Gardening 2024, September

Sowing iceberg lettuce: the best tips

Sowing iceberg lettuce: the best tips

This is how you sow iceberg lettuce correctly. - Read the best tips for sowing ice lettuce here. - Information about time, location, sowing depth and distance

Lacewings: aphid hunters with great hunger

Lacewings: aphid hunters with great hunger

We will show you how lacewings work so well against aphids and other sucking insect pests and explain how you can colonize the animals

Fly larvae in the pool: causes and remedies

Fly larvae in the pool: causes and remedies

In this article we will show you how fly larvae get into the pool, how you can get rid of the insects and how you can prevent them

Fly larvae in water: causes and remedies

Fly larvae in water: causes and remedies

Fly larvae in water can become a problem. We'll show you how you can prevent them and get rid of them in an ecologically friendly way

Fly larvae in the garbage can: causes and remedies

Fly larvae in the garbage can: causes and remedies

In this article we will show you how to get rid of fly larvae in the garbage can and reliably keep them out of the garbage can in the future

Fire beetles: Animals useful for the ecosystem

Fire beetles: Animals useful for the ecosystem

In this guide we explain what benefits the bright red fire beetles and their larvae, which live in dead wood, have for the ecosystem

What do fire beetles eat?

What do fire beetles eat?

In this article we clarify what the bright red fire beetles eat and whether the insects are pests or beneficial based on their diet

Scarlet fire beetles in the garden: pest or beneficial?

Scarlet fire beetles in the garden: pest or beneficial?

The Scarlet Fire Beetle is a striking creature. We provide information about its lifestyle and explain whether it needs to be fought

Fire beetle - dangerous pest or useful?

Fire beetle - dangerous pest or useful?

Fire beetles evoke negative feelings. We explain important facts about the lifestyle of these fiery red insects

The fire beetle: harmless or poisonous?

The fire beetle: harmless or poisonous?

In this article we clarify whether fire beetles are poisonous and therefore dangerous to humans or whether the animals are rather harmless crawlers

The fire beetle – a pest that needs to be fought?

The fire beetle – a pest that needs to be fought?

In this article we clarify whether you should fight the bright red fire beetle or whether it is one of the beneficial insects

Busy Lieschen as grave planting

Busy Lieschen as grave planting

The busy Lieschen impresses with its dense floral bloom. You can find out here how you can use the grateful plant to decorate your grave

The Busy Lieschen – not very popular with snails

The Busy Lieschen – not very popular with snails

In this article we clarify whether snails like to feast on the busy Lieschen and where traces of feeding on the leaves of the flowering plant can come from

Busy Lizzie gets yellow leaves: cause and remedy

Busy Lizzie gets yellow leaves: cause and remedy

Your busy Lieschen is getting yellow leaves and you don't know why? In this article you will find the answer and the appropriate care tips

Busy Lieschen is so bee-friendly

Busy Lieschen is so bee-friendly

In this article we will clarify whether the busy Lieschen, with its rich floral flora, is one of the particularly bee-friendly plants or not

Help, busy Lieschen froze to death

Help, busy Lieschen froze to death

In this article we will show you how you can recognize frost damage on the busy Lieschen and how you can still save the plant

The knapweed – a snail-proof summer flower?

The knapweed – a snail-proof summer flower?

Knapweeds with their natural character are considered extremely robust. In this article we will clarify whether they are also snail-proof

Mountain palm growth

Mountain palm growth

The mountain palm offers beautiful leaves and reaches a smaller size than other palms. Here you can find out how big it gets and what to look out for

The variety of colors of the busy Lieschen

The variety of colors of the busy Lieschen

In this article we will show you the colors in which busy lilies bloom and how you can skillfully combine the pretty plants with other plants

Bees in a flowerpot?

Bees in a flowerpot?

Bees in flower pots are particularly annoying on the balcony. Find out more about the different ways to scare away bees here

Peeling buckwheat: necessity and procedure

Peeling buckwheat: necessity and procedure

How and why buckwheat should be peeled, what unpeeled buckwheat is good for and more, you can read about it here

Use buckwheat as green manure

Use buckwheat as green manure

How is buckwheat used as a green manure? What arguments speak for him? Here you can find out everything from sowing to incorporating it into the soil

Eating buckwheat raw: Not only delicious, but also he althy

Eating buckwheat raw: Not only delicious, but also he althy

How is buckwheat edible raw? Is he he althier in this state? Here you can also find out how to eat buckwheat raw

Occurrence of mugwort

Occurrence of mugwort

Mugwort is found throughout Europe. Here you can find out where the plant originally comes from and where it typically grows

Mugwort: Avoid confusion

Mugwort: Avoid confusion

You should avoid confusing common mugwort and ragweed. Here's how the two differ and what to look out for

Plant mugwort correctly

Plant mugwort correctly

This is how you can plant mugwort. With these tips you can green up even barren areas in the garden. On top of that, the plant produces a harvest of herbs

Wormwood and mugwort in comparison

Wormwood and mugwort in comparison

Wormwood and mugwort are two different plants, but they are related to each other. This is how they differ and what both plants have in common

Growing blueberries in raised beds

Growing blueberries in raised beds

Growing blueberries in raised beds - is that possible? What should I put attention on? Which varieties of cultivated blueberries are suitable? We give the answers

Growing blueberries in the garden

Growing blueberries in the garden

Can you grow blueberries in the garden? What do I have to pay attention to when growing blueberries? Which cultivated blueberry varieties are recommended? We clarify

What do blueberries look like inside?

What do blueberries look like inside?

Are blueberries blue or white on the inside? What is the difference? Which blueberries taste better? We provide the answers to these questions

Plant a hedge of blueberries

Plant a hedge of blueberries

Can you plant blueberries as a hedge? Which varieties are particularly suitable for this? How tall does a blueberry hedge get? We give the answers

Blueberries take their time growing

Blueberries take their time growing

Do blueberries grow as bushes? How big do the berry bushes get? Are there also compact varieties for pot cultivation? We give the overview

Plant crowberries or blueberries in the garden

Plant crowberries or blueberries in the garden

Blueberry vs crowberry - which fruit tastes better? Are crowberries poisonous? What are the differences in cultivation? We clarify

How to distinguish blueberries from blueberries?

How to distinguish blueberries from blueberries?

Blueberry and blueberry - what's the difference? Is the hayberry also a blueberry? What are blackberries? We clarify

Fertilize blueberries with primary rock powder

Fertilize blueberries with primary rock powder

Blueberries and primary rock flour - does the soil improver go with blueberries? What do I need to pay attention to when purchasing? Can rock dust harm blueberries?

Cut Siberian blueberries

Cut Siberian blueberries

Cutting Siberian blueberries - is it necessary? Can you cut the bush back radically? When is the ideal time? We give the answers

Fertilize blueberries with coffee grounds

Fertilize blueberries with coffee grounds

Fertilizing blueberries with coffee grounds - is that allowed? When and how is dried coffee powder used with blueberries? We give the answers

Blueberry shows yellow leaves

Blueberry shows yellow leaves

Blueberries show yellow leaves - what are the causes? Can the blueberry still be saved? How can I prevent yellowing? We give the answers

Protect blueberries from frost - yes or no?

Protect blueberries from frost - yes or no?

How sensitive are blueberries to frost? Does the blueberry need winter protection? Can late frosts damage the shrub? We clarify

Harvesting blueberries: yield per plant

Harvesting blueberries: yield per plant

How high is the yield per blueberry bush? Which varieties of cultivated blueberries produce a lot of berries? Can I increase the harvest? We clarify