Tagetes can be found in many gardens as a rich flowering ornamental plant. Find out here what other uses the marigold has and how to cultivate it successfully. Tagetes are not only attractive flowering plants, they are also edible and repel pests. We will introduce you to the marigold and give you tips on the…
Mulching is a tried and tested gardening practice that has many positive effects. Mulching is particularly recommended in hydrangea beds. You can find out why this is so and how exactly you do it here. Mulching involves spreading a layer of organic, rot-free material on the ground in the flowerbed. The cover of the soil…
Tomatoes are real sun children. They are best grown on a sunny house wall, in a tomato house or greenhouse. Find out more here. Tomatoes love the warmth and therefore protected locations such as warm house walls or places under protruding roofs are very suitable. If you have the luxury of still having a free…
Dill is popular with fish dishes and pickles. Here you can find out what to consider when growing the cucumber herb in a bed or pot. Dill ( Anethum graveolens ) has a long tradition of cultivation and use as a spice and also as a medicinal plant. The umbelliferae (Apiaceae ), which originate from…
As robust as the boxwood may seem, it is usually not spared from pests. We show how to recognize the symptoms and fight the pests. When you think of the boxwood ( Buxus ), when it comes to pests, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the boxwood moth. Unfortunately, he’s not the…
We show whether home remedies such as coffee grounds & beer traps really help against snails and how biological remedies can fight the snail plague. Spring is finally here! The beds are prepared and the first vegetables such as spinach, radishes, and onions are already in full growth and the first harvest is eagerly awaited….
When one speaks of sage, one usually means the popular garden sage (also called spice sage). In our overview, we present the best garden sage varieties. In addition to the numerous types of sage, most of the varieties of garden sage ( Salvia officinalis ) can be found in the local gardens. The variety ranges…
Sage belongs in every herb bed. We show everything about correct harvesting, storage, and other conservation methods. This is how sage is preserved! Harvest sage at the right time The taste of the sage before flowering is best. If the plant develops the buds and flowers, the plant uses a large part of its energy…
Those who love their fruit trees know that they need to be pruned regularly. The right cut is important for health and yield. We’ll show you how to do it. How to properly prune a fruit tree depends on many different factors. So the demands of different types of the perfect cut are very different….
With the large selection of different begonias, there is something for everyone. Here’s what to look for when planting begonias. Begonias ( Begonia ) are incredibly versatile: With their colorful flowers, they bring summer freshness to your home or decorate the shady corners of your garden. Some of the plants even love full sun and…
