How to turn an ordinary garden plot into a paradise

Last modified

Removing a forsythia - this is how you should proceed

Removing a forsythia - this is how you should proceed

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you how to permanently remove a forsythia bush and its roots, from which new bushes often sprout

Sea buckthorn and firethorn: These are the differences

Sea buckthorn and firethorn: These are the differences

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you the main distinguishing features of sea buckthorn and firethorn, which you can use to identify the bushes

Brown leaves on firethorn: causes and remedies

Brown leaves on firethorn: causes and remedies

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you what causes your firethorn to suddenly turn brown leaves and what you can do about it

Gray mold on the sedum: causes and control

Gray mold on the sedum: causes and control

2025-10-04 22:10

If the sedum is infected with gray mold, quick action is required. You can find out what you can do against this fungal disease here

Multiply stonecrop quickly and easily

Multiply stonecrop quickly and easily

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you how you can easily propagate the grateful stonecrop yourself by dividing, cuttings or sowing

Popular for the month

Cress bed at home: Easily grow fresh cress yourself

Cress bed at home: Easily grow fresh cress yourself

To create a cress bed, you don't need a garden or even soil. Cress can be grown on almost any surface

Propagating cress: This is how you get your own seeds

Propagating cress: This is how you get your own seeds

Cress is propagated by seeds. If you don't want to buy the seed, you can try harvesting it from your own cress plants in the garden

Cress as a cover crop: quick protection for empty beds

Cress as a cover crop: quick protection for empty beds

Cress is well suited as a catch crop in hobby gardens. By sowing cress, you can make optimal use of your beds and protect them from weeds

Marjoram care: tips for he althy and aromatic plants

Marjoram care: tips for he althy and aromatic plants

Marjoram doesn't need much care. In a favorable location, you only need to pull weeds occasionally and ensure there is enough moisture

Harvest marjoram correctly: from summer to autumn

Harvest marjoram correctly: from summer to autumn

You can harvest marjoram outdoors almost all year round. The herb is most aromatic shortly before flowering

Marjoram and Oregano: Characteristics, Differences & Uses

Marjoram and Oregano: Characteristics, Differences & Uses

Oregano and marjoram - what is the difference between these spices? How do you tell the difference between the two herbs?

Cutting marjoram: How to promote bushy growth

Cutting marjoram: How to promote bushy growth

Marjoram should not be cut back too much, in contrast to oregano. What you should consider when cutting the herb

Planting peppermint: The ideal location and care tips

Planting peppermint: The ideal location and care tips

Peppermint is easy to grow in the garden. The plant is undemanding and grows almost everywhere. This means that growing the herb is guaranteed to be successful

Thyme or marjoram? Differences & Uses in the Kitchen

Thyme or marjoram? Differences & Uses in the Kitchen

Thyme and marjoram are difficult to distinguish at first glance. You can tell which herb it is from these characteristics

Caring for peppermint: This is how the aromatic plant thrives

Caring for peppermint: This is how the aromatic plant thrives

The peppermint plant doesn't need much care. In a favorable location you can harvest for several years. How to properly care for peppermint

Variety of aromas: Which peppermint is right for your garden?

Variety of aromas: Which peppermint is right for your garden?

There are many different varieties of peppermint. Unfortunately, the species are usually not specifically specified in stores

Blooming peppermint: Can you still harvest and use it?

Blooming peppermint: Can you still harvest and use it?

Even if the peppermint is blooming, you can still harvest the leaves. The herb is no longer as aromatic as it was before it bloomed, but it is edible

Harvesting peppermint: When is the best time?

Harvesting peppermint: When is the best time?

You can always harvest the aromatic peppermint fresh. What you need to consider and when is the best harvest time

Harvesting watercress: When and how to do it best

Harvesting watercress: When and how to do it best

Are you interested in medicinal and wild herbs? Here's everything you need to know about harvesting watercress

Peppermint on the balcony: tips for successful cultivation

Peppermint on the balcony: tips for successful cultivation

Peppermint can also be grown on the balcony. The plant grows well in a container if the conditions are right. Tips for growing on the balcony

Growing watercress in a pot: tips for he althy growth

Growing watercress in a pot: tips for he althy growth

Do you want to grow watercress in a pot at home? We'll tell you how it works and what you should pay attention to

Growing watercress successfully: care and location tips

Growing watercress successfully: care and location tips

Are you interested in watercress? Here you will find out the most important things about caring for this aquatic plant

Stevia harvesting and processing: powder, extract & more

Stevia harvesting and processing: powder, extract & more

Stevia can be used in a variety of ways. In this article you will receive many valuable tips on how you can process stevia yourself

Sowing watercress: Instructions for a he althy culinary herb

Sowing watercress: Instructions for a he althy culinary herb

Are you looking for tips on sowing watercress? We'll tell you how sowing works best and what you need to keep in mind

Watercress seeds: Harvest, store and sow

Watercress seeds: Harvest, store and sow

Are you looking for watercress seeds? Here you can find out where you can get them and what you should consider when sowing