Soil types – The ideal garden soil The ideal garden soil for all of us is a crumbly and well-aerated soil that can also retain enough water.It should be easily worked in every way and contain sufficient nutrients for the growth of our plants. This ideal soil would be a mixture of loam, sand, clay […]
Soil Types And Their Properties Read More »
But when planting the balcony, there are a few things to keep in mind so that the flowers have a long life and the flowers shine in their full color splendor. What to pay attention to when planting the balcony. We would like to create a small checklist for all balcony gardeners, so that the
The Correct Planting On The Balcony Read More »
The 7 best home remedies against ants Even though ants can have a positive effect on the garden, I don’t want them in the house or on the terrace. So that my readers are not completely unprepared for ants this year, I’m starting a little earlier this year with a post about various home remedies
Fight Ants – The 7 Best Home Remedies Read More »
With low-maintenance plants balcony and garden pretty design A green oasis right outside the porch or balcony door – that’s the biggest wish for many people. Unfortunately, not all people have a “green thumb” and some potted plants then do not survive the horticultural attempts. For those who no longer want to put up with
Easy Care Plants For The Balcony Read More »
Basil tea a delicious alternative Basil is a plant grown as an annual, quite bushy. Basil is also known as basil herb, gentlemen’s herb, brain herb, Joseph’s herb, king’s balsam, king’s herb or pepper herb and is versatile in the kitchen.Primarily basil is used in Mediterranean cuisine, it goes very well with tomatoes, pestos, pasta
Basil Tea Delicious And Healthy? Read More »
Coffee grounds a miracle weapon not only for us humans Who does not know that, you make coffee and the coffee grounds end up in most cases in the organic bucket. Why not simply use the coffee grounds in a different way than just throwing them in the garbage. The coffee grounds are excellent as
Coffee Grounds A Miracle Weapon Read More »
18 Medicinal plants for the garden In search of a natural way to treat one or another health problem, often help the so-called medicinal plants. Medicinal plants in your own garden, can be an excellent alternative to taking modern medicines. Simply dry the herbs and create your own natural pharmacy. Many of the prescription medications
Medicinal Plants That You Can Grow In The Garden Read More »
The kitchen is a prime spot for flies. Flies are attracted to rotting fruits and vegetables, rotting meats, and any other food found around the kitchen sink or garbage can. While the common house fly does not bite or sting, it can still be very annoying. More importantly, they carry bacteria such as E. coli
5 Simple Steps To Get Rid Of Flies From The Kitchen Read More »
Often, city dwellers are limited for the realization of their own garden. Unlike country or suburban homes, city people have to contend with the obvious hurdle of lack of space. The “lucky” city person often has to make do with a crowded balcony, yet there are some among them who have no outdoor space available
The “Indoor” Garden – Gardener Without A Garden Read More »
Sometimes I think, I did plant tulips there, where are they? Well my dears this may be because I forgot to get the bulbs out of the ground 🙁. Tulips bring us spring, but it’s over after just a few weeks. The rest of the tulip is rather a boring sight. What happens after the
Digging Tulip Bulbs – Why Do This? Read More »
Many garden owners have hedges on their property, alone as a screen from prying people. One hedge is particularly preferred, the thuja, it is very robust and easy to care for. Whether a Thuja is healthy, one sees usually already by its leaf coloring. If the leaves shine in a lush green, everything is fine.
What Fungus Is Killing My Thuja? Read More »
Goodbye mosquitoes The time will come when mosquitoes will fly around our ears on the balcony or in the bedroom. There are many ways to get rid of mosquitoes, but did you know that it works with tomato leaves? The effect of tomatoes is gigantic, they contain a very high concentration of essential oils. To
Do Tomato Leaves Help Against Mosquitoes Read More »
Dandelion honey 3 simple recipes With its bright large yellow leaves, the dandelion can be found in very large numbers in meadows and fields. My last two reports were about the ingredients of dandelion, what effect the root has, etc. The dandelion can do much more, it can sweeten our breakfast already 🙂 You can
How To Make Dandelion Honey Read More »
Grasses with edible seed heads Rye, wheat and oats are usually cultivated agriculturally in our fields. After harvesting, they usually end up in the mills or malt houses. After that, they go on to bakeries, etc. However, the development from seed to ripe ear is also possible in our own garden. Not as big as
Grow Cereals In Our Garden? Read More »
Our beloved amaryllis is planted in a pot only in November. If you have planted the amaryllis in your garden, you should dig it up again in the fall at the latest and overwinter it in the warm house. To plant the bulb, you will need a small pot with a diameter of about 12
Amaryllis From The Bulb To The Beautiful Bloom Read More »
Cherry trees look great in any garden. Especially in the spring, when everything awakens from hibernation, the flower is a real feast for the eyes. If you do not want to buy a ready-made cherry tree from the gardener, but would like to grow it yourself, you should pay attention to a few things. In
What Happens If You Plant A Cherry Pit Read More »
4 tips so that it also succeeds Orchids are one of the easiest houseplants to grow, but for many people they remain a mystery. In this post I will give you 4 tips with which orchid care is almost foolproof…. Orchid Care – Understand Your Plant Why do so many people have trouble caring for
How To Make Orchids Bloom Read More »
Pickle chilies, here’s how to do it right!!!!The small, hot peppers are very popular in our home, and like every year, new chili varieties are tried and planted. We had so many chilies harvested last year that I tried some new recipes for pickling. From chili powder, chili dip, chili butter to oil it’s all
How To Preserve Chili Read More »
Growing cilantro indoors can be just as successful and tasty as growing cilantro in the garden if you pay a little more attention to the plant. If you are going to grow cilantro indoors, please do not transplant plants from the garden. Cilantro does not transplant well.When growing cilantro indoors, start with seeds or young
How To Grow Cilantro Indoors Read More »
While digging in our garden we came across this specimen. But who or what is it? This worm, or also known as willow borer is becoming a large moth, which is really very rare to see. The worm (caterpillar) however, is seen more often especially near willow trees. This is also the case at our
What Are Willow Borers? (And How To Prevent Them) Read More »
Will cut flowers take root Bouquets of flowers are popular gifts for birthdays, holidays and other occasions.With proper care, these cut flowers can last a week or more, but eventually they die. What if there was a way to turn cut flowers back into real, growing plants? You don’t need a magic wand to root
Can You Plant Cut Flowers? (Will They Grow) Read More »
Anyone who buys a garden, knows that it is always associated with a lot of work. As a rule, the cost of gardening is also very high. Because not only the garden tools are very expensive to buy, but also the plants and their care. With a few tips and small budget you can create
Top Tips On Gardening For Little Money Read More »
Question: How toxic is oleander for humans? Many are considering whether to plant an oleander in the garden, so would like to know the risks … Oleander is one of the most poisonous plants you can have in your garden. A person can die just chewing part of a leaf or using the stems to
How Toxic Is Oleander To Humans? Read More »
In my reports about tomatoes is usually always talk about … Tomatoes need a lot of water. I have now involuntarily made a test and let them die of thirst a little. That is, they have not received water for almost a week. Not from the watering can nor rainwater from above 🙂 And they
Do Tomatoes Need A Lot Of Water? Read More »
The right fertilizer for our plants I always get questions about fertilizing in the garden, how to fertilize, which fertilizer can I take and what do I need to consider. Since autumn is the time to fertilize many things in the garden, this report is just what you need. In order to enrich the garden
What Fertilizer Is Right Read More »
How to adjust the soil PH value In one of my last posts I reported on the topic of nutrient deficiency in our plants and how to recognize it. A very large influence on the nutrient uptake has here the soil PH value of the garden or plant soil. If this is not, in an
How To Adjust Soil Ph Value Read More »
Home remedies for watering plants and cut flowersPlants mean life – and that’s exactly what cut and potted flowers bring into your home. However, the period in which “the green” thrives can be shortened due to various factors. First and foremost are mold, aphids, lack of water and nutrients. Why these things become a danger
Tips, Tricks And Home Remedies For Plants Read More »
Many of our beloved houseplants are usually dependent on additional light during the dark season. Especially in the usually dull winter months, the light supply is simply too low for many plants. The sun shines shorter during this time and has even less power, especially during this time a lot is demanded from the houseplant.
Finding The Right Plant LED Light Read More »
Avoid mistakes when watering Straight when watering in the hot season, you can make a lot of mistakes. Here, small mistakes when watering sometimes cause great damage to our beloved plants.Watering for this reason is sometimes a small garden art. How to provide our plants with water in the best possible way and what mistakes
The Biggest Mistakes When Watering Read More »
Why does the potting soil mold? Every hobby gardener has experienced it – the potting soil of a freshly repotted houseplant suddenly becomes moldy. First, you should clarify whether it is actually mold on the potting soil. This is because if you live in a region with very lime-rich tap water, the deposits on the
Why Is There Mildew On The Potting Soil Read More »
