimulating its photosynthetic activity, the process by which grass converts sunlight into energy. 

Proper watering and an eco-responsible attitude

Water is crucial for photosynthesis, but too much or too little can slow down the process. Make sure you provide your lawn with an adequate amount of water, taking into account the needs of your region according to mandatory water restrictions and the type of lawn you have. Watering early in the morning or at the end of the day is often recommended to minimize evaporation.

Proper mowing

Grass cutting height is important for photosynthesis. In general, it's advisable to cut no more than a third of the grass height at each mowing. Leaving the grass too short can reduce the leaf surface and hinder photosynthesis.

Soil aeration

Regular soil aeration improves air circulation, water infiltration and root health, which in turn promotes photosynthesis.

Weed control and disease prevention

Weeds and diseases can hinder grass growth. Use appropriate methods to control them and protect photosynthesis.

The sunlight

Make sure your lawn receives sufficient direct sunlight. Grass needs light for photosynthesis, so avoid excessively shaded areas.

To conclude

Stimulating the photosynthetic activity of plants could revolutionise the way we maintain our lawns, reducing demand for water and helping to combat climate change. It is therefore essential to monitor the potential impact of these changes on ecosystems and to guarantee these benefits. 

By understanding your lawn's needs and putting these tips into practice, you can encourage healthy photosynthesis and help your lawn to thrive. A healthy lawn is not only pleasing to the eye, it also helps to improve air quality, regulate temperature and preserve the local ecosystem.

14
Sep, 2023

Cedars diseases

Like all plants, they are subject to various diseases that can compromise their health and aesthetics. 

It's important to learn about cedar diseases so you can treat them as effectively as possible. 

Why are cedars prone to disease?

Several factors contribute to this. The main reasons are as follows :

 

  1. Growing conditions: Thuja generally thrives in sunny soils. When grown in unsuitable conditions, such as waterlogged soils or areas with little light, their natural immunity can be compromised.
  2. Planting density: A dense cedar plantation can create an environment conducive to the spread of disease by limiting air circulation and promoting humidity.
  3. Susceptible varieties: Some cedar varieties are more susceptible to certain diseases than others. Variety choice can therefore have an impact on disease resistance.

Common cedar diseases

- Cytosporium canker (Cytospora canker): It manifests as dark brown or black lesions on the bark, usually close to the ground. Affected branches may wilt, dry out and eventually die.

- Cedar-Apple Rust: A fungal disease that causes small orange growths on cedar leaves.

- Cercospora Needle Blight The disease is characterized by the appearance of brown or black spots on cedar needles. Infected needles may turn yellow, wilt and fall off.

- Thuja Blight: Depends on unfavorable environmental conditions and pathogens such as fungi and bacteria. Symptoms include yellowing of needles and falling branches.

Prevention and treatment

Appropriate planting 

Choose cedar varieties suited to your region and plant them in appropriate soil and light conditions.

Hygiene

Remove infected plant parts regularly to prevent the spread of disease.

Appropriate watering

Make sure your cedars receive the nutrients they need, and avoid watering the needles.

Regular monitoring

Inspect your plants regularly for signs of pests or disease.

Find out more about our article ''Reviving cedars''.

30
Aug, 2023

How to maintain your garden?

A well-tended garden is an important part of feeling at home.

That's why we ask ourselves how to maintain our garden.

Regular maintenance is therefore essential.

Carefully plan your plant selection and garden layout 🌱

Before embarking on any maintenance, think carefully about the layout of your garden, taking into account the different zones and spaces for plants, flowers, trees and paths.

Choose plants adapted to your region's climate and soil for easy maintenance.

 

Choose low-maintenance shrubs such as arbutus, privet and laurel.

Prepare your garden soil 🌿

Healthy soil is the foundation of any garden.

Weed regularly to eliminate weeds that can choke your plants.

Enrichissez le sol avec du compost ou des engrais naturels pour favoriser la croissance des végétaux.

 

Well-prepared soil holds water and nutrients better, which is essential for healthy plants.

Water wisely during drought 💧

Watering can be crucial for a garden. However, many regions are affected by a severe drought, which has led to numerous water restrictions that must be respected.

To find out more about how to maintain your lawn with restrictions, visit our article "How to keep your lawn green without watering".

Monitor daily for pests and diseases 🐛

Inspect your plants regularly for signs of pests or disease.

By acting quickly, you can prevent their spread and protect the health of your plants.

Use natural methods to keep pests at bay.

Prune regularly ✂️

Pruning plants, shrubs and trees is essential for healthy, aesthetic growth.

Prune dead or diseased branches to stimulate regrowth.

Also remove spent flowers to encourage the production of new ones.

18
Apr, 2023

Low-cost cedar repair

How can you save money and effectively repair your cedar?

Cedars are popular coniferous trees or shrubs because of their dark green evergreen foliage described in our article reviving hedges.

In recent years, cedar dieback has increased due to diseases caused by dehydration of the plant during a drought period.

To repair cedars without breaking the bank, EdenColor offers a paint for plants Vegetal Color, an economical and ecological solution based on algae that allows a repair of cedars while coloring and protecting its foliage.

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To that end, here are some of the benefits of the product for cedars:

Color Restoration: Plant paint helps restore the color of cedar, masking brown or discolored areas. This will allow the cedar to return to a healthier, brighter appearance.

Easy to use: Simply spray the product directly onto the leaves and branches of the cedar tree using a sprayer. It can be applied at any time of the year. However, it is recommended to do it in spring or summer when the cedar is growing.

Vegetal Color offers a practical solution for homeowners looking to revive the color of their cedar hedges without breaking the bank. With a low cost, you can give your shrubs a new lease on life and enjoy a healthy, green garden.

e sure to check the instructions on the package before use. Be sure to choose the right shade for your type of cedar for best results.

Our product allows a repair of cedar at a lower cost by restoring its color and being easy to use.

18
Apr, 2023
Paint, color a damaged cedar, brown cedars

Revive Thuja

 

Is it possible to revive cedar or cypress trees?

A natural, sustainable product: Vegetal Color is an eco-responsible algae-based colorant. It is similar to paint for plants, with immediate results that are harmless to flora and fauna.

Some customers have kept the effect for several years on slow-growing plants.

In this case, the Thuja hedge was partly brown, due to the different sizes. Vegetal Color gave it a beautiful new look in less than ten minutes. 2 years later, the plant is still covered.

Thuyas

After cleaning the cedar of broken branches, spider webs, bird nests, etc., apply 1 liter of DARK GREEN (covers approx. 30 m of hedge 2 m high, depending on the condition of the plant).

For application wear gloves and protection (dye product). Then, spray the “plant paint” on your hedge (or other plant support) and let it dry.

Temps d’application : 10 minutes

Drying time: 1-2 hours

Cyprès

The product is used in the same way whatever the plant to which it is applied.

Painting for plants

Vegetal Color revives the color of a sick hedge. Many people wonder how to hide a dead hedge or a cedar hedge. Replanting is time-consuming and costly. Vegetal Color is a solution with instant results and lower costs.

It also works on a diseased boxwood or a very dry cypress. It can also be used to paint a palm tree that is turning yellow.

The Vegetal Color “vegetable paint” makes it easy to maintain your garden while keeping it bright green. It also helps to fight against drought. By applying Vegetal Color to your lawn, you reduce the water needs of your lawn.

Painting plants is a practice that originated in the United States (California). It is used to deal with environmental problems such as drought.

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The products

21
Jul, 2021
green algae to color the lawn

ALGAE: from miracles to benefits

Alors que les végétaux ne sont apparus qu’il y a 500 Millions d’années, la plus ancienne algue vient d’être découverte : 1,2 Milliard d’années. L’algue est donc l’ancêtre de toute la vie verte que nous connaissons aujourd’hui (1). 1 milliard d‘années plus tard, elle pourrait aussi sauver le climat en captant le CO2 de l’atmosphère.

Chez EdenColor, nous utilisons l’algue depuis 10 ans, pour colorer la pelouse, et économiser l’eau d’arrosage. Découvrez son histoire.

The story begins more than 10 years ago, in California, when we worked on how to recover algae residues from a local industry. The algae had a strong coloring, close to that of the lawn, and a strong smell of iodine. The manufacturers did not know what to do with it.

We had the idea to make it a beneficial product for the lawn.

The lawn is an ornamental plant, which consumes 4 to 8 L of water per day and per m². In normal season, this quantity of water is brought mainly by rain. But in the dry season, rainwater is scarce, and in California water is scarce.

We created the first eco-responsible lawn paint based on algae. Its function is to make a beautiful lawn in all circumstances (drought, disease, etc.), while saving water in the event of a lack of water (70-80% less watering for a green lawn).

The product has established itself very well, with individuals and professionals. A few years later, we opened up Europe to the subject.

coloring the lawn with algae

 

Application Vegetal Color: Green - Before / AfterMore than 1000 clients later we have drifted another product darker than the initial GREEN, for hedges, in particular of thuja.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For 10 years, we have constantly worked to stabilize this “living” product: food grade dyes, acrylic polymers from sunscreens, food grade gum stabilizers, etc. 

There are no dangerous compounds in our products, their safety data sheet is blank, and we only use ingredients from the cosmetic and food industries.

The independent laboratory LaboSport has tested our products on the most “demanding” lawns on the market, and even talks about “chlorophyll pigments which act as a bio stimulant”.

Pour faire un produit réellement éco-responsable, nous avons aussi travaillé l’ensemble de la chaîne de production et de livraison :

 

    • Firstly, the packaging, in the form of a concentrate, so as not to transport water,

    • As well as the packaging, which can be recycled,

    • But also transport, the carbon cost of which is offset,

    • As well as the sale, the carbon cost of which is also offset (at 200%).

Thus per liter, our product is 2 to 3 times more effective than the alternatives, which in addition sometimes contain chemical compounds. 

It is a professional product, used by sports leagues, amusement parks, etc.

You too can discover the power of algae, to give a beautiful color to your plants without digging unnecessarily in the planet's water reserves.

(1) Céline DELUZARCHE in Futura Planète on February 26, 2020.

10
Dec, 2020
green lawn garden

Lawn painting for green grass? Funny idea

The idea is simple: to have a green grass thanks to lawn paint.

First of all you should know that the lawn painting is booming in the United States, especially in California, a state that has adopted strong policies in compliance with theenvironment (reduction of water consumption, carbon emissions, and less use of chemicals). 

Although the practice is still little known in Europe, paint your lawn has several advantages.

Painting your lawn, a recognized utility

Vegetal Color has benefits on plants. Its application stimulates the photosynthetic activity of plants and also improves the aesthetic appearance in a lasting way. It is the fastest solution to have a green garden, without masking the "signals" sent by the plant, nor invalidating the appropriate treatments to take care of it.

The plants suffer from numerous attacks such as: diseases, insects, domestic animals, salt, and in particular drought. This results in discoloration, sometimes lasting or definitive.

During periods of drought for example, Vegetal Color stands out for its ability to make water savings. A lawn can require up to 8 L of water per m² and per day, ie for a lawn of 500 m² much more than the water consumed by the inhabitants. With Vegetal Color, 1 L of product mixed with 8 L of water, covers up to 200 m² of grass. A economy considerable, and very practical when watering is prohibited. It makes her a real anti-drought weapon.

This process is used by many players in the professional world for lawns. Among them, we find: golf clubs, municipalities, gardeners as well as landscapers etc. 

Green grass in minutes, and without danger ?

A question that annoys? Not at all ! Vegetal Color is free from products classified as dangerous, unlike many garden products. Its composition?

  • Water (70%),
  • algae-based pigments (20%),
  • acrylic polymers (10%).

No hazardous product.

The internationally renowned independent laboratory LaboSport has also tested the product. He concludes that Vegetal Color is a aesthetic benefit, as for theplant activity.

If any questions remain, please do not hesitate to contact us through our Contact form.

Lawn painting, a creative hobby?

Vegetal Color exists in several colors, to bring other colors to the garden. Birthdays, weddings, but also all kinds of private events, let your imagination run wild. Combined with stencils, they make it possible to create any graphic creation (portrait, text, image, logo, etc.). As you will have understood, lawn painting will help you to have a green lawn, but not only!

To see their achievements, click here.

19
May, 2020
Draw on plants

Think big

Budget: from 12 €

Birthday, cousinade, wedding, etc

Automatically generated image containing exterior, grass, building, house Description

Made freehand (without stencil).

The stencils allow a more regular result.

Completion time: <1 hour.

Project budget above: around 80 € (without stencils)

Products to use: 1 liter of Vegetal Color WHITE (lasts several weeks) or product Mineral Color WHITE (can be removed with water under pressure).

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Vegetal Color : Vert (1 Litre) €84.99 TTC

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Vegetal Color : Vert foncé (1 Litre) €84.99 TTC

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