Gardening Tips

Midsummer is the best time to prune your lilacs. Lilacs bloom mainly in the spring and after flowering, faded parts and branches need to be cut off. We show what you need to consider when cutting lilacs and how to care for your lilacs and enjoy them for a long time. Lilac comes in many […]

Earth bees are not pests, in fact they are very useful for plants in the garden. Nevertheless, they can be a nuisance if they appear in large numbers. How to recognize ground bees and whether you are better off living with them or driving them away in an animal-friendly way, you can read here. Earth

With our seven ideas for self-watering potted plants, you no longer have to hope for help from friends or neighbors. Summertime is vacation time and if you have no one to take care of your potted plants for the next trip, you can help yourself with one of the following solutions that work completely self-sufficiently

For fruit trees to grow healthy and bear a lot of fruit, they need to be cared for and pruned regularly. In addition to winter pruning, fruit trees also benefit from pruning in summer. We explain what you need to consider when pruning fruit trees in summer. Unlike winter pruning, which is done while the

A strong drying out is enough, and the long-cherished bloom is gone. On some summer days, the only thing that helps is daily watering. With an automatic watering system, you can save a lot of time, water and money. We tell you what to look out for in your Smart Garden. Especially in summer, the

Are your pets also family members for you, which you mourn at their death and for which you want an appropriate final resting place? We explain what rules apply to pet burial in your own backyard. In principle, rendering plants are responsible for the safe disposal of animal carcasses. Pets that are euthanized at the

Lavender captivates not only with its great color, but also with its aromatic smell. Here you can read how to grow and propagate lavender. Lavender belongs to the labiates family and occurs in about 30 genera and subgenera. Typically, the shrub is purple, but there are also varieties in white, pink and blue. It is

If the temperatures on the thermometer climb above the 30°C mark, many like to cool off in a cool swimming lake or even in their own swimming pond. But beware: blue-green algae also love the hot days. We explain how you can recognize blue-green algae, what is so dangerous about them and how you can

Raised beds have been the trend among home and hobby gardeners for some time. They are easy on the back and look good. We answer the most important questions and show how you can easily build a raised bed from pallets in five steps. Raised beds allow you to grow your own fruit, vegetables or

Weeds are regularly removed in the vegetable garden as well as in the flower bed by most gardeners. But is that really necessary? We explain how you and your garden will benefit if you leave the weeds instead. Weeds are various plants and wild herbs that grow in beds and pots without our intervention. In

All good things come from above – this also applies to rainwater. It’s far too bad to drain the precious water through downpipes into the ground and let it seep away. We explain how to use rainwater properly in your home and garden. Those who use rainwater save precious drinking water and money. Statistics show

After the barbecue comes the work: To enjoy your barbecue for a long time, you need to clean the cooled grill grate. We explain how to do this and which home remedies are best for cleaning the grill grate. Just as you clean the ceramic hob of your stove or the oven after cooking, the

Moss in the wild, for example in the forest, is usually beautiful to look at. In your own garden or on paving stones, however, rather less so. We show you which home remedies you can use to easily remove moss. Moss is found mainly in the forest or other fully shaded locations. In and of

A walk in the golden autumn light, followed by a slice of apple pie and a cup of tea – autumn certainly has its charms. So that you can enjoy it to the full, there is some work to be done now to get your house and garden ready for winter. This involves identifying and

As winter approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how to winterize your strawberries. One way is to winterize strawberries in a raised bed. Today we’ll give you instructions and 5 tips to make the process easier. Have fun with your gardening! The most important facts in a nutshell Strawberries are very popular. Per capita,

A beautifully manicured and lush green lawn is the pride of many a garden owner. However, grasses are heavy feeders that need to be supplied with sufficient nutrients so that weeds have no chance of coming to light. Lawns must therefore be fertilized regularly. Since fertilization is also essential when planting a new lawn, the

The European manufacturer Stihl offers more than 60 hedge trimmers in its range. Most of the devices use a battery as a power source. However, the range also includes models with a gasoline engine. The type of power supply is secondary in this context. All models require regular care. In addition to cleaning after use

Several Bosch hedge trimmers have been awarded good or very good marks by Stiftung Warentest. In addition to the solid construction, Stiftung Warentest also rates the manufacturer’s repair and spare parts service as exemplary. Nevertheless, even a robust Bosch hedge trimmer can break. In this article, you’ll learn what you can do yourself and when

Hedges are very popular as boundary and design elements in the garden. This is no surprise, as they provide privacy, dampen noise, filter dust and create habitat for many small animals. However, in order for hedges to serve their purpose, they need regular maintenance. Hedge trimmers are the right tool for the job. If you