Mycorrhizas are used more and more in the garden. We show what mushrooms are all about and how to use mycorrhizal fertilizer correctly. In autumn, when the leaves turn their beautiful colors and the sun is lower in the sky, the time for mushrooms has come. But what do the strange contemporaries do in the…
For peppers to develop their full aroma, they need sufficient nutrients. We show what you should pay attention to when fertilizing paprika in beds and pots. Paprika ( Capsicum annuum ) should not be missing in any vegetable patch. We owe it to the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus that the plant from the nightshade family…
With its refreshing aroma, peppermint is one of the absolute classics in the herb bed. However, very few people know that there is more than one variant. We introduce you to the 10 best types of peppermint. Peppermint ( Mentha x Piperita ) is not just peppermint. There are small but subtle differences between the…
Proper care is required to ensure that your Christmas roses bloom safely in winter. Here you can find out everything about the correct watering, fertilizing. If the site conditions are right, Christmas roses ( Helleborus niger ) are quite undemanding in terms of care. The robust, evergreen plant can even cope with severe frosts (down…
The potted lavender stands out thanks to its flower shape and intense color. We show what you have to consider when growing in your own garden. The lavender ( Lavandula stoechas ) belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae ). It is related to the famous real lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ) and the Speiklavender (…
Marjoram doesn’t like the cold – knowing how the aromatic spice grows and can be harvested in your own garden is still a pleasure! The marjoram ( Origanum majorana ) belongs to the same genus as oregano ( Origanum vulgare ). Despite the close relationship of the two mint families (Lamiaceae), there are differences in…
For them to serve their purpose and to be opaque, hedges must be properly fertilized. Here you will find everything you need to know about fertilizing hedges. A hedge offers the optimal property delimitation for friends of a green garden. They form a wonderfully natural privacy screen and keep uninvited neighbors away. However, the botanical…
Gerbera is known to us as a pot plant and cut flower. We have helpful tips to help the beautiful gerberas survive longer in pots, vases, and in the garden. “You make everything more beautiful,” says the gerbera in the language of flowers and, with its intense colors and beautifully shaped flowers, brings a lot…
More and more people are doing without the chemical club in the garden and are opting for natural fertilizers. We explain the advantages of natural fertilizers. Sometimes the most natural way is also the best: More and more people are realizing that the unnatural supply of nutrients via mineral fertilizers not only harms the environment…
As a privacy screen, the barberry keeps out curious glances but is still a real eye-catcher. We show how to plant a barberry hedge. Its sharp thorns keep unwanted visitors at a distance and due to its low maintenance and location requirements, the barberry is perfect as a hedge plant. Only the pruning can be…
