How can you best prepare lawns for a possibly harsh winter? We have helpful expert tips for wintering your lawn. Over a third of all Americans have a garden – and therefore usually a lawn as well. While the potted plants are mothballed and the roses are lovingly covered with winter protection, the lawn often…
Carnivores as ornamental plants are all the rage. We show you how to properly repot carnivorous plants and what to consider when caring for them. Video instructions for repotting carnivorous plants More and more people are interested in carnivorous plants. No wonder, after all, the exotic houseplants are absolutely fascinating and often an extraordinary eye-catcher….
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…
You can also plant heat-loving peppers yourself at home. We will show you what to consider when growing peppers. The bell pepper ( Capsicum ) is a member of the nightshade family ( Solanaceae ) and it is impossible to imagine most kitchens without it. In the vernacular, the colorful vegetable is often referred to…
Surplus tomatoes can be preserved well. Here you will find all information about drying, pickling, preserving, and freezing tomatoes. Who does not know it: In the spring the eyes were bigger than the actual “hunger for tomatoes”. And suddenly you have countless tomato plants in your own garden, the harvest of which quickly exceeds…
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…
In addition to various types of vegetables, tomatoes can also be successfully grown in raised beds. Here you can find out what you should consider when choosing the variety and growing tomatoes on the raised bed. A raised bed not only makes gardening easier and protects your back, but can also be implemented in problematic…
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…
