Gardening Tips

Propagate your forsythia is not difficult. There are various methods to propagate the yellow early bloomer. Read here what you should pay attention to. Forsythia is also called goldbell, golden rain or golden lilac because of its bright yellow flowers. Because the early bloomer is easy to care for and requires little time, the plant […]

Mangoes are true exotics. If you plant the mango seed, a small mango tree can grow at home. Find out how it works here. One thing in advance: Unfortunately, your home-grown mango tree will not bear any of the sweet and juicy fruits. The temperatures in this country are simply too low for this, because

Oregano is a popular and versatile herb for cooking and healing. We’ll show you how to plant oregano – whether in a pot or in the garden. Oregano: Popular Mediterranean herb Oregano (Latin: Origanum) is also known as thistle, origano or wild marjoram. The tasty herb originated in the European Mediterranean region and is now

You should overwinter gladioli indoors if you want to enjoy them for a long time. Read here how you can best prepare them for the cold months. Gladioli are popular as cut flowers in summer and are also an eye-catcher in any garden. Garden gladioli in particular are popular in this country – but they

The low-maintenance viper’s bugloss is a great choice for an insect-friendly garden. Read here how to plant and care for this plant that is popular with bees and butterflies. Viper’s bugloss is an herbaceous plant and grows from 25 inches to a foot tall. Viper’s bugloss is hardy and widespread throughout Europe. The viper’s bugloss

Musk mallow is an ancient medicinal plant that captivates with its large flowers. In the garden it is not only something for the eye, but also an important food source for bees. Musk mallow belongs to the mallow family and is characterized by its large white or pink flowers. The herbaceous plant blooms from June

Ground covers in the garden are a decorative solution with botanical benefits for empty spaces. Here’s how to plant and maintain a lush carpet of plants. Planting ground covers in the garden In nature, barren, unvegetated soil is virtually non-existent. There is a botanical reason for this: low-growing plants of various species keep the soil

With a homemade earwig house you offer the useful insects a protected place in your garden. The earwigs thank you by eating the aphids from your plants. An earwig house is not only very useful, but also a very decorative element in the garden. Pests can undo all the hard work you’ve put into your

You can also propagate roses with cuttings. You don’t have to buy overpriced varieties at the garden center. Just ask your garden neighbor to give you some cuttings and try it out. Propagate roses: What you need a cutting (from the rosebush or a bouquet of flowers) a pair of garden shears with a sharp

Lemon thyme gives your food a tangy, lemony flavor and enhances both savory and sweet dishes. You can easily grow the spice yourself. Origin and use of lemon thymeLemon thyme is a hybrid plant: it is the result of a cross between thyme and field thyme. However, lemon thyme is not a modern cultivation, because

When you plant your raised bed, there are a few things to consider. We show you which plants are suitable for raised beds and which crop rotation you should pay attention to. After you have built and filled your raised bed, you can plant it. There are a few things you should keep in mind

The candlestick flower is an easy-to-care-for houseplant that is especially suitable for somewhat higher locations. We show you what you should consider when caring for it and how you can easily propagate it yourself. The candlestick flower is a climbing or climbing plant that you can use as a houseplant. Due to its long shoots,

Flower strips promote biodiversity in fields and gardens through flowers and wild herbs. Why this is so, why it is so important and how you can create and maintain flower strips yourself, you can read here. Flower strips: Endangered habitats Flower strips refer to field margins where blooming flowers and herbs grow. A sight that

Few plants are suitable for the full sun. But colorful specimens can also be found for south-facing balconies and terraces. Although many plants prefer a bright location, they cannot cope with direct sunlight or even get plant sunburn. This makes it all the more important to choose the right flowers for a balcony or terrace

Philodendron is very suitable for people with little plant experience. Because the plant Philodendron, also called tree friend, is easy to care for and robust. Philodendron originates from South America and belongs to the arum family. The plant is popular in this country as a low-maintenance, undemanding houseplant. Philodendron, also called tree friend, can grow

A potato tower is a great way to provide yourself with potatoes even in a small garden. In this article you will see different ways how you can build a potato tower yourself with simple means. A potato tower is perfect for a small garden because you grow the potatoes vertically. This way you need

Wild roses are a bee-friendly and low-maintenance alternative to cultivated roses. Why you should prefer wild roses to cultivated roses and what you need to consider when planting and caring for them, we show you in our guide. The rose is considered by many people to be the “queen of flowers” and is therefore also

The mole cricket is nocturnal and lives underground – that’s why amateur gardeners rarely get to see it. One problem is the animal’s underground tunnels. Here you can find out how to recognize the mole cricket and how to combat it gently. The mole cricket doesn’t really deserve its status as a pest. For example,

Plants in the bedroom can promote healthy sleep – or inhibit it. We show you which plants are recommended and which are not. Plants filter pollutants, produce oxygen and increase humidity. As a result, they improve the air quality in your bedroom and can promote restful sleep. However, this is not true for all plants

If you harvest and dry sage properly, it can be stored for a long time. So you can use it at any time of the year to refine and season dishes. Sage that you harvest and dry yourself can also be used as a tea to treat sore throats. 6 tips for harvesting sage properly

Reed grass is beautiful, robust and versatile. Cutting reeds is elementary for the care. Here we show you how to do it and when the right time is. Reed is a noble yet low-maintenance garden plant. The grasses are versatile. You can get them in numerous sizes and species, very common are reed, reed cane

As the original form of our present-day carrot, the wild carrot is also an important food source for insects. The white flowers attract bees, butterflies and beetles. How to plant the wild carrot and how you can use it, you can read here. The wild carrot is the original form of our modern carrot. It

Ivy plants are popular houseplants that are characterized by their rapid growth. Our guide tells you what you need to consider when caring for this robust plant and how to propagate it easily. Ivyututas are among the easiest to care for and probably also the fastest growing houseplants. They are very thankful and therefore suitable

Wisteria is a magnificent flowering climbing plant that is also becoming increasingly popular in European gardens. We show you what you should consider when planting and caring for wisteria. Wisteria is also known under the names Wisteria and Wisteria. Originally, the plant comes from East Asia and the eastern part of North America. For example,

Wild tulips are not only visually impressive with delicate flowers and colorful variety, but are also an enrichment for insects in the garden. Learn here how you can plant wild tulips. What are wild tulips? Wild tulips are the ancestors of our modern-day garden tulips. The home of wild tulips is in the southeastern Mediterranean

Cockatrice flowers show their large, bright flowers throughout the summer months. What’s more, they are easy to care for. Find out how to make cockleburs a colorful eye-catcher in your garden here. The coquina flower is characterized by its long flowering period from June to October. Thus, it not only shows its colorful splendor throughout

To build a snail trap yourself, you do not need much. We’ll show you how to protect your plants from slug damage with simple tools. Snail traps help the diligent gardener in the fight against feeding damage from snails. There are several ways to catch slugs alive: Use natural points of attraction: Create places where

Living stones with their unusual appearance beautify any home. Planting and care of succulents, moreover, is not difficult. The living stones – with botanical name Lithops – belong to the succulents and come mostly from South Africa. They owe their name to their appearance: Among the stones in their native country, they hardly stand out.