Garden 2024, September

Why are bananas berries but strawberries are nuts? Crazy botany

Why are bananas berries but strawberries are nuts? Crazy botany

Botanists are crazy: they consider strawberries to be nuts and bananas to be berries. You can find out why this is the case in this article

Hardy banana - edible or not?

Hardy banana - edible or not?

Even hardy bananas planted in the garden sometimes produce fruit. But are these actually edible?

Wild garlic - This is how the herb is sensitive to frost

Wild garlic - This is how the herb is sensitive to frost

Wild garlic not only grows in the forest, but can also be grown in the garden and in pots on the balcony. This is how it is sensitive to frost

Oleander: Treat common diseases and pests correctly

Oleander: Treat common diseases and pests correctly

The oleander, which is actually quite robust, can be affected by various diseases, especially due to unfavorable care or weather conditions

Recognize and treat leaf spot disease on hornbeams

Recognize and treat leaf spot disease on hornbeams

Leaf spot is harmless to the hornbeam, but can disrupt the appearance of the tree. Here you will find tips on how to combat it

Lavender leaf spot - symptoms and treatment

Lavender leaf spot - symptoms and treatment

Leaf spot disease in lavender should be taken seriously and treated promptly. Here you will find out how you can successfully combat fungal infestation

Algae: how they form and disappear again

Algae: how they form and disappear again

Do you have algae in your pond, aquarium or garden and would like to fight it? Here you will find out how algae can form in the first place

Algae: what and how they feed on

Algae: what and how they feed on

Do you want to fight algae in your pond, grow it or just learn more about it? In this text you will read what algae feed on

Versatile and underestimated: fertilizer made from algae

Versatile and underestimated: fertilizer made from algae

Don't want to use chemical fertilizer in your garden? Then think about using organic algae-based fertilizer

Remove algae - this is the right way

Remove algae - this is the right way

Green deposits on the garden path, algae in the lawn or even a green veil in the garden pond, how can you get rid of that? You can read that in this article

What do algae need to grow?

What do algae need to grow?

No matter whether you want to increase or remove algae: if you know what algae needs to grow, you will reach your goal faster

Algae lime for cucumbers - not always a good idea

Algae lime for cucumbers - not always a good idea

Have you heard that seaweed lime is an excellent fertilizer and would like to use it for your cucumbers? Read here whether this is a good idea

The small difference between seaweed and algae

The small difference between seaweed and algae

Do you know the difference between seaweed and algae? No? Then read this article for useful and interesting facts about this “sea vegetable”

Remove algae from stones - this is how it works

Remove algae from stones - this is how it works

Would you like to remove green deposits and algae from stones? Then read this article and you will know how to achieve your goal quickly and easily

Growing algae - an economic factor?

Growing algae - an economic factor?

Would you like to know how or where algae are grown or even grow some yourself? Then read interesting facts about algae farming here

Algae in irrigation water: harmful or beneficial?

Algae in irrigation water: harmful or beneficial?

One species is used as fertilizer, another is poisonous. Are algae in irrigation water harmful or rather beneficial? You will find out in this article

Home remedies for algae in fountains: What really helps?

Home remedies for algae in fountains: What really helps?

The water in your fountain has turned green? Here you can find out which home remedies help against algae in fountains

Fight moss in the garden with algae lime

Fight moss in the garden with algae lime

Would you like to remove moss from your garden, for example from the lawn? Then read here whether and how algae lime could benefit you

Fight algae with UV light

Fight algae with UV light

In this article you will find out how UV light works against algae, which ponds a UV filter is suitable for and which types of algae UV light helps against

Fish instead of algae - that's how it works

Fish instead of algae - that's how it works

There are fish that eat the algae in the garden pond. You just need to find the right species for your pond and your pond water will stay clean

Almost perfect: alder cones against algae

Almost perfect: alder cones against algae

Would you like to protect your aquarium from excessive algae growth using natural means? Then simply use alder cones for prevention

Effect and application of algae lime

Effect and application of algae lime

Algae lime is often used as fertilizer or for plant protection. You can find out here when dissolving in water is better than dusting

Frogbite against algae - a natural alternative

Frogbite against algae - a natural alternative

Are you looking for an environmentally friendly and low-labor method to banish algae from your garden pond? Then deal with the frog bite

Remove black algae from stones - here's how to do it correctly

Remove black algae from stones - here's how to do it correctly

Do you want to remove black algae from stones but don't know how to proceed? Then read our tips and tricks in this article

Peat against algae - sense or nonsense?

Peat against algae - sense or nonsense?

Would you like to use peat against algae? Here you can read how it works, where it helps and what alternatives there are to peat as a means of combating algae

Not without controversy: ultrasound against algae

Not without controversy: ultrasound against algae

There are always new means and/or findings on the subject of algae control. Read here whether ultrasound is suitable for this or not

Water fleas to combat algae

Water fleas to combat algae

Natural methods to combat algae are gaining more and more attention. Water fleas have proven to be potential helpers. A good solution?

Duckweed against algae: simple and effective

Duckweed against algae: simple and effective

Are you looking for a simple and effective way to combat algae in your aquarium or pond? Maybe duckweed is ideal for your needs

Waterweed against algae: advantages and disadvantages

Waterweed against algae: advantages and disadvantages

Are you looking for an aquatic plant that inhibits algae growth? In this article you will learn the advantages and disadvantages of waterweed against algae

Good neighbors for pickling cucumbers: Tips for the ideal mixed culture

Good neighbors for pickling cucumbers: Tips for the ideal mixed culture

Find out the names of good planting neighbors for pickling cucumbers here. - Cucumbers get along well with these plants in the bed. - Tips about bad neighbors

Fermenting pickles: the best tips

Fermenting pickles: the best tips

This is how pickles are properly fermented. - Read a delicious basic recipe for fermented cucumbers with culinary tips and tricks here

Sowing pickling cucumbers: the best tips

Sowing pickling cucumbers: the best tips

This is how you sow pickling cucumbers correctly. - Read the best tips for pre-cultivating and direct sowing cucumber seeds here

Eating pickles raw: This is what you should keep in mind

Eating pickles raw: This is what you should keep in mind

Read these useful tips before eating a raw pickle. - Find out here when and how you can eat pickled cucumbers raw

Freezing scions: This is what you should keep in mind

Freezing scions: This is what you should keep in mind

Read here whether storing scions in the freezer is a good idea. - How to properly store scions for fruit tree grafting

Lacewings: This is how the elf-like animals survive the winter

Lacewings: This is how the elf-like animals survive the winter

In this article you will find out whether lacewings can overwinter indoors and how you can help the delicate creatures through the cold season

Attract lacewings to your own garden

Attract lacewings to your own garden

Your plants are suffering from aphids and you want to attract lacewings that feed on the pests? We'll show you how

Lacewings: Welcome guests in the house?

Lacewings: Welcome guests in the house?

In this article you will find out why lacewings can also be found indoors and whether the aphid lions also feel comfortable on your houseplants

Cultivate cucumbers outdoors without rain protection

Cultivate cucumbers outdoors without rain protection

In this article we clarify whether outdoor cucumbers need rain protection and how you can protect the cucumber plants from too much water from above

Brown leaves on outdoor cucumbers: causes and remedies

Brown leaves on outdoor cucumbers: causes and remedies

Are your outdoor cucumbers getting brown leaves? In this article you will find out why this can be and what you can do to combat the leaf discoloration

If the aloe vera loses its color - what to do?

If the aloe vera loses its color - what to do?

Aloe vera loses color - why is it? Can the aloe still be saved? What measures need to be taken? We give the answers