In Japan, the bonsai was considered a symbol of prestige and honor and was worth a lot of money. Through travelers, the miniature trees reached Europe in the 19th century. Today, the bonsai can be found in many households. All over the world people now enjoy the small trees and make even the city a […]

The leaves of the Calathea plant are distinctive. Partly green, partly reddish-purple colored with light shades. With its grained leaves, this low-maintenance houseplant is a real eye-catcher in your home. In this article, we’d like to show you how to apply proper Calathea care in your home so that you and your plant become a

You are still looking for a suitable gift for the next birthday party, with which you surpass all gifts? You are looking for a project for you and your children, if the weather outside is too bad? Or do you just want to have a small ecosystem in your home that makes any decoration superfluous?

You always wanted to sow tomatoes? Then you’ve come to the right place. The small seeds have their pitfalls and it is not always easy with them. But with a lot of love, attention and the right care you should be rewarded with unique tasting tomatoes in the end. We want to convince you that

For you as a plant lover, scale insects can become a real nightmare. Again and again, they go over to neighboring plants and thus damage several plants at home. So that it does not even come so far, we want to show you various home remedies with which you can best fight the scale insects.

Every (indoor) plant needs water, sometimes more sometimes less, it all depends on the species. But also the natural habits such as current conditions of the plant and its environment play a role. If you are one of those who perhaps can not always spend so much time for watering, then it would be desirable,

Diatoms can appear after a very short time, due to the silicates (silicic acid) present in the water, diatoms form and multiply quite quickly. An undesirable and annoying matter for all pond owners. However, this type of algae can also be a sign of too bad conditions in the pond, for example, if the bottom

Without a doubt, the garden pond is a visual highlight in any garden. Whether as a residence for koi carp or in larger dimensions as a swimming pond: a garden pond enriches a garden immensely and is a very special showpiece. Contents1 Basic information about the do-it-yourself construction of a pond filter2 Materials needed and

A fresh rose blossom is a special gift. It impresses with its noble shape and bright clear color. For good measure, it also has a beguiling fragrance. Unfortunately, it also has a disadvantage: far too quickly it wilts before our eyes. Sometimes, however, we want to keep them forever. Drying prolongs their existence, albeit in

Some of the bowl flower contains ingredients that are not completely harmless, which is why it should be used only in small quantities. However, it is far more dangerous to confuse it with poisonous relatives. Contents1 Ingredients2 Effect3 Danger for humans4 No pet food5 Danger due to crossbreeding Ingredients The native species here is, among

A greenhouse in the garden brings some advantages. On the one hand, the harvest can be prolonged, and on the other hand, increase crop yields. But this requires a good composition of the greenhouse soil. More about this below. Contents1 How often should you replace the soil in the greenhouse?2 Greenhouse soil – composition3 Garden

A careful look at garden beds while walking shows that more and more often used as a layer of mulch exotic-looking gravel. These are lava stones, which offer many advantages as mulch. Lava mulch is a natural product well suited alternative to bark mulch has many advantages, but also a few disadvantages Contents1 Lava mulch2

Miscanthus is increasingly being offered as an interesting mulch alternative. Contents1 pH-neutral mulch alternative2 Effective against snails3 Effective against weeds4 Moisture storage5 Odorless mulch6 Durable and productive7 Airy alternative8 Neutral shade9 What layer thickness is used?10 What needs to be considered when spreading Miscanthus mulch?11 Are miscanthus suitable for winter protection? pH-neutral mulch alternative One

Contents1 Sage growth2 Recognize old sage3 Rejuvenate by pruning4 Time5 Tool6 Instructions7 Frequently Asked Questions8 Do these instructions apply to other older herbs?9 Are there varieties of sage that do not overage?10 What mistakes can be made when pruning? Sage growth The Mediterranean culinary herb usually grows as a perennial half-shrub, rarely as a perennial

It’s falling, rustling and piling up: The first leaves are falling and in many places people are already busy raking and sweeping. But where to put the piles of leaves? leaves are a valuable raw material for the garden. It’s autumnal, the weather often cool and damp. The trees are turning colors and losing their

Chanterelles are demanding and do not grow at any time of the year. Those who are familiar with the harvesting season leave the forest with a bulging collection basket. This guide will familiarize you with all the information about the chanterelle season. Main season is in summer Golden yellow chanterelles arouse the passion for collecting

If rhubarb bushes are to be planted, then attention should be paid to the correct location. If this fits, then the first and the coming harvest in subsequent years is guaranteed very abundant. Rhubarb is perennial (up to eight years) can remain in the same location for years sunny to semi-shady bed ideal deep and

Although artichokes are also grown in our country, they often appear as real exotics. The question arises when to harvest the flowers for consumption. We explain when the right time to harvest. Annuals can be harvested later than older plants A closed, firm bud indicates that it is ready to harvest Even flowers that are

Onions are one of the most popular and versatile vegetables. Whether raw, fried or stewed, they add a special flavor to many dishes. Cultivation and propagation in the home garden are unproblematic. The onion (Allium cepa) belongs to the allium family (Alliaceae). A distinction is made between table onions and vegetable onions Vegetable onions are

One or two cucumber plants ensure the supply of salad or pickling cucumbers over the summer. But what if the main shoot of the cucumber breaks off? Can the cucumber still be saved? growth is similar for all varieties of cucumbers the cucumber plant is usually grown with only one main shoot side shoots are

Zucchini plants form a lot of fruits. Sometimes in the process, some zucchini turn yellow and fall off. Zucchini forms many flowers and fruits at once unfertilized fruits turn yellow and fall off insufficient nutrient or water supply can interfere with fruit formation rare diseases or pests fertilization may need to be done by hand

For various reasons, cucumbers sometimes simply die. Read here what causes are often behind it and what measures can be taken against it. This is how you can save your cucumbers. Cucumber plants are sensitive plants mostly external influences responsible for dieback rarely care errors know causes and take measures in many cases it is

When the cucumbers stop growing, this is the horror for many gardeners. But what are the causes and solutions? That’s what the following article is about. for inhibited growth of cucumbers there are several reasons such as cold temperatures, too little water or diseases at temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius cucumbers stop growing sufficient supply

The green fennel bulb enjoys great popularity in the home kitchen as a tea or vegetable. But when is the best time to harvest? Ready for harvesting approx. 12 weeks after planting best time to harvest depends on the size of the tuber storage succeeds in a box of sand or the vegetable compartment of