A balcony-raised bed transforms open space into small garden paradises. We give tips on what to look for when building or buying a raised bed for a terrace or balcony. Garden areas are rare, especially in cities, and so your own balcony for growing vegetables, herbs, and co. Is increasingly becoming the focus. Raised beds…
The tropical fruit can easily be grown on the windowsill. We’ll show you what you need to know about planting and propagating pineapples. The pineapple ( Ananas comosus or Ananas sativus ) is one of the most popular tropical fruits and can actually be found in every supermarket. The bromeliad family member (Bromeliaceae) can also…
Again and again, you come across mixed organic-mineral fertilizers. We explain what this is all about, how they work, and name their advantages and disadvantages. The mineral and organic fertilizers seem to be opposites. But doesn’t it always say that opposites attract each other? Mineral and organic fertilizers also go better together than you might…
Very few know what a soil activator is. We explain what this is all about and how to use soil activators for healthy soil life. The term might sound a bit strange at first, but it is a very useful thing that you should know as a hobby gardener. In times of low humus soils…
Garden and kitchen waste can be used as fertilizer for your plants and is also good for your soil. Here you can find out everything about fertilizing with compost. The term “compost” comes from the Latin compositus, which means something like “composed”. Compost can be made from a wide variety of organic waste. And as…
Which location is suitable for raised beds? Which plants also feel good in a shady raised bed? We clarify how you can achieve the maximum duration of sunlight and find the right raised bed location. Raised beds have many advantages for hobby gardeners and plants. In addition to being able to work in a back-friendly…
Is it worth the effort to build a raised bed yourself? Or would you prefer to buy a raised bed or a kit? You will find answers to your questions here. Raised beds are popular in the garden for a variety of reasons. They make it possible to grow vegetables, strawberries, or herbs even on…
Building your own raised bed is too time-consuming for you? We show how you can easily create your own raised bed in no time. The raised bed is and will remain the trend of the last few years. No wonder, after all, the raised bed has some advantages: Above all, back and knee-friendly work…
Whether with potatoes or meat – rosemary impresses with its intense aroma. We show what to consider when growing the Mediterranean culinary herb. Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) belongs to the mint family (L amiaceae) and thus joins other famous herbs such as sage ( Salvia officinalis ) or thyme ( Thymus vilgaris ). The…
Ginger is very healthy and especially popular as a tea. Find out here how you can plant ginger yourself and care for your ginger plant. Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) is becoming more and more popular as a spice from year to year. In the past, ginger was mostly consumed unconsciously through gingerbread spices and…