Did you know that apples and their domestication have been around for millennia? From their contribution to the discovery of gravity by Isaac Newton to their utility value in ancient wineries, apples have been a constant feature in households for thousands of years. The age-old question for scientists and nutritionists is, are apples fruits or…
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…
If you plant your raised bed with the same family of plants, problems can arise. Here's how to avoid that. Correct crop rotation is particularly important in raised beds. [Photo: Gardens by Design / Shutterstock.com] Everyone has their favorite vegetables and tends to grow again this year after year. In small gardens where there is…
Potatoes are not only available in the typical yellow, but also in bright purple and blue colors. Here we show you which varieties provide variety in your kitchen. The potatoes immediately catch the eye thanks to their special color [Photo: AN NGUYEN / Shutterstock.com] The purple, violet or blue potatoes come in pretty much all…
Over the years, the lawn can be visibly affected, especially if the soil preparation and maintenance are not quite optimal. We show practicable methods for renewing the lawn. Lawn damage can look very different: from large holes to molehills, dog holes to open areas or weed areas. If you want to repair your lawn to…
Red cabbage can be used to make a crunchy winter salad or a hearty side dish. We explain the cultivation options and how to properly take care of the young plants. Early red cabbage seedlings can be planted in the bed from the beginning of April [Photo: Dolores M. Harvey / Shutterstock.com] Red cabbage (…
Fight the borer without poison: Here you will find out which effective, natural options are available to you in the fight against the caterpillar. If you want to preserve beneficial organisms like the ladybird, you should fight the borer biologically [Photo: Aisedora / Shutterstock.com] Just because your box trees (Buxus ) are haunted by the…
Everything about the climbing hydrangea: from planting to propagation and different varieties. With expert advice on the toxicity and care of the climbing hydrangea. The climbing plant turns facades into green eye-catchers [Photo: SariMe / Shutterstock.com] Climbing hydrangeas ( Hydrangea anomala sbsp . Petiolaris ) are enjoying increasing popularity. This is no wonder, because the…
Yarrow are flowering and easy-care perennials with a large selection of heights and flower colors. We present the most beautiful types and varieties of yarrow. Yarrow are adaptable, flowering perennials for every garden [Photo: Lois GoBe / Shutterstock.com] The genus of the yarrow is diverse and includes many adaptable species for almost any location. In…
