Ornamental plants are particularly hard-hit by the pests. We show how to recognize the leaf miner, prevent it and fight it properly. The damage caused by leaf miners can be seen on the leaves of a wide variety of plants and is also a visual problem for many gardeners. Here you can find out everything…
Before it is too late, you should better recognize the box tree moth by clear signs and then fight it specifically. We provide the necessary information. You have probably already heard that the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis ) is a dangerous pest on box trees (Buxus). But recognizing the pest and differentiating it from…
Recognizing the moth flight of the boxwood moth is the first step towards a successful and early control. We introduce you to the butterfly. The moth of the boxwood moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) is pretty to look at in contrast to the annoying moth caterpillars. Attracted by the scent of the butterfly lilac, it…
Moths are annoying pests. You can find out here how you can effectively declare war on textile moths and food moths with parasitic wasps. The parasitic wasp ( Trichogramma evanescens ) is an extremely useful helper when it comes to fighting textile and food moths. It is a parasite that lays its eggs in the…
How big are parasitic wasps? Can ichneumon wasps sting and are they dangerous for humans or animals? You can find all the answers to these questions and tips for correctly identifying parasitic wasps here. Even if parasitic wasps (Ichneumonidae ) belong to the Hymenoptera and the name makes us think of the typical black and…
Heavy metals can accumulate in private gardens in particular. We explain here whether this is dangerous & how you don’t get a problem with heavy metals. Many people know that food sources such as fish are increasingly contaminated with toxic heavy metals such as mercury. But we can also absorb heavy metals that are hazardous…
In order for the magnolia to show its beautiful flowers, it needs the right fertilization. We show you what to consider when fertilizing magnolias. Every year in spring, we are enchanted by the rich bloom of magnolias ( Magnolia ) anew. In order for your magnolia to thrive in the garden and to bloom like…
Not all beans need additional nutrients after planting. We show which beans need them and what needs to be considered when fertilizing. Whether haricot beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) or field beans ( Vicia faba ) (also called broad beans) – beans should not be missing in any garden. They provide valuable vegetable protein and…
Horse manure has been used successfully in the garden for decades. We show how you can benefit from horse manure as fertilizer in your own garden. Even the great-aunt swore by the effect of horse manure for fertilizing roses and the lovely scent of the apple-shaped remains does not seem to contradict this. However, you…
In order for your own garden to become a green paradise, the plants need sufficient nutrients. We reveal what is important when it comes to garden fertilizer. Not everyone is lucky enough to own a high-yielding compost heap or a horse stable full of fragrant horse manure. If you want to buy garden fertilizer to…
