Which plants can be overwintered in the tub and when should they move to their winter quarters? Here you can find out everything about wintering container plants. For many people, potted plants in the garden offer the opportunity to cultivate exotic or Mediterranean plants. However, our cold winters cause problems for many plants. Read here…
Even if the azalea does not have many requirements, it is happy to be fertilized now and then. We show what you have to consider when fertilizing azaleas. Basically, the name “azalea” is a rather vague term. The beautiful flowering plants are actually representatives of the genus Rhododendron ( Rhododendron ). Which rhododendron species is…
The tropical fruit can easily be grown on the windowsill. We’ll show you what you need to know about planting and propagating pineapples. The pineapple ( Ananas comosus or Ananas sativus ) is one of the most popular tropical fruits and can actually be found in every supermarket. The bromeliad family member (Bromeliaceae) can also…
How practical it would be if you could combine lawn fertilization and weed killing. We inform you here about the benefits and risks. Lawn fertilizers with weed killers are offered by various manufacturers and advertise a nicer lawn in just one step. Hobby gardeners, in particular, like to use this chemical club, while many experts…
Flies are relatively harmless, but they can be quite annoying. We’ll show you which plants drive flies out in the open air and out of living spaces. Flies can rob us of the last nerve, whether it’s the really big buzzers or just the tiny fruit flies. Sometimes you get the feeling that flies have…
How can you best prepare lawns for a possibly harsh winter? We have helpful expert tips for wintering your lawn. Over a third of all Americans have a garden – and therefore usually a lawn as well. While the potted plants are mothballed and the roses are lovingly covered with winter protection, the lawn often…
Carnivores as ornamental plants are all the rage. We show you how to properly repot carnivorous plants and what to consider when caring for them. Video instructions for repotting carnivorous plants More and more people are interested in carnivorous plants. No wonder, after all, the exotic houseplants are absolutely fascinating and often an extraordinary eye-catcher….
Again and again, you come across mixed organic-mineral fertilizers. We explain what this is all about, how they work, and name their advantages and disadvantages. The mineral and organic fertilizers seem to be opposites. But doesn’t it always say that opposites attract each other? Mineral and organic fertilizers also go better together than you might…
You can also plant heat-loving peppers yourself at home. We will show you what to consider when growing peppers. The bell pepper ( Capsicum ) is a member of the nightshade family ( Solanaceae ) and it is impossible to imagine most kitchens without it. In the vernacular, the colorful vegetable is often referred to…
Surplus tomatoes can be preserved well. Here you will find all information about drying, pickling, preserving, and freezing tomatoes. Who does not know it: In the spring the eyes were bigger than the actual “hunger for tomatoes”. And suddenly you have countless tomato plants in your own garden, the harvest of which quickly exceeds…
