The surface of the greenhouse shines in the sun, tomatoes ripen in the intense daylight and tropical flowers thrive in the warm climate: all this is possible with a greenhouse made of both glass and plastic. But what are the differences between the two materials? Find out and learn whether glass or plastic is a […]

Contents1 Plant cucumber2 Planting cucumber3 Types of cucumbers4 Climbing aid5 What goes well with greenhouse cucumbers?6 Growing cucumbers – this is how it works7 Frequently asked questions8 What temperature do cucumbers need in the greenhouse?9 How do I care for cucumbers in the greenhouse?10 How to water cucumbers in the greenhouse?11 What suits cucumbers in

A raised bed is a good and back-friendly way to grow fruit, vegetables or herbs. In addition to the comfortable working height, a raised bed protects your plants especially from snails and vermin. In addition, you can usefully recycle your compost and green waste for filling. However, there are a few things to consider when

Sun-ripened vegetables in summer and frost-protected plants in winter: For your greenhouse to serve its purpose optimally, you need to find the best location for a greenhouse in your garden. Take a look at the most important location factors with us. Contents1 Location factors for the greenhouse2 The perfect location for the greenhouse3 Can a

You want to grow your own little green paradise? A greenhouse offers your plants ideal growing conditions and you, as an amateur gardener, a covered and protected space where you can plant and harvest as you please. Even when the rest of the garden is still in hibernation. Our guide is a highlight for anyone

You want to winterize your greenhouse? But you are not yet sure which type of heating is particularly suitable for your greenhouse? Find out here what options you have and for which plants the different greenhouse heaters are suitable in each case. Greenhouse types by temperatureSince all plants need different temperatures to thrive, there are

Proper ventilation is essential for a healthy greenhouse environment. It helps regulate temperature, humidity, and air circulation, creating optimal conditions for plant growth. Here are some tips to help you set up greenhouse ventilation effectively: 1. Ventilation Systems: 2. Placement: 3. Automatic Ventilation: 4. Shading: 5. Air Circulation Fans: 6. Regular Maintenance: 7. Temperature Monitoring:

You have this year a beautiful flowering oleander or other Mediterranean plant in the garden and want to enjoy it next summer? Then you need a well-tempered winter quarters and must insulate your greenhouse for this. Now you can find out how and with what you can best do this! Contents1 The Right Insulation Material1.1

Autumn is drawing to a close, the beds have been harvested and the trees have lost their colorful leaves. That means it’s time to prepare the garden for winter. This guide will tell you how to do it, which plants need special protection and how to make the most of leaves, branches and the like.

In addition to light, plants need water to grow and thrive. Especially in larger greenhouses and on large growing areas, the plants should be watered daily, especially when the outside temperatures are warm. If you don’t want to water your greenhouse plants by hand every day or don’t have the time, you need an alternative

Before winter, as a good gardener, you had certainly mulched the base of a large number of plants as well as the bare surfaces of your vegetable garden: the goal being to protect the most sensitive plants from severe frosts and to avoid erosion of the bare soil by wind and rain. However, when spring

Mulch is a material that covers the soil to keep the soil moist and protect plant roots from heat or cold. Mulching helps reduce weeds and can improve the appearance of a garden. Also, while your vegetable or flower beds may not be used during the winter months, wind or rain can wash soil away

Contents1 Why mulch, mulch or cover your flower pots and what are the different mulches you can use?2 The different types of mulch you can use on potted plants3 To Summarize, here are 3 good reasons to mulch your pots4 How to mulch well? Why mulch, mulch or cover your flower pots and what are

Many times we can see in the substrate of the plants what it looks like a whitish layer. This layer is made up of mold and it tends to appear more frequently when it comes to indoor plants arranged in pots. The substrate is usually a store-bought mix and they are generally more prone to

Of the many strategies you can adopt to eliminate white rot or sclerotinia in your garden, the most important is to never allow it to develop. As a study by scientists at the Lethbridge Research Centre in Alberta points out, white rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), a fungal disease, is widespread throughout the world and difficult to

Even experienced gardeners can find a disease or pathogen in their garden that they can’t identify or treat. White mold is one of those sneaky fungal diseases that can quietly strike and take over your plantings without notice. But what is white mold and what is its origin? We’ll explore some information about white mold

Creating a vegetable garden requires work, time but also a financial investment. But is it really profitable? How much money should you invest? How much work does it require? How much land do you need to cultivate to feed a family? Which tools are essential and how much do they cost? These are the questions

You’ve just bought a house with a plot of land and want to start a garden to enjoy your own vegetables and to clear your head when the office work gets too much. The idea of starting a vegetable garden is exciting, but when it’s time to order seeds, you may be wondering about the

Although very pretty when in bloom, the buttercup is an invasive plant that should not be allowed to spread in the garden. Let’s see how to limit its presence. Buttercup, who are you?Buttercup is a perennial plant of the Ranunculaceae family. Otherwise known as ‘Creeping Buttercup’ (Ranunculus repens), the buttercup is a plant with creeping

RCW wears out the soilVegetable mulch attracts slugsDigging up the garden aerates the soilBleach makes leeks healthierSlug pellets made from iron phosphate are natural and therefore safeRCW (Rameal fragmented wood) wears down the soilRCW is made with fresh, living wood that is ground up and used as mulch. If you use fresh wood, you enrich

If your garden has a gentle slope, there’s no need for major work. In the ornamental garden, create curved paths like our English friends do so well. Place your beds perpendicular to the slope in order to tame it and to retain watering. Choose plants with fleshy roots and rhizomes that retain the soil much

A face-to-face relationship can quickly become a hellish situation depending on the more or less curious nature of the neighbors. Follow our advice to regain some privacy and serenity in your garden, away from prying eyes. 1- Install a fenceMade of wooden panels, the fence will hide you from prying eyes. Easy to install, these

Whether they come from your chimney or from the destruction of plants after the autumn cleaning of the garden, wood ashes can be recycled. A very natural way to amend the soil and compatible with organic gardening. Wood ashes are very rich in mineral salts, they contain calcium, potash, silica, magnesium and phosphorus. It is

Ash is one of the products of natural origin that can be used in organic gardening, as an amendment, in the same way as manure or compost for example, but be careful, some precautions must be respected. What wood ash to use in the garden? If you are used to lighting your fireplace with wood

Wood ashes find a new use in the gardenAshes from hardwood trees are generally richer than those from softwoods. It contains a lot of calcium, in the form of lime (between 17 and 33%), potash (between 2 and 6%), magnesium (between 2.5 and 4.6%), phosphorus (between 1 and 6%), iron oxides, manganese, among others, other

What to do in the garden in March? Well, that depends a lot on the geography. In some areas, in this month that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, we will still have morning frosts while in other areas, it is already good weather. In any case, we garden! But, don’t