Gardening Tips

Fertilizing Privet (Ligustrum): When and How to Do It Right Privet is mainly planted as a hedge or topiary shrub because it responds very well to pruning. To help this semi-evergreen shrub recover from the loss of biomass due to trimming, it should be fertilized at least once a year. Here’s when and how to […]

Rooting Powder and Root Activators: How They Work and How to Use Them Rooting powders or root activators are popular aids for propagating plants from cuttings, especially with woody plants and roses. Here’s how the different products work and how to use them correctly. Why Use Rooting Powder? Propagation by cuttings is often the best—and

How Long Does Potting Soil Last – Can You Still Use Old Soil? Ever wondered how long potting soil lasts and whether old soil can still be used? We’ve got the answers. With the start of the planting season, the question often arises: Can you still use last year’s potting soil? Under certain conditions, the

Always Stay in the Green Zone! Tips for Pruning Firs and Their Many Varieties If you have a fir tree in your garden, you’ll rarely need to reach for the shears. Firs and their many cultivars are beloved by gardeners: they are evergreen, make attractive standalone specimens, and with the right pruning, they can even

Rambler Roses – Romantic Climbers for Natural Gardens If you want to crown your natural garden with romance, planting a Rambler rose is a must. These magnificent climbing roses can reach heights of up to ten meters and adorn tree canopies, pergolas, and rose arches beautifully. What are Rambler Roses? Rambler roses — the climbers

Sunflowers, with their giant yellow blooms, are true eye-catchers in the garden, on the terrace, or even on the balcony. Here’s what matters most when it comes to sowing and planting sunflowers. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are popular for their cheerful, open-faced blossoms. Growing sunflowers yourself – whether sowing or planting – is easy. You don’t

Most perennials don’t necessarily need fertilising. However, in some cases, it’s still beneficial to provide them with nutrients to support healthy growth. With proper nutrition – such as horn shavings – gaps in the perennial bed will fill in more quickly. Just like vegetables, perennials are divided into light feeders and heavy feeders – meaning

Paving sand or Dansand helps keep the joints between paving stones in garden paths and patios free from weeds. We answer the most important questions about how to apply it and what to watch out for. If you use a weed-inhibiting paving sand to fill the joints between your paving stones, your paving can remain

Spring is finally here. The trees are budding and flowers are blooming. But it’s not just these plants that are sprouting—so is the weeds, much to the annoyance of hobby gardeners. Dandelions, plantains, and the like are popping up everywhere in Tyrolean gardens and driveways. Removing these weeds, especially from cracks and joints, is difficult—but

Spring Cleaning for the Balcony: How to Prepare Your Outdoor Space for the Season For those who experience a lot of hustle and bustle during the day, the spring weather often calls for some peace and relaxation on the balcony after work. However, the winter has left its mark. To transform your outdoor space back

Reusing Old Potting Soil: Can Last Year’s Soil Still Be Used? As the planting season begins, many gardeners wonder: Can last year’s soil still be used? Here’s the answer. If potting soil is stored improperly, it can lose nutrients and moisture. Spring is here, and the planting season is starting. Looking into last year’s flower

Ants: Useful Creatures or Unwanted Guests? How to Repel Them Safely Ants are beneficial creatures, but what can you do when they become a nuisance? With a little patience, they can be deterred and kept away. Here are some home remedies and methods to keep ants out—both indoors and in the garden. Ants in the

Flying Ants in the House: How to Get Rid of Them Safely During the summer months, swarms of flying ants sometimes find their way indoors. These large, winged ants are harmless, but what should you do with them? How can you get them out? An expert shares some useful tips. Flying Ants Don’t Stay Long

Voles in the garden can quickly become a nuisance, as they love to gnaw on root vegetables, flower bulbs, and even the roots of roses. Here’s how to get rid of these pesky rodents! Voles are a gardener’s nightmare. That’s why many methods have been developed to remove them as soon as possible. Voles may

Time to Get Started in the Garden: Preparing Raised Beds – But Beware of Mice and Hantavirus Mice often overwinter in raised beds, so caution is advised. Hantaviruses are shed by infected rodents through saliva, urine, and feces. Humans can become infected through inhalation. Mice are common in gardens, increasing the risk of hantavirus infection.

The 10 Best Vegetables for Raised Beds Not all types of vegetables are suitable for the limited space in a raised bed. The best vegetables for raised beds grow quickly, produce abundantly, and can be harvested over a long period. Here are the top 10 vegetable varieties and types ideal for raised bed gardening. Vegetables

When lush blooming perennials fall over or even bend, it’s heartbreaking. Plants like peonies, asters, rudbeckia, and delphiniums, with their abundance of flowers, tend to lose their structure. Once the wind has knocked them down, it’s too late. But this doesn’t have to happen. By using plant supports early on, you don’t have to worry

The Piss-Off Plant: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Away from Your Garden Dogs and cats tend to avoid the so-called “Piss-Off Plant”—here’s how to use it to keep pets out of your garden. No gardener enjoys finding cat feces or dog urine in their flower beds or vegetable patches. Unfortunately, both pets and wild

How to Protect Wildlife from Easter Bonfires For many, the Easter bonfire is a cherished spring tradition: friends gather around the blazing wood, children marvel at the flames, and sparks dance into the night. However, what brings warmth and community to us can quickly turn into a deadly trap for wildlife. Bonfire Night in the

Wild Herbs Quickly Take Over Bare Spots in the Garden – Plant These Beautiful Ground Covers Instead Ground covers are an excellent way to suppress weeds while requiring minimal maintenance. One of the most stunning options is Phlox, which creates a beautiful carpet of flowers. The Benefits of Ground Covers Under the canopy of trees

How to Successfully Combat Powdery Mildew If the leaves of your vegetable or fruit plants appear dusted with a white coating, chances are they have powdery mildew. Learn how to fight this fungal disease effectively using natural remedies like baking soda or vinegar in this guide. What is Powdery Mildew? Roses, delphiniums, cucumbers, and gooseberries

Borage is an ancient culinary herb that was also traditionally used for medicinal purposes. This annual plant, with its striking blue star-shaped flowers, is easy to grow. Here’s how to plant, care for, and harvest this flavorful “cucumber herb.” Borage develops hairy buds that bloom into beautiful blue to violet star-shaped flowers. It is also

Large nasturtiums should be a staple in any organic garden. This spice plant, with its beautiful flowers, proves to be extremely useful, for example, in repelling aphids and ants. Almost all parts of the plant are edible. Nasturtiums Bring Color to the Garden! The large nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) originates from South America and brings vibrant

Natural Pest Control and Soil Health Benefits Tagetes, also known as marigolds, are a great addition to vegetable gardens. They act as slug traps, repel various fly species, and eliminate nematodes (root-knot worms), improving soil health. Why Plant Marigolds in Your Garden? These colorful summer flowers not only add beauty but also help keep pests

Flea Beetles: Small Pests with a Big Appetite for Brassicas Flea beetles especially love munching on vegetables from the cabbage family. Flea Beetles: Holes in Arugula and Radishes Holes in the leaves might not be a big issue for radishes, turnips, or kohlrabi, but who wants perforated Asian greens, arugula, garden cress, or Chinese cabbage