Can hedges in French garden be trimmed over summer? Gardens must be cleared of undergrowth and debris to reduce risk of fires in summer months
Why your garden in France may look unusually ‘yellow’ Crops in northern France have been harvested early due to warmer temperatures
Must authorities be informed over Japanese knotweed infestation in French garden? Plant is known to cause harm to local ecosystems in France and cannot be bought or sold
magazine A Jardin Ouvert to visit in the Loire Valley: ‘I want it to be a proper garden fête’ Musical performances, flower bouquets, a tombola, art exhibitions and donkeys... Sarah Beattie hears about how a chance twist of fate led to this lovely Beaugency hideaway being part of the Open Gardens charity
Photo: Connexion reader spots rare blue frog in her garden in France This condition is estimated to impact one in 10,000 frogs
French garden: choose drought tolerant daisies and echinacea Cathy Thompson tells us why she is hooked on the grassland plants of the North American prairie
Mid-season filler flowers for your French garden Test these colourful tips for replacing victims of winter rot or frost
Rendez-vous aux jardins: over 2,200 French parks and gardens to visit The annual event will take place from June 6 - 8, inviting the public to discover rare sites across France and Europe
Embrace the summertime blues in your French garden Sarah Beattie loves a blue flower – here she provides tips for growing your own
Important rules for property owners with a garden in France Bonfires, undergrowth clearance, water usage… check you are on the right side of the law
Two superb French gardens to explore - just five minutes apart Meet two Open Gardens hosts in the Auvergne department whose stunning gardens are open to visitors on June 1 this year
‘Peach walls’ of Paris suburb offer glimpse of its horticultural past Montreuil may not be the obvious place to house orchards of Mediterranean fruit, but it has supported a booming industry and an unlikely man-made microclimate for nearly 400 years
Visit a Yorkshireman's French garden this May and June ‘I am organic to the core’ says the retired horticulturalist whose fine garden is not far from La Rochelle
Is there any gardening work I cannot do in France on a bank holiday? There are rules on times when certain outside work is permitted Vernet-les-Bains: France's only flourishing 'Village d’Arboretum' French strawberries: the best varieties and when to eat them Tips for achieving peony perfection in your French garden
France’s wild garlic season is here – but foragers should beware toxic lookalikes Spring brings the fragrant plant to woodlands nationwide. We explain what to look out for Let your lawn grow, water for birds: how to help wildlife in your French garden How to help hedgehogs in your garden in France How to pick and cook asparagus in France French DIY stores reorganise as people reduce home projects Gardens in France: stylish rainwater collection and April vegetable patch plans
Follow your nose on a scent-sational tour of France’s spring flowers Explore the national and regional floral specialities of France, and sniff out the best flower festivals and horticultural events taking place around the country this spring
What you should do to your garden in France in spring Weeding, pruning, sowing, preparing the lawn…here is how to welcome sunnier days
Gardening in France: how to overcome daffodil dilemmas Expert solutions for daffodil 'blindness' and 'lively' composting techniques to try
Now is the time for people in France to ‘scarify’ their lawn The practice, which should be done twice a year, enables the grass to thrive
Garden clearing obligations to be extended in south of France Owners who fail to clear undergrowth face fines
What are the rules for installing an electric fence on French property? Electric fences are not solely for agricultural purposes
Why this widely-used gardening tool can land you a large fine in France Stores are banned from selling the item
France's Loire Valley arboretum puts heather and magnolias in the spring spotlight ‘The forest is coming awake from its winter sleep... Life is coming back again in colour, scent and sound’
French herbs: How to grow your own and use them correctly Columnist Sue Adams explains the history and tradition of herbes de Provence and fines herbes
Gardening in France: get set to be dazzled by dahlias March is the perfect time to plant these sun-loving tubers
Explore the gardens behind Monet's colourful lily creations Visitors to Latour-Marliac gardens can see nearly 300 varieties of water lily growing in one hectare of pools, some of which are the original, restored basins from the 19th Century
Cherry blossoms galore: Europe's largest Japanese garden is in France Picnic beneath pink trees and celebrate the tradition of Hanami at the Parc Oriental de Maulévrier
What are the rules for burning garden waste in France in 2025? Spring is a popular time to clean up in garden
Errors to avoid and how to help wildlife as you get your garden in France ready for spring Gardening with care can make a big difference at this time of year
French property owners and tenants: what are rules for obligatory undergrowth clearance? Land in many areas must be cleared to reduce risk of forest fires
How to buy, eat and store the best French strawberries As spring approaches and strawberries come into season, here are top tips for achieving optimal fruity flavour, according to experts
Meet the volunteers vital to the growth of Open Gardens, and find out how you can join too The association, which raised €22,000 for children’s charities last year, is seeking help with various roles
Why pampas grass is forbidden in French gardens There are sanctions for offences including introducing the plant into the wild or even owning one
Help scientists this weekend by counting birds in your French garden France’s largest scientific programme relaunches for the avian wintering season
Now is the time to act against this garden pest in France Remove processionary caterpillar cocoons before they hatch in spring
Can a mobile home remain parked in French home garden? Sarah Bright-Thomas of Bright Avocats answers a reader query
How should garden waste be disposed of in France if bonfires are not allowed? Some areas have also banned disposing of green waste at waste centres
How to deal with snails in your French garden - and can you eat them? Some harvest the unprompted visitors for food but this can be dangerous - and potentially illegal
Mairie offers grants for electric leaf blowers to reduce noisy gardening in south of France Residents can receive up to 30% of total cost of tools including lawn mowers and hedge strimmers
How do tax credits work for hiring a gardener in France? Some homeowners can benefit from a 50% tax credit on gardening work
The trees in your French garden have a worth - here is how to value them online Owners of properties can see values rise thanks to trees, similarly to garages or barns
Bees protected from Asian hornet attacks by award-winning French device Frédérique Ripet has won a top business award for creating a device that protects hives from deadly attacks
Photos: ‘How we prepare our garden in south-west France for winter’ Part-time paysanne Sue Adams on protecting your precious plants
Do sit-on lawnmowers require insurance in France? Larger gardens may require tractor-mowers to keep on top of grass
EU faces legal challenge from French lawyer over weedkiller sale decision Corinne Lepage fighting decision to allow glyphosate to be sold in Europe for another 10 years
Garden waste disposal is free in Dordogne until November 9 Seven Dordogne déchèteries are offering green waste drops that do not count towards residents’ total
How to identify and destroy toxic plants that grow in French gardens Some can cause illness or even be fatal if eaten
Obligatory garden clearance in France: New campaign clarifies who is impacted New residents will be told of rules from January onwards
Falling garden leaves: rules for neighbours in France and can you burn them? Trees should be planted far enough away from garden boundaries to minimise their impact on neighbouring properties
Photos: Three seasonal autumn gardens to visit in France Summer may be over but there are beautiful places to admire under the Open Gardens scheme
Get involved and join a local gardening club in France September is the month when people of all ages join associations
How to keep hunters out of your garden in France They can enter your land unless you take steps to explicitly state that you do not want them to
Checks, fines, help: rules for clearing undergrowth around French home Both property owners and tenants must clear their land all year round
Explained: French garden rules on cleaning, bonfires, planting and more Make sure you stick to the (many) rules if you want to maintain good relationships with your neighbours and avoid fines
Are electric lawn mowers popular in France? How expensive are they? ‘Robot’ lawn mowers are also on the increase
‘Unfair’: Anger over €6,000 bill for clearing neighbour land in France Débroussaillement is the clearing of overgrowth from a property - and in some cases residents are legally obliged to clear a neighbour’s land at their own cost
France embraces the rise of the robot mowers Automated robots can keep lawns looking clean with just a weekend of work, and basic models can start from less than €1,000
Do I need permission to have a garden party on July 14? Are fireworks allowed? The law is fairly relaxed but there are some precautions to take, particularly if you do not want to create a rift with your neighbours
Stunning French arboretum to celebrate 10 years of 'Open Gardens' Sarah Beattie speaks to gardener Nell, whose spectacular Creuse arboretrum is listed as a ‘Jardin Remarquable’
Does French law allow me to remove a tree growing next to my garden? Neighbouring trees can be inconvenient or even dangerous to another property
Box tree caterpillar cases rise in France: How to protect your hedges Climate change is helping the insect to spread across the country, requiring a multi-pronged approach to tackle the threat
Gardener develops cacti suitable for the temperatures of… Normandy A gardener in Normandy has started to sell cacti from the deserts of the United States, which he has adapted to grow in the cold clay soils of the region
Are there any rules for having a garden pond in France? Sarah Bright-Thomas of Bright Avocats answers a reader query
Gardening, DIY: what you can and cannot do on a bank holiday in France We also look what to do if your neighbours do not abide by the anti-noise rules
How do tax credits for having a gardener at French home work? Always make sure you use registered people to undertake work at your home
No mow May: homeowners in France asked to let grass grow ‘There is no life in a 4 cm-long lawn’ warns one expert, saying that longer grass helps bees and insects to thrive
Grass clippings: what to do if the tip does not accept them in France Rennes metropole is the first to bring in a ban - and has ended door-to-door pick ups - but other areas have followed
Can I burn trimmings from my French garden in spring? Regular upkeep of your garden can result in a lot of déchets verts
Spring into plant swap season and visit a local French ‘TrocPlantes’ Columnist Sarah Beattie discovers the community spirit of swap events where gardeners exchange cuttings
Are there restrictions on building garden walls in France? Sarah Bright-Thomas of Bright Avocats answers a reader query
Open Gardens France: Vibrant borders and crisp hedges in Mayenne After two years clearing rubbish and brambles, Edward Moss and David Marsh delight in sharing their ‘garden rooms’
Grass cuttings are no longer accepted at some public tips in France Increasing numbers of public déchetteries are asking you to take care of your cuttings at home
How to keep boars off land in France: natural ways or electric fence? Homeowners are seeing more damage each year as numbers of the animals increase