Gardening Tips

For a well-kept garden, the lawn is the figurehead. To ensure that it makes an excellent visual impression, the cutting height is an important indicator. With the right length, the lawn not only looks better, it is also healthier and more resistant to weeds. Have you been mowing the lawn by feel and hardly worrying […]

In order for the lawn and other plants to thrive in soil, a certain pH value must be present. The pH indicates whether the garden soil has a more acidic or alkaline environment. If the pH is too high, the growth of some plants and the lawn is impaired. If so, you will need to

The main focus of lawn care is in the spring. You prepare the soil, sow the lawn and are pleased when the lawn appears in a lush green within a very short time. In order for the lawn to experience the best possible start in the next season, you need to prepare it for the

Lawn care makes great demands on the gardener not only in the spring. If you want to maintain a healthy lawn, this is associated with care throughout the year. Even in the fall, you need to make sure that you treat the green area properly. This includes providing the lawn with sufficient nutrients. Otherwise, there

Your lawn should be in the best condition at all times. For this intensive care is necessary, as well as the administration of various additives. Not only mowing the lawn and fertilizing are important activities. Also liming the lawn may be necessary if the pH of the soil is too low. Then the absorption of

When the leaves on the trees turn colorful, the days become darker and the rain pelts against the windows, we know that autumn has arrived. For garden owners, this is when it’s time to lend a hand again to prepare plants and lawns well for the sunless, wet months ahead. In order to get artificial

In your garden you want it to be as neat as possible. You’ve gone to a lot of trouble to spread the lawn and sow the plants. With horror, you realize how yellow flowers are rising up and appearing both in the lawn and between paving slabs. The dandelion may be beautiful to look at,

In your lawn, you want mainly the blades of grass to spread there and they appear in a lush green. Numerous weeds make your life difficult and millet is also known to haunt the lawns. Millet is an annual plant. It is also known by the botanical names: Setaria ssp. or Digitaria ssp. It spreads

If you value a beautiful balcony and grow various plants and flowers there, the flower box is the most important foundation. You fill it with soil and the plants absorb vital nutrients through their roots. Do you think that simply filling the flower box with soil is enough? If so, this would be as simple

Pigeons are one of the guests that you are rather reluctant to welcome on the balcony. They cause a lot of dirt, are noisy and disrupt your usual daily routine. But in the city it is hard to avoid that the pigeons show up on your balcony. The animals are so accustomed to people that

A balcony is not only a spatial addition to one’s living space, but for most people a small oasis of relaxation right next to the living room or bedroom. This is where people have breakfast, drink coffee, play games or simply relax. To ensure that the feel-good factor is as high as possible, most balcony

The South Sea Myrtle, also called “Leptospermum scoparium”, is a very pretty flowering plant that comes from the Australian-New Zealand flora. The care of the South Sea Myrtle requires a little bit of tact, but it is still worth the effort to give it a place on our balcony. In this article, we want to

As climbing plants, vines depend on a climbing support to thrive magnificently. Among the numerous cultivation systems, the following three basic types and clever further developments have emerged for the garden. The Gobelet system – proven since ancient times The traditional bush training according to the Gobelet system is frequently used, especially in Southern Europe.

Carefully tended tomato plants and a healthy, sunny environment produce glossy, firm green leaves. Plants with leaves that appear shriveled, wilted or dried out are likely suffering from a lack of adequate care or a bacterial, soil-borne disease. Determine if your tomato plant is actually drying out or if another condition is causing the plant

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