Rubber tree, also called Ficus elastica, is a green plant of Asian origin, especially from South and Southeast Asia. This ficus gives virtues to the space where it is, purifying the air and making it healthier and more breathable. It may happen that one day we notice that our Ficus elastica encounters certain growing difficulties. […]

Contents1 Propagate Philodendron – A step by step guide to taking cuttings.2 Step 1: Cut and prepare philodendron cuttings.3 Step 2: Pot up the Philodendron cuttings and then care for them.4 Step 3: Repot philodendron cuttings5 Cut offshoots and prepare – Here’s how6 Potting and caring for cuttings – What you should pay attention to7

Contents1 Common causes of root rot2 The following causes of root rot are the most common:3 Detect root rot early4 The following signs are the quickest way to recognize root rot:5 Combat and prevent root rot6 Immediate measures for root rot:7 Here’s how you can prevent root rot: Common causes of root rot Root rot

If your houseplants die, this can have various reasons. Either incorrect care or an unfavorable location is responsible. In this article we will show you how to significantly increase your plants’ chances of survival. Contents1 When houseplants die: Wrong location2 Watering, fertilizing and repotting3 7 reasons why your houseplants die4 1 too much water.5 2

Brown or infested leaves: What is the reason for houseplants ailing in winter? Tips for optimal care – from proper watering to pest prevention. In the winter months, houseplants need special care, because they get little daylight and are usually in heated rooms, which makes them more susceptible to pests. In addition, the humidity is

Only when the soil meets the needs of plants, they can thrive magnificently. What are the characteristics of a fertile garden soil? Can you determine the soil quality yourself? Determining the soil quality also makes sense in the hobby garden Soil quality influences the success of the harvest professional soil analysis shows causes of poor

Contents1 Mulch2 Apply bark mulch correctly3 Timing4 Path design Mulch Mulch is a term that comes up every now and then in connection with the garden or even more often in agriculture. It always refers to unrotted organic material. This can be, for example, grass clippings, straw, sawdust or shredded bark. The application of the

Regularly performed pruning of plants provides a lasting healthy growth, magnificent flowering and can increase the harvest in fruit-bearing plants. However, the right timing of pruning is extremely important, otherwise the plant may come to harm or, due to a weakened immune system, freeze to death the next winter. Some plants only need to be

What if you could supply yourself with energy? And what if you had just picked the vegetables for lunch fresh from the garden? You would be independent of large corporations because you use what nature gives you. And you would be on the exciting path to a self-sufficient life. Are you up for it? Then

Usambara violets have been popular houseplants for decades, as they bloom abundantly. The classic flower colors of the plants are dark purple, white and pink. Today, there are about 2,000 hybrid varieties, so that the choice does not leave any wish unfulfilled. Today, the flower color ranges from white to dark purple, with a wide

Begonias are particularly popular and decorative houseplants in the local latitudes. They must be cultivated in tubs, as they require a lot of warmth due to their origin. A particularly beautiful variety is the iron cross begonia (Begonia masoniana), which originally comes from Vietnam. Contents1 Flowering and flowering time2 Soil condition and location3 Fertilizing and

In this country, climbing candlestick flower (Ceropegia sandersonii) is particularly popular as a houseplant. It can be equipped with a climbing aid or cultivated hanging in a hanging basket. If the appropriate location and the ideal substrate are chosen, the plant requires little further care. Contents1 Soil condition and location2 Watering and fertilizing3 Diseases and

Fertilizing and scarifying are two lawn care measures that each make an important contribution to the healthy growth of the lawn. To ensure that scarifying actually stimulates shoot formation instead of harming the lawn grasses, you should first fertilize the lawn and then scarify it. Fertilization actually strengthens the lawn by providing additional nutrients and

Hot, dry summers leave clearly visible traces, especially on the lawn. The formerly green carpet “burns”: It turns visibly yellow and finally looks like dead. Now, at the latest, many amateur gardeners wonder whether their lawn will ever turn green again or whether it is completely burnt and gone for good. Contents1 Will Grass Grow

Contents1 Reasons for the plague of snails2 1 Chemical crop protection can cause a plague3 2 Too much order in all corners4 3 Chickens and ducks in the coop5 4 Global warming and mild winters6 5 Breeding susceptible plants7 6 Increasing light pollution8 Conclusion9 Long-term countermeasures and prevention10 Immediate help against acute snail plagues Reasons

The feeding habits of slugs are a reflection of their way of life. Slugs leave behind a picture of misery. Shell snails clean up and chow down on trash. Learn here what snails eat and what they don’t. Clear tables illustrate important differences. Contents1 The most important in a nutshell2 What snails eat everything –

The best home remedies against slugs in the gardenSnails in the garden are a thorn in the side of every gardener. With special home remedies or slug death is possible to combat the pest. The voracious slugs are a major problem for many amateur gardeners. From the lovingly planted lettuce and vegetables often remains only

Contents1 Snails Are Useful In The Eco-system After All2 What snails to fight and which are useful3 Recognize the good snails4 This helps with slugs in the garden5 Roman snail (Helix pomatia)6 Roman snails: Not for sterile gardens!7 Grove snail (Cepaea nemoralis) orGarden ribbon snails (Cepaea hortensis).8 Snails (Limacidae)9 Problematic snails Snails Are Useful In

Potato bug bites are not poisonous, but they can be very painful and sore. The potato bug is also known as the Jerusalem cricket or child of the potato bug and lives in the western United States and Mexico. These large nocturnal insects can enter your home and usually inflict a nasty bite if they

Mowing the lawn is part of gardening. But what if it rains all the time? When mowing wet lawns, there are a few points to keep in mind. Contents1 Mowing wet lawns: What you should bear in mind when doing so.2 Empty the catcher more often:3 Clean blades:4 Cutting height: Mowing wet lawns: What you

A well-kept lawn needs to be cut regularly. But which is actually better: mowing the lawn or rather mulching? We compare both methods. The question of whether it’s better to mow or mulch your lawn causes heated debate among many amateur gardeners. Some are merciless advocates of mulching, others never have and never will try