Gardening Tips

Who does not know them! Venus flytrap is the most famous carnivorous plant in our country. It can be found in more and more homes and is cherished and cared for by plant lovers. In order for this extraordinary (indoor) plant to enjoy optimal growth, you should pay attention to a few things when caring […]

Houseplant jasmine is something very special. It not only has beautiful small flowers, these flowers also have an incredibly beguiling fragrance. You can put this charming plant in your apartment or even in the summer on the balcony, so that your neighbors also have something of the fragrance. You are interested in this plant and

Air plants are true artists. Their small wiry roots do not serve to absorb nutrients and water. Thus, the small plants merely hold on tightly. How the Tillandsia absorbs water and how you can keep these fascinating plants in your home in a simple but original way, we explain here! The genus Tillandsia The genus

In Japan, the bonsai was considered a symbol of prestige and honor and was worth a lot of money. Through travelers, the miniature trees reached Europe in the 19th century. Today, the bonsai can be found in many households. All over the world people now enjoy the small trees and make even the city a

The leaves of the Calathea plant are distinctive. Partly green, partly reddish-purple colored with light shades. With its grained leaves, this low-maintenance houseplant is a real eye-catcher in your home. In this article, we’d like to show you how to apply proper Calathea care in your home so that you and your plant become a

You are still looking for a suitable gift for the next birthday party, with which you surpass all gifts? You are looking for a project for you and your children, if the weather outside is too bad? Or do you just want to have a small ecosystem in your home that makes any decoration superfluous?

You always wanted to sow tomatoes? Then you’ve come to the right place. The small seeds have their pitfalls and it is not always easy with them. But with a lot of love, attention and the right care you should be rewarded with unique tasting tomatoes in the end. We want to convince you that

For you as a plant lover, scale insects can become a real nightmare. Again and again, they go over to neighboring plants and thus damage several plants at home. So that it does not even come so far, we want to show you various home remedies with which you can best fight the scale insects.

Every (indoor) plant needs water, sometimes more sometimes less, it all depends on the species. But also the natural habits such as current conditions of the plant and its environment play a role. If you are one of those who perhaps can not always spend so much time for watering, then it would be desirable,

Diatoms can appear after a very short time, due to the silicates (silicic acid) present in the water, diatoms form and multiply quite quickly. An undesirable and annoying matter for all pond owners. However, this type of algae can also be a sign of too bad conditions in the pond, for example, if the bottom

Without a doubt, the garden pond is a visual highlight in any garden. Whether as a residence for koi carp or in larger dimensions as a swimming pond: a garden pond enriches a garden immensely and is a very special showpiece. Basic information about the do-it-yourself construction of a pond filter In order to keep

A fresh rose blossom is a special gift. It impresses with its noble shape and bright clear color. For good measure, it also has a beguiling fragrance. Unfortunately, it also has a disadvantage: far too quickly it wilts before our eyes. Sometimes, however, we want to keep them forever. Drying prolongs their existence, albeit in

Some of the bowl flower contains ingredients that are not completely harmless, which is why it should be used only in small quantities. However, it is far more dangerous to confuse it with poisonous relatives. Ingredients The native species here is, among others, the meadow primrose (Primula veris). It is protected in some areas and

A greenhouse in the garden brings some advantages. On the one hand, the harvest can be prolonged, and on the other hand, increase crop yields. But this requires a good composition of the greenhouse soil. More about this below. How often should you replace the soil in the greenhouse? We advise to replace the soil

A careful look at garden beds while walking shows that more and more often used as a layer of mulch exotic-looking gravel. These are lava stones, which offer many advantages as mulch. Lava mulch is a natural product well suited alternative to bark mulch has many advantages, but also a few disadvantages Lava mulch Lava

Miscanthus is increasingly being offered as an interesting mulch alternative. pH-neutral mulch alternative One of the biggest advantages to miscanthus, or elephant grass, is its pH neutrality. As a result, the mulch does not remove oxygen from the soil, even if it remains on the ground for years. Bark mulches from coniferous trees are often

Sage growth The Mediterranean culinary herb usually grows as a perennial half-shrub, rarely as a perennial or shrub. Due to its growth characteristics, older shoots become woody over time. These usually do not form new leaves and remain bare. The larger the plant grows, the balder the older parts become. Sage also tends to break

It’s falling, rustling and piling up: The first leaves are falling and in many places people are already busy raking and sweeping. But where to put the piles of leaves? leaves are a valuable raw material for the garden. It’s autumnal, the weather often cool and damp. The trees are turning colors and losing their

Chanterelles are demanding and do not grow at any time of the year. Those who are familiar with the harvesting season leave the forest with a bulging collection basket. This guide will familiarize you with all the information about the chanterelle season. Main season is in summer Golden yellow chanterelles arouse the passion for collecting

If rhubarb bushes are to be planted, then attention should be paid to the correct location. If this fits, then the first and the coming harvest in subsequent years is guaranteed very abundant. Rhubarb is perennial (up to eight years) can remain in the same location for years sunny to semi-shady bed ideal deep and

Although artichokes are also grown in our country, they often appear as real exotics. The question arises when to harvest the flowers for consumption. We explain when the right time to harvest. Annuals can be harvested later than older plants A closed, firm bud indicates that it is ready to harvest Even flowers that are

Onions are one of the most popular and versatile vegetables. Whether raw, fried or stewed, they add a special flavor to many dishes. Cultivation and propagation in the home garden are unproblematic. The onion (Allium cepa) belongs to the allium family (Alliaceae). A distinction is made between table onions and vegetable onions Vegetable onions are

One or two cucumber plants ensure the supply of salad or pickling cucumbers over the summer. But what if the main shoot of the cucumber breaks off? Can the cucumber still be saved? growth is similar for all varieties of cucumbers the cucumber plant is usually grown with only one main shoot side shoots are

Zucchini plants form a lot of fruits. Sometimes in the process, some zucchini turn yellow and fall off. Zucchini forms many flowers and fruits at once unfertilized fruits turn yellow and fall off insufficient nutrient or water supply can interfere with fruit formation rare diseases or pests fertilization may need to be done by hand

For various reasons, cucumbers sometimes simply die. Read here what causes are often behind it and what measures can be taken against it. This is how you can save your cucumbers. Cucumber plants are sensitive plants mostly external influences responsible for dieback rarely care errors know causes and take measures in many cases it is