Gardening Tips

For many, turf is the fresh green gem in the home garden. But what are the causes when it turns yellow or brown? And what can you do then? Water shortage A sod that has too little water available tends to change color. The lack of water can be caused by watering too infrequently or […]

Who does not want a beautiful green lawn in front of the house? But the hot summer temperatures make the grass dry up. Blowing up the lawn can help. When is the right time? Water requirement of the lawn If you want a green lawn in the summer, you need to know its needs. Lawn

Pumpkins are very popular in the home garden. Despite good care and proper cultivation, the pumpkin may not develop splendidly. If necessary, the pumpkins turn brown and fall off. The causes Pumpkins (Cucurbita) are considered plants that require little care. The various cultivated species thrive magnificently and are a guarantee of a bountiful harvest. If

If the blossoms of tomatoes suddenly fall off, there are various possible causes. We show you which triggers are responsible for this and what you can do about it. Flower shedding due to lack of fertilization Tomatoes have hermaphroditic flowers. Thus, they are able to carry out fertilization independently. For this reason, tomato plants, in

Hardly any crop survives the winter, when the soil freezes completely. Or does it? What impact do sub-zero temperatures, when temperatures fall just below 0°C, have on vegetable cultivation, especially potato cultivation? This guide explains how much frost potatoes can tolerate. Potatoes tolerate frost only slightly Potatoes love a warm environment. They feel most comfortable

If the green lawn is matted, this not only looks unkempt, but also harms the lawn, because the soil is poorly ventilated. In addition, rainwater can not penetrate and run off. This is how easy you remove lawn thatch. What is lawn thatch? Lawn felt is organic material that covers the ground over time. The

Mint is one of the best known herbs. The numerous species and varieties are as diverse as their aroma and pleasant fragrance. But what to do when the mint leaves get white spots? White spots on mint leaves It’s not so much care errors as pests and diseases that are behind the sudden appearance of

Thyme is a popular Mediterranean culinary and spice herb with numerous species in different qualities. But what can be the reason when the thyme leaves get white spots and what can be done? Cicadas These cicadas are two to four millimeters small, slender, greenish-yellow animals, usually with a brown-black spotted surface. They sit mainly on

Tomatoes and cucumbers are very popular among gardeners. And many wonder whether the two vegetables are compatible with each other. This text provides information about the extent to which tomato and cucumber plants fit together. In the bed In the garden, in principle, it is possible to plant tomatoes and cucumbers together, but there are

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a popular, but also quite sensitive kitchen herb. To these five causes the plant in the bed reacts with yellowing and dies. Here’s how to prevent parsley turn yellow. Waterlogging Probably the most common reason for the unappetizing yellowing is simply too frequent watering. This results in waterlogging, which causes the

Kohlrabi contains many valuable ingredients, tastes delicious and grows faster than many other cabbage vegetables. But you can enjoy these benefits only if the planting distance is correct. This distance is needed kohlrabi when planting For the optimal development of kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes), please keep your distance when planting. If the kohlrabi plants

Cucumbers turning yellow and falling off the plant can be due to several factors, and addressing these issues can help improve cucumber production. Here are common reasons for yellowing cucumbers and what you can do to prevent it: Overripe Cucumbers: If cucumbers are left on the vine for too long, they can become overripe and

Thick tufts of grass in the lawn are not only an aesthetic problem, foreign grass can cause lasting damage to the surrounding lawn. There are different ways to remove foreign grass and prevent the thick tufts of grass. Different types Foreign grasses are usually always the same species. They are spread by birds or the

Like scarifying, aerating, liming and fertilizing, sanding is also one of the important maintenance tasks on lawns. Read here which sand is particularly suitable for sanding the lawn. Suitable types of sand To sand the lawn is best to use quartz sand, which has the following characteristics: fine grain size up to a maximum of

Trees, shrubs and hedges develop enormous root networks under the ground. If you don’t consider this, and don’t install a root barrier, you can have a rude awakening in a few years. Often the problem becomes apparent after planting, when the runners puncture pond liners, lift stone slabs, or invade drainage systems and other crops.

The plants should do well, that’s what every gardener wants, logically. This article asks whether it is worthwhile to rely on the help of the moon for this purpose. It gives you a first overview of gardening with the moon and which gardening tasks are best done in which moon phase. Gardening with the moon

Yellow leaves on cherry laurel are a fairly common occurrence, usually more of an annoyance than a real concern. Here you can learn how yellow leaves appear and when you need to do more than simply cut them off. Wrong location or wrong soil? Actually, hardly conceivable, because cherry laurel can cope with both sunny

The oleander is an evergreen plant, and these evergreen plants do not keep their leaves all their life, but in between they always drop leaves, which are replaced by new ones. Each plant has a slightly different rhythm in which it gets rid of the oldest leaves, they then turn yellow and the oleander subsequently

When it comes to Asian plants, many people think only of bamboo. But the Far East has so much more to offer than just fast-growing grasses. Radiant flowers in bright colors, imposing plants with spreading fans and unusual leaf shapes – the selection is huge. And in addition to exotic houseplants, there are also numerous