Garden 2024, September

Potting soil or topsoil - which is better?

Potting soil or topsoil - which is better?

Find out here whether potting soil is better than topsoil, how the two differ and which soil is ideally suited for what purposes

Mix potting soil with orchid soil

Mix potting soil with orchid soil

Learn how to properly mix orchid soil with normal potting soil, which plants it is suitable for and how to mix orchid soil yourself

Yellow dots in the potting soil - What they really are

Yellow dots in the potting soil - What they really are

Find out here what is behind the small yellow dots in the potting soil, what they are useful for and how you can distinguish them from snail eggs

Eggshells - a natural fertilizer for your potting soil

Eggshells - a natural fertilizer for your potting soil

Find out how you can use eggshells as fertilizer in potting soil for your plants, which plants it is suitable for and which plants it is not

Transparent worms in the potting soil

Transparent worms in the potting soil

Find out here what you can do if transparent worms appear in your potting soil, how to best fight them and where they come from

How to dry potting soil properly

How to dry potting soil properly

Find out here how you can effectively dry potting soil in the air, in the oven, in the pot and in the bed and when this makes sense for your plants

White lumps in potting soil - that's what they're really made of

White lumps in potting soil - that's what they're really made of

Find out here what the white lumps in potting soil really are, what they are suitable for and why they represent high-quality potting soil

This is how lawn soil and potting soil differ

This is how lawn soil and potting soil differ

Find out in this article what the difference is between lawn soil and potting soil and whether you can use potting soil as lawn soil or not

Why you can recognize high-quality potting soil by its white beads

Why you can recognize high-quality potting soil by its white beads

Find out here what the little white balls in your fresh potting soil are and why they are a characteristic of high-quality soil

This is how often you should change the potting soil of your plants

This is how often you should change the potting soil of your plants

Find out here how often you should change the potting soil of your plants in the balcony box, pot or bed and why this is so important

What the white stones in the potting soil really are

What the white stones in the potting soil really are

Find out here what the small white stones in potting soil are and why they are a sign of particularly high-quality potting soil

Yellow mushrooms in the potting soil - what you should do now

Yellow mushrooms in the potting soil - what you should do now

Find out here what kind of yellow fungus is that grows in your potting soil, how to get rid of it and what you can do to prevent it

Green beetles in the potting soil

Green beetles in the potting soil

Find out here what green beetles can be in your potting soil, whether they are dangerous and how you can effectively get rid of them

Green eggs in potting soil - what it really is

Green eggs in potting soil - what it really is

Find out here what is behind the little green balls that look like snail eggs and why they are actually very helpful in potting soil

How to recognize good potting soil

How to recognize good potting soil

Find out here how you can recognize good potting soil, what the difference is to bad soil and why this is important for plant growth

How plants benefit from hair in potting soil

How plants benefit from hair in potting soil

Find out here whether you can mix human hair into potting soil as fertilizer and how it affects plant growth

Interesting facts about the leaves of the dahlia

Interesting facts about the leaves of the dahlia

You can read about what the leaves of the dahlia look like, whether they are edible and what yellow discoloration can indicate here

Yellow mold on potting soil - what to do?

Yellow mold on potting soil - what to do?

Find out here how dangerous yellow mold on potting soil is, how to properly combat it and what you can do to prevent it

The time is ripe: bring dahlias out of hibernation

The time is ripe: bring dahlias out of hibernation

Read here how to bring your dahlias out of hibernation, when this should happen and what you need to pay attention to

Cleaning out dahlias: benefits, timing and procedure

Cleaning out dahlias: benefits, timing and procedure

Pruning dahlias has several advantages, which is why it is recommended. You can read what you should pay attention to here

Dahlias: How they are bee-friendly

Dahlias: How they are bee-friendly

Are all dahlia species and varieties bee-friendly? Here you can find out which dahlias are valuable for bees and why

Dahlias have been hit by frost: This is what needs to be done

Dahlias have been hit by frost: This is what needs to be done

Can dahlias tolerate frost? What should be done if they get frost? Here you can find out exactly what needs to be done

Eaten: When the leaves of the dahlias call for help

Eaten: When the leaves of the dahlias call for help

Here you can find out which pests like to eat dahlia leaves and how you can get rid of them

Dahlias have drooping leaves: Possible causes

Dahlias have drooping leaves: Possible causes

Why do dahlia leaves droop? Here you can find out what the causes can be and how you can counteract them

Yellow leaves on dahlias: causes and measures

Yellow leaves on dahlias: causes and measures

Find out here why dahlias sometimes get yellow leaves, what you can do about it and how to prevent it

Recognize, treat and prevent fungal infestation on dahlias

Recognize, treat and prevent fungal infestation on dahlias

Which fungi attack dahlias? How can you recognize them? Here you can also find out which factors promote fungal infestation

The dahlia flowers turn brown: That's what's behind it

The dahlia flowers turn brown: That's what's behind it

Here you can find out why dahlia flowers can turn brown, what you can do about it and what preventive measures there are

Dahlias: These are bad neighbors for perennials

Dahlias: These are bad neighbors for perennials

Here you can find out which plants dahlias don't get along well with and what you should pay attention to when growing next to other plants

Dahlias do not sprout - research into causes

Dahlias do not sprout - research into causes

What causes prevent or delay the sprouting of dahlias? How can you prevent this? Here you find the answers

Dahlias planted too early: disadvantages and tips

Dahlias planted too early: disadvantages and tips

What are the consequences of planting dahlias too early? Are there only disadvantages or also advantages? Find out all about it here

Dahlias grow too tall: reasons, measures and prevention

Dahlias grow too tall: reasons, measures and prevention

Read here which dahlias grow very tall, how to keep their height under control and what is important for the stability of tall dahlias

Eating dahlia tubers – a new and tasty delicacy

Eating dahlia tubers – a new and tasty delicacy

How do you eat dahlia tubers? How do they taste? Here you can find out everything you need to know about this unknown culinary food

Copper nail in potting soil against late blight - myth or hack

Copper nail in potting soil against late blight - myth or hack

Find out here what the rumor is that copper nails buried in potting soil will help against late blight and what can really help

New potting soil is moldy - what you should do now

New potting soil is moldy - what you should do now

Find out here how to recognize mold on new potting soil, why it forms and why you should remove it professionally as quickly as possible

White spots on the potting soil - How to recognize limescale

White spots on the potting soil - How to recognize limescale

Find out here what white spots on your potting soil can be, how you can recognize limescale, how you can remove and avoid limescale

Predatory mites in the potting soil - small animals with great benefits

Predatory mites in the potting soil - small animals with great benefits

Find out how you can use predatory mites as effective beneficial insects against pests such as fungus gnat larvae and what you should keep in mind

Planting and caring for grape elderberry: Tips for hobby gardeners

Planting and caring for grape elderberry: Tips for hobby gardeners

Here you will encounter a wild fruit tree with a coolness factor. Grape elderberry portrait with useful care tips

String-footed in the potting soil

String-footed in the potting soil

Find out in this article how cordfoots get into the potting soil of your plants and whether they are dangerous to people, animals or plants

Mold on potting soil - How dangerous it really is

Mold on potting soil - How dangerous it really is

Find out in this article how dangerous mold on your plants' potting soil really is, how you can identify it and combat it effectively

Grave soil and potting soil - these are the differences

Grave soil and potting soil - these are the differences

Find out in this article what the difference is between grave soil and normal potting soil and what advantages grave soil brings