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

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