Garden 2024, September

Seven tips on how to permanently remove weeds from paving joints

Seven tips on how to permanently remove weeds from paving joints

In this article you will find great tips on how to permanently get weeds out of paving stone joints

Grass mites - detect, combat and prevent

Grass mites - detect, combat and prevent

Grass mites cause annoying itching. With us you will learn everything about lifestyle and what you can do to treat, prevent and combat it

Lizards - A comprehensive overview

Lizards - A comprehensive overview

Lizards are fascinating reptiles that are rarely seen in the garden. Here you can find out interesting, cultural and funny facts about the animal

Squirrel - Profile, Protection and Cultural Significance

Squirrel - Profile, Protection and Cultural Significance

Squirrels are impressive. Read everything about their way of life and how you can protect the rodents here - with insights into art and culture

Permanently remove moss from the lawn

Permanently remove moss from the lawn

Do you struggle with moss in your lawn year after year? Here you will find tips and information on suitable long-term removal measures

Identify fungi in the lawn and remove them if necessary

Identify fungi in the lawn and remove them if necessary

Is your lawn covered in fungi or affected by a fungal disease? Here you will find diagnoses and suitable countermeasures

Planting cucumbers yourself - this is how you master it in an exemplary manner

Planting cucumbers yourself - this is how you master it in an exemplary manner

These instructions explain how to plant cucumbers correctly. - This is how it can be grown outdoors, in a greenhouse and on the balcony

Recognize and combat mealybugs

Recognize and combat mealybugs

Mealybugs are difficult to control pests that spread rapidly and cause great damage. Read what helps against the pests

Get to know and drive away mole crickets

Get to know and drive away mole crickets

The mole cricket is actually a beneficial insect and only becomes a problem when it occurs in large numbers. What you can do against the insect

Vole trap - models, placement and self-construction

Vole trap - models, placement and self-construction

Vole traps kill or capture the rodents alive. Here you get an overview of models - with building instructions for a DIY trap

Fight scale insects successfully

Fight scale insects successfully

Scale insects are one of the most common pests in the garden and on houseplants. With these remedies you will get rid of them

Recognize and combat cabbage white butterflies

Recognize and combat cabbage white butterflies

If small white butterflies fly through the garden, caution is advised. The ravenous caterpillars of the cabbage white butterfly cause great damage

Recognize and drive away voles

Recognize and drive away voles

Voles are a major nuisance in the garden and difficult to control. This article explains how and how you can achieve this

The native willow borer in portrait

The native willow borer in portrait

Willow borer caterpillars are wood dwellers. We will explain to you how harmful the butterflies are and what you can do about them

What is expanded clay? - Features, uses and purchasing sources

What is expanded clay? - Features, uses and purchasing sources

What exactly is expanded clay? - Read everything about properties and uses here. - Find out where you can buy expanded clay here

Identify and eliminate carpet beetles and larvae

Identify and eliminate carpet beetles and larvae

How to recognize a carpet beetle infestation and take the right measures to combat it - with tips for identifying eggs and larvae

Know and successfully combat spider mites

Know and successfully combat spider mites

Fighting spider mites requires patience. This will help you get rid of the plant pests and prevent them from spreading again

Coffee grounds as an alternative fertilizer for coffee plants?

Coffee grounds as an alternative fertilizer for coffee plants?

Coffee lovers beware: you can even do something with coffee grounds. Use the leftovers to fertilize your houseplants

Dog barking - causes, consequences and avoidance strategies

Dog barking - causes, consequences and avoidance strategies

Barking dogs can become a problem. We will explain the legal situation, what you can do about barking and where it comes from

Whitefly - How effective is control?

Whitefly - How effective is control?

Whiteflies are plant sap suckers. Find out here which insects cause problems for plants - with information about effective & ineffective control methods

Marbled stink bug - What you need to know about a new pest

Marbled stink bug - What you need to know about a new pest

Marbled stink bug is on the rise. - Read information and practical tips about a new pest in the garden and house here

Rats in the garden - information on reporting requirements, identifying features and control

Rats in the garden - information on reporting requirements, identifying features and control

What to do if there are rats in the garden? - This guide explains how to recognize rat infestations, comply with your reporting obligation and gives tips for combating them

Drive away cats - 15 effective remedies for the gentle route

Drive away cats - 15 effective remedies for the gentle route

How to get rid of cats from the garden? - This guide has 15 effective remedies. - This is how it works with home remedies, plants, ultrasound and water jets

Recognize, distinguish and safely remove rat droppings

Recognize, distinguish and safely remove rat droppings

What does rat poop look like? - What differences are there from other animals? - This guide explains in pictures and words how to recognize rat droppings

Identify and combat pests in bed - Here's how it works

Identify and combat pests in bed - Here's how it works

What kind of bugs are there in my bed? - This guide takes the guesswork out of it. - How to determine and combat parasites in bed

Which is better for watering the hedge: drip hose or pearl hose?

Which is better for watering the hedge: drip hose or pearl hose?

Whether you use a pearl hose or a drip hose to water the hedge is basically a matter of taste: the differences are small

From the life of earthworms

From the life of earthworms

Earthworms are useful helpers in the garden. Read here how the animals reproduce, feed and what living conditions they need

Use climbing plants as privacy screens in the garden

Use climbing plants as privacy screens in the garden

Climbing plants are becoming increasingly popular as privacy screens because they require little space at the base and can reach considerable heights

Distinguish grubs and fight them if necessary

Distinguish grubs and fight them if necessary

Grubs are found in every garden. These are beetle larvae, not all of which are harmful. How to distinguish and combat them

The right privacy screen for a terraced house garden

The right privacy screen for a terraced house garden

When it comes to privacy, some creativity is required in a terraced house garden due to the limited space and the views from above

When the Monstera dies: causes and care tips

When the Monstera dies: causes and care tips

Does your window leaf show wilted leaves or brown spots? Now it's time to act quickly. How to save your Monstera from dying

American Pampas Grass Cortaderia Selloana: The Great Guide

American Pampas Grass Cortaderia Selloana: The Great Guide

Cortaderia Selloana: Cultivation and care in beds and pots » Colors, varieties, development, sowing, planting, wintering (+ pampas grass DIY and decoration)

Which plants are similar to ivy?

Which plants are similar to ivy?

In this article you will find various easy-care climbing plants whose properties are similar to those of ivy and which represent a good alternative

Tulips - the heralds of spring combine colorfully

Tulips - the heralds of spring combine colorfully

The most beautiful combinations with tulips Forget-me-notsDaffodilPeony % The best companion plants for Tulipas

Which trees can be combined with cherry laurel?

Which trees can be combined with cherry laurel?

Cherry laurel hedges look pretty much the same all year round and can seem boring. You can create variety with a mixed hedge

Build a climbing aid for the ivy yourself

Build a climbing aid for the ivy yourself

You can easily build a trellis for the ivy yourself. We explain how this works and what materials you need in this article

Shorten the stem of an aloe vera

Shorten the stem of an aloe vera

If the aloe vera develops a stem, it is often perceived as disturbing. At the same time, the question arises as to whether the trunk can be shortened. We clarify

How to reuse the amaryllis bulb after flowering

How to reuse the amaryllis bulb after flowering

The amaryllis bulb is perennial and, with a little care, will bloom again next year. Find out here how to properly care for the plant

Harvesting Physalis immature - that's why it makes no sense

Harvesting Physalis immature - that's why it makes no sense

Unfortunately, it is of no use to you to harvest the fruits of your Physalis unripe. You can find out why this is the case here

Creating a new lawn and reseeding: This is how it works

Creating a new lawn and reseeding: This is how it works

The lawn can be sown in spring or autumn. Before purchasing the lawn seeds, the correct location and subsequent use should be determined so that the seeds can germinate and form a dense turf. How to sow lawns? New lawn is sown in spring or autumn.