Will the black bean aphid affect your beans or ornamental plants? We explain how to prevent black lice and how to fight them successfully. Aphids can be found in almost every garden, the black bean louse being particularly common. But the bean louse cannot only infect beans for a long time. We will show you…
Aromatic, tasty, and even healing – mint is much more than a popular chewing gum flavor. With these tips, mint will thrive on you too. Everyone knows peppermint: The taste of this variety of mint is well known as chewing gum or tea. But the mint ( Mentha ) has a lot more to offer:…
The question of whether the intensely fragrant lavender is edible or at least toxic for cats, dogs, or humans is a preoccupation for many. We clarify. Lavender ( Lavandula ) is a wonderfully smelling herb with a wide range of uses. And many hobby gardeners would certainly only be too happy to have their own…
The name of the tomato Big Rainbow says it all. The beefsteak tomato has an unusual coloring with up to three colors. You can find out how to grow and properly care for the Big Rainbow tomato variety yourself in our article. The tomato variety Big Rainbow shows us a play of colors of red,…
The magnolia impresses with its exceptionally beautiful flowers. Here you can find out everything about the flowering period and what to do if it does not bloom. Nobody escapes the magic of the blossoms of the magnolia ( Magnolia ) so quickly. The abundantly flowering trees bring spring not only to the garden but also…
The ZZ plant is almost indestructible as a houseplant. Here you can find out what you should consider when buying, caring for, and propagating the Zamioculcas. Do you love indoor plants, but your office or apartment is just too dark? Are you looking for an elegant companion for your windowsill? Are you longing for a…
Cranberries are not only trendy because of their healthy fruits. They are also an eye-catcher as a ground cover. We show the best way to plant them. While it has been grown commercially in the US and Canada for a long time, cranberry ( Vaccinium macrocarpon ) has only recently gained greater prominence in Europe….
The oxheart tomato is known for its large, fleshy fruits. We reveal how you too can enjoy a rich harvest and which special features you should pay attention to when planting oxheart tomatoes. Oxheart tomatoes are real favorites in many home gardens because they are easy to care for and their fruits can be gigantic….
Yellow beets taste milder and sweeter than their red relatives. We show you how you can easily grow, harvest, and use yellow beets in the garden. For many people, the classic beets belong on the table in autumn. Her sister, the yellow beets, adds a color accent. How it differs from the beets, how to…
The evergreen privet is a popular privacy screen in home gardens. We show what needs to be considered when buying, planting, cutting, and the like. If you are looking for an easy-care and durable privacy screen, the Privet ( Ligustrum ) is the right address. The plant makes a beautiful hedge and is an excellent…
