As the gardening year draws to a close and cold gusts replace the warm sun, a few safety precautions need to be taken on the balcony and terrace and preparations made for the winter. Tidying up, cleaning, taking exotics to…
Whether outdoors or in tubs, the plants, which originate from more southern regions and are therefore only conditionally hardy, need additional protection in the cold season. In this article, the fig is a prime example of the correct implementation. You…
In October, it is slowly time to prepare the garden for winter. In this article, the focus is on the vegetable patch. For balcony and terrace gardens, we have already prepared a guide for the cold season. We have also…
While caring for hardy herbs in the cold season is really a breeze, there’s a little more to consider for the less hardy plants. In this article, you’ll learn how to properly protect your herbs – whether in a container…
To produce many flowers and fruits, your citrus tree needs a little break in the winter to gather strength. In this article we look at how to properly provide it with water and nutrients in the winter. Wintering lemon tree:…
In winter, the olive tree takes a break in its growth. During its winter dormancy, it needs significantly less water and nutrients. How often you need to water and fertilize the olive tree in winter depends on whether your olive…
In order for raspberries, blueberries & Co. to survive the icy winter temperatures well, they need warming protection. It makes a difference whether your berry bushes grow outdoors or in a tub. Robust berries On the subject of “overwintering plants…
Less is more: When it comes to watering your plants, you should definitely stick to this principle and keep a close eye on the moisture balance of the soil. Waterlogging often goes unnoticed for a long time and can wreak…
At the moment we are busy preparing ourselves and our garden for the cold season. And we are not alone in this – our little garden inhabitants also have to make sure that they are fit for the winter in…
Compost – most of the time, when we hear this word, we think of huge piles of compost steaming away in the corner of the garden on colder days, gifting us with fragrant, black humus. To enjoy the luxury of…
How to rid your lemon tree of pests! Because lemon trees need a lot of sun and temperatures above 3 degrees in winter, it is difficult to create the right growing conditions for them in our latitudes. As a result,…
Do you have as much fun growing your own plants from seed? Taking the shortcut and buying robust young plants also offers many advantages, but it’s always a great experience to marvel at the different colors and shapes of the…
Of course, you should keep your eyes open for signs of pests all year round. During the winter, however, many plants are not as fit and resistant as in the summer. Therefore, aphids & Co often have it particularly easy…
Although it is now winter break, there are many things to do in December and even some harvesting to do. The focus is on proper plant care in the winter quarters and general maintenance work in the garden. Although we…
Mixed culture focuses on the combination of different plants that have a positive influence on each other. Vegetable varieties, flowering plants, fruit varieties and herbs are planted next to each other, which support each other. If you have little space,…
Citrus trees teach us patience above all. All year long, we can watch in anticipation as the pretty white blossoms very slowly grow into large, colorful fruits. Summer may be over now, but the bright yellow and orange globes on…
Varied planted beds, tubs or balcony boxes not only look great, the colorful variety also offers a number of advantages if you pay attention to which plants you combine with each other. Because there are so many plants to choose…
The realm of plants is quite varied. There are tender green stems as well as thick trunks that can reach over a hundred meters into the sky. In this country, most plants grow herbaceously, as shrubs or trees. To find…
Preserving food to build up sufficient winter stocks – this is no longer a necessity these days. It’s still a lot of fun to preserve fruits and vegetables, especially if they come from your own garden. In addition to making…
For many people, the poinsettia is a firm part of the holidays and the Christmas season. But unfortunately, very few plants survive more than a few weeks after moving into their new home. To understand why this happens and how…
Varied planted beds or containers not only look great, the colorful variety also offers a number of benefits if you pay attention to which plants you combine with each other. Since the choice of plants is so wide, we present…
Sprouts are a popular source of vitamins in winter, when there is not so much going on outside in the garden. If you follow a few things, the cultivation is very simple and after a short time you can enjoy…
What we have in common with mealybugs? We love citrus trees! While we are after the delicious fruit, the little crawlers prefer the juice from the leaves of the plant. There they pierce with their tiny proboscises and can cause…
Some plants try coziness: They germinate and grow slowly, bloom quietly, and then still take plenty of time to let their fruits ripen. Of course, this is mainly due to the climate in this country, because bell pepper, chili and…
All our plants have one thing in common: they need soil to grow. It would be a shame to buy new soil every year, when you can spice up the old one with a few tricks to make it fresh…
Growing your own tomato plants from seed is not that difficult if you know the needs of the little seedlings and young plants and care for them. Tomatoes do not need it quite as warm and also germinate faster than…
Cold frames are a great way to start gardening even though the weather isn’t really cooperating yet. Under the protection of glass, fleece or plastic panels, early seeds are nice and cozy and warm. This way you create a transition…
Whether blueberries or blueberries: Get to the pruning shears. There are probably few tasks in the garden that are as easy as pruning blueberries or blueberries. For the first few years, you can leave the plants alone anyway – and…
Often you can’t avoid having to water your garden, balcony or even houseplants with tap water – rainwater is not always available. We take a look at why even tap water containing lime is not as bad as its reputation…
Ensuring that your blueberry plants survive the winter and thrive in the spring requires some preparation and care. Here are the steps to help your blueberries make it through the winter successfully: 1. Choose Cold-Hardy Varieties: 2. Proper Planting Location:…
