The rosemary is quite frugal and does not need a lot of nutrients. We show you how to fertilize your rosemary in a gentle way. Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) is a popular culinary herb and is suitable both as a pot plant and for growing in the garden. Pamper your rosemary with as much…
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…
Even if hornbeams are very robust, they are happy to be fertilized every now and then. We show what you should consider when fertilizing hornbeam hedges. Hornbeams ( Carpinus betulus ) have trunks and leaves like beeches and look like them – almost. Because hornbeams are actually not beeches at all. They belong to the…
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…
In order for the cherry harvest to be abundant in summer, the tree needs enough nutrients. We show what you have to consider when fertilizing cherry trees. There is nothing more beautiful than a cherry tree ( Prunus ) that is hung all over with red fruits. But in order for it to come to…
PK fertilizers primarily supply the plant with phosphorus and potassium. We explain why you need PK fertilizer, how it works, and how you use it. If plants have to be supplied with phosphorus and potassium, but nitrogen would not be beneficial, a PK fertilizer is used instead of complete fertilizer or NPK fertilizer. You can…
Mugwort plant has some names such as goose, broom, lady’s breath, or solstice herb because of its versatile uses. We show how to plant mugwort, harvest it yourself from the garden and use it. Due to its medicinal properties, mugwort (Artemisia) has been attributed great importance since ancient times. But with mugwort, you get not…
The acid-base balance in equilibrium – how you can increase your well-being with alkaline herbs. Anyone who is much concerned with nutrition and the choice of the right foods will sooner or later come across the keyword acid-base balance. Diet advisors in particular often use half-truths to warn against over-acidification of the body due to…
A large ginger bulb often lasts for a long time. We explain how to store ginger root and show ways to preserve it. Summer vacation beckons and the rest of the ginger is still not used up? No problem, because there are wonderful ways to make ginger last longer. As carrot-ginger soup, in Asian curries…
