Gardening Tips

There has been much debate as to which gardening method is more effective between aquaponics and hydroponics. You’ll see how aquaponics dominates hydroponics in a battle between hydroponics and aquaponics. In this article, we will look at the main differences, objectively, between these two methods of soilless growing and see if aquaponics is really the […]

Grow plants only in water without soil? That’s exactly how the principle of hydroponics works. And you can even use it on your windowsill. What is hydroponics?The term hydroponics comes from the inventor of the concept, Dr. Wilhelm Gericke, and refers to the science of soilless gardening. The word part “hydro” comes from the Greek

Hydroponics is considered to be a particularly easy way of keeping plants, as the watering intervals are far apart in time. However, too high humidity can become problematic, for example, because it often leads to mold growth in the pot. Hydroponics can not tolerate water indefinitely Before treating your plants, check to see if the

Growing Strawberries in Hydroponics: A Comprehensive Guide Strawberries are a delightful fruit that can be successfully grown using hydroponic systems. Hydroponics offers precise control over environmental conditions, resulting in healthier plants and better yields. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to grow strawberries hydroponically: 1. Choose the Right Strawberry Variety: 2. Select the Hydroponic System:

When I first started working, I was put in a closed office. It was a windowless room, with air conditioning running full blast and white lights. In all innocence, I chose a cactus because “it’s a hardy plant” and watched it die. I resigned myself to not having plants, but I always wondered if plants

Plants also like LED lights – but quite differently than you do. What we humans consider to be pleasant light does not give the botany in the room any bright joy. They need special light wavelengths for their growth, which warm or cool white household LED lamps cannot provide adequately. Color temperature, color fidelity and

At the moment, everyone is retooling: Well-known manufacturers are installing one after the other. We are talking about COBs, which is short for chip on board. Several light-emitting diodes are mounted together on a ceramic field or other carrier and can thus be connected together. The advantages are lower production costs, better heat dissipation, and

At the end of their flowering period tulips cause headaches for the amateur gardener. The question rightly arises: is it permissible to cut off faded tulips so easily? If you rush to the scissors, you stop a vital process that already ensures the next bloom magic. This guide explains in detail how to expertly perform

Cut off withered tulips? Tulips, whether in the flower vase or in the flower bed, are a real eye-catcher. Hardly anyone does not like the sight of the vibrant and colorful flowers. Tulips are not only available in many different sizes and shapes, but also the wide range of colors provides variety. Not least because

The tulip (Tulipa) from the lily family is one of the most popular and elegant spring bloomers and convinces with single or double flowers. The numerous flower colors and hues are just as diverse and variable as the flower shapes and the growth heights of the individual varieties. With the end of flowering, however, it

If in the garden also sprouts weeds, then help homemade weed killers. They are a good, ecological alternative to chemical agents. We will show you how to make your own weed killer from household resources. Before you decide to keep your garden weed-free, it’s worth taking a look at wild herbology. That’s because many “weeds”

Astilbes are colorful and hardy garden perennials. All about cultivation and care of the exotic splendid aspen. Astilbes: exotic shade plantsAstilbes, or showy pears, are among the most exuberant flowering plants in our native gardens. These perennials, which belong to the stonecrop family, originally came from East Asia, where they are still very popular today

Our diet would be unthinkable without potatoes, wheat or tomatoes. However, these plants were not always native here, but are neophytes, i.e. species that have only become established here since the discovery of America in 1492. What are neophytes? Neophytes translated means nothing else than “new plants”. This means plants that were not always native

When caring for amaryllis need to pay attention to a few things. Due to its life cycle, the subtropical plant has special requirements that should be met for a beautiful bloom. Caring for a plant involves more than just giving it the right amount of water. Various factors affect the growth and health of plants.

Fleas like vegetables: they eat away at and damage young plants in particular. With a few natural tricks, you can prevent fleas and combat an infestation. Contrary to their name, fleas are not fleas – they belong to the leaf beetle family. These small beetles are one to three millimeters long and feed on vegetable

You can easily propagate your ivy via cuttings. You have two different options for this. Which one you choose is entirely up to you. Propagate ivy: Find the right cutting Ivy is a low-maintenance, undemanding plant that is easy to propagate. You can use either head cuttings or partial cuttings. Head cuttings consist of a

Planting mustard is simple and productive at the same time. However, you must make sure that the other plants in the bed match the mustard. Learn more about planting and harvesting mustard in our guide. Planting mustard: location and soil Mustard is easy to plant and does not require much care. The yellow flowering plant

Hyacinths are popular spring bloomers that shine in a variety of colors. With our uncomplicated instructions, you can plant them yourself at home – whether in the garden or on the balcony. Hyacinths belong to the so-called bulbous plants. Their fine roots grow from a large bulb, which is transplanted whole. For a beautiful bloom,

The eucalyptus is a beautiful plant that is used worldwide as a medicinal and ornamental plant. How to plant eucalyptus and how best to care for it, you can learn here. The eucalyptus originates from Australia and Indonesia and is the most widespread deciduous tree there. Worldwide, more than 600 subspecies are counted among the

Green manuring is a real alternative to keep the soil fertile. But what is behind it? What are the advantages of green manure and how does the method work? The principle of green manuring In autumn, most beds are withered and harvested. Vegetables, fruits and herbs need a lot of nutrients and leave the soil

The nightshade family is large. It includes beautiful ornamental plants as well as some of our most popular vegetables. What are nightshade plantsNightshade is the name of a plant family that includes about 100 genera and nearly 3000 species. You can often recognize nightshade plants by their flowers: they are cup-shaped and usually have five

Garden leaf beetles, also called June beetles, look like cockchafer, but they are pests. You get rid of them by prevention, setting traps, or applying natural predators. The garden leaf beetle: a pestYou may know the garden leaf beetle (Phyllopertha horticola) by the name June beetle. It looks very similar to the cockchafer and is

Plants in the bathroom are ideal for creating a relaxing atmosphere. The following plants are particularly suitable for the warm and humid climate in the bathroom. Plants for a good bathroom climate Plants for the home are ideal for increasing indoor climate and well-being. You don’t have to do without these green companions in your

Bamboo makes a good hedge plant and will fit into any garden. However, you need to prune your bamboo regularly so that it remains pretty to look at despite its fast growth. As a hedge plant, bamboo brings exotic flair to the garden, even in this country. But that is not the only reason why

Despite its South American origin, the physalis can also be planted in this country. Here you can find out how to do this and what care the healthy plant needs. The physalis, also called Andean or Cape gooseberry, belongs to the nightshade family and originally comes from the South American Andes. The orange fruit is

You can successfully grow plants in hydroponics, even if you don’t have much success in gardening otherwise. In principle, almost all plants are suitable for this purpose. However, those with large leaves are particularly suitable. Grow a plant without soil? That is exactly the concept of hydroponics. Instead of soil, the plant has a special

In our latitudes, the tropical plant turmeric grows best indoors. Here, the turmeric plant finds the constant warmth it needs. How to plant turmeric, care for it and harvest the roots. Today, turmeric, also called turmeric or saffron root, is more popular than ever. We use the roots, called rhizomes, fresh or dried as a