Gardening Tips

Rhododendrons do not really need to be pruned, but pruning is still useful in many cases to ensure beautiful flowering. What you need to pay attention to, you will learn below. Rhododendron is a popular flowering shrub, which can be found both in parks and in the wild. In the spring it attracts all eyes […]

Spring without pansies – unimaginable! Especially the smallest of the family conquer the hearts: the horned violets, which are as delightful as blooming. In this garden guide, you will learn how and when to best plant and care for the colorful messengers of spring. Often you can see violets (Violaceae) as grave planting. But the

Wild garlic loves humusy, moist soil and also feels at home in the shade of deciduous trees. Once it has established itself in the garden over the years, the foliage, buds and flowers can be used to flavor dishes. However, there is a risk of confusion with poisonous plants such as meadow saffron and lily

There are things and habits that take away the beauty of your garden – because they harm the environment or your health. Get rid of them!Whether it’s a leaf blower, peaty soil or too much tidiness: We show you ten things that should be removed from your garden for the sake of nature, animals and

Many of our birds cannot find a suitable habitat in the wild. A bird-friendly garden provides food and suitable nesting sites all year round. About three quarters of the bird species in Europe are threatened and are on the NABU Red List. Our lifestyle destroys the habitat of many birds – natural landscapes with forests,

You know that your organic waste will be composted in the future. Is your organic waste already happy? Wonderful, because every peel, leftover tea or coffee grounds that remains in the natural cycle is valuable.But do you have everything you need for a good start? Here’s the checklist for you! In 5 steps to a

No matter how you care for an avocado plant – sometimes it still gets brown leaves. This can have several causes. Compared to many other exotic plants, the avocado is quite easy to keep. Nevertheless, it can happen from time to time that it gets brown leaves. This, in turn, can be the result of

You want to turn your garden into an oasis of well-being? Then follow our instructions. This way, nothing can go wrong when planning and creating a garden. A beautiful garden is an optimal retreat to recharge your batteries and relax in the great outdoors and fresh air. For this, however, the garden must also resemble

In some countries, invasions of ladybug colonies are very common. And generally, gardeners like these auxiliary insects that participate in the daily biological fight. They are natural predators of many parasites and mites that are harmful to the garden or vegetable garden (against aphids on roses, white flies on plants, mealy bugs on green plants,

Despite their good looks, moles are not particularly appreciated by gardeners. However, these non-harmful creatures have their little use for surface plants by aerating the soil. They also feed on worms, larvae and insects! Nevertheless, they are still unloved because they deform the soil with their underground galleries. If they come into your garden, you

Bed bugs like to do two things: lurk in nooks and crannies, especially in the dark of night, and feed on our blood. In this respect, they are not unlike vampires, although a clove of garlic and holy water will not help you here! What options are available to you? We have listed some natural

Just by mentioning their name, you’ll probably break out in a cold sweat like us! Shy during the day, cockroaches surface at night to swarm everywhere. It is necessary to say that it is so hot and humid at home, the perfect place for a cosy nest! And it’s never pleasant to come face to

Too little known, diatomaceous earth is nevertheless a great help in everyday life. Natural, economical and ultra-absorbent, it can be of great service to those who know how to use it! Moreover, it is non-toxic and replaces many chemical products (insecticide spray, pesticides…). Nevertheless, its multiple uses make it worth this little spotlight! It is

Whiteflies are a classic garden pest. Indeed, this tiny beast particularly likes to attack our most beautiful plants! Moreover, not content with turning leaves yellow, slowing down the growth of geraniums, chelidoines, fuchsias or hibiscus, they can also invite themselves in our vegetable gardens and especially in greenhouses where they find the warmth they like

Although they are harmless to humans and animals, we never like to see silverfish (or silverfish) in our homes. However, invasions are frequent in our homes since they like heat and humidity, hence their presence in our bathrooms, toilets, cellars or kitchens. However, their presence in the pantry is not hygienic. In addition, they are

Wasp stings can cause moderate or even very violent symptoms in allergic people. Indeed, the sting causes a more or less extensive inflammation accompanied by sometimes intense pain and skin itching. And even if they prefer to avoid our contact and only sting us when we make sudden movements that make them think they are

Generally, snails are seen as a nuisance by gardeners. In the vegetable garden, they join the slugs in eating the plantations and doing great damage. Besides, your salads have not forgotten their last visit! But you can’t help it… When you see a snail that has been accidentally crushed and survived despite its broken shell,

Even if they are harmless, it is always distressing to find ants in the house! The worst part is that once they have settled in with their colony, they become difficult to dislodge. They have a knack for setting up their anthill in a corner near the house and getting into your home through a

In the summer, insects invade us, whether in our garden or at home. We do not know how to keep them away and treat them. Nevertheless, using an essential oil in diffusion or in spraying can be very effective depending on the case, either as a natural repellent or as an insecticide. So, here are

Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about ticks. These mites feed on blood, and in doing so, they can transmit pathogenic diseases and bacteria (Lyme borreliosis or Lyme disease, hemorrhagic fever, encephalitis). However, we generally tend to believe that these parasites are only found in the undergrowth. However, in 30 to 50% of cases,

You take care of your lawn and the vegetable garden. Nevertheless, despite your efforts, they look like a minefield because of the mounds of earth created by moles! Let’s face it, even if they annoy gardeners, moles are very useful in the garden. Far from being a nuisance, these animals help to aerate the soil

With the beautiful days, we start dreaming of evenings with our loved ones on the terrace, on our balcony or in our garden. Nevertheless, we know very well that unwanted guests will find a way to crash this little party and spoil the atmosphere. For mosquitoes and tiger mosquitoes, the aperitif is you! It’s impossible