Gardening Tips

The wasps’ dwelling can seem like an architectural marvel. But what material is a wasp nest made of? We clarify. Wood and saliva of wasps are the basic building materials wasps’ nests can be of different colors the nest is used in some cases only for one year Materials When wasps build a nest, they […]

Originally from Asia, the raccoon dog is also native to our country. Often the animal belonging to the dogs is confused with raccoons. But even without seeing it directly, the raccoon dog can be easily recognized by its droppings. To the point despite great similarity, the raccoon dog is neither related to the marten nor

Pigeons are graceful, loyal and particularly intelligent birds. On the balcony or under the roof a pigeon nest is not welcome. Learn how to recognize the nests of domestic pigeons. To the point Pigeons (Columbiformes) spread all over the world breed several times a year build nests on buildings, in bushes and trees sometimes they

An insect hotel attracts many flying beneficial insects to the garden. Wild bees, ladybugs and co. are very grateful for a warm place to live. However, there are a few things to consider when setting up your insect hotel. The location is crucial. To the point Insect hotel is a helpful measure in nature conservation

If you discover in your garden larger piles of black-brown earth, probably a mole has settled. Many gardeners are not very pleased with the mounds in the garden. But what time of day does the mole actually dig them? To the point Moles live in tunnel systems both diurnal and nocturnal active for 4 to

In the ranking of the most popular pets, cats are right at the top However, the free roamers among them are not welcome everywhere. These 10 home remedies act as a gentle cat deterrent and keep the animals away. To the point transmission of diseases possible through cat droppings also hunt beneficial insects for successful

For many people it is a horror: centipedes or millipedes in the apartment. Even if the specimens living in this country cannot be dangerous to humans, they still cause a certain disgust. One simply does not want to have the many-footed crawlers in its four walls. Yet the animals are quite useful. Their presence most

Centipedes and centipedes in the potting soil in the flower pot are not a very nice idea for most people. Many are disgusted by the otherwise harmless and even useful animals. If they are found in the potting soil, this is actually not a bad sign. Stupidly, the sight of and contact with these fascinating

More than 25 different species of grasshoppers live in our Central European regions. Unlike many insects, these animals from the grasshopper family cannot sting. Grasshoppers bite when they think they are in an emergency situation. To the point Grasshoppers belong to the order of grasshoppers The best known of the insect species is the common

While gardening, you may suddenly be joined by a robin looking for food. What do the cute songbirds eat? How can you help them find food? To the point robins are partial migrants food includes insects, worms and berries ecological gardening without chemicals preserves habitats of the robin the birds are curious and trusting foraging

Since ticks can transmit various diseases, the bloodsuckers must be removed from the body. After that, however, it is not enough to simply dispose of the arachnids, you must kill them first. To the point Avoid contact with the tick, its eggs and secretions at all costs (disease transmission) Never dispose of ticks alive also

Crows and ravens belong to the genus Corvus from the family of corvids (Corvidae). They are considered a nuisance, especially in residential areas. They are not only noisy, but can also cause immense, costly damage. In addition, they drive away songbirds with their melodic sounds. All the more important that the black birds are not

Mosquitoes are one of the biggest pests over warm summers. The little bloodsuckers continue to multiply rapidly and are difficult to control once they become adults. For this reason, mosquito larvae must be killed before they can grow into biting adults. So you need to kill the larvae directly in the water, especially the rain

Not only in summer, but now well into October, flies and mosquitoes accompany us in the garden, on the balcony or terrace. And some of the pests are even so brazen that they do not even stop in front of our living rooms. And the question arises, how do I get rid of these uninvited

The mole. A welcome guest for some, a pest for others. When a mound of fresh soil rises in the garden, lawn owners in particular want to get rid of the animals as soon as possible, as they plow through the beautifully manicured grass cover. For this reason, moles are considered harmful in the eyes

No one wants to suffer a plague of insects in the garden or inside the house – not even if it is the animal with the sonorous name fire beetle. So what to do when representatives of this species suddenly enter private property? To understand how best to deal with fire beetles, you need to

Looks like a nudibranch, but not all nudibranchs are the same. The tiger slug is closely related to them and even eats them. More about this below. To the point Tiger snail has eye-catching leopard patterning Size between 13 and 20 centimeters mollusk is nocturnal not poisonous useful garden helper against slugs and snails Characteristics

Do you have small pots where the soil is all rooted and hard? Crush the soil with a shovel or knife and add some to your worm composter! The worms will love it! You can reuse the rest of last year’s soil! The longer you carefully care for and improve your soil, the more revitalized

Have you ever wondered how long potting soil actually lasts and whether you should still use old potting soil? We give the answer. Whether in bags or in the flower box – with the start of the planting season, the question always arises whether the old potting soil from the previous year can still be

Reusing old soil for cannabis cultivationAs long as old soil has not been affected by any disease or pests, there is no reason to always purchase new soil when potting new plants or repotting existing cannabis plants. Just reuse the old soil. Revitalizing and reusing used soil is easy and will save you some money.

Reusing used soil saves money and improves its overall quality. Rehabilitating the old soil before reusing it when potting and repotting has a lot of benefits. Learn more about it here. One step aheadBy keeping soil healthy from the start, you can prevent the need for radical rehabilitation before reuse. Regular fertilizing, composting and mulching

You can line your raised bed to make it more durable and to prevent toxic substances from seeping into the soil. For lining, use landscape fabric found at garden supply stores or fabric from clothing. Avoid non-porous plastic, as it can hold too much water and discourage beneficial insects and worms. Hereafter, does treated wood

It’s a common question among health-conscious people who want to take charge of their nutrition. How do you plant your food and eat healthy in tight city spaces or where erosion and weeds make a traditional garden a nightmare? A raised garden bed is the short and simple answer. However, for many people who want

Plants cannot live without water, but the frequency with which they must receive it to stay alive varies greatly. Factors that influence a plant’s water needs include its age, growth rate, type of plant, strength level, type of soil and type of contents, whether in a container or in the soil. Environmental conditions such as