Gardening 2024, September

Sow kale correctly

Sow kale correctly

Kale is a delicious, he althy vegetable that can be harvested all winter long. Find out here when, where and how to sow kale

Japanese azalea - location, plants, propagation

Japanese azalea - location, plants, propagation

It is best to plant a Japanese azalea in a partially shaded location in acidic soil. But the plant also feels very comfortable in a pot

Japanese azalea prefers a partially shaded location

Japanese azalea prefers a partially shaded location

The Japanese azalea is a ericaceous plant and therefore prefers a partially shaded location with acidic soil

If possible, avoid cutting young Japanese azaleas

If possible, avoid cutting young Japanese azaleas

As long as it is young, you do not need to cut the Japanese azalea. However, pruning can be very useful for older plants

The fruits of the dwarf date palm are not edible

The fruits of the dwarf date palm are not edible

The dwarf date palm only produces fruit under very favorable circumstances. However, the fruit with its bitter taste is not edible

How to overwinter a Canary Island date palm

How to overwinter a Canary Island date palm

The Canary Islands date palm is partially hardy. It cannot tolerate severe frost. How to overwinter Canary Island date palms

Are there different types of brood leaves?

Are there different types of brood leaves?

Do you know the brood sheet? This genus of thick-leaved plants includes many species with different appearances and exceptional reproduction

Brown spots on the leaves of the lucky chestnut

Brown spots on the leaves of the lucky chestnut

Lucky chestnuts are considered difficult to care for because the leaves often change color or become stained. Where do the brown spots come from?

Yellow leaves Kentia palm – signs of pests

Yellow leaves Kentia palm – signs of pests

If the Kentia palm gets yellow leaves, you should definitely check it for pests. What to do about yellow leaves

Propagate Kentia palms from seeds

Propagate Kentia palms from seeds

Kentia palms are propagated via seeds. What you need to know and consider if you want to propagate a Kentia palm

How to care for your coffee plant - tips and tricks

How to care for your coffee plant - tips and tricks

Do you like drinking coffee? Then read here how you can cultivate a coffee plant in your own living room

How to repot your coffee plant - tips and tricks

How to repot your coffee plant - tips and tricks

Have you bought a coffee plant and don't know enough about caring for it? We tell you when and how you should repot the plant

The perfect care for the coral tree

The perfect care for the coral tree

If cared for well and protected over the winter indoors, the coral tree produces magnificent flowers whose shape is reminiscent of coral

Gardenia jasminoides is unfortunately slightly poisonous

Gardenia jasminoides is unfortunately slightly poisonous

Gardenia jasminoides is unfortunately slightly poisonous. Caution is therefore advised when children and pets are present

Is the finger aralia poisonous?

Is the finger aralia poisonous?

Would you like to buy a finger aralia? Here you can read whether this plant is poisonous or whether it is suitable for a household with children and/or animals

Is the ash flower hardy?

Is the ash flower hardy?

Do you own an ash flower and are now thinking about how to overwinter this plant? Read our tips and tricks on this topic

Overwinter the non-hardy Echeveria indoors

Overwinter the non-hardy Echeveria indoors

The Echeveria is not hardy and cannot tolerate even cooler temperatures. You therefore have to overwinter the thick-leaf plant indoors

Caring for Medinilla magnifica is very time-consuming

Caring for Medinilla magnifica is very time-consuming

The Medinilla magnifica is an ornamental plant native to the tropics that is very difficult to care for. Tips for caring for the Medinille

How to properly care for iceweed - tips and tricks (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum)

How to properly care for iceweed - tips and tricks (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum)

Are you looking for a decorative and useful plant for your garden? Read the most important things about ice weed care (Membryanthemum cristallinum) here

Build your own beach chair and save a lot of money

Build your own beach chair and save a lot of money

Building a beach chair yourself is less difficult than you think. With the right construction instructions you can save a lot of money

Joint flower: planting and caring for it

Joint flower: planting and caring for it

Articulated flowers are aesthetic plants with rotating flowers. With our tips, your perennials will produce lush flowers

Dry leaves on the fan palm, bot. livistona rotundifolia, cut off

Dry leaves on the fan palm, bot. livistona rotundifolia, cut off

If livistona rotundifolia gets dry leaves, they must be cut off. Read here how to proceed and prevent browning

How to cut the josta berry correctly - cutting instructions for beginners

How to cut the josta berry correctly - cutting instructions for beginners

Cut josta berries correctly. - Read in these instructions when and how to prune the berry bush in an exemplary manner

Planting and caring for winter lime trees

Planting and caring for winter lime trees

Anyone who plants a winter linden tree is investing in the future, because winter linden trees get very, very old. Find out more about planting and care here

Fertilize coconut soil - this is how to do it correctly

Fertilize coconut soil - this is how to do it correctly

How to properly fertilize coconut soil. - Read here how you can enrich an unfertilized humus brick with valuable nutrients

Is the garden spider poisonous? - Explanations for humans and animals

Is the garden spider poisonous? - Explanations for humans and animals

Is the garden spider poisonous or harmless? - Are garden spiders a danger to people and pets? - This guide brings light into the darkness

How you can fight grubs with garlic

How you can fight grubs with garlic

Garlic is considered an effective preventive measure against grubs. You can read here how it is best used and what else it can achieve

Topsoil - tips on weight, calculating quantity, sieving and using it correctly

Topsoil - tips on weight, calculating quantity, sieving and using it correctly

Read all the important information about topsoil in this guide. - How to calculate the quantity correctly. - Tips on purchasing sources and disposal

Our book tip for the new gardening year: “The Organic Garden”

Our book tip for the new gardening year: “The Organic Garden”

In this article we would like to introduce you to the book “The Organic Garden” by Marie-Luise Kreuter in more detail

Hornwort Silver Carpet - a perennial with many benefits

Hornwort Silver Carpet - a perennial with many benefits

Hornwort is an ornament for the garden. Read more about this densely growing perennial, where it likes to be and what care it needs from you

Guzmania care - no negligence will be tolerated

Guzmania care - no negligence will be tolerated

Guzmania can be grown indoors all year round, but it needs a good space. Find out more about it and other necessary care steps

Dangers and control of the box tree borer

Dangers and control of the box tree borer

The boxwood moth has been making life difficult for hobby gardeners for several years. You can read what you need to know about it and how to combat it here

Earth bees - little helpers in danger

Earth bees - little helpers in danger

Earth bees represent their own genus. Read everything about their lifestyle and biology and why control is not necessary here

Chamelaucium uncinatum - should never overwinter outdoors

Chamelaucium uncinatum - should never overwinter outdoors

Australian wax flower, bot. Chamelausium unicinatum, must wait for the end of the frost period in the house. Find out more about optimal wintering here

Chasteberry location – his favorite place in the garden

Chasteberry location – his favorite place in the garden

Monk's pepper does not root randomly in every spot in the garden. Use our information to check whether you can offer him the ideal location

What helps against brown leaves on the Phoenix Canariensis?

What helps against brown leaves on the Phoenix Canariensis?

In this article you will learn why the Phoenix Canariensis turns brown leaves and what countermeasures you can take

Trachycarpus fortunei - so much growth is possible

Trachycarpus fortunei - so much growth is possible

Trachycarpus fortunei, also known as the Chinese hemp palm, grows slowly but persistently. Read more about maximum size and growth factors here

Overwintering Trachycarpus fortunei - only with protective measures

Overwintering Trachycarpus fortunei - only with protective measures

Trachycarpus fortunei is only partially hardy. Find out here which winter protection measures are required in the bed and for container cultivation

Building a raised bed for the balcony - tips and ideas

Building a raised bed for the balcony - tips and ideas

A raised bed is perfect for a small balcony. Use these tips to build, fill and plant your raised bed correctly

Lucky clover - the highly symbolic houseplant

Lucky clover - the highly symbolic houseplant

The lucky clover is the ultimate symbol of good luck and a great ornamental plant. Here you will find gardening tips and interesting additional knowledge