Herbs from the window farm, strawberries from the balcony and lettuce on the wall: even without your own garden, you can grow many things at home. Spring is a good time to sow seeds and plant beds. You can literally watch some plants grow now. Don’t have a garden? That doesn’t matter. Even with a […]

In late summer and fall, there is a lot going on in orchards, farms and cideries. In Hesse, apples play a special role. Where does a particularly large amount of fruit grow in Hessen – and what makes a fruit-growing region special? And above all, how and where can you experience the harvest up close?

In large agricultural fields and tidy gardens, bees, bumblebees and butterflies hardly find food and shelter. With special seed mixtures and a little space, you can help them. Bees and other insects find less and less food and habitats. Honey bees, wild bees and butterflies need the greatest possible variety of flowering plants. But in

If you want to plant your balcony or garden, you need potting soil. This usually consists of peat – but this is harmful to the environment. To create flower beds or fill pots and balcony boxes, you need good soil. Because from it, flowers and vegetables get water and nutrients. Potting soil from the hardware

For balconies, school gardens, backyards or urban gardening projects, you often need containers to create beds. You can make your own planters from old shipping pallets. Contents1 How can I use the instructions?2 Simple construction principle for customization3 Why do you need plant boxes or raised beds?4 What do I need to build the planter

The goal of energy renovation is to reduce energy consumption and thus conserve important resources. However, sustainable living does not stop at the patio door. There are also a number of things to consider when planning the garden. Contents1 More sustainability outdoors2 Planting and watering in natural gardens3 The growth of a healthy lawn4 What

Gardens and crops are part of nature – even the plants on your balcony or in your backyard. What can you do for wildlife species with your garden? And why are wild species important for a kitchen garden? And, what role can gardens play in helping us eat and live in a more environmentally friendly

To have a well flowered and productive garden, it is necessary to know the essential notions. For example, the better the soil, the better it is for the plants. Topsoil refers to soil that is rich in humus. Potting soil, on the other hand, is enriched topsoil mixed with fertilizer such as manure or plant

Contents1 Prepare soil2 Working in soil activator3 Leveling the seeding area and letting the soil rest4 Leveling the seeding area5 Prepare seedbed for sowing lawn6 Sowing seed and distributing it optimally7 Work the seed into the soil after sowing the lawn.8 Consolidate lawn surface9 Lawn care in the 1st month10 lawn cut11 Tips and tricks

For many, a dense, green lawn is part of a garden. If you are planting a new lawn, the first thing you need to do is prepare the soil properly. Depending on the location, it then depends on the appropriate seed. April and May as well as September and October are the best months to

The best time to recognize the nature of good or bad soil is either during a drought (summer) or after a long rain (the rest of the year). The details you will discover in this article are mostly valid for clay soils, but most of them can also be applied to other types of soils.

Harvesting beautiful tomatoes that you have grown in your garden is probably the thing that gardeners are most proud of. But the tomato is a plant that stays in the garden for a long time: between 4 and 6 months. To avoid accidents, some of which can be fatal, here are 7 things you should

Nowadays, lettuce is available in the supermarket all year round. But couldn’t we do the same in our garden? Most gardeners only grow lettuce at one time of the year: spring, and that’s a shame because they miss out on all kinds of salads that can be grown in other seasons. In this article, you’ll

A few years ago, I absolutely needed to find a new sunny spot to grow more tomato plants. The only border that was left free was a bed whose soil had never been worked: it was impossible to dig a spade into it because the soil was so stony. Moreover, the soil is clayey, very

We are in the middle of summer and I think you have started to enjoy the first tomato harvests. To keep your tomato plants healthy for a long time to come, I’ve put together in this article 5 things to check and the tips that go with it. As usual we will only use natural

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables on the balcony. No wonder: home-grown and freshly picked they taste best. With our tips, the project “planting tomatoes on the balcony” is guaranteed to work. No summer without tomatoes: The apples of paradise adorn numerous gardens, balconies and terraces in the sunny season. And this is

Nettle liquid manure can be used in your garden in many ways: As a biological fertilizer, the broth from nettles strengthens your plants and protects them from pests. Many hobby gardeners do not want to use chemicals for fertilizing or pest control and instead make their own fertilizers and pesticides. Plant liquid manure has been

The garlic flower beautifies gardens and balconies in the summer. But it also unsettles many gardeners. Whether you can still eat flowering garlic, you will learn in this article. Many plants become inedible as soon as they bloom. For example, wild garlic can only be harvested during the wild garlic season between March and May.

Pre-growing pumpkin is not difficult and requires only a little patience. Here you will learn what materials you need and what you need to consider when pre-growing so that the seeds germinate successfully. When you preplant pumpkins, you don’t plant the seeds directly outdoors. Instead, germinate the seeds indoors or in a greenhouse. This way,

If you pre-grow peppers, the plants will be more robust and ready for harvesting early. Here you can find out what you need to consider when pre-growing peppers. Pre-growing peppers means not planting the seeds directly outside in the bed. Instead, germinate them indoors or in a greenhouse. This increases the chances of a bountiful

You should cut and care for tulips properly so that they last a long time in the vase. We’ll show you what’s important for the messengers of spring. Next to roses, tulips are probably the most popular cut flowers in this country. No wonder – tulips delight with many bright colors and flower shapes and

You can use egg cartons for growing pots. These are not only much cheaper, but also help you to save waste and resources. Here you can find out what you should consider. You should not throw away egg cartons. Because of their shape, these cardboard containers make wonderful growing pots for your plants. Using egg

Gray mold is one of the most common parasites in our gardens. The fungus is resistant and has a wide host range. How to get rid of gray mold naturally and how to protect your plants preventively, you can read here. Gray mold is a particularly adaptable fungus that has a wide host range. This

If you care for your poinsettia properly, you won’t just get something out of it over Christmas. With the right care, it doesn’t have to end up in the trash after Christmas, but can even last for years. The right care for poinsettias Poinsettias are usually disposed of after Christmas. This is not only unnecessary,

wintering citrus plants is demanding, but possible. Only under optimal conditions the leaves remain intact and the plant survives the winter. You can overwinter citrus plants in two different ways: either light and warm or cool and dark. Other options should be avoided, otherwise the leaves may fall off. Citrus plants can be overwintered in