One of the best ways to grow your herbs is to purchase herb seeds from a store or online. There are many different types of herb seeds available, so you’re sure to find the perfect option for your garden. Here are some tips on how to choose and buy herb seeds: Contents1 What is a […]

Many gardeners would prefer to avoid tilling their soil. Tilling disturbs the natural balance of soil organic matter and breaks down the organic matter into smaller molecules that are less available to plant roots. It is also difficult to restore the lost fertility once tilling has been done. However, there are a few ways to

Children can spend hours outside, no matter what the weather. How about a homemade sandbox? Learn how to make a model with a bench and cover yourself in our DIY instructions. It’s best to take an afternoon to do this and have another person help you. Material list:Board type A: 2 pieces (2.6 x 19.2

Algae in the pond or aquarium are usually quite normal. But if they get out of hand, intervention is necessary. Chemicals are not always necessary for this, home remedies can also be used. To the point Preventing algae is possible with simple measures Home remedies can help but also harm the correct application is crucial,

If the garden pond freezes over in winter, there is the highest danger for the plants used in it. If you do not want to renew them every spring, it is better to use hardy pond plants that can withstand even the lowest temperatures relatively easily. It is even better to choose species that can

Algae have already spoiled many an aquarist’s passion. Once the microorganisms have formed, they multiply like sand on the beach. Quick action is now required. After all, the unpleasant water plants indicate an unbalanced ecosystem. The aquarium suffers from this not only visually, some types of algae even have a negative effect on the health

For many amateur gardeners, a garden pond is one of the design elements in terms of diversity, visual added value and also enhancement of habitats for insects and other beneficial insects. Since the costs for its creation are usually quite high, it is worthwhile to save in the right places. One of these savings potentials

Taking different depths of the garden pond into account during planning is particularly important so that your pool does not later have the appearance of an oversized puddle. Plants and fish also need different water depths to maintain the biological balance. We think The deeper the pond the more natural it looks. The size of

Whether hobby gardeners, fish lovers or simply friends of versatile garden design – for many people a garden pond is one of the indispensable elements in the home ornamental garden. Those who are yet to create it will be confronted with the question of the appropriate pond size already during the first steps of planning.

Brussels sprouts are a healthy and delicious winter vegetable. We’ll show you the best way to cook Brussels sprouts and what vitamins they contain. Before you start cooking Brussels sprouts, you should remove any dirt from them. For this, you can follow the tips in our guide: Contents1 Brussels sprouts boil and fry: Basic recipe2

Earthworms are hermaphroditic, meaning both male and female. Nevertheless, a red worm cannot produce offspring on its own. So how exactly do they reproduce? They mate by aligning their heads and attaching together at the clitellum. A cocoon is then formed at the clitellum. The cocoons are small, yellowish and lemon-shaped. Let’s find out in

Worms form a cocoon ring as hermaphroditic animals. They graze against each other and fertilize the cocoon ring in the process. This is then stripped off and is then a worm cocoon. The worms hatch after a few weeks or months, depending on the temperature, and grow quickly. However, for worms to form their cocoon

One day everything is fine in your vegetable patch and the next your lettuce is suddenly hanging limp and sad? And that, although your green friend suffers no water shortage? Then there is most likely the worm in it – in the truest sense of the word! The wireworm loves to eat your vegetables and

You shouldn’t need to buy earthworms for your garden, as they will appear naturally, but there are ways to encourage growth and worm reproduction. We recommend that you do this, rather than buying worms. Surface worms otherwise named ‘compost worms’ or less poetically ‘manure worms’ are epigeous worms feeding and transforming surface organic matter into

Maybe you’ve heard of nematodes – those beneficial worms that kill many a garden pest. Or are you thinking more about parasites that can harm your plants or even affect your health? In this article you will learn about this still rather unknown group of animals and how you can protect yourself from them or

They smell, repel bugs and taste simply delicious. Kitchen herbs are a true enrichment of every household. Which herbs bacelong in a herb garden – whether on the balcony or in the garden, how you can best care for them and what you should avoid, you will learn in this article. They make your own

A paved garden path is almost indispensable in the front garden, and in the garden behind the house at least extremely useful – because who likes to carry mud into the house after heavy rains. Gardening can also be made easier if you don’t always have to trudge through the earth. So homeowners can plan

If you need or want to replant an entire garden, you have a lot of work ahead of you and probably larger expenses to cover. To save some of the costs, buy cheap and/or do a lot of the work yourself. Contents1 What material for garden path is particularly inexpensive?2 What work can I do

In order for your own garden to become a recreational paradise and beloved retreat, a few things should be taken into account. In this magazine article, we show you how to gradually create a new garden and give helpful tips on care and design. Whoever creates a garden new, wants his own garden as a

Anyone who works as a gardener can look forward to an extremely varied everyday working life. The job requires not only physical fitness, but also a comprehensive knowledge of the various plant species and their optimal management. If you enjoy this and also like to spend time in the fresh air, you are a born

You always had the dream to be able to harvest your own vegetables fresh from the garden? Then you should definitely plant a vegetable garden. We have summarized here for you what you should pay attention to so that it works out with the rich harvest. Contents1 How much space do you actually need?2 This