“Bitter is healthy” is the saying. But that doesn’t apply to vegetables that aren’t supposed to taste bitter – like cucumbers or summer squash. What went wrong there? Bitter substances are either contained in the form of tannins, for example in green tea, or are found as glucosinolates in foods. Anyone who regularly has heartburn

Terracotta pots are visually superior to vessels made of plastic. Unfortunately, over time, they acquire a patina – but this can be prevented. Terracotta pots can be a beautiful addition to any garden or outdoor space. But, like all things, they require proper care and maintenance in order to keep them looking their best. In

A well-maintained garden with flower beds and some decoration can be a real feast for the eyes. However, by thinking outside the box, your garden will become unique. Idea 1: dream garden bed You have always dreamed of spending a summer night under the open sky? With a garden bed, the dream can come true.

Mole crickets are not exactly popular, as they are considered a pest that bites through plant roots. But is this bad reputation true at all? It is neither particularly pretty nor popular: the dark brown mole cricket (Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa) is considered a pest because it builds underground tunnel systems with its front legs, which have

A “Mower Tree Guard” is a protective device or structure designed to safeguard trees from damage caused by lawnmowers and other garden equipment. Here are some benefits of using mower tree guards in your garden: In conclusion, mower tree guards are indeed a valuable addition to any garden, especially if you have trees and want

The little crawlers can also be quite a nuisance in the garden. Instead of reaching for the chemical mace, you should first try relocating them. Ants love slab and pavement surfaces laid in sand – sand is an ideal building material for their nesting burrows. The state-forming insects make themselves noticeable through small craters that

With these natural treatment methods, you give plant seeds a jump-start before sowing: for example, for faster germination in the case of hard shells or to strengthen them against pathogens. Plant seeds have a natural inhibition to germination – this prevents them from germinating during an unfavorable season, such as after seed maturation in winter

Moringa, the horseradish tree native to India, is hailed as the most nutrient-rich plant and panacea for the body. But what’s really in it? It tolerates heat and drought, makes few demands on the soil and can grow up to 30 cm a month – the horseradish tree (Moringa oleifera) is the ideal useful plant

In fact – from sheep’s wool can only knit sweaters, but also fertilize plants with it. We took a look at why and how this works. What makes sheep’s wool so valuable? Sheep’s wool consists mainly of keratin – a fibrous protein that also makes up our hair. Basically, wool has a similar composition to

Some species of roses bear only small fruits. But one stands out in this respect. From the particularly large rose hips can be prepared fine jam. In our latitudes, the potato rose (Rosa rugosa), also called apple rose, originating from East Asia and now naturalized, forms the largest fruits. Its rose hips actually resemble small

Harvesting your own chestnuts from the garden behind the house – a paradisiacal idea. But can the demands of the sweet chestnut be met in our latitudes? The good news first: Yes, chestnuts can in principle also be cultivated as a garden tree in our country – as long as the location is right. It

Whether empty or planted, clay pots should be left outdoors through the winter only under certain conditions. Leaving clay pots outdoors during the winter months can be detrimental to the pots and potentially harm the plants inside them. Here are several reasons why it’s not advisable to leave clay pots outside during the winter: To

Weakened houseplants and in addition the dry heating air in winter – ideal conditions for the common spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). The tiny mites are only about 5 mm in size, but their sucking activity on the leaves can cause great damage. Infestation is often not detected until many silvery white to yellow spots appear

We would like to give you some tips for the perfect placement of garden sculptures. By the way, we also advise you to definitely try different locations before finally fixing the place of installation. In this way, you will see how the sculpture looks in different places and can decide on the best one. Placing

Orchids always want to stand warm and be watered a lot? We clear up the biggest misconceptions about the care of indoor orchids. Temperature preferences depend on the type of orchid: the popular Phalaenopsis is absolutely suitable for the living room – it prefers 20 to 22 °C. Cymbidiums, which are native to the Himalayan

You may be familiar with this: after some time, Iron Cross forms long shoots, until it finally withers away. The good news: this is not a bad omen, but only the result of improper care. Why does the Iron Cross in the pot always have four leaves? To help us get lucky, gardeners have reached

It is easy to grow, very hardy and gives us wonderful aromatic fruit. No question, the list of benefits of our mini kiwi is very long! When autumn arrives, the first fruits ripen and sweeten the cool rainy days. In order for your mini kiwi to also thrive in the best possible way and give

Of course, fruits and vegetables taste best when they are harvested fully ripe and can be enjoyed fresh. But it is often not so easy to find the right time to harvest. Sometimes early harvesting can also be useful to prevent diseases from the plant from spreading to the unripe fruit – for example, after