If you want to create a new lawn or repair it, you can sow lawn seeds. Here you will find instructions with expert tips. Sowing the lawn is still the most popular method of creating a lawn. And lawn seeds should also be used occasionally in areas that already exist. It is particularly important to…
Scarifying the lawn removes thatch and moss and promotes good lawn growth. We show why it is worthwhile and give precise instructions. Lawn care is like health care: Consuming fruit and vegetables regularly is far less strenuous than recovering from a protracted cold or flu. It is up to every lawn owner to decide whether…
A lawn is more in need of care than you might think. We show which maintenance measures are required at which time of the year so that you are optimally informed. If you want to take good care of your lawn, you can easily lose track of the various measures and the right time for…
Rhubarb is a seasonal vegetable. Due to the increasing oxalic acid content, many people are uncertain how long the stalks can be harvested. Rhubarb ( Rheum rhabarbarum ) is mainly on the menu in spring and early summer – then it is traditionally rhubarb season and therefore also harvest time. In this article, we will…
Spiced fennel was already used as a medicinal and culinary herb in ancient times. The large yellow flower umbels of the vigorous perennial are real eye-catchers. The filigree leaves of the spiced fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare var. Dulce ) give many dishes an aromatic taste. The seeds have also long been valued for their healing…
Tulips are available as cut flowers most of the year. But when is the tulip’s bloom time in the garden? And how should the tulip be cared for during cultivation? The tulip ( Tulipa ) is a very frugal ornamental plant. It gets by with little attention and also thrives on poorer soils. However, if…
When they are in bloom, peonies are a real delight in the garden. However, for these to return year after year, peonies need to be properly fertilized. The genus of peonies ( Paeonia ) currently comprises 32 different species – so it’s no wonder that this plant species has earned a place in so many…
A balcony-raised bed transforms open space into small garden paradises. We give tips on what to look for when building or buying a raised bed for a terrace or balcony. Garden areas are rare, especially in cities, and so your own balcony for growing vegetables, herbs, and co. Is increasingly becoming the focus. Raised beds…
The ‘Countess of Paris’ winter pear is widespread and very popular with professionals. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the pear variety in the garden at home. The ‘Countess of Paris’ pear is a demanding, but tasty variety [Photo: Manfred Rucksackzio / Shutterstock.com] The ‘Countess of Paris’ pear has a long tradition…
Red potatoes bring a special color accent to the garden and the kitchen. We present the most beautiful red potato varieties and give tips on cultivation and harvest. Potatoes ( Solanum tuberosum ) are becoming more and more popular, especially with hobby growers, and particularly colorful tubers are planted with growing enthusiasm. Red potatoes come…