Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and to create a nutrient-rich soil amendment for gardening. Carrot peels are a great addition to compost piles, as they are high in nitrogen, a nutrient…
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…
Composting is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint by reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfills. Composting is also a great way to create nutrient-rich soil for your garden or lawn. But can you put baked…
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…
What are the 3 Main Compost Ingredients? Composting is an efficient way to reduce waste and create an organic soil amendment that can be used for gardening and landscaping. Composting involves the breakdown of organic material, such as leaves, grass…
Can You Put Potato Skins in Compost? Are you wondering if you can put potato skins in compost? If so, you’re in the right place. Composting is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment. It’s…
“Bitter is healthy” is the saying. But that doesn’t apply to vegetables that aren’t supposed to taste bitter – like cucumbers or summer squash. What went wrong there? Bitter substances are either contained in the form of tannins, for example…
Terracotta pots are visually superior to vessels made of plastic. Unfortunately, over time, they acquire a patina – but this can be prevented. Terracotta pots can be a beautiful addition to any garden or outdoor space. But, like all things,…
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…
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…
A “Mower Tree Guard” is a protective device or structure designed to safeguard trees from damage caused by lawnmowers and other garden equipment. Here are some benefits of using mower tree guards in your garden: In conclusion, mower tree guards…
The little crawlers can also be quite a nuisance in the garden. Instead of reaching for the chemical mace, you should first try relocating them. Ants love slab and pavement surfaces laid in sand – sand is an ideal building…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Harvesting your own chestnuts from the garden behind the house – a paradisiacal idea. But can the demands of the sweet chestnut be met in our latitudes? The good news first: Yes, chestnuts can in principle also be cultivated as…
Whether empty or planted, clay pots should be left outdoors through the winter only under certain conditions. Leaving clay pots outdoors during the winter months can be detrimental to the pots and potentially harm the plants inside them. Here are…
Talking to plants is a common gardening practice, and while it may not have scientifically proven effects on plant growth, it can be a positive and enjoyable aspect of tending to your garden. Here’s what you should know about talking…
Trees and shrubs give us a valuable raw material in autumn: their leaves! Instead of disposing of it, use it as mulch in suitable places. Only on lawns and sidewalks leaves should not be left lying around: It threatens rotting…
Weakened houseplants and in addition the dry heating air in winter – ideal conditions for the common spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). The tiny mites are only about 5 mm in size, but their sucking activity on the leaves can cause…
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…
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…
Fertilizing strawberries in the autumn is generally not recommended, as it can interfere with the natural process of preparing the plants for the winter. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind: Instead of fertilizing in the autumn,…
Orchids always want to stand warm and be watered a lot? We clear up the biggest misconceptions about the care of indoor orchids. Temperature preferences depend on the type of orchid: the popular Phalaenopsis is absolutely suitable for the living…
You may be familiar with this: after some time, Iron Cross forms long shoots, until it finally withers away. The good news: this is not a bad omen, but only the result of improper care. Why does the Iron Cross…
It is easy to grow, very hardy and gives us wonderful aromatic fruit. No question, the list of benefits of our mini kiwi is very long! When autumn arrives, the first fruits ripen and sweeten the cool rainy days. In…
We have already dealt with macronutrients, fertilizers and soil conditions. However, nutrients are a very complex subject; on the one hand, they must be in the right ratio to each other, and on the other hand, there are other decisive…
Of course, fruits and vegetables taste best when they are harvested fully ripe and can be enjoyed fresh. But it is often not so easy to find the right time to harvest. Sometimes early harvesting can also be useful to…
In autumn we are slowly getting ready for the cold season and start to prepare the balcony, terrace and garden for the coming winter. Now is also the time to think about which plants can withstand the cold at all…
