The correct filling of a raised bed is essential for healthy plants and a rich harvest. We explain which layers belong in a raised bed and what purpose they serve. After building a raised bed, the filling is the last step before sowing and planting. A system made up of different layers has proven its…
Healthy physalis can also be cultivated with us. Everything you should know about growing physalis in your own garden can be found here. The physalis ( Physalis peruviana ) or Cape gooseberry is becoming more and more popular in this country. This is not only due to their beautiful appearance, but also to the great…
Dill is popular with fish dishes and pickles. Here you can find out what to consider when growing the cucumber herb in a bed or pot. Dill ( Anethum graveolens ) has a long tradition of cultivation and use as a spice and also as a medicinal plant. The umbelliferae (Apiaceae ), which originate from…
Rosemary is one of the most popular Mediterranean culinary herbs. However, some care measures are required for successful cultivation. Pour rosemary and fertilize It is essential to avoid waterlogging when growing this aromatic subshrub. Nevertheless, the rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) should not be neglected when it comes to watering, as one can do, 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…
Those who love their fruit trees know that they need to be pruned regularly. The right cut is important for health and yield. We’ll show you how to do it. How to properly prune a fruit tree depends on many different factors. So the demands of different types of the perfect cut are very different….
Horseradish is sturdy and easy to grow in your own garden. Nevertheless, the hot root plant has some peculiarities in cultivation. Horseradish ( Armoracia rusticana ) belongs to the cruciferous family ( Brassicaceae ). The thick taproot brings the characteristic sharpness into the kitchen. However, if the horseradish root is fried or boiled, it loses…
Proper fertilization is essential to ensure that the garden blooms abundantly. We show what flower fertilizer is made of and why it is so important. Your own vegetable and fruit harvest or a dense lawn is certainly something very beautiful. But what is more pleasing to the eye than a colorful pile of flowers, which…
With the right care, petunias will delight you with their strong flowering power. We show what to consider when caring for and hibernating petunias. Petunias ( Petunia ) are among the most popular bedding and balcony plants. This popularity is due not only to the enormous variety of different varieties in terms of flower color…