Gardening Tips

The soil combines air, water, rock and organic matter. But not only that, it is alive! Countless microorganisms and small animals live in it, which are indispensable for the soil. Every dead plant is reabsorbed into the material cycle by the soil organisms. The dead tissue is broken down into its components and transformed so

Gardening in the city comes with its own set of challenges. Not all plants do well with the sometimes difficult environmental conditions. Low light, little water, high heat or limited space require careful selection of your crops. In this article we want to give you an overview of a few candidates that defy (almost) all

Urban gardening has really become a buzzword lately. But what does it actually mean? And where can I garden anywhere in the city? In this article, I want to give you an overview of the different forms of urban gardening and provide a few ideas on where you can start gardening yourself. The obvious solution:

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has long been used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is also useful in the garden as a fertilizer and mulch material, and is also extremely attractive to bumblebees. Learn everything about planting, harvesting and using comfrey in this article. What is comfrey? Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), like forget-me-not (Myosotis),

A nectarine tree is a popular Mediterranean plant in the local latitudes on the balcony, terrace or even in the garden not only because of its decorative flowers. It also offers delicious fruits that can be harvested. Due to the prevailing climate and weather conditions, the harvest time here is different from what is known

The apple tree is one of the most commonly cultivated perennial crops, both in professional horticulture and in the home kitchen garden or own orchard. Although the yield is actually considered quite safe, it happens again and again that the apple tree does not bloom. Which causes can be the reason for this and which

Propagation of apricots through seeds is possible, but requires some skill and patience. This is because it can take several years for a fruit-bearing tree to develop from the fruit pit. However, if you are patient, you can enjoy home-grown apricots after about three to five years. The chances of success can be increased accordingly

With excitement waiting for the first flowering. It is disappointing when the fig does not want to bloom. You can read the reasons for this here. Recognize fig flower Unlike all other fruit trees, the fig tree has a peculiarity in its flowers that makes them so inconspicuous that they can simply be overlooked on

Fig (Ficus carica) is a specialty among exotics. It is decorative and also offers delicious fruit. How fast a fig tree grows is influenced and controlled by different factors. Ficus carica grows as a medium-sized tree or large shrub belongs to the oldest domesticated useful plants grows much smaller in this country than in its

If quinces are brown inside, the fruits are not rotten in every case. What causes can be responsible, how they can be identified and the measures for prevention we reveal here. brown flesh has several causes fruits are not rotten in every case over-ripening is possible Drought may be responsible Lack of nutrients is also

When you repot a lemon tree, the most important thing is the timing and the substrate. Our instructions show what is important in the process. use appropriate soil Change the soil regularly Wait for spring or early summer repot new plants directly if possible observe correct procedure Choosing the right time To repot or change

If an apple tree (Malus domestica) has rotting apples, this can spread throughout the fruit crop and neighboring fruit trees. Find out now what to do about it. several triggers for rotten apples on the tree possible fruit rot mostly caused by fungi fast action required Detect rotten apples Apples go through various changes during

For a bountiful harvest currants need an annual summer pruning. This is often called witchcraft, but a few basic rules ensure that pruning the bushes succeed even beginners. Summer pruning for red / white and black currants different sharp pruning shears and loppers necessary ideal time: immediately after harvest Currants (Ribes) Currants, known as redcurrants

With a per capita consumption of just under 22 kilograms in 2019/20, apples are the most popular fruit. The number of apples varies, as each apple has a different weight. Read here how much an apple weighs. at least 1,500 apple varieties, about 60 economically relevant Weight depends on size and variety apples weigh between

In the local latitudes, the cultivation of fig trees is also becoming increasingly popular. But it is not always warm enough here for the tasty figs to ripen. However, to recognize the fruit ripeness, there are some clues. gives dark and light varieties of figs. Ripe fruits are soft and large Ripening time depends on

Currant bushes are relatively hardy, as well as easy to care for, and on top of that produce delicious fruit. However, currants can sometimes get yellow and even red leaves. Read here how to react correctly. various causes of red and yellow leaves on currants. care mistakes, diseases and pest infestation react quickly and correctly

Citrus trees are often kept as container plants. However, a lemon tree (Citrus x limon) quickly dries up with improper care. Read what are the causes and how you can save the plant. frequent cause of withered lemon trees waterlogging due to lack of drainage or too frequent watering. frost or incorrect overwintering as well

If the decorative mango plant gets brown leaves, then this may have several causes. We tell you how to properly respond to brown spots and save the plant. brown spots on mango leaves often indicate sunburn dark or wilted shoots indicate spider mites anthracnose fungus causes brown or black leaves/spots wet brown spots on the

A muddy topsoil means nothing but trouble. On the one hand, it restricts garden design, on the other hand, the garden can often only be entered with rubber boots. With these tips – and a little perseverance – you can get the soil dry again. little to no vegetation on muddy topsoil Cause for mud

If small bright maggots are detected on the ceiling in the kitchen, it is usually the so-called larva of the food moth. There are several reasons why it settles in your kitchen of all places. Their appearance is not only disgusting for many, but can also bring harm to health. It is important that moth