Gardening Tips

Bokashi, the Japanese way of composting, has seen a resurgence in recent years. Find out what it’s all about, how bokashi differs from compost and why a bokashi bucket is indispensable here. Turn your daily kitchen waste into valuable fertilizer for your garden and balcony? This can be realized even on a small area – […]

Bicarbonate of soda, also known as baking soda, is not typically used to directly kill aphids. Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on the sap of plants, and they are best controlled using other methods. While baking soda can be effective for certain garden and household purposes, it’s not a primary or highly effective

The easiest way for burglars to find their way into a building or apartment is through unsecured windows and doors. But there are other weak points and points of attack that everyone should know about and protect. We explain what these are and how you can better secure them. Burglary protection is an important topic,

Many gardeners swear by taking the lunar calendar into account when gardening. We explain whether gardening according to the lunar calendar can be worthwhile for you. The moon undeniably has a great influence on life on earth. For example, it determines the tides and is responsible for sleepless nights when the moon is full, at

When you plant tomatoes in the open ground, there are some things to consider. Read here what you need to know about location and care of tomatoes in the open ground. First, grow the tomato seedlings indoors in individual pots or seed trays. The ideal time for sowing is the end of March / beginning

Surely in the spring you, too, enjoy tulips, crocuses, daffodils or hyacinths in pots. Do not throw away the bulbs! We will show you how you can also enjoy a beautiful bloom in the following year. To enjoy your hedge trimmer for a long time, it is necessary to take good care of the device.

Bare-root plants are becoming increasingly popular. After all, they are often cheaper than comparable balled or containerized plants. Here we show you how bare-root plants grow better. Bare-root plants are offered in the winter half-year from October without leaves and without any soil. Especially native deciduous trees, roses or hedge plants can be sold and

Mallow plants such as rose mallow, hibiscus, hollyhocks and co. bring a touch of Hawaii to the garden. Unfortunately, the exotics are sensitive to diseases. We show which home remedies help against mallow rust. If tulips and daffodils are too ordinary for you in your home garden, perhaps you have already ventured into something more

Mistletoe is best known as a messenger of love during the Christmas season – but it will harm your trees. Find out why you should remove mistletoe from trees and how to do it here. Especially at Christmas, mistletoe is often hung in the living room or above the front door. But mistletoe is spreading

Goutweed is one of the most stubborn weeds in the garden and can drive hobby gardeners to despair. How to effectively combat and sustainably remove goutweed from your garden, read here. Goutweed is a very persistent weed that can grow up to 100 centimeters high along with its white flowers and grows very densely. Goutweed

Midsummer is the best time to prune your lilacs. Lilacs bloom mainly in the spring and after flowering, faded parts and branches need to be cut off. We show what you need to consider when cutting lilacs and how to care for your lilacs and enjoy them for a long time. Lilac comes in many

Earth bees are not pests, in fact they are very useful for plants in the garden. Nevertheless, they can be a nuisance if they appear in large numbers. How to recognize ground bees and whether you are better off living with them or driving them away in an animal-friendly way, you can read here. Earth

With our seven ideas for self-watering potted plants, you no longer have to hope for help from friends or neighbors. Summertime is vacation time and if you have no one to take care of your potted plants for the next trip, you can help yourself with one of the following solutions that work completely self-sufficiently

For fruit trees to grow healthy and bear a lot of fruit, they need to be cared for and pruned regularly. In addition to winter pruning, fruit trees also benefit from pruning in summer. We explain what you need to consider when pruning fruit trees in summer. Unlike winter pruning, which is done while the

A strong drying out is enough, and the long-cherished bloom is gone. On some summer days, the only thing that helps is daily watering. With an automatic watering system, you can save a lot of time, water and money. We tell you what to look out for in your Smart Garden. Especially in summer, the

Are your pets also family members for you, which you mourn at their death and for which you want an appropriate final resting place? We explain what rules apply to pet burial in your own backyard. In principle, rendering plants are responsible for the safe disposal of animal carcasses. Pets that are euthanized at the

Lavender captivates not only with its great color, but also with its aromatic smell. Here you can read how to grow and propagate lavender. Lavender belongs to the labiates family and occurs in about 30 genera and subgenera. Typically, the shrub is purple, but there are also varieties in white, pink and blue. It is

If the temperatures on the thermometer climb above the 30°C mark, many like to cool off in a cool swimming lake or even in their own swimming pond. But beware: blue-green algae also love the hot days. We explain how you can recognize blue-green algae, what is so dangerous about them and how you can

Raised beds have been the trend among home and hobby gardeners for some time. They are easy on the back and look good. We answer the most important questions and show how you can easily build a raised bed from pallets in five steps. Raised beds allow you to grow your own fruit, vegetables or

Weeds are regularly removed in the vegetable garden as well as in the flower bed by most gardeners. But is that really necessary? We explain how you and your garden will benefit if you leave the weeds instead. Weeds are various plants and wild herbs that grow in beds and pots without our intervention. In

All good things come from above – this also applies to rainwater. It’s far too bad to drain the precious water through downpipes into the ground and let it seep away. We explain how to use rainwater properly in your home and garden. Those who use rainwater save precious drinking water and money. Statistics show

After the barbecue comes the work: To enjoy your barbecue for a long time, you need to clean the cooled grill grate. We explain how to do this and which home remedies are best for cleaning the grill grate. Just as you clean the ceramic hob of your stove or the oven after cooking, the

Moss in the wild, for example in the forest, is usually beautiful to look at. In your own garden or on paving stones, however, rather less so. We show you which home remedies you can use to easily remove moss. Moss is found mainly in the forest or other fully shaded locations. In and of

A walk in the golden autumn light, followed by a slice of apple pie and a cup of tea – autumn certainly has its charms. So that you can enjoy it to the full, there is some work to be done now to get your house and garden ready for winter. This involves identifying and