Lawn care is tedious. That’s why more and more people are turning to robotic mowers. The fully automatic lawn care ensures a dense lawn and gives garden owners more time. We show how the robotic mower works. The journeys of robotic mowers seem chaotic. Nevertheless, there is a lot of smart technology in these little […]
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Mallow plants such as rose mallow, hibiscus, hollyhocks and co. bring a touch of Hawaii to the garden. Unfortunately, the exotics are sensitive to diseases. We show which home remedies help against mallow rust. If tulips and daffodils are too ordinary for you in your home garden, perhaps you have already ventured into something more
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Mistletoe is best known as a messenger of love during the Christmas season – but it will harm your trees. Find out why you should remove mistletoe from trees and how to do it here. Especially at Christmas, mistletoe is often hung in the living room or above the front door. But mistletoe is spreading
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In the long term, all plants need fertilizer. The trade offers a sheer mass of universal as well as special fertilizers. Whether in liquid form, as sticks or granules for mixing into the plant substrate. Among them is also a nitrogen fertilizer made from horn shavings. We explain what it is all about. A more
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Spider mites are plant pests that occur both in houseplants and outdoors. We explain how you can recognize spider mites and how to fight them. An infestation of spider mites can usually be recognized by the appearance of small white spots on the leaves and the appearance of small wool-like webs on the leaf axis
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Goutweed is one of the most stubborn weeds in the garden and can drive hobby gardeners to despair. How to effectively combat and sustainably remove goutweed from your garden, read here. Goutweed is a very persistent weed that can grow up to 100 centimeters high along with its white flowers and grows very densely. Goutweed
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Climbing roses captivate with their lush growth and flowering. For your climbing rose to grow and bloom properly, the right pruning is crucial. We explain how to prune climbing roses correctly. In order for climbing roses to grow vigorously and remain healthy, proper climbing rose pruning is essential. During this process, you remove dead and
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High time to take care of the lawn in the garden. However, mowing the lawn can be difficult, especially at the edges. This is where a lawn edger comes in handy. We show you what to look for when buying a lawn edger. Lawn edges, i.e. the transition from grass to paved areas such as
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Midsummer is the best time to prune your lilacs. Lilacs bloom mainly in the spring and after flowering, faded parts and branches need to be cut off. We show what you need to consider when cutting lilacs and how to care for your lilacs and enjoy them for a long time. Lilac comes in many
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In order for the lawn to grow and thrive, it needs a balanced pH value in addition to regular mowing and fertilizing. And you can achieve this with lime. Here you can find out what you should pay attention to when liming your lawn. After a brown and muddy winter, all amateur gardeners want a
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Mealybugs belong to the scale insects and are also called mealybugs because of the waxy substance they excrete. We explain how you can recognize mealybugs and how to fight them. Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) damage plants in several ways at once: they suck out plant sap and release poison into the plant. In addition, they secrete honeydew
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The healing power of plants has been proven for centuries and is no longer underestimated by scientific medicine. These medicinal herbs turn the garden or balcony into an instant pharmacy. Already many hundreds of years ago, the effect of medicinal plants formed the basis of natural medicine in monasteries. Today, natural medicines are made from
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Insects, like all other living creatures, need water in order to survive. However, especially in summer, the search for water can become a challenge for the animals. We will show you how to build a bee watering trough quite simply yourself. Not only birds and plants suffer from the water shortage, but also bees, pollinators
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Earth bees are not pests, in fact they are very useful for plants in the garden. Nevertheless, they can be a nuisance if they appear in large numbers. How to recognize ground bees and whether you are better off living with them or driving them away in an animal-friendly way, you can read here. Earth
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The caterpillar of the oak processionary moth has it all: its hairs contain an aggressive nettle toxin that can cause severe skin and respiratory irritations. We explain how you can recognize and combat the oak processionary moth. The oak processionary moth loves warm, dry climates. As summers become hotter and drier in Germany, the oak
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With our seven ideas for self-watering potted plants, you no longer have to hope for help from friends or neighbors. Summertime is vacation time and if you have no one to take care of your potted plants for the next trip, you can help yourself with one of the following solutions that work completely self-sufficiently
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For fruit trees to grow healthy and bear a lot of fruit, they need to be cared for and pruned regularly. In addition to winter pruning, fruit trees also benefit from pruning in summer. We explain what you need to consider when pruning fruit trees in summer. Unlike winter pruning, which is done while the
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A strong drying out is enough, and the long-cherished bloom is gone. On some summer days, the only thing that helps is daily watering. With an automatic watering system, you can save a lot of time, water and money. We tell you what to look out for in your Smart Garden. Especially in summer, the
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The black large garbage cans in front of the house are usually not a pretty sight. With our practical and attractive trash can box, the problem is solved. At least one trash can stands somewhere in a niche next to the house entrance or garage for each of us. And these are simply not nice
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According to statistics, every fourth garden owner has a dog. We show how to create a dog-friendly garden. Problems between dogs and humans in the garden can be avoided by clever garden planning. If you want to avoid conflicts with your four-legged friend from the outset, you must first understand what the animal’s needs are:
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Fried potatoes, boiled potatoes, baked with cheese as a gratin or as homemade French fries: The potato is incredibly versatile. We show how you can plant potatoes yourself – in the bed and on the balcony. Germany is known worldwide as the “potato-eating country,” although the tuber originated in South America. There is evidence that
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Are your pets also family members for you, which you mourn at their death and for which you want an appropriate final resting place? We explain what rules apply to pet burial in your own backyard. In principle, rendering plants are responsible for the safe disposal of animal carcasses. Pets that are euthanized at the
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Lavender captivates not only with its great color, but also with its aromatic smell. Here you can read how to grow and propagate lavender. Lavender belongs to the labiates family and occurs in about 30 genera and subgenera. Typically, the shrub is purple, but there are also varieties in white, pink and blue. It is
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If the temperatures on the thermometer climb above the 30°C mark, many like to cool off in a cool swimming lake or even in their own swimming pond. But beware: blue-green algae also love the hot days. We explain how you can recognize blue-green algae, what is so dangerous about them and how you can
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Raised beds have been the trend among home and hobby gardeners for some time. They are easy on the back and look good. We answer the most important questions and show how you can easily build a raised bed from pallets in five steps. Raised beds allow you to grow your own fruit, vegetables or
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Weeds are regularly removed in the vegetable garden as well as in the flower bed by most gardeners. But is that really necessary? We explain how you and your garden will benefit if you leave the weeds instead. Weeds are various plants and wild herbs that grow in beds and pots without our intervention. In
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All good things come from above – this also applies to rainwater. It’s far too bad to drain the precious water through downpipes into the ground and let it seep away. We explain how to use rainwater properly in your home and garden. Those who use rainwater save precious drinking water and money. Statistics show
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Although they only appear for a short time, flying ants are often uninvited troublemakers. Learn here how to effectively fight flying ants. Flying ants are found mainly between May and midsummer. In winter, you hardly ever encounter flying ants. With some tips you can keep these insects away from your home or get rid of
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After the barbecue comes the work: To enjoy your barbecue for a long time, you need to clean the cooled grill grate. We explain how to do this and which home remedies are best for cleaning the grill grate. Just as you clean the ceramic hob of your stove or the oven after cooking, the
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Weeds not only disturb the eye, but can also become quite a nuisance. With these methods you can remove weeds – gentle on the soil and fast. Weeds, also called “companion vegetation”, are plants that grow in undesirable places due to the dispersal of seeds in the soil or wind. Accordingly, weeds in this sense
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