Gardening Tips

The weevil and its larvae can be dangerous for your garden if they appear in masses. We show you how to recognize the weevil and control it as gently as possible. The nocturnal weevil feeds on the leaves of your plants. Depending on the species, the weevil always prefers a certain plant family. The eaten […]

Ermine moths can cover entire trees with their silvery veils. Find out here how you can recognize an infestation and combat it with natural measures. Ermine moths and their caterpillars usually leave behind bare, brightly shining trees and shrubs. The insects are named after the silvery white webs in which the caterpillars pupate individually or

Caring for geraniums on a balcony can be a rewarding experience, as these colorful and fragrant plants thrive in containers and can brighten up your outdoor space. Here are expert tips on how to care for geraniums on a balcony: 1. Container Selection: 2. Soil Mix: 3. Sunlight: 4. Watering: 5. Fertilizing: 6. Deadheading: 7.

The Japanese clove cherry is just the thing for you if you want a low-maintenance and colorful flowering splendor for your garden. We’ll show you how to grow and care for this ornamental cherry. The Japanese clove cherry belongs to the rose family and is one of the most popular ornamental cherry species. The deciduous

Galangal in the garden Galangal originates from the Asian region and is mainly cultivated in Thailand and the Chinese island of Hainan. With us, the root is still quite uncommon. Only in well-stocked Asian stores you can buy the tuber. This is how the cultivation succeeds: Location: Galangal needs a bright and warm location. A

If you want to renew your lawn, you do not necessarily have to dig it up: There are different methods with and without digging up. Depending on the method, the right time to renew the lawn also differs. Weeds instead of grass, everything full of moss or bare patches: There are many reasons to renew

Although the rhododendron is actually very easy to care for, it is not spared from diseases. In this article you can read how to recognize and correctly combat various rhododendron diseases. Rhododendron diseases can have very different causes. Fungi or animal pests often attack the evergreen plants. In addition, too few nutrients or an unsuitable

Poisonous plants can quickly become dangerous for cats and dogs. As a pet owner, you should avoid these garden and indoor plants. It’s true that people think animals instinctively know what they can and cannot eat. However, this is only partly true. Dogs and cats in particular have few protective instincts about poisonous plants. Since

Evergreen climbers for the garden wanted? You’ve come to the right place! We present three beautiful specimens with which you can decorate your home garden. Evergreen climbers provide year-round color in your garden and are comparatively robust and undemanding. Once they are well established, you don’t even need to protect them from winter (in most

Autumn lawn fertilizer makes the lawn fit for the winter. The special fertilizer helps the lawn in autumn to better cope with frost and diseases. This is due to the special composition of the autumn lawn fertilizer. Many amateur gardeners leave out the autumn lawn fertilizer, but it provides the lawn with important nutrients for

Lava mulch is a popular and durable natural material for the care of your plants. We explain how to use lava mulch and what features and drawbacks the rock has. Lava mulch: dried lava In addition to classic bark mulch, (amateur) gardeners are increasingly turning to lava mulch. Lava mulch is hardened lava rock. It

Evergreen groundcovers are a great way to add large scale planting to the garden. The plants are usually very robust and do not require much care. Groundcovers are herbaceous plants that allow you to plant large areas in your garden with low maintenance. They are often very robust and only grow to a limited height.

If you want to dry thyme, you can do so quite easily in the air under the right conditions. This is worthwhile, because in the dried state thyme is very long shelf life, so you have long something from the spice. To use thyme for as long as possible, you should preserve it. The best

Safflower with its orange flowers is not only a real eye-catcher in the garden. The plant is also attributed various healing properties. Here you can find out how safflower works and how you can grow it. Safflower is a popular ornamental plant because of its beautiful flowers. Also known as safflower, it was used in

The meadow buttercup is a robust, perennial plant and does well in the home garden. Both the lesser and greater meadow-head are also popular with bees and insects. The meadow buttercup forms its own genus of plants and belongs to the rose family. The various species grow herbaceously, as perennials or shrubs. Greater meadow-head grows

Blue grain is a popular fertilizer among amateur gardeners. It quickly provides plants with important nutrients. In the long term, however, it harms the soil and biodiversity. What is blue grain? Blue grain is an artificially produced fertilizer. It contains a mixture of nutrients that almost every plant needs: Nitrate, phosphate and potassium. This mixture

Hardy palms bring an exotic touch to the home garden and survive the cold months without any problems. We introduce you to the most important species. Hardy tropical plantsPalm trees bring tropical flair to gardens and balconies. The exotic plants are naturally accustomed to warm temperatures. Nevertheless, there are some hardy palms that can survive

The Braunelle is a widespread native wildflower. We explain how to plant this versatile medicinal herb in the garden, what care it needs and how to use it properly. The Braunelle (“Prunella vulgaris”) is a wildflower native to Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. It is also considered a versatile herbal remedy. In our country,

When pruning conifers, you should always be careful, because pruning mistakes can stunt the growth of the trees. Here’s how you can best proceed. Pruning conifers: Although they are otherwise considered very low-maintenance plants, there are some important things to keep in mind when pruning conifers. Conifers include spruces, pines and yews, for example. The

Cranesbill is especially popular as a garden plant because of its decorative foliage and colorful flowers. How to properly grow and care for the perennial, you will learn in this article. Cranesbill forms a genus of plants that includes almost 400 species. Some of them are even evergreen and decorate gardens with their leaves and

The bracken fern adorns forests and meadows around the world. Under certain conditions, the wild plant also grows in the garden. Here you can learn how to plant and care for it. The bracken is a wild plant that grows all over the world. The plant grows in America as well as in Northern and

Corn poppy is a real eye-catcher because of its red petals. In this article you will learn how to properly water, plant and care for corn poppy. The corn poppy gets its name from the thin flowers that clap together in the wind. In nature, the annual poppy grows primarily in fields and cornfields. The

The liverwort forms beautiful blue flower carpets from February to April. Here you can learn how to grow and care for the plant properly. The liverwort belongs to the buttercup family. In nature, it feels particularly at home in deciduous forests with calcareous and loamy soils. The native perennial plant with the light blue flowers

The fragrant violet exudes its intense scent especially in spring. In this article you will learn how to grow and use this easy-to-care-for spring flower in your garden. Scented violet blooms as early as March and April in shades of pink, white and blue. It is therefore also known as the March violet. The early

Firethorn forms dense and colorful hedges and is therefore well suited as a natural garden fence. In this article, you will learn how to properly care for the shrub and bring it into shape. Whether as a hedge, a single plant, or a climbing plant, you can grow firethorn in your garden in a variety

The marsh marigold adds bright yellow splashes of color to your garden. Here you can learn how to plant and care for this plant, which often grows in ponds. The marsh marigold is one of the hardy perennials. It blooms from March to June. During this time, marsh marigold also serves as a bountiful food