Garden 2024, September

Make your own perfect cactus soil: instructions & tips

Make your own perfect cactus soil: instructions & tips

Cacti have special demands on the soil. We explain what the substrate must be like and how you can produce mineral and humus substrate

Cutting scions: When is the right time?

Cutting scions: When is the right time?

Cutting scions follows certain rules. Here you can read everything about timing, the correct cutting technique and optimal storage conditions

Cutting pear trellis step-by-step: When and how?

Cutting pear trellis step-by-step: When and how?

Cutting a pear trellis is not easy. Here you can read about the four important cuts and what is important when it comes to location and scaffolding

Cutting bush trees: instructions for he althy growth

Cutting bush trees: instructions for he althy growth

Bush trees require special pruning techniques. We will explain everything about timing, training, maintenance and rejuvenation cuts

Cutting lantern flowers successfully: tips & tricks

Cutting lantern flowers successfully: tips & tricks

Chinese lantern flowers require regular pruning. Read everything here about timing and how to cut the perennial correctly - with tips for harvesting

Cutting espalier trees: Important tips for generous yields

Cutting espalier trees: Important tips for generous yields

Cutting an espalier tree is time-consuming. Read here about planting pruning, subsequent training and how to maintain the shape

Step by step: instructions for pruning wild cherries

Step by step: instructions for pruning wild cherries

Wild cherries have specific pruning requirements. Here you can read about timing, growth and basic rules for cutting - with tips for designing a bonsai

Small trees, big harvest: How do I prune dwarf fruit trees?

Small trees, big harvest: How do I prune dwarf fruit trees?

Dwarf fruit trees occasionally get out of shape. Here you can find out everything about the special features, when to cut and the correct technique

Wild garlic: roots, growth and use in the garden

Wild garlic: roots, growth and use in the garden

Wild garlic is a local herb. Here you can read everything about the growth, use and use of the root in the garden and kitchen

Yucca Palm Care: Root Types and Propagation

Yucca Palm Care: Root Types and Propagation

The yucca palm is not actually a palm tree. We explain the root growth of stem and bush-forming species and how you can propagate the latter

Cooking cherry compote: delicious instructions & recipes

Cooking cherry compote: delicious instructions & recipes

In this article we explain in detail what utensils you need to make your own cherry compote and cook it in the mason jar or oven

Attach glue rings: This is how you protect fruit trees effectively

Attach glue rings: This is how you protect fruit trees effectively

In this article you will learn how to properly create glue rings to combat the small frost moth & why this ecological remedy works

Preserve moss: This way it stays fresh and green for a long time

Preserve moss: This way it stays fresh and green for a long time

Moss can be preserved using simple means. Where you can collect the material, how you can preserve it and process it, you will find out all this in this article

Drying pampas grass: This is how you get decorative fronds

Drying pampas grass: This is how you get decorative fronds

Pampas grass fronds: harvesting, cutting and drying with a hairdryer + hairspray ➳ How to preserve pampas grass (+ care for pampas grass in a vase)

Planting fruit trees: When is the best time?

Planting fruit trees: When is the best time?

Fruit trees have preferred planting times. Here you can read which trees can be planted in autumn and spring or all year round

Perennials Planting time: When is the best time to plant?

Perennials Planting time: When is the best time to plant?

Perennials have specific planting times. We explain whether planting in autumn, spring or summer makes sense - with instructions for planting out

Lawn fungal infestation: causes, symptoms and solutions

Lawn fungal infestation: causes, symptoms and solutions

Lawns are attacked by fungi under unfavorable conditions. We provide information about snow mold, red tip, lawn rust and dollar spot

Bananas in your own garden: When is the fruit in season?

Bananas in your own garden: When is the fruit in season?

Bananas are always in season in the supermarket. Here you can find out how to promote flower and fruit production in home-grown perennials

Pinching dahlias effectively: step-by-step instructions

Pinching dahlias effectively: step-by-step instructions

Dahlias should be tweezed. We explain how it works and what benefits it brings - with tips on the Chelsea Chop

Turning compost: Why, when and how to do it correctly

Turning compost: Why, when and how to do it correctly

In order for plant materials to rot into valuable fertilizer, the compost must be turned over regularly. We explain in detail how this works in this article

Autumn time is pear time: Everything about the season and storage

Autumn time is pear time: Everything about the season and storage

The pear is a typical late summer fruit. Read here when which varieties are in season - with information on when they are ready to harvest and enjoy

Blackberry season: When is the best time to harvest?

Blackberry season: When is the best time to harvest?

Blackberries are power fruits. You can find out from us when fruit is in season and how you can promote fruit ripening when growing in the garden

Elderflower season: When and how do you harvest them correctly?

Elderflower season: When and how do you harvest them correctly?

Elderflowers usher in summer. Here you can read everything about the harvest season and how you can grow your own flowers in your garden - with collecting tips

Everything about the cherry season: from blossom to harvest

Everything about the cherry season: from blossom to harvest

Cherries are in season in summer. Here you will find valuable background information about the garden season, cherry weeks and harvest

Braised cucumber cultivation: Everything about varieties, location and season

Braised cucumber cultivation: Everything about varieties, location and season

Braised cucumbers rarely appear on the plate. Here you can find out everything about the country cucumber, its gardening season and how to grow and harvest the plant

Preserving cucumbers: pickle and enjoy

Preserving cucumbers: pickle and enjoy

Cucumbers are also ideal for pickling. How to proceed and what utensils you need can be found next to a Re

Delicious elderberry recipes: flowers and berries to enjoy

Delicious elderberry recipes: flowers and berries to enjoy

Both the umbels and the fruits of the elderberry can be used in the kitchen. In this article you will find delicious and easy-to-follow recipes

Cooking cucumbers: This way they stay fresh for a long time

Cooking cucumbers: This way they stay fresh for a long time

You can preserve cucumbers for a long time by boiling them down. You can find out how to do this in this article, where you will also find a tasty recipe

Pickled snack cucumbers yourself: Simple recipes & tips

Pickled snack cucumbers yourself: Simple recipes & tips

Homemade snack cucumbers are a special treat. You can find out in detail how to pickle them in vinegar or ferment them in brine in this article

Pickling snake cucumbers: Delicious recipes to make yourself

Pickling snake cucumbers: Delicious recipes to make yourself

You can ferment snake cucumbers with lactic acid or pickle them with various spices. You can find the detailed description and recipe in this article

Homemade hearty Spreewald cucumbers: A great recipe

Homemade hearty Spreewald cucumbers: A great recipe

Spreewald cucumbers are a spicy speci alty that you can also make at home. In this article you will find the recipe and detailed instructions

Recognizing and combating dahlia pests: This is how it works

Recognizing and combating dahlia pests: This is how it works

Dahlias are occasionally attacked by pests. We report on aphids, leaf bugs, earwigs and spider mites and show what helps against them

Cherries: Recognize and successfully combat pests

Cherries: Recognize and successfully combat pests

Three pests are typical for cherries. We provide information about cherry aphids, small frost moth and cherry fruit fly

Flour pests: How to recognize and combat them

Flour pests: How to recognize and combat them

Flour is susceptible to pests. Here you can read how flour mites, moths and worms live and what you can do against an infestation

Caterpillars as pests: How do I recognize and combat them?

Caterpillars as pests: How do I recognize and combat them?

Some caterpillars are considered pests in the garden. We provide information about typical damage patterns, control measures and how to distinguish between the types

Sugarloaf spruce: identifying and combating pests

Sugarloaf spruce: identifying and combating pests

Sugarloaf spruces are occasionally attacked by pests. We provide information about softwood spider mites and Sitka spruce louse - with tips on how to avoid them

Settling sand lizards: design tips for the garden

Settling sand lizards: design tips for the garden

In this article we would like to introduce you to the sand lizard, the reptile of the year 2121, and explain how you can make your garden lizard-friendly

Delicious cucumber recipes: Discover surprising creations

Delicious cucumber recipes: Discover surprising creations

Cucumbers can be used in many ways in the kitchen. In this article you will find new, interesting recipes in which vegetables play the main role

Pampas Grass Christmas Tree: Creative Ideas & DIY Instructions

Pampas Grass Christmas Tree: Creative Ideas & DIY Instructions

This isthe Boho trend 2022: A Christmas tree made of pampas grass! In the middle of the tree there is a hollow framework made of slats and rabbit wire. A whole Christmas tree is made from fresh pampas grass around the outside. It dries over time, but doesn'

How fast does pampas grass grow? Growth Rates & Care Tips

How fast does pampas grass grow? Growth Rates & Care Tips

This is how fast pampas grass grows » Growth ✓ Varieties and heights in comparison ✓ Development of pampas grass over the course of the year (+ pictures)