Gardening Tips

How to Safely Compost Cooked Rice

Composting is a great way to reduce waste and turn it into something useful. It can be used to fertilize gardens, improve soil, and even help reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills. But not all types of waste are suitable for composting. One of the most common questions people have is whether

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Does Rain Ruin Compost?

Does Rain Ruin Compost? Rain can play a major role in the success or failure of a composting project. Composting requires careful management of moisture levels in order to ensure that the microorganisms responsible for breaking down organic matter can thrive. Too much or too little rain can disrupt this delicate balance, leading to poor

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5 unusual ideas for the garden

A well-maintained garden with flower beds and some decoration can be a real feast for the eyes. However, by thinking outside the box, your garden will become unique. Idea 1: dream garden bed You have always dreamed of spending a summer night under the open sky? With a garden bed, the dream can come true.

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How harmful are mole crickets really?

Mole crickets are not exactly popular, as they are considered a pest that bites through plant roots. But is this bad reputation true at all? It is neither particularly pretty nor popular: the dark brown mole cricket (Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa) is considered a pest because it builds underground tunnel systems with its front legs, which have

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5 tricks for better seed germination

With these natural treatment methods, you give plant seeds a jump-start before sowing: for example, for faster germination in the case of hard shells or to strengthen them against pathogens. Plant seeds have a natural inhibition to germination – this prevents them from germinating during an unfavorable season, such as after seed maturation in winter

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Superfood duel: Moringa vs. kale

Moringa, the horseradish tree native to India, is hailed as the most nutrient-rich plant and panacea for the body. But what’s really in it? It tolerates heat and drought, makes few demands on the soil and can grow up to 30 cm a month – the horseradish tree (Moringa oleifera) is the ideal useful plant

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Fertilizing with sheep wool

In fact – from sheep’s wool can only knit sweaters, but also fertilize plants with it. We took a look at why and how this works. What makes sheep’s wool so valuable? Sheep’s wool consists mainly of keratin – a fibrous protein that also makes up our hair. Basically, wool has a similar composition to

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The rose with the largest rose hips

Some species of roses bear only small fruits. But one stands out in this respect. From the particularly large rose hips can be prepared fine jam. In our latitudes, the potato rose (Rosa rugosa), also called apple rose, originating from East Asia and now naturalized, forms the largest fruits. Its rose hips actually resemble small

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Why Its Important to Disinfect Garden Shears After Use

Why Its Important to Disinfect Garden Shears After Use

Disinfecting pruning shears is essential for several reasons when working in a garden or with plants: To disinfect pruning shears: Remember that different plants can host various diseases, so using the same shears without disinfection for different plants can lead to cross-contamination. By consistently disinfecting your pruning shears, you not only protect your garden but

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Tips for Placing Garden Sculptures

We would like to give you some tips for the perfect placement of garden sculptures. By the way, we also advise you to definitely try different locations before finally fixing the place of installation. In this way, you will see how the sculpture looks in different places and can decide on the best one. Placing

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