Gardening Tips

Stop! Do not throw the used toilet paper roll, the empty egg carton and the drunk milk carton into the trash! Because from them you can make wonderful growing pots themselves. Read the craft instructions here! Urban gardening has become an ongoing trend. To successfully grow vegetables, herbs and flowers, all you need is a […]

Bulbs in autumn, tubers in spring? And what is the right time to plant perennials and woody plants? We explain fall planting and spring planting and give tips on which time window is recommended for which species. When it has become a little colder, already freezing at night and rainy weather makes you dread spending

Gardening is not witchcraft! With our tips for the perfect potting soil, your garden and houseplants will soon be in full bloom. A good potting soil is the most important prerequisite for successful plant cultivation and care. Cheap potting soil is often of inferior quality – it is not structurally stable, clumps, and the nutrient

Your thuja suddenly turns brown? Not always a disease is to blame. Too much sun in summer or the road salt in winter can also be responsible. How to find out what is responsible for the brown discoloration of your thuja, you will learn here. Thuja, also called tree of life, is very appreciated in

Summer has hardly arrived and is already leaving: officially it is now late summer. And there are a few chores to do in the garden. Watering and weeding, of course, mowing the lawn – and these four tasks. Harvest The fruit trees bear fruit, berries ripen on the bushes and in the vegetable garden zucchini,

A pond in your own garden is a real idyll and invites you to linger on hot summer days. But what if you have only a balcony? Then you do not have to give up the pleasure, because for this case there are balcony ponds. The mini watering holes can be easily created in various

A beautiful garden takes effort and often costs a lot of money. But clever gardeners know how to replace fertilizer or obtain flower bulbs cheaply, for example. Splendid flowers, delicious vegetables – that works even without a lavish budget for your own garden. These ten tips will help you garden and save money. The most

If you want to use ash as fertilizer, you need to consider a few things. Ash from natural wood is suitable. However, if the ash comes from barbecue charcoal or treated wood, it will cause damage in the garden. Learn now how to properly use ash as fertilizer. Ash as fertilizer: the most important facts

It is a fact that most plants need as much light as possible to grow. However, houseplants in particular often receive only a few rays of sunlight. On the one hand, this is due to the fact that plants are often in unsuitable, too dark places and thus do not find optimal conditions. And even

For many years I dismissed ivy as a weed, a nuisance, growing over shady edges of the property and into the lawn. Yet ivy can be a real asset to your garden. And also for the animal world valuable last food supplier in the year. On an old wall in the garden ivy has grown

“Three hornets kill a man, seven a horse”. The phrase is still often used today – but it is completely refuted. Hornets are not more dangerous than normal wasps, and on the contrary, even peaceful and shy insects. They are also not interested in your food and can even be useful helpers in the garden.

Hydrangea, along with rhododendron, boxwood and lilac, is one of the most popular and beautiful garden plants. Most amateur gardeners, when you talk about a hydrangea, mean “Hydragea macrophylla”. It is also called “peasant hydrangea”. The interesting thing about hydrangeas is that they are winter hardy. So it is possible to leave the farmer hydrangea

Last week Sunday morning an attack was made on our home garden pond. The perpetrator is so far fugitive, however, “footprints” could be secured. The stolen goods: several fish. The villain: a heron . The remaining fish must now be quickly brought to safety! What is allowed in the protection from herons. A heron, also

Rhododendron is a true evergreen in our gardens. Along with boxwood, hydrangea, lilac and summer lilac, it is one of the most popular and beautiful garden plants. We have many informative facts about the rhododendron as well as care, growth, pruning and location for you. Rhododendron – growth and flowering The rhododendron is an evergreen

You want to promote wild bees like the mason bees, give them nesting space and food, and thus actively help to preserve our nature? Find out here how this can be done in your own garden with simple means. Insect mortality and especially bee mortality have become an omnipresent topic. Bees make an immense contribution

The hazel bush is widespread, everyone knows the plant, but it is also easily overlooked. Yet the hazel is an ancient crop in our region and a real asset for insects and birds. It is a wonderful garden plant with many benefits. The hazel shrub, also called common hazel or wood hazel, belongs to the

You want to lay a new lawn? With these tips, the new lawn installation succeeds in a few steps. If you plan your new lawn, start seeding at the right time and prepare the soil appropriately, you can look forward to a perfect result after just six to eight weeks. Here you can find out

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As soon as the gardening season really gets going in spring with mild temperatures, the garden pond is naturally an issue. After the winter, the pond is not only generally spruced up, but above all can be replanted. Here are personal favorites among the pond plants: Another tip from the experience of recent years: reed

Pruning cherry laurel – is it really necessary? Normally, the cherry laurel does not need pruning at all. Therefore, all those who have enough space should simply let it grow freely. However, if you lack the necessary space or you want to achieve a certain hedge shape, then you can not avoid cutting. We will

I am usually not satisfied with my purchased basil plants. After only a few days on the windowsill, they let the leaves droop, regardless of whether I bought the basil in the organic supermarket or at the discount store. How do you make the kitchen herb last longer? I looked into the question. The reason

Most people know the orange glowing fruits of physalis from delicious desserts or as decoration – but the plant can also be grown in your own garden. And it works really well. The physalis is also known as Andean berry or Cape gooseberry. It belongs to the nightshade family, like tomatoes and peppers. The word

An issue for every amateur gardener: having rainwater on hand for watering at all times during summer drought and heat. It is worth converting the irrigation of your garden to this – whether water tank, rain barrel or cistern. Use soft, low-lime rainwater for your plants and save drinking water. We tell you how it

The longer summer lasts, the more yellow, orange or red flowers shine in the beds – provided that you planted nasturtium. It is really a top tip for any garden. There are several varieties, widely used is the large nasturtium. It is known as an eye-catcher in the cottage garden. Nasturtium is easy to grow

Shaded areas in the garden are often unpopular, as the possibilities for beautiful design seem much more limited here than in sunny locations. Admittedly, many design approaches and plant combinations that work wonderfully in the sun are doomed to failure in the shade. But not all of them! We have 15 tips for planting darker

Many people have a pet rabbit and orchids as houseplants. After all, orchids are one of the most popular houseplants in this country with their colorful flowers. If the rabbit has access to the orchids during exercise, the question arises: are orchids toxic to rabbits? Orchids can be mildly toxic to rabbits. Small amounts of