Gardening Tips

Vervain is little known as a medicinal plant. But in the past it was appreciated by many cultures. But is it safe to use and non-toxic? Or should one beware of it? Weakly poisonous, but no known poisonings.Vervain should not be confused with the highly toxic aconite. Vervain is considered to be slightly toxic, but […]

Flowering verbena is non-toxic and can be used dried to prepare tea and incense mixtures. Newcomers should not be afraid to plant this plant on the balcony. If you know how, it is extremely easy to care for. Preliminary considerations for planting on the balcony.Verbena is ideal as a hanging basket plant for pots, tubs

Verbena is considered undemanding. Nevertheless, do not just in passing scatter the seeds in the garden or balcony box and leave to themselves. Then you can possibly hope for success for a long time and wait… The right time for sowing Verbena can be sown outdoors from the end of April and until mid-June. If

Chamomile is a widespread and often used – especially in the form of the popular chamomile tea – medicinal herb. In the kitchen, the pretty flowers decorate fresh salads, for example, from wild herbs. The undemanding annual herb can be easily planted in your own garden or on the balcony, so you can use your

Chamomile is one of the oldest medicinal plants used by humans, its use is documented as far back as the early Stone Age. The medicinal herb can be used in many ways, but it is mainly used internally and externally for inflammations and problems of the gastrointestinal tract. There are many different types of chamomile,

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), a plant from the daisy family, is one of the best known and most important medicinal plants. The dried flowers are used mainly in the form of chamomile tea, but also as an additive to steam baths, tinctures or skin creams. The plant has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. Origin and distributionOriginally probably

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is one of the oldest and most widely used medicinal plants. The annual, herbaceous plant thrives almost everywhere and is found both in the Mediterranean climate of North Africa and in the North European Plain; this widespread plant can even be found in Australia. Of course, chamomile can also be grown in

The mallow (or poplar rose) is not only a visual enrichment for any perennial bed, but also a particularly long-lasting cut flower. Since the plants can provide colorful blooms for years in one location, there is some confusion among many amateur gardeners about the lifespan of this plant. The mallow is not hardy The mallow

The majority of mallow species are considered to be extremely frugal and easy to care for. Nevertheless, mallows need a portion of care. But what procedures are important? How, how often and with what should be watered mallows? Malva can be watered with tap water without hesitation, because they like lime. Moderate and regular watering

Mallows bloom strikingly and in a variety of colors. But to enjoy them for a long time, they should be kept in good shape. Here is an overview of the most common types of mallow and how to cut them back. Is cutting necessarily necessary? Annual mallows, which are not frost-hardy and which include, for

Although there are many species of mallow , but they all have similar requirements for the site and the soil. Here is a comprehensible overview. Requirements for the location and soilMallows love full sun to sunny locations. They are tolerant of partial shade. Mallow species such as the wild mallow thrive even at altitudes of

They are the reason why many gardeners plant the mallow in their garden. Whether Mauritanian mallow, cup mallow, beauty mallow or any other type of mallow – they all have visually appealing flowers. When do they appear?The mallow flowers appear at different times depending on the species and variety. There are mallows that bloom already

Colorful, flowering and delicate – that’s what they are, the mallows. Planting them does not require much effort and they are undemanding. But the following aspects, you should keep in mind when planting. Which location is suitable?Mallows are considered adaptable in the question of a suitable location . But they prefer to grow in a

Lady’s mantle – with its unusually shaped leaves and charming bright yellow flowers, it makes quite a visual impact. But can it be planted carefree or is it poisonous? A non-toxic medicinal herbLady’s mantle is edible and can be used regularly for example as a tea, poultice, mouthwash, etc. It is also not harmful to

What gardener does not know him, lady’s mantle. It is known for its unpretentious and easy care. To enjoy it for a long time, it should be subjected to pruning from time to time. But why and how to do this? Cut for harvestingIf you want to enjoy the healing properties of lady’s mantle, you

Whether in a pot on the terrace, in a balcony box or outdoors in naturalistic gardens and cottage gardens – there are many areas where Lady’s Mantle can find a home. But it does not feel at home everywhere. What are its site requirements? The location – a wide range The origin of the lady’s

For a long time purslane, also known as winter spinach, was bitterly fought as a very stubborn and unruly weed. For some years now, however, the healthy winter vegetable has been gaining new honors due to its high content of vitamins and minerals. However, only the winter purslane is actually hardy, while the summer purslane

Everyone knows how useful earthworms are in the soil. They eat the dead organic plant material and loosen the soil by their constant digging. However, in the narrow flower pot worms bring more harm than good. How do earthworms get into the flower pot and why do they harm the plants? Earthworms are not normally

If there are worms in the potting soil, then this does not necessarily mean that these are pests. Because if these are earthworms that have entered the soil, then they loosen the substrate. But there are other small worms that have nested in the potting soil of houseplants. How you can fight them, we explain

Place the tubers in the cavities of an egg carton or crate, and arrange your potatoes loosely, with the eyes and future sprouts on top. If some of the potatoes are large enough, divide them in half and leave the cut part underneath. Place in a light, dry and airy place at an ideal temperature

Sprouting potato tubers before planting them will accelerate the growth of your young plants, bring forward the harvest by a few days to a few weeks and improve the harvest. This technique does not apply to potatoes bought pre-sprouted in garden centers and therefore ready to plant. The germination of potatoes applies to seed potatoes

Can an earthworm live in a flowerpot! FlowerpotTo begin with, let’s say that the flowerpot is not the earthworm’s natural habitat. Its living space is larger than the volume of a pot of any size, or even that of a planter. Nevertheless, the worm can live for some time in the substrate, subject to the

The earthworms in your flower pots need to be fed to enrich your soil (or compost) but also to reproduce! It is not because you are going to put some “manure worms” in your flower pots that you are going to make your soil more alive just like that without doing anything else! A worm

Introducing earthworms into plant pots, a practice known as vermicomposting or worm composting, can be highly beneficial for your plants and the overall health of your garden. Earthworms play a vital role in enhancing soil structure, promoting nutrient cycling, and improving aeration. Here’s a breakdown of why you should consider putting earthworms in your plant

Sowing lawn: The condition of the soil takes an important role in the establishment of a lawn. If it is properly prepared, it not only promotes healthy development of grasses. The seed germinates better, and the maintenance of the lawn is also much easier. In general, lawn grasses do not prefer hard, but fine, loose

What helps you germinate seeds?This post is about germinating chili seeds. The original chilies not only owe their spread to the birds, but they also received the right portion of nitrogen fertilizer from them along the way. And in the intestinal tract, the hard seed coat was softened just enough to favor germination. Ingenious! The

Most vegetables and flowers are grown from seed – but that doesn’t always work out the way you think it will. Here we tell you the most common reasons why your seeds do not germinate. With a few exceptions, such as potatoes, shallots and asparagus, most vegetables and almost all summer flowers are grown from

In the successful germination of a seed, the two factors of heat and moisture play an important role. The natural germination In the wild, the adult plant forms seeds. These fall to the ground, where they remain dormant throughout the winter. In the spring, the soil warms and precipitation increases – the seed awakens from

You seem to have done everything right and are well equipped with seed trays and pots, growing soil and seeds. Nevertheless, the seeds just won’t come up and far and wide there are no seedlings to be seen. What could be the reason for that? We have collected the 7 most common reasons why seeds

Germination is a process that requires particular conditions to be triggered. A seed put on a table in the sun will never germinate, we know it well. What are these conditions and how to gather them in an optimal way? The first essential parameter with germination is moisture. The dry seed must initially recover an