Rhubarb takes up little space and is very popular with amateur gardeners. We show you how to properly plant, fertilize and harvest rhubarb. The rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum ), one of the knotweed family, is one of the first vegetables of the year. Although rhubarb is popularly incorrectly referred to as a fruit, which can be…
Lemon verbena should not find a place in your garden just because of its scent. We reveal what needs to be considered when planting, caring for. The lemon verbena ( Lippia citriodora ) is considered the refreshing herb par excellence. It is also known under the name “lemon bush” or “fragrant verbena” (French verveine odorante)…
For the rhododendron to fully develop its flowers, it needs the right nutrients. We give you tips on how to properly fertilize the rhododendron. The rhododendron ( Rhododendron ) is a shrub genus from the heather family (Ericaceaea). The genus grows in nature primarily on acidic sites with a very permeable subsoil. And fertilization should…
The crispy leafy vegetables are extremely popular with us. Everything you need to know about growing and harvesting iceberg lettuce can be found here. Although iceberg lettuce ( Lactuca sativa var. Capitata ) has not been around for that long, it is hard to imagine supermarket shelves and our kitchens without it. The leaves of…
It shouldn’t be missing in almost any Asian dish – lemongrass. We will show you what to consider when growing in your own garden. Originally the lemon herb ( Cymbopogon citratus ) probably comes from the tropical and subtropical areas of India or Sri Lanka. Perhaps the sweet grass ( Poaceae ) is so sensitive…
Blueberries (also called blueberries) have special demands on the soil in which they grow. We’ll show you what’s so special about the blueberry. Blueberries ( Vaccinium ) are interesting berry bushes in many ways, the blue fruits of which score points both visually and in terms of taste. Although the wild blueberries ( Vaccinium myrtillus…
The turnip is harvested from September and is, therefore, one of the winter vegetables. Here you can find out everything – from growing and harvesting the turnip. Turnips ( Brassica napus subsp. Napobrassica ) are an old vegetable that has been gaining importance again in our gardens and kitchens in recent years. So that winter…
Apply fertilizer and weed killer at the same time? We show why this is not a good idea and which alternatives are better suited against weeds. Who does not know it: Spring lets its blue ribbon flutter through the air again – and instead of our garden plants, weeds are already in the starting blocks….
In the case of particularly beautiful roses, it is worth increasing them. We show you how to easily propagate roses with seeds, cuttings, and the like. If you’ve always wondered whether rose bushes ( pink ) for the garden can also be propagated from cut roses, then you’ve come to the right place. But you…
Did you know that melons can also grow in the USA? In our overview, we introduce you to the best types and varieties of melons for the home garden. Melons come in countless varieties and variations – many of them are known in this country and are very popular, especially in summer. But what types…
