Gardening Tips

Mealybugs love to infest houseplants such as orchids and cacti. In this guide you will learn how to recognize, prevent and control mealybugs. How to recognize mealybugs Mealybugs suck on leaves, stems and the roots of plants, weakening them. They secrete a toxin that inhibits plant vitality and growth. You can easily recognize the little […]

Weeding instead of chemical destruction, collecting pests, attracting beneficial insects: Natural pesticides are better – for people and the environment. We show you how to protect your plants from pests in a natural way. Synthetic chemical plant treatments are generally taboo in organic gardens – because they pollute groundwater, threaten biodiversity and harm the health

Wild vine is a popular climbing plant that adds color to autumn with its glowing red leaves. We’ll show you what to consider when planting, pruning and caring for it. Wild vine (botanical name: Parthenocissus) can also be found under the names maidenhair vine or fence vine. It belongs to the genus of grapevine and

Planting sweet potatoes is not difficult. If you want to grow and harvest the vegetable yourself, all you need is a garden, patience and our planting tips. Planting sweet potatoes: Soil, light and water If you want to grow sweet potatoes, you need a soil in which the tubers can thrive. A loose, sandy soil

As a natural source of protein, lentils are currently celebrating a comeback in regional cuisine. In this article, we show you how to plant lentils in your own garden and what you need to bear in mind when growing and caring for them. In the supermarket, the selection of legumes is now very large. Some

Planting coriander is worthwhile if you often cook Asian dishes. You can easily plant and harvest the popular culinary herb at home in the garden or on the balcony. Coriander – origin and use Coriander originates from the Mediterranean region and the Middle East, but is now grown almost worldwide. Even in ancient Egypt, the

You can easily plant chard yourself – in the garden and on the balcony. Here we show you how to grow and care for this healthy vegetable. Chard enriches every kitchen and is extremely healthy: It is not only low in calories, but is also full of valuable vitamins and minerals – including sodium, potassium,

Properly plant and care for raspberries is not difficult. If you follow a few simple tips, you can easily provide yourself with raspberries from your garden ecologically. Planting raspberries: the preparations Before you plant raspberries in your garden, you should pay attention to a few things: Choose a species and variety Choose the right location

Kermesberry is a popular plant because of its black-red fruits. However, it spreads very quickly, especially in mild areas. Here you can learn how to combat the wild growth of pokeweed and how to plant and use the plant in a controlled manner. The pokeweed: an invasive plant species? Even though pokeweed is very pretty

Barbara weed is a relatively unknown wild herb. Yet it offers not only colorful flowers in summer, but can also bring variety to your menu. Learn more about the characteristics and cultivation of the plant here. Barbara weed, also known as winter cress, is a native plant. Since it is relatively undemanding and multiplies quickly,

Tulips should be planted in the fall, so that they form flowers in the spring. Especially important is the location and the soil. We show you what you need to consider when planting tulip bulbs. Planting tulips: Late autumn is ideal You must plant the tulip bulbs at the right time, otherwise you will wait

Lilies can be planted both in the garden and in pots. In this article you will learn how exactly to do this and what you should consider when caring for lilies. If you want to plant lilies, you are already spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the right variety. Of the more than

Forget-me-not is not only a plant that is popular for its colors. Its blue flowers are also good for use in the kitchen. We show you how to grow and care for forget-me-nots. Forget-me-not, Latin Myosotis, belongs to the family of broad-leaved plants. There are many different forget-me-not species worldwide. The plant is often used

The colorful hibiscus is a popular and robust plant for garden and balcony. You should pay attention to the location, care and pruning. The hibiscus or marshmallow belongs to the mallow family. Worldwide there are several hundred species in numerous colors and flower shapes. Depending on the species and lifespan, the hibiscus has a different

Planting chilies yourself is worthwhile: The fiery pods thrive in the garden or on the balcony. You can choose the variety yourself and then enjoy a bountiful harvest. Chili plants need little care and provide a rich harvest. The pods from your garden are guaranteed pesticide-free. If you grow chilies yourself, you can also influence

Planting arugula is easy and works just as well in a pot as in the garden. We’ll show you how you can harvest your own arugula all year round and save on plastic waste. Arugula is full of valuable ingredients for your body. These include: Mustard oils Beta-carotene Folic acid vitamin C Potassium Calcium Phosphorus

We’ll show you how to prune and care for your boxwood to keep it healthy. This way you can enjoy its dense, green foliage in the summer. The evergreen boxwood is one of the most popular ornamental and utility woods in Germany. The robust plant is ideal for greening fences, walls or bed borders. Thanks

Growing grapes requires a lot of patience and dedication – but it’s worth it. We’ll show you how to plant your own grapes and what to keep in mind. Planting grapes in your own garden Having your own grapevine has many advantages: Not only can you beautify the facade of your house, but you can

With sunflowers you plant the summer in your garden. The yellow flowers are not only beautiful, but also extremely useful. Learn here how to plant and care for them easily. Sunflowers are an asset to any garden or balcony. Originally from North and Central America, the composite flower was brought to Europe in the mid-16th

To build a snail trap yourself, you do not need much. We’ll show you how to protect your plants from slug damage with simple tools. Snail traps help the diligent gardener in the fight against feeding damage from snails. There are several ways to catch slugs alive: Use natural points of attraction: Create places where

Planting hostas is quick and easy. The Asian heartleaf lilies decorate your garden with leaves and flowers. Here’s how to grow this leafy perennial in your garden. Hosta is the scientific name for funcias, a genus of plants in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae). This foliage-decorating perennial is originally from Asia. In Japan, as well as

Planting basil is a relatively easy process, and it’s a popular herb to grow in gardens or containers due to its culinary uses. Here are some guidelines for timing, location, and proper care when planting basil: 1. Timing: 2. Location: 3. Planting and Spacing: 4. Watering: 5. Fertilizing: 6. Pruning and Harvesting: 7. Pests and

A balcony garden is not only beautiful to the eye, but can also help provide herbs, fruits and vegetables. Here you will learn how to create a balcony garden. A balcony garden can become a true oasis of tranquility, but also a practical spot for self-sufficiency in food. You can design your balcony garden according

Parsley is a versatile culinary herb and can be easily planted in a pot or in the garden. We explain how to plant and care for parsley properly. Parsley belongs to the umbellifer family and is a very popular kitchen herb. In Germany, it is mainly the curly parsley that is known. However, there are

Oregano is a popular and versatile herb for cooking and healing. We’ll show you how to plant oregano – whether in a pot or in the garden. Oregano: Popular Mediterranean herb Oregano (Latin: Origanum) is also known as thistle, origano or wild marjoram. The tasty herb originated in the European Mediterranean region and is now

You can plant mint in the garden and also on the balcony. Because mint is very easy to care for and copes well with almost all locations. Here you can learn how best to plant and care for peppermint. Planting peppermint: location You can plant peppermint anywhere: In the herb garden, peppermint grows just as

The aromatic sage is one of the most popular spice and medicinal plants. Learn here how you can plant sage – in the garden or in a pot. Sage does good and has a pleasant arome. Depending on the variety, it forms handsome pink-white flowers. Reason enough to grow it yourself in your own garden

If there were no fungi, forests would simply not exist. Because fungi develop in symbiosis with the roots of trees, to which they provide what they need at depth. Without fungi, plants and algae could never have colonized the land.When Europeans tried to grow pine trees in South America and Africa in colonial times, they