Beetles in the Garden: Beneficial Insects and Pests
Well over 400,000 species of beetles cavort on our planet. We present a few species that are often found in the garden and are particularly impressive – in... Read more.
Buying Seeds – What Are the Differences?
Hundreds of bags of different varieties from various manufacturers hang in sometimes huge seed shelves. The prices for the same carrot sometimes differ considerably.... Read more.
Growing in the Greenhouse: How Plants Thrive
At the end of winter it is still uncomfortably cold outside. But even in the unheated greenhouse the temperatures sometimes rise so high that the first radishes... Read more.
How to Apply Nitrogen Fertiliser in the Garden
Nitrogen fertilisers are fertilisers that contain a lot of nitrogen (N) – often as the sole nutrient element. Many fertilisers are used as mixtures of substances.... Read more.
What do you mean by ” pricking out tomatoes “?
It is often pointed out that tomatoes should be pruned. Sometimes it is also debated whether this measure is really necessary. We will show you when and why weeding... Read more.
How Long Should You Sprinkle Your Lawn for?
It seems so simple – and yet you should know important rules when watering a grass area. The appropriate time interval, the right time of day and the optimal... Read more.
How To Detect Bark Beetles In Trees
Damage caused by bark beetles is mainly known from reports from the forestry industry. However, the small beetles not only attack large stands of spruce in the forest,... Read more.
Repairing Lawns: Avoiding and Repairing Drought Damage
In dry conditions, the grass quickly turns unsightly yellow or brown. But it doesn’t have to come to that! With targeted measures, you can improve your lawn... Read more.
Permaculture Garden: 10 Plants With Multiple Benefits
In a near-natural fruit and vegetable garden, diverse crops are important. They attract numerous useful insects, and birds and mammals also like to set up shop.... Read more.
Garden Leaf Beetle Control – Help for Your Lawn
Careful garden leaf beetle control is particularly advisable from July to September, when the females burrow into the lawn to lay their eggs. If you do not act,... Read more.
Why Are Mason Bees Important
Do you know this busy bee? It has been named Insect of the Year 2019. In fruit growing, the pollinating power of the rusty red mason bee is used commercially, because... Read more.
What Can You Plant Around the Base of a Tree?
Planting around the base of a tree can be an excellent way to enhance the beauty of your garden and make the most of the available space. However, there are some... Read more.
Winterize the Greenhouse: How to Insulate Properly
Would you like to winterise your greenhouse? It is almost always a little warmer inside than outdoors – but it will only remain permanently frost-free if the... Read more.
Planting a Beech Hedge: Which Species for the Garden?
If a quick and inexpensive privacy screen is required, beech hedges are the best choice.European beech and hornbeam: These native deciduous trees are absolutely... Read more.
What is the Best Way to Improve Garden Soil?
When and how should you improve your garden soil? Many gardeners still dig up their vegetable garden as soon as the last crop has been harvested. But is this always... Read more.
How Do You Repot an Orchid for Beginners?
You should repot your orchids every two to three years. Sooner or later the pot will become too narrow and the substrate will no longer supply nutrients. We tell... Read more.
Keeping Chickens in the Garden: What to Keep in Mind
You can get a bit closer to the dream of self-sufficiency by keeping your own chickens in the garden. The thought sounds quite tempting, doesn’t it? Wouldn’t... Read more.
Plants for the Bathroom: 5 Species for Bright Bathrooms
Plants for the bathroom must cope with high humidity and high temperatures. However, some, especially tropical plants, are also made for the location conditions... Read more.
How Do You Increase the Yield of Raspberries?
Raspberries are real delicacies. So it’s no wonder that raspberry bushes are only too happy to plant in the garden. After that, people hope for a rich harvest.... Read more.
Can I Use Herbs Straight From the Garden?
In addition to classics such as peppermint and lemon balm, lesser-known tea herbs such as honeydew melon sage, Indian nettle or anise hyssop will convince the passionate... Read more.
Pruning Boxwood: Timing, Pruning Types & Tools
Since the Renaissance, boxwood has occupied a special place in many gardens as a topiary. Later, in the first Baroque gardens from the second half of the 17th century,... Read more.
Perennial Climbers for the Garden and Balcony
When it comes to perennial climbers, most people think of ivy and wild grapevine, while garden enthusiasts may also think of blue vine and clematis. However, in... Read more.
How Do You Trim a Currant Bush?
They come in red, black and even white: currant stems and bushes are a real joy in the garden, because they not only produce a variety of the refreshing sour or... Read more.
Cutting Hibiscus for a Healthy Flowering Shrubs
Originally, the hibiscus, also called marshmallow, comes from China. Opulent, mauve-like flowers usually decorate it throughout the summer. Most commonly planted... Read more.
Should You Cut Back Rhododendron?
More than 1000 different species of rhododendron grow all over the world – in Southeast Asia, North America, Australia and even in the harsh climate of the... Read more.
Are Madagascar Palms Easy to Care for?
Madagascar palm (Pachypodium lamerei) is a pretty houseplant that, with proper care, turns out to be quite fast-growing and vital. Even if the name suggests otherwise,... Read more.
When and How Do You Water Succulents?
Succulents are often touted as extremely low-maintenance houseplants for the inexperienced, as they require little water. Of course, this is true in principle, but... Read more.
When Should I Repot My Plants in the Spring?
Depending on how fast a plant’s roots grow, after two or three years the time has come for a larger container. A look at the root ball will tell you if you... Read more.
How To Grow And Care For UFO Plant (Pilea)
Ufo plant: growth and appearance The pilea can grow 30 to 40 centimetres high. Originally, the leafy ornamental plant was found in the Chinese region, but today... Read more.
When Can You Cut Pampas Grass?
Decorative flower fronds that rustle gently in the wind, a stately growth habit and filigree, matt green leaves characterise the pampas grass. For some years now,... Read more.