Gardening Tips

Probably the German’s favorite fruit is the strawberry. They are sweet as sugar and super tasty in other ways, too. So much the better that growing them is so uncomplicated, as long as you take a few things into account. Site conditions Strawberries are real sun children. In order to develop many delicious fruits, they […]

Spring many amateur gardeners associate with the enjoyment of sweet and sour rhubarb stalks. This period is limited for most varieties. Harvesting technique, on the other hand, affects the yield in the coming harvest season. Harvest time After you plant rhubarb in your garden, the plant needs time to grow and thrive. Harvesting takes place

Climbing zucchini are ideal for growing vegetables in a space-saving way – but they also require a lot of nutrients and plenty of water. The effort required for care should therefore not be underestimated. How it can be easier and which climbing aids are suitable, interested parties will learn here as well as everything worth

Seeded chili varieties contain many seeds, which are usually removed during preparation. You should keep a few of them. Each of them can turn into a green, richly bearing plant in the following year. However, there are also promising seeds in the market. Starting with sowing, a few handles await the gardener, so that in

Proper sowing is crucial for the development of bell pepper plants. We tell you the most important care steps, so that your bell pepper sowing is also successful! What is needed? If you want to grow peppers from seed, you need very little special equipment. Because much of it can be found in most households

Privacy fences are offered ready for installation in many colors and from many materials. However, as so often in life, during the selection you have to realize that any inexpensive solution is not really of high design value, while the exquisitely good-looking solutions are not insignificant burden on the household budget. The alternative is a

Anyone who wants to keep one or more turtles in the garden in the summer, usually can not do without a suitable turtle house. On the one hand, it serves as a retreat for the animals, on the other hand, it is something like a heat chamber. To build such a house yourself is not

Sitting comfortably in the garden, watching the butterflies at work and letting your mind wander – more relaxation is hardly possible. Unfortunately, butterflies are becoming increasingly rare in our gardens. In fact, many species are now even acutely threatened with extinction. So it’s high time to do something good for the animals. A butterfly box

When they appear en masse, white grubs can cause a great deal of damage to many lawns, as they feed on the roots of the grasses. Usually, however, the damage is not noticed until the lawn has brown spots. They can live in the soil for up to four years in the larval stage. When

Whether the lawn is bright green and grows densely depends largely on the soil and its condition. If over time the substrate becomes more and more acidic and poor in nutrients, then the grasses will not grow nicely. With the help of the dolomite lime, this problem can be solved immediately. However, before sprinkling, a

A beautiful lawn with a closed cover and a lush green color is the desire of many garden owners. Care plays a crucial role in this. The question about the speed of growth has its justification, because the growth of the lawn determines the mowing frequency. However, how fast a lawn grows depends on various

Anyone who takes the trouble of sowing a lawn can usually hardly wait until the first green blades finally sprout. The longer the wait, until finally a closed lawn is created. We explain which methods accelerate the growth of your lawn and effectively shorten the unloved waiting time. Perfect conditions for optimal germination Before considering

Weeds, which are conspicuous by their thick, unsightly clumps, are best kept in check by good lawn care and the thickest possible turf. Millet in the lawn can be easily removed manually for smaller areas. For larger areas, it may be necessary to chemically control and destroy millet. As a heat-loving grass, it has emerged

It is called eyebrow of Venus, lady’s weed, cricket grass, centaury, cat’s weed, lambs tongue or botanically Achillea millefolium, the common yarrow. It is beautiful to look at while in bloom. Bees, bumblebees and butterflies love the plant. It is one of the most famous medicinal herbs. The wild plant is common in meadows and

Winter turns a once lush green lawn into a sad, brownish and in many places bare sight. The delicate grasses suffer from winter cold, a possible snow load or simply excessive moisture. Moss and felt are often the result of the bare season, so spring maintenance measures such as fertilizing and scarifying are essential. But

Coffee grounds have become an established nitrogen addition in home gardens. The ground beans affect soil texture, making it difficult for clover to become more established. Coffee grounds: effect Coffee grounds are not a miracle cure for clover in lawns. Rather, it is a measure to strengthen the lawn and adjust the soil texture to

Quickly, especially fallow land is colonized by creeping quackgrass, a stubborn root weed in the local gardens. It is important to control the plants, for this there are several techniques and tips, which are explained in the article. Recognize When creeping couch grass (Elymus repens) spreads in the garden, it should be recognized as soon

Lawn seed mixes in the right composition lay the foundation for your lawn care success. Considerations before buying lawn seed It is worthwhile to conduct a brief site analysis and answer for yourself the question of whether the lawn will be located primarily in shade or sun, or perhaps more in partial shade. It would

When autumn arrives in the garden, there is once again a lot to do for the amateur gardener. Now is the time to give the lawn special care so that it can withstand the rigors of winter. This is urgently needed, because barbecues, children’s birthday parties and summer drought have left their mark. A comprehensive

Brown spots due to lack of care The most common reason for brown spots in the lawn is insufficient care. Dehydration may be behind the unsightly spots – direct sunlight and high heat can cause the lawn to burn. But waterlogging can also cause the spots. The remedy is regular scarification of the lawn, which

While some people are looking for the four-leaf clover, amateur gardeners are annoyed by the avoidable lucky charms. Especially when it comes to the lawn, most do not want him. Fortunately, removing it is easier than you might think. Cause of clover Basically, clover is a good thing, because it shows that the lawn is

The cold winter season and hot summer months put any lawn to the test. With the help of dethatching, garden owners can significantly improve the appearance and growth of their lawn. This maintenance measure contributes significantly to the regeneration of the grass plants. The correct sequence and timing are just as important as the technical

A beautiful, lush green lawn is not infrequently the eye-catcher in a garden. However, fertilization is absolutely necessary for this. Contrary to popular belief, fertilizing should be done in the summer months and not necessarily in the fall. In this way, the lush, summer green can be preserved. In addition, the individual plants are additionally

In most gardens, the lawn is the jewel in the crown. But many amateur gardeners care for it incorrectly and then it is soon over with the green splendor. Morning or evening – water the lawn correctly Midsummer is actually pure poison for the lawn, as it suffers enormously from dryness during this time. All

If larger, unsightly areas form in the lawn, then it may be witch rings, which are caused by a fungus. Not every garden owner is already familiar with these diseases. The rings destroy the appearance of the lawn and the fungal spores can multiply throughout the garden if they are not controlled. However, the infestation

Over time, the lawn soil becomes compacted, so that the grass roots no longer get enough air. Therefore, regular aeration, also known as aerification, makes sense. But when is the best time to do it? What is aerating? By the term “aerating the lawn” the gardener understands the perforation of the upper soil structure, for

Algae in the lawn close soil pores and thus prevent grass roots from absorbing sufficient water, air and nutrients. They must be selectively removed during the next dry period, otherwise infested lawns will die. Three types of algae as pests It is mostly blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria), green algae (Chlorophyta) or diatoms (Bacillariophyceae) that spread on

Is the holey, overused lawn a thorn in your side? Do not be annoyed by this detriment to your garden, but take the initiative. Replanting an old lawn is less costly than suspected. Moreover, it is by no means necessary to consume the entire budget for the hobby garden to restore a lawn. There are

If you want to level your garden, there are several methods that can be easily implemented and do not require heavy equipment. The tips presented here will help you with this project. How to make your lawn LEVEL and Flat – Beginners Guide to lawn levelling Determine the height difference Before you can level the