Gardening Tips

The garden in February – with snow or without: Now trees and shrubs are cut, the vegetable patch is prepared and the first plants are pulled forward. We have a checklist for you so that you know what work is coming up this month. General gardening in February Plan the garden: if you have not

Put the worms in a box, add organic waste, close the lid and the worm bin is ready. But it’s not that easy with the worm farm. What you should consider when you build a worm bin yourself, why buying a worm bin makes more sense for some people, and even more interesting facts about

In March, spring is approaching, and with it the gardening in the new season. However, the right time to start gardening depends on the regional climate. Whether you are an amateur gardener or a professional, you can prepare the beds for new plantings when the weather is frost-free. But first, start by cleaning up the

Snowdrops (Galanthus) inaudibly herald the arrival of spring. They are the first flowers of the year: as soon as the frost moves out of the ground, snowdrops poke their delicate flower heads through the snow cover – sometimes as early as January, sometimes as late as April. Their numerous species and varieties have triggered a

When filling a raised bed, the most important thing is the arrangement of the various layers of wood scraps, leaves, compost and soil. To help you successfully harvest vegetables and fresh herbs from your own bed, we give you tips. If you want to build a raised bed, the first thing you have to do

Whether from the garden or bought: Tulips are the epitome of spring, bringing good cheer and color to your home. When you cut the tulips, however, it’s best to keep a few things in mind. With our tips on care, you can prolong the splendor of flowers. What should I consider when buying tulips? For

Checkered flowers are bulbous flowers and delight in the spring with unusually patterned flowers. In the right location, the plants run wild willingly and then require little care. We give tips on how to make them feel particularly at home in your garden. Checkerboard flowers (Fritillaria meleagris) grow a good 25 to 30 centimeters tall

Rhododendrons do not really need to be pruned, but pruning is still useful in many cases to ensure beautiful flowering. What you need to pay attention to, you will learn below. Rhododendron is a popular flowering shrub, which can be found both in parks and in the wild. In the spring it attracts all eyes

Spring without pansies – unimaginable! Especially the smallest of the family conquer the hearts: the horned violets, which are as delightful as blooming. In this garden guide, you will learn how and when to best plant and care for the colorful messengers of spring. Often you can see violets (Violaceae) as grave planting. But the

Wild garlic loves humusy, moist soil and also feels at home in the shade of deciduous trees. Once it has established itself in the garden over the years, the foliage, buds and flowers can be used to flavor dishes. However, there is a risk of confusion with poisonous plants such as meadow saffron and lily

There are things and habits that take away the beauty of your garden – because they harm the environment or your health. Get rid of them!Whether it’s a leaf blower, peaty soil or too much tidiness: We show you ten things that should be removed from your garden for the sake of nature, animals and

Many of our birds cannot find a suitable habitat in the wild. A bird-friendly garden provides food and suitable nesting sites all year round. About three quarters of the bird species in Europe are threatened and are on the NABU Red List. Our lifestyle destroys the habitat of many birds – natural landscapes with forests,

You know that your organic waste will be composted in the future. Is your organic waste already happy? Wonderful, because every peel, leftover tea or coffee grounds that remains in the natural cycle is valuable.But do you have everything you need for a good start? Here’s the checklist for you! In 5 steps to a

No matter how you care for an avocado plant – sometimes it still gets brown leaves. This can have several causes. Compared to many other exotic plants, the avocado is quite easy to keep. Nevertheless, it can happen from time to time that it gets brown leaves. This, in turn, can be the result of

You want to turn your garden into an oasis of well-being? Then follow our instructions. This way, nothing can go wrong when planning and creating a garden. A beautiful garden is an optimal retreat to recharge your batteries and relax in the great outdoors and fresh air. For this, however, the garden must also resemble

In some countries, invasions of ladybug colonies are very common. And generally, gardeners like these auxiliary insects that participate in the daily biological fight. They are natural predators of many parasites and mites that are harmful to the garden or vegetable garden (against aphids on roses, white flies on plants, mealy bugs on green plants,

Despite their good looks, moles are not particularly appreciated by gardeners. However, these non-harmful creatures have their little use for surface plants by aerating the soil. They also feed on worms, larvae and insects! Nevertheless, they are still unloved because they deform the soil with their underground galleries. If they come into your garden, you

Bed bugs like to do two things: lurk in nooks and crannies, especially in the dark of night, and feed on our blood. In this respect, they are not unlike vampires, although a clove of garlic and holy water will not help you here! What options are available to you? We have listed some natural

Just by mentioning their name, you’ll probably break out in a cold sweat like us! Shy during the day, cockroaches surface at night to swarm everywhere. It is necessary to say that it is so hot and humid at home, the perfect place for a cosy nest! And it’s never pleasant to come face to

Too little known, diatomaceous earth is nevertheless a great help in everyday life. Natural, economical and ultra-absorbent, it can be of great service to those who know how to use it! Moreover, it is non-toxic and replaces many chemical products (insecticide spray, pesticides…). Nevertheless, its multiple uses make it worth this little spotlight! It is

Whiteflies are a classic garden pest. Indeed, this tiny beast particularly likes to attack our most beautiful plants! Moreover, not content with turning leaves yellow, slowing down the growth of geraniums, chelidoines, fuchsias or hibiscus, they can also invite themselves in our vegetable gardens and especially in greenhouses where they find the warmth they like