PK fertilizers primarily supply the plant with phosphorus and potassium. We explain why you need PK fertilizer, how it works, and how you use it. If plants have to be supplied with phosphorus and potassium, but nitrogen would not be beneficial, a PK fertilizer is used instead of complete fertilizer or NPK fertilizer. You can…
Mugwort plant has some names such as goose, broom, lady’s breath, or solstice herb because of its versatile uses. We show how to plant mugwort, harvest it yourself from the garden and use it. Due to its medicinal properties, mugwort (Artemisia) has been attributed great importance since ancient times. But with mugwort, you get not…
Horseradish is hardy and easy to grow in your own garden. Nevertheless, the pungent root crop has some peculiarities in cultivation. Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) belongs to the cruciferous family (Brassicaceae). The thick taproot brings the characteristic pungency to the kitchen. However, if the horseradish root is fried or boiled, it loses its taste and smell….
Planting garlic in your own garden – with these instructions you will succeed step by step from staking to harvesting. It is impossible to imagine the kitchen without it and is considered an absolute must in most countries of the world! Garlic (Allium sativum) originates from Asia and is very popular worldwide as a spice…
Perennial lemon balm is easy to propagate and grow yourself. In the process, a plentiful harvest of the medicinal plant is almost certain. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a Mediterranean herb with an exceptionally long life. Twenty to thirty years, the perennial fruity herb can stay in the garden without any problems. It spreads quickly…
In the home, a garden grows some herbs that you can ideally process into your own tea blends. Which are those, as well as recipes, you can find here. When it gets cold outside, there is hardly anything more soothing than a warm cup of herbal tea. However, this tea has nothing to do with…
Apple, banana, grape – everyone probably knows these classics. We provide variety and introduce you to ten unknown and exotic fruit varieties. Fruit trees in the garden are something wonderful: in the spring they bear beautiful flowers, which makes them the most bee-friendly plants of all, and in the summer they provide shade and (unlike…
Bees are important helpers in the garden. We show what protective measures (beekeeping included) you can take to support the bees. We hear a lot about the honey bee because it is one of the most economically important farm animals. And of all things, man, who is so dependent on them, is their greatest enemy….
Candelabra flowers have striking blooms that sometimes look like candlesticks but sometimes look like small parachutes. We present the most beautiful species and explain what to consider when caring for them. In addition to the well-known String of Hearts, there are many other candelabra flowers that can be kept as houseplants. Most are quite easy…
We show you ten tips for a perfect raised bed that will not only please your back. Raised beds are probably one of the biggest gardening trends at the moment. No wonder, after all, the mini-gardens are easy on the back and knees. Gone are the days when you had to laboriously bend over or…
