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Watering compost properly: Why is it so important?

Watering compost properly: Why is it so important?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

To prevent the compost from drying out and disrupting the rotting process, you should water it regularly, especially in summer

Watering the hedge: This is how you provide your plants with optimal care

Watering the hedge: This is how you provide your plants with optimal care

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

A hedge needs to be watered intensively from time to time for various reasons. This is best done with an automatic irrigation system

Compost location: How do I find the ideal place in the garden?

Compost location: How do I find the ideal place in the garden?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Location and soil influence the conditions in the compost. We will explain to you the best place to place your compost

Planting pumpkin on compost: Tips for optimal conditions

Planting pumpkin on compost: Tips for optimal conditions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Planting the pumpkin in a compost heap offers little benefit. We will explain to you which location is more suitable and what you need to know about care

Stinky compost: How to effectively fix the problem

Stinky compost: How to effectively fix the problem

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The compost develops into an unpleasant odor - We will explain to you how odors arise and what measures can help against them

Using compost correctly: Practical tips for the garden

Using compost correctly: Practical tips for the garden

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You can use compost to improve the soil or fertilize plants. We will explain to you what you should use fresh and mature compost for

Compost Duration: How long does the maturation process take?

Compost Duration: How long does the maturation process take?

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From fresh compost to mature compost - Find out more about the three development phases in compost and what the types of compost are suitable for

Composting in winter: How to keep the process going

Composting in winter: How to keep the process going

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The compost must be prepared for winter and cared for during the cold season. Read here how you can support the rotting processes

Incorporate compost: Tips for he althy beds and plants

Incorporate compost: Tips for he althy beds and plants

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Work fresh compost, mature compost and stale compost into the bed - we will explain to you how it works correctly

DIY compost rolling sieve: instructions and tips for construction

DIY compost rolling sieve: instructions and tips for construction

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Sifting compost with a self-made rolling sieve - We'll show you how to build your own rolling sieve with just a few materials

Compost from stone: why and how you can make one

Compost from stone: why and how you can make one

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Before you can start building walls, you need to make some preliminary considerations. Here you will find step-by-step construction instructions

Compost on the balcony: This is how it works without smell

Compost on the balcony: This is how it works without smell

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Simply build your own compost for the balcony - we'll show you how to do it and give you tips on how to compost properly

Planting directly in compost: Which types are suitable?

Planting directly in compost: Which types are suitable?

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Weak feeders, medium feeders or heavy feeders - Not every plant can be planted directly in the compost. Here you will find out what you need to consider

Step by step: This is how compost is made from pallets

Step by step: This is how compost is made from pallets

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

You can build your own compost so quickly. We will give you simple construction instructions and show you what you need to pay attention to

Compost: How can yeast improve the decomposition processes?

Compost: How can yeast improve the decomposition processes?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Yeast accelerates the rotting processes in compost. We will explain to you how it works and how you can make your own compost accelerator

Humus and compost: what role do they play in the garden?

Humus and compost: what role do they play in the garden?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Humus and compost are not the same - We explain to you how the soil forms differ and why compost improves the soil

Mulching against moss: effective lawn care or a myth?

Mulching against moss: effective lawn care or a myth?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Mulching improves the soil - We explain to you why this method helps against moss and when it reaches its limits

Moss-free: clean and care for patio tiles properly

Moss-free: clean and care for patio tiles properly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Moss can be removed quickly and easily with soda, potassium permanganate or a Kärcher. We show you how it works

Moss in the bed: problem or opportunity for the garden?

Moss in the bed: problem or opportunity for the garden?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Moss in the bed doesn't have to be bad. Here you will learn interesting facts about the lifestyle of mosses and how you should deal with the plants

Clean paving joints: Effectively remove moss without chemicals

Clean paving joints: Effectively remove moss without chemicals

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Read here which environmentally friendly household products are suitable for removing moss from paving joints and what has a preventative effect

Fertilize hedges: When and how to ensure optimal growth?

Fertilize hedges: When and how to ensure optimal growth?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Hedges have high nutrient requirements. Read here which nutrients are necessary, when you should fertilize hedges and which fertilizer is suitable

Simple and beautiful: This is how you create an easy-care hedge

Simple and beautiful: This is how you create an easy-care hedge

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Hedges from local trees - Here you will find instructions on how to create an easy-care hedge with an overview of suitable species

Remove hedges professionally and safely: This is how it works

Remove hedges professionally and safely: This is how it works

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

From the legal background to the preparatory work to the follow-up: these instructions show you what you need to consider when removing the hedge

Privacy protection through hedges: Which plants are suitable?

Privacy protection through hedges: Which plants are suitable?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Cut hedges or free-standing mixed hedges provide ideal privacy protection. Read here which local species are suitable

Dig up the hedge: How to move your hedge successfully

Dig up the hedge: How to move your hedge successfully

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Here you will get valuable tips on how to dig up a hedge - from the first sod-breaking ceremony to replanting

Rejuvenate hedges: gentle methods & tips for topiary

Rejuvenate hedges: gentle methods & tips for topiary

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Find out how to rejuvenate your hedge here. With these tips, your hedge will continue to bloom in the years to come

Cutting hedges in summer: When is the best time?

Cutting hedges in summer: When is the best time?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Here you will find useful tips on cutting hedges in summer. Find out everything about the right technology and legal regulations

Transplanting a hedge: When and how you should do it

Transplanting a hedge: When and how you should do it

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Would you like to transplant your hedge? With these tips you can make it easy to implement. This way your hedge will continue to bloom

Creating a mixed hedge: What should you pay attention to?

Creating a mixed hedge: What should you pay attention to?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Find out how to create a mixed hedge here. Colorful perennials and trees form an impressive privacy screen and bloom all year round

Planting a hedge: What distance should you keep?

Planting a hedge: What distance should you keep?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

With these tips you are guaranteed to plant your hedge at the right distance in the future. Read useful information for he althy growth here

Fantastic garden hedges: 8 plants with white flowers

Fantastic garden hedges: 8 plants with white flowers

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

On this page you will learn about the most beautiful hedge plants with white flowers and how to care for them appropriately

Composting Successfully: Understanding the Role of Temperature

Composting Successfully: Understanding the Role of Temperature

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The rotting of the filled materials sometimes creates very high temperatures in the compost. What is the temperature in the compost?

Caring for compost properly: Tips for optimal results

Caring for compost properly: Tips for optimal results

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The compost doesn't need much care if you have set it up and filled it correctly. How to care for the compost properly

Balcony compost: How do I make compost in a bucket?

Balcony compost: How do I make compost in a bucket?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

For gardeners without a garden, composting in a bucket is the solution. How does it work and how do you get compost in the bucket?

Mold in compost: causes and measures

Mold in compost: causes and measures

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Mold in compost occurs again and again and in most cases is not a cause for concern. What to do if compost has mold?

Shredding compost: The best equipment and tips

Shredding compost: The best equipment and tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Before adding garden waste, shrubbery and other materials to the compost, you should chop them up. What do you need to chop compost?

Compost steaming: The solution for germ-free potting soil?

Compost steaming: The solution for germ-free potting soil?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Steaming compost makes sense if you want to obtain germ-free soil for growing new plants. How to steam compost

Disposing of barbecue charcoal: compost as an option? Pros and cons

Disposing of barbecue charcoal: compost as an option? Pros and cons

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Composting charcoal - yes or no? The question cannot be answered easily. What should you consider when using charcoal in the compost?

Fighting flies in compost: effective methods and tips

Fighting flies in compost: effective methods and tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Flies appearing en masse in compost are annoying. How do you prevent an infestation and how do you control flies in compost?

Dispose of garden waste: Make your own compost out of stone

Dispose of garden waste: Make your own compost out of stone

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

You can buy a composter ready-made in stores, but with a little skill you can also build it yourself out of stone. Tips for building compost from stone