Gardening Tips

Algae have already spoiled many an aquarist’s passion. Once the microorganisms have formed, they multiply like sand on the beach. Quick action is now required. After all, the unpleasant water plants indicate an unbalanced ecosystem. The aquarium suffers from this not only visually, some types of algae even have a negative effect on the health

For many amateur gardeners, a garden pond is one of the design elements in terms of diversity, visual added value and also enhancement of habitats for insects and other beneficial insects. Since the costs for its creation are usually quite high, it is worthwhile to save in the right places. One of these savings potentials

Taking different depths of the garden pond into account during planning is particularly important so that your pool does not later have the appearance of an oversized puddle. Plants and fish also need different water depths to maintain the biological balance. We think The deeper the pond the more natural it looks. The size of

Whether hobby gardeners, fish lovers or simply friends of versatile garden design – for many people a garden pond is one of the indispensable elements in the home ornamental garden. Those who are yet to create it will be confronted with the question of the appropriate pond size already during the first steps of planning.

Brussels sprouts are a healthy and delicious winter vegetable. We’ll show you the best way to cook Brussels sprouts and what vitamins they contain. Before you start cooking Brussels sprouts, you should remove any dirt from them. For this, you can follow the tips in our guide: Brussels sprouts boil and fry: Basic recipe If

Earthworms are hermaphroditic, meaning both male and female. Nevertheless, a red worm cannot produce offspring on its own. So how exactly do they reproduce? They mate by aligning their heads and attaching together at the clitellum. A cocoon is then formed at the clitellum. The cocoons are small, yellowish and lemon-shaped. Let’s find out in

Worms form a cocoon ring as hermaphroditic animals. They graze against each other and fertilize the cocoon ring in the process. This is then stripped off and is then a worm cocoon. The worms hatch after a few weeks or months, depending on the temperature, and grow quickly. However, for worms to form their cocoon

One day everything is fine in your vegetable patch and the next your lettuce is suddenly hanging limp and sad? And that, although your green friend suffers no water shortage? Then there is most likely the worm in it – in the truest sense of the word! The wireworm loves to eat your vegetables and

You shouldn’t need to buy earthworms for your garden, as they will appear naturally, but there are ways to encourage growth and worm reproduction. We recommend that you do this, rather than buying worms. Surface worms otherwise named ‘compost worms’ or less poetically ‘manure worms’ are epigeous worms feeding and transforming surface organic matter into

Maybe you’ve heard of nematodes – those beneficial worms that kill many a garden pest. Or are you thinking more about parasites that can harm your plants or even affect your health? In this article you will learn about this still rather unknown group of animals and how you can protect yourself from them or

They smell, repel bugs and taste simply delicious. Kitchen herbs are a true enrichment of every household. Which herbs bacelong in a herb garden – whether on the balcony or in the garden, how you can best care for them and what you should avoid, you will learn in this article. They make your own

A paved garden path is almost indispensable in the front garden, and in the garden behind the house at least extremely useful – because who likes to carry mud into the house after heavy rains. Gardening can also be made easier if you don’t always have to trudge through the earth. So homeowners can plan

If you need or want to replant an entire garden, you have a lot of work ahead of you and probably larger expenses to cover. To save some of the costs, buy cheap and/or do a lot of the work yourself. What material for garden path is particularly inexpensive? Before you choose the cheapest materials,

In order for your own garden to become a recreational paradise and beloved retreat, a few things should be taken into account. In this magazine article, we show you how to gradually create a new garden and give helpful tips on care and design. Whoever creates a garden new, wants his own garden as a

Anyone who works as a gardener can look forward to an extremely varied everyday working life. The job requires not only physical fitness, but also a comprehensive knowledge of the various plant species and their optimal management. If you enjoy this and also like to spend time in the fresh air, you are a born

You always had the dream to be able to harvest your own vegetables fresh from the garden? Then you should definitely plant a vegetable garden. We have summarized here for you what you should pay attention to so that it works out with the rich harvest. How much space do you actually need? At the

Spring is almost here! So it’s high time to stop dreaming and start gathering ideas to make your own fairy garden ! Even if you’ve never met a fairy in person, it’s common knowledge that fairies and unicorns love flowers. And the more colorful those flowers are, the better! So it goes without saying that

Before you create a raised bed, it is necessary to find out the very individual ideal dimensions. After all, it should not only be easy on the back, but also stable and easy to work with. The right height When choosing the perfect height for a raised bed, there are several factors to consider. HeightFor

Most men and women want to know if they need to put something at the bottom of their raised garden bed. The advantages of a garden bed are many. For you personally, you save energy and can relieve back pain. On the other hand, the question today is what to put on the base of

In tomatoes, different varieties are distinguished according to their growth – on the one hand, there are the rod tomatoes, which can grow indefinitely in height, and on the other hand, there are bush tomatoes, which form many branched side shoots. Mini tomatoes grow very stout and hardly grow in height. Many bush tomatoes reach

Basil is one of the most popular kitchen herbs and can be found on many windowsills. No wonder – it goes well with a variety of dishes, such as pasta, soups or pizza. If you buy a small pot of basil in the supermarket, the plant quickly dies. Can the right care prevent this? Basil

Basil is one of the most widely used kitchen herbs and plays a major role especially in Mediterranean cuisine. Today, pots of basil can be found in almost every supermarket or the herb can be grown yourself via seeds. At the same time, harvesting is often a balancing act for many people, as they do

Gone are the days when we had to maintain our rose garden on a constant basis. Gone are the days of frequent pruning and the regular application of pesticides and herbicides! Today’s rose lovers have a much simpler task, as there is an almost unlimited choice of beautiful, low-maintenance cultivars to choose from, from spring

1 – Rose ‘Rosa Gallica Officinalis Among the Gallic roses, Rosa gallica ‘officinalis’, formerly cultivated in Provins for its exceptional perfume, has the power to keep a fragrance even when dried. It is the quintessence of this note that some people also call potpourri scent.Even if gallicas only bloom once, the beauty of the nuanced

A pretty bouquet of flowers is priceless – especially if one of these flowers is in it: some of the plants cost more than most people will earn in their entire lives. A bouquet of flowers is a nice attention and a great gift for birthday, wedding and anniversary. The elegant flowers express feelings and