Gardening Tips

How much water does the Monstera need? Make sure that your Monstera deliciosa never gets too much water, but at the same time doesn’t dry out completely. Water your Monstera Deliciosa when the top 2-3 centimeters of the substrate is dry. Here you can find out which substrate is best for your Monstera. Best watering […]

Rubber tree, also called Ficus elastica, is a green plant of Asian origin, especially from South and Southeast Asia. This ficus gives virtues to the space where it is, purifying the air and making it healthier and more breathable. It may happen that one day we notice that our Ficus elastica encounters certain growing difficulties.

Propagate Philodendron – A step by step guide to taking cuttings. Philodendrons are not only a tree friend to the jungle giants, but also offer gardeners with their uncomplicated care requirements a welcome cultivation option. These advantages are also evident in the propagation of the evergreen houseplant: we show you how to easily and quickly

Common causes of root rot Root rot can be a major threat to both garden and houseplants. That’s because when the roots start to rot, the plant often dies soon after. The following causes of root rot are the most common: Root rot caused by fungi: There are many different fungal pathogens that can attack

If your houseplants die, this can have various reasons. Either incorrect care or an unfavorable location is responsible. In this article we will show you how to significantly increase your plants’ chances of survival. When houseplants die: Wrong location Just as your plants in the garden prefer a particular location, houseplants have their preferences. Not

Brown or infested leaves: What is the reason for houseplants ailing in winter? Tips for optimal care – from proper watering to pest prevention. In the winter months, houseplants need special care, because they get little daylight and are usually in heated rooms, which makes them more susceptible to pests. In addition, the humidity is

Only when the soil meets the needs of plants, they can thrive magnificently. What are the characteristics of a fertile garden soil? Can you determine the soil quality yourself? Determining the soil quality also makes sense in the hobby garden Soil quality influences the success of the harvest professional soil analysis shows causes of poor

Mulch Mulch is a term that comes up every now and then in connection with the garden or even more often in agriculture. It always refers to unrotted organic material. This can be, for example, grass clippings, straw, sawdust or shredded bark. The application of the mulch in the garden or on a field is

Regularly performed pruning of plants provides a lasting healthy growth, magnificent flowering and can increase the harvest in fruit-bearing plants. However, the right timing of pruning is extremely important, otherwise the plant may come to harm or, due to a weakened immune system, freeze to death the next winter. Some plants only need to be

What if you could supply yourself with energy? And what if you had just picked the vegetables for lunch fresh from the garden? You would be independent of large corporations because you use what nature gives you. And you would be on the exciting path to a self-sufficient life. Are you up for it? Then

Usambara violets have been popular houseplants for decades, as they bloom abundantly. The classic flower colors of the plants are dark purple, white and pink. Today, there are about 2,000 hybrid varieties, so that the choice does not leave any wish unfulfilled. Today, the flower color ranges from white to dark purple, with a wide

Begonias are particularly popular and decorative houseplants in the local latitudes. They must be cultivated in tubs, as they require a lot of warmth due to their origin. A particularly beautiful variety is the iron cross begonia (Begonia masoniana), which originally comes from Vietnam. Flowering and flowering time The begonia, also known as the Iron

In this country, climbing candlestick flower (Ceropegia sandersonii) is particularly popular as a houseplant. It can be equipped with a climbing aid or cultivated hanging in a hanging basket. If the appropriate location and the ideal substrate are chosen, the plant requires little further care. Soil condition and location The location in the house should

Fertilizing and scarifying are two lawn care measures that each make an important contribution to the healthy growth of the lawn. To ensure that scarifying actually stimulates shoot formation instead of harming the lawn grasses, you should first fertilize the lawn and then scarify it. Fertilization actually strengthens the lawn by providing additional nutrients and

Hot, dry summers leave clearly visible traces, especially on the lawn. The formerly green carpet “burns”: It turns visibly yellow and finally looks like dead. Now, at the latest, many amateur gardeners wonder whether their lawn will ever turn green again or whether it is completely burnt and gone for good. Will Grass Grow Back

Reasons for the plague of snails Usually there are several causes that must come together for a snail plague to occur. If there are suddenly huge numbers of snails in the garden and eat everything short and small, then it is often an unmistakable sign that the natural balance is disturbed. For it is false

The feeding habits of slugs are a reflection of their way of life. Slugs leave behind a picture of misery. Shell snails clean up and chow down on trash. Learn here what snails eat and what they don’t. Clear tables illustrate important differences. The most important in a nutshell Slugs eat fresh greens, such as

The best home remedies against slugs in the gardenSnails in the garden are a thorn in the side of every gardener. With special home remedies or slug death is possible to combat the pest. The voracious slugs are a major problem for many amateur gardeners. From the lovingly planted lettuce and vegetables often remains only

Snails Are Useful In The Eco-system After All Snails are much more than just plant pests. But what are they actually useful for in the ecological system?Every summer, unwelcome guests crawl through gardens: slugs destroy entire beds of lettuce and do not shy away from cabbage or beets. And the question quickly arises as to

Potato bug bites are not poisonous, but they can be very painful and sore. The potato bug is also known as the Jerusalem cricket or child of the potato bug and lives in the western United States and Mexico. These large nocturnal insects can enter your home and usually inflict a nasty bite if they

Mowing the lawn is part of gardening. But what if it rains all the time? When mowing wet lawns, there are a few points to keep in mind. Mowing wet lawns: What you should bear in mind when doing so. There is often a quiet consensus among neighbors that the lawn is only mowed on