Geraniums impress with their colorful flowers. With the right care – the right cutting, watering, and fertilizing – diseases can be avoided. Pelargoniums ( Pelargonium, also geraniums) belong to the cranesbill family (Geraniaceae). Most of the approximately 250 game species are native to South Africa but came to Europe as early as the early 16th…
Whether carrots or roots: With these 10 tips, you too will be able to successfully grow the classic in the vegetable patch. Not only popular with rabbits – carrots are a real long-running favorite in German vegetable patches. After all, the orange roots are not only delicious, they can also be harvested fresh from your…
Many gardeners swear by mulch. But what exactly is mulching and what are the advantages? We show what it’s all about and how to do it properly. Anyone who deals with sustainable gardening or permaculture will certainly have heard of mulching. Mulching is attractive for all hobby gardeners, as it can reduce maintenance work in…
The cherry laurel is one of the most popular hedge plants. But so that it grows so stately, you should pay attention to a few things when fertilizing. The cherry laurel ( Prunus laurocerasus ) is known for its rapid height growth and its evergreen leaves. In this way, you can prevent nosy neighbors from…
Lavender can be found in almost every garden, but it doesn’t bloom splendidly everywhere. One way to flower splendor lies in the right pruning. The real lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ) is an absolute classic in the garden. But it does not always want to bloom as lusciously and magnificently as its owner would like…
If blackberries are not cut properly, they can quickly get out of hand. Find out when and how to properly cut blackberries. Blackberries ( Rubus sect. Rubus ) are known for their red to black fruits and their long, prickly tendrils. Many hobby gardeners know that blackberries should be cut every year for a good…
Cutting oleanders also needs to be learned. We show when you should cut oleander and give helpful tips on how to proceed. To keep the oleander ( Nerium oleander ) nice and compact and bloom profusely, it should be pruned regularly. Fortunately, the pretty ornamental shrubs can withstand good pruning and are not very sensitive….
Strawberries are perennial and can be successfully overwintered. In preparation for winter, it can be useful to cut the strawberries. Strawberries ( Fragaria ) in the hobby garden ideally stay in the same bed for about three years. For the plants to produce good yields over these three years, they have to come back unscathed…
In summer an orange tree feels good even in our latitudes. But it has to be well prepared for the winter. You can use these tips to overwinter your orange tree. Orange trees ( Citrus x sinensis ) originally come from the subtropical regions of China or Southeast Asia. Accordingly, they are not adapted to…
Ribwort plantain is known for walks on wild meadows. We show that the supposed weed can also be used as a medicinal plant. Much of what appears to be weeds is actually extremely useful. Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata ) is even cultivated specifically by many a farmer. But why is this plant worth the effort?…
