The Christmas cactus brings color to winter with its flowers. But how can you make christmas cactus to bloom successfully? In the first year you buy the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) with numerous flower buds. However, the cactus plant ( Cactaceae ) does not bloom permanently and loses its blooming power as the days…
We have put together here why your cherry laurel has brown or yellow leaves – as well as tips for avoiding them. Cherry laurels ( Prunus laurocerasus ) impress all year round with their light to dark green leaves, which also offer a pleasant privacy screen in winter. But this lush green foliage only shows…
If the petunias suddenly turn yellow on your windows and no longer look very decorative, then they are dealing with chlorosis. Like all of our plants, our balcony flowers also need the right nutrients to grow magnificently. If the leaves on your petunias, especially the young leaves, turn yellow, the most likely cause is chlorosis,…
Botrytis cinerea is one of the most common plant-damaging fungi. We introduce the annoying fungus and show how to fight it successfully. Who does not know it, the gray mold lawn on the beloved strawberries? This is mostly caused by Botrytis cinerea, the gray mold. With a little knowledge of the fungus, you can prevent…
Ants are not welcome guests in the house. However, you can almost always fight them effectively in a gentle way and without poison. In the warm summer half of the year, they become active again: the ants ( Formicidae ) are on the move looking for food, shelter, and material to build their nests. The…
After a rich gooseberry harvest, the question arises of what happens to excess berries. You can find tips on freezing, boiling, etc. here. Gooseberries ( Ribes uva-crispa ) are very healthy due to their high vitamin and mineral content and are best eaten fresh. Unfortunately, the berries can only be kept in the refrigerator for…
The fragile rose needs special protection in the cold season. Here you can find out how to successfully overwinter your roses in beds and pots. Roses ( Rosa ) do best in areas with warmer climates. In rougher areas, special winter protection measures may therefore be necessary so that your rose can survive the cold…
Pond plants make a garden pond a real eye-catcher. Here you can find out what you should consider when buying, the types and the care. A beautiful pond is often the heart of the perfect garden. For many a hobby gardener, however, it quickly turns into a nightmare. In a few simple steps, we will…
Woodlice are small beneficial insects. However, if you have them in your own home, you should take care of the infestation: their presence indicates moisture. Woodlice ( Porcellio scaber ) are nocturnal lobsters within the class of higher crustaceans (Malacostraca). As saprophages, they feed on dead organic matter (detritus) and are beneficial insects because they…
Of course, Earwig doesn’t belong in the apartment. But are they dangerous and do they really creep in your ear at night? Find the facts here. The Earwig or earwigs in general – has not really gotten warm since the Middle Ages. New findings have completely changed the light on him: Now he is no…
