Geraniums ( Pelargonium ) can be propagated by cuttings or by seeds. This saves you having to buy new copies in the next year. Geraniums can be propagated from cuttings [Photo: Tatiana_Pink / Shutterstock.com] Geraniums ( Pelargonium ) belong to the cranesbill family (Geraniaceae) and are one of the best-selling bedding and balcony plants in…
Growing pointed cabbage in your own garden: We present suitable varieties and give tips and tricks from sowing, through care and fertilization, to harvest. The pointed cabbage has very tender leaves [Photo: Carsten Medom Madsen / Shutterstock.com] The pointed cabbage (also known as pointed cabbage) is a close relative of the white cabbage ( Brassica…
The olive tree only develops its Mediterranean flair with the right care. We show how, when and with what to fertilize your olive tree correctly. A regular supply of nutrients is essential, especially with olives in pots [Photo: Ania K / Shutterstock.com] Olive trees ( Olea europaea ) originally grow on poor, nutrient-poor and stony…
Basil cannot be missing in a herb garden. We have compiled all the important care tips for you here. The warmth-loving basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) is a popular herb. It is often used to season soups, sauces, and vegetable dishes. But for lush growth and a rich harvest of aromatic leaves, you should take…
With our ten tips, the best cucumbers will soon also thrive in your garden – almost as if by magic. Whether as a salad, pickled, or as a snack in between – cucumbers are not only delicious but also versatile and healthy. The green vegetables are one of the most common inhabitants in German gardens…
Growing spring onions: We present suitable varieties and give tips on sowing, care, and fertilization, right up to harvest. The healthy spring onion ( Allium fistulosum ) should not be missing in any garden for a very simple reason: It is a very undemanding vegetable culture, hardly needs any maintenance and you can harvest fresh…
Rosemary is aromatic and is reminiscent of holidays. Rosemary can be grown in the garden, in pots, on the terrace or balcony. We give tips! When it comes to rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ), the so popular herb, many think of holidays and a certain Mediterranean flair. It is not surprising why many garden and…
The popular sugar melon can also be grown here. We show you what to look for when planting and caring for cantaloupe melons. Cantaloupe melons ( Cucumis melo var. Cantalupensis ) belong to the group of sugar melons. Their sweet, orange pulp is reminiscent of summer, vacation, and sun. If you want to bring this…
You can grow beans in your own garden. But when is it time to harvest the beans and how can they be preserved afterward? If you like beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ), you should definitely grow them in your own garden. Healthy vegetables from local production are increasingly rare in the supermarket and nitrogen-enriching plants…
Catnip is not only popular with house cats. We reveal what you need to know about planting catnip in the garden or as a houseplant. Catnip ( Nepeta ) is a real wonder herb. It has a very special effect on cats and people can use the fragrant plant as a medicinal herb or as…
