Overview of new and well-tried varieties of white cabbage. These differ mainly in the weight of the cabbage, harvest time and shelf life. The white cabbage is divided into early, medium and late ripening varieties. There are also special varieties for commercial processing that differ from fresh varieties. The numerous types of white cabbage differ…
Growing black cabbage in your own garden: We present suitable varieties and give tips and tricks from sowing, through care & fertilization, to harvest. Black cabbage is grown mainly in Tuscany. [Photo: Ruud Morijn Photographer / Shutterstock.com] The black cabbage is a special type of cabbage and is often referred to as palm kale (…
Problems with voles in the garden? We show you how to recognize the small rodents and what really helps to successfully control vole. As cute as the little rodents appear, voles can cause considerable damage in the garden. In the following, you will find out everything about the pest and which means are suitable for…
The clematis is a special kind of climbing plant. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the beautiful clematis. With its exotic appearance, the clematis is more popular than ever and is not missing in very few gardens. Whether in the bucket or outdoors – the clematis is one of the…
Orange trees grow in our pots and are usually not too big. Still, they need to be skillfully cut on a regular basis to keep them in shape. Since the orange tree ( Citrus x sinensis L.) cannot thrive outdoors in this country, it is often found in pots on balconies and terraces. With the…
Almost all garden soils contain peat. We show what environmentally friendly alternatives there are to replace peat and give tips on peat-free gardening. Peat replacement is an important issue in climate protection. We explain what properties peat has made so successful in substrates and point out good alternatives. If you are still wondering “What…
The acid-base balance in balance – how you can increase your well-being with alkaline herbs. Base-rich herbs are beneficial for the diet [Photo: Okrasiuk / Shutterstock] Anyone who deals a lot with nutrition and the choice of the right food will sooner or later come across the keyword acid-base balance. Diet guides, in particular, often…
The German ryegrass (botanical: Lolium perenne) is one of the most frequently used lawn grasses. We present everything you need to know here: From the properties to the use of Lolium perenne for lawns in the garden. The German ryegrass is contained in many lawn seed mixtures [Photo: P. Qvist / Shutterstock.com] The German ryegrass…
Tomato plants should not be missing in any garden. Diseases can spoil the harvest. With these tips, nothing stands in the way of a successful harvest. Gray mold infects the tomato tissue and causes it to decompose [Photo: AJCespedes / Shutterstock.com] Many gardeners believe that tomato disease can only be avoided by using the chemical…
The proverbial worm in apples is one of the most common apple pests. But thanks to various strategies for combating codling moth, you are not powerless against it. Apples infected with codling moths can quickly spoil the mood of hobby gardeners [Photo: ChWeiss / Shutterstock.com] From the beginning of spring, the codling moth (Cydia pomonella…
