Gardening 2024, September

Propagating Clusia successfully: This is how it's child's play

Propagating Clusia successfully: This is how it's child's play

Is there anything more beautiful than a Clusia? How about two balsam apples? Read here how to propagate the houseplant

Clusia and cats: How dangerous is the plant really?

Clusia and cats: How dangerous is the plant really?

Clusia contains substances that are toxic to cats. Find out about risks and protective measures on this page

Savory in the garden: cultivation, care and use

Savory in the garden: cultivation, care and use

In this article we will introduce you to savory and give you lots of valuable cultivation, care and preservation tips

The Rastatter Rheinaue: hiking, cycling & experiencing nature

The Rastatter Rheinaue: hiking, cycling & experiencing nature

This month we would like to take you to the “Rastatter Rheinaue” nature reserve, which you can explore on foot, by bike or from the water

Fungal diseases in the garden: recognize and treat effectively

Fungal diseases in the garden: recognize and treat effectively

Here you can find out which fungal diseases can affect agricultural and ornamental plants and how you can treat them professionally with home remedies or fungicides

Harvest early potatoes on time: Here's how to do it correctly

Harvest early potatoes on time: Here's how to do it correctly

In this article you will find out when you can harvest the first early potatoes and how you can tell that the potatoes have developed their delicate aroma

Poisonous or harmless: How dangerous is summer jasmine?

Poisonous or harmless: How dangerous is summer jasmine?

Are you thinking about planting a summer jasmine in your garden? Then read here how you can prevent symptoms of poisoning with this plant

Summer jasmine: The perfect location for lush flowers

Summer jasmine: The perfect location for lush flowers

Are you interested in summer jasmine? Here you can find out where Solanum jasminoides (that's its botanical name) feels particularly at home

Summer jasmine as a hedge: This is how the design works

Summer jasmine as a hedge: This is how the design works

Would you like to create a hedge of summer jasmine? Here you can read whether this is possible and how you can accomplish the task if necessary

Overwintering Solanum - tips and tricks

Overwintering Solanum - tips and tricks

Are you interested in caring for Solanum species? Then read here how some of them, for example summer jasmine, can overwinter

Black Nightshade: Understanding Control and Toxicity

Black Nightshade: Understanding Control and Toxicity

Do you have black nightshade (bot. Solanum nigrum) in your garden? Then read here how you can fight it effectively

Black Nightshade: Edible or Poisonous? What to pay attention to

Black Nightshade: Edible or Poisonous? What to pay attention to

Are you interested in the nightshade family? Here you can find out whether the black nightshade is edible or poisonous

Successful Solanum care: From location to fertilization

Successful Solanum care: From location to fertilization

Are you interested in plants from the “nightshade” genus? Here you will get initial information on how to properly care for Solanum

Is black nightshade poisonous? Everything you need to know

Is black nightshade poisonous? Everything you need to know

Are you familiar with the nightshade family? Find out here whether it is poisonous and how its berries can be used

Black nightshade in the garden: Poisonous and undesirable?

Black nightshade in the garden: Poisonous and undesirable?

Would you like to know more about nightshades? Here's how black nightshade spreads in the garden and how to prevent it

Overwintering summer jasmine successfully: tips and tricks

Overwintering summer jasmine successfully: tips and tricks

Would you like to find out more about the jasmine nightshade (summer jasmine)? Here you can find out the best way to overwinter Solanum jasminoides

Overwintering summer jasmine correctly: tips and tricks

Overwintering summer jasmine correctly: tips and tricks

Do you have a summer jasmine and would you like to know more about caring for it? Here you can find out something about the winter hardiness of Solanum jasminoides

Cut back summer jasmine correctly: This is how it blooms profusely

Cut back summer jasmine correctly: This is how it blooms profusely

Are you interested in caring for Solanum jasminoides? Here you can read the most important things about pruning summer jasmine

Summer jasmine: Proper care for lush flowers

Summer jasmine: Proper care for lush flowers

Are you interested in summer jasmine? Here you will find out the most important things about caring for the jasmine nightshade. Solanum jasminoides

Solanum jasminoides does not bloom: reasons and solutions

Solanum jasminoides does not bloom: reasons and solutions

Your Solanum jasminoides just doesn't want to bloom? Here you can find out why the flowers are not blooming and what you can do about it

Poisonous nightshade plants: dangers and symptoms

Poisonous nightshade plants: dangers and symptoms

Would you like to know whether nightshades are poisonous? Then read interesting facts about the benefits and toxicity of the nightshade plants here

Recognize and biologically combat lily chickens

Recognize and biologically combat lily chickens

This is how lily chickens lose their fear. - Accurately identify beetles and larvae and combat them biologically. - This is how it works

Green beetle discovered: How do I determine the species?

Green beetle discovered: How do I determine the species?

Green beetle in the garden. - What kind can it be? - This guide explains how to identify large and small green beetles by their appearance

Little black beetles in the house and garden: Harmless or not?

Little black beetles in the house and garden: Harmless or not?

How to identify small black beetles indoors and outdoors. - Explore important clues about common black beetles in the home and garden

Red beetles in the garden: pests, beneficial insects or nuisances?

Red beetles in the garden: pests, beneficial insects or nuisances?

Recognize red beetles in the garden. - These six red mini beetles can often be discovered in Germany. - Tips on appearance and location

Small brown beetles: Detect and combat effectively

Small brown beetles: Detect and combat effectively

Have little brown beetles found their way into the house? - Find out all the facts here for an informed identification with tips for typical locations

Bedbugs or beetles? Here's how to spot the differences

Bedbugs or beetles? Here's how to spot the differences

Is there a difference between bedbugs and beetles? - Read 5 important characteristics here. - How to identify beetle-looking bugs

Red-black beetles: 10 native species at a glance

Red-black beetles: 10 native species at a glance

Which beetle in red and black is visiting my garden? - Explore 10 common beetle species native to Germany here

Help, black bugs in the house! What to do and how to combat it?

Help, black bugs in the house! What to do and how to combat it?

What to do about black beetles in the house? - This guide explains an effective two-step plan. - This is how beetle identification and organic control are successful

Gravedigger beetle profile - eco-treasure on six legs

Gravedigger beetle profile - eco-treasure on six legs

Gravedigger beetle portrait. - Informative profile to get to know each other. - That's why carrion beetles are indispensable treasures of nature

Brown beetle in the house: what species are they?

Brown beetle in the house: what species are they?

Useful tips for identifying brown beetles in Germany. - Fact table on five common types of beetles in the home and garden

Fly larvae in the home and compost: How do I get rid of them?

Fly larvae in the home and compost: How do I get rid of them?

Fly larvae evoke feelings of disgust. There are specific reasons why they appear in food or waste, which we will explain to you - with tips on how to combat them

Identify native beetles - 10 common species in Germany

Identify native beetles - 10 common species in Germany

Identify native beetles - simply explained. - Explore 10 common beetle families with tips on key identifying characteristics

Frost moth: Identify pests and combat them effectively

Frost moth: Identify pests and combat them effectively

Don't puzzle over the term frost moth any longer. - Find out what a frost moth is in the profile here. - Tips for fighting without poison

Robber bugs in Germany: species, dangers and control

Robber bugs in Germany: species, dangers and control

Are there predatory bugs in Germany? - Read informative species portraits here. - This is what to do against predatory bugs in the house

Harvesting aniseed: This is how you recognize and pick the ripe seeds

Harvesting aniseed: This is how you recognize and pick the ripe seeds

How to pick anise correctly. - Important questions about harvesting anise seeds receive well-founded answers here

Comfrey harvest: spring, summer and autumn at a glance

Comfrey harvest: spring, summer and autumn at a glance

Comfrey is a versatile crop. Read here which parts of the plant you can harvest in spring, summer and autumn

Dispose of expanded clay: This is how to do it correctly and in an environmentally friendly way

Dispose of expanded clay: This is how to do it correctly and in an environmentally friendly way

Expanded clay is a versatile material. We will explain to you how you can dispose of and recycle the granules

Planting fir trees as a hedge: Is that really possible?

Planting fir trees as a hedge: Is that really possible?

In this article you will find out whether fir trees are suitable as a hedge plant and what you need to consider if you choose these plants as a property fence

Perfect garden helper: Quickfinder garden year presented

Perfect garden helper: Quickfinder garden year presented

In this article you will find a detailed book presentation of the garden book “Quickfinder Garden Year” published by Gräfe and Unzer Verlag