In autumn we are slowly getting ready for the cold season and start to prepare the balcony, terrace and garden for the coming winter. Now is also the time to think about which plants can withstand the cold at all and which can not. But in order to assess this correctly, we need to take […]

Whether outdoors or in tubs, the plants, which originate from more southern regions and are therefore only conditionally hardy, need additional protection in the cold season. In this article, the fig is a prime example of the correct implementation. You can also use our instructions for other plants with similar preferences, such as kiwis or

While caring for hardy herbs in the cold season is really a breeze, there’s a little more to consider for the less hardy plants. In this article, you’ll learn how to properly protect your herbs – whether in a container or outdoors – from frost and ensure that they survive the cold unscathed. Who can

In winter, the olive tree takes a break in its growth. During its winter dormancy, it needs significantly less water and nutrients. How often you need to water and fertilize the olive tree in winter depends on whether your olive winters outdoors or indoors. Contents1 Watering the olive tree outside in winter2 Watering the olive

In order for raspberries, blueberries & Co. to survive the icy winter temperatures well, they need warming protection. It makes a difference whether your berry bushes grow outdoors or in a tub. Robust berries On the subject of “overwintering plants outside”, we have already written an article whose focus is on the fig, kiwi and

How to rid your lemon tree of pests! Because lemon trees need a lot of sun and temperatures above 3 degrees in winter, it is difficult to create the right growing conditions for them in our latitudes. As a result, the plants can be weakened and uninvited guests can sneak in. However, if you check

Do you have as much fun growing your own plants from seed? Taking the shortcut and buying robust young plants also offers many advantages, but it’s always a great experience to marvel at the different colors and shapes of the seeds and watch them germinate. In order to preserve your pleasure for a long time,

Of course, you should keep your eyes open for signs of pests all year round. During the winter, however, many plants are not as fit and resistant as in the summer. Therefore, aphids & Co often have it particularly easy and infest your olive tree. Although pests are annoying, they can be easily controlled if

Mixed culture focuses on the combination of different plants that have a positive influence on each other. Vegetable varieties, flowering plants, fruit varieties and herbs are planted next to each other, which support each other. If you have little space, but do not want to give up a colorful plate of vegetables from your own

Citrus trees teach us patience above all. All year long, we can watch in anticipation as the pretty white blossoms very slowly grow into large, colorful fruits. Summer may be over now, but the bright yellow and orange globes on the little trees remind us of sunny days and bring some light into the dark

Varied planted beds, tubs or balcony boxes not only look great, the colorful variety also offers a number of advantages if you pay attention to which plants you combine with each other. Because there are so many plants to choose from, we’re featuring plant teams that go particularly well together. We start with the juicy-sweet

The realm of plants is quite varied. There are tender green stems as well as thick trunks that can reach over a hundred meters into the sky. In this country, most plants grow herbaceously, as shrubs or trees. To find out what this means, let’s take a closer look at the different growth forms. Contents1

Preserving food to build up sufficient winter stocks – this is no longer a necessity these days. It’s still a lot of fun to preserve fruits and vegetables, especially if they come from your own garden. In addition to making fruity treats like jams and marmalades or juice, syrup and jelly, you can also preserve

For many people, the poinsettia is a firm part of the holidays and the Christmas season. But unfortunately, very few plants survive more than a few weeks after moving into their new home. To understand why this happens and how to successfully counteract it, a little knowledge about its origin and care requirements is necessary.

Sprouts are a popular source of vitamins in winter, when there is not so much going on outside in the garden. If you follow a few things, the cultivation is very simple and after a short time you can enjoy the delicious sprouts. Contents1 Germination: from grain to shoot2 That’s why sprouts are so healthy3

What we have in common with mealybugs? We love citrus trees! While we are after the delicious fruit, the little crawlers prefer the juice from the leaves of the plant. There they pierce with their tiny proboscises and can cause great damage. Especially nasty: we often discover the pests quite late and are then faced

Whether blueberries or blueberries: Get to the pruning shears. There are probably few tasks in the garden that are as easy as pruning blueberries or blueberries. For the first few years, you can leave the plants alone anyway – and even later, the maintenance required isn’t high. We’ll take a look at when exactly you

Often you can’t avoid having to water your garden, balcony or even houseplants with tap water – rainwater is not always available. We take a look at why even tap water containing lime is not as bad as its reputation suggests. Contents1 The water supply of plants2 Rainwater or tap water for plants?3 Can plants