Gardening

Mountain mint – a real treat for the bees

Mountain mint – a real treat for the bees

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

You can read here how mountain mint is valuable for bees, whether it actually attracts bees and whether other insects also like this plant

Growing pots made of newspaper - they're that easy to make

Growing pots made of newspaper - they're that easy to make

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Growing pots made from simple newspaper? Yes that works! You can find out how to get enough large and stable specimens here

Laying turf on new and old lawn: Here's how it works

Laying turf on new and old lawn: Here's how it works

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Laying turf: instructions for new lawns, fallow areas and laying on old lawn » Types ✓ Costs ✓ Fertilizer ✓ Watering and materials

Magical possibilities - combine magic bells

Magical possibilities - combine magic bells

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The most beautiful combinations with magic bellsSnapdragonsHanging petuniasElfenspiegel % The best companion plants for Calibrachoa

Combine silver rain - a touch of silver in the garden and on the balcony

Combine silver rain - a touch of silver in the garden and on the balcony

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The most beautiful combinations with silver rainscented nettlemonkshoodpetunia % The best companion plants for Dichondra argentea

Black snake beard - fresh ideas for combining

Black snake beard - fresh ideas for combining

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The most beautiful combinations with Black SnakebeardJapanese Mountain GrassHostaRhododendron % The best companion plants

Patagonian Verbena - combining ideas worth considering

Patagonian Verbena - combining ideas worth considering

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The most beautiful combinations with Patagonian verbenafloribunda roselavenderyellow coneflower % The best companion plants for Verbena bonariensis

The most decorative ideas for combining climbing plants

The most decorative ideas for combining climbing plants

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The most beautiful combinations with climbing plantsClematis + bellflowerClimbing rose + lady's mantle % The best companion plants

Carpenter Bee: The black and blue wild bee

Carpenter Bee: The black and blue wild bee

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Carpenter bees are the largest species of wild bees native to us. You can find their characteristic identifying features and interesting knowledge about them here

Hiking tip: The Eifelsteig

Hiking tip: The Eifelsteig

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article we would like to introduce you to the Eifelsteig. A special hiking experience where you can discover the nature of the Eifel in all its facets

This is how you cut the medlar in an exemplary manner - tutorial with all types of cuts and dates

This is how you cut the medlar in an exemplary manner - tutorial with all types of cuts and dates

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

This is how you properly cut your loquat as a solitary plant and hedge. - Cutting tutorial with lots of instructions and tips about cutting care

Get out into nature: discover gorges

Get out into nature: discover gorges

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

With this article we would like to inspire you to go on pleasantly cool summer hikes. We will take you to the most beautiful gorges

Cooking legumes – this is how it works

Cooking legumes – this is how it works

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Legumes can be preserved for a long time by boiling them down. In this article you will find an easy-to-follow basic recipe as well as detailed instructions

When carrots germinate - the development cycle

When carrots germinate - the development cycle

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Carrots start to sprout in the fridge. You can find out here whether the root vegetables are still edible and what reasons are responsible for this

Royal jelly - what's behind the miracle cure?

Royal jelly - what's behind the miracle cure?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Royal jelly is a natural product. With us you will find out everything from its origin to its production and use - with recipe tips and background information

Creating a bee pasture correctly - instructions for beds and balconies

Creating a bee pasture correctly - instructions for beds and balconies

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

How to properly create a swarming bee pasture. - Lots of tips on seeds and sowing. - These plants make bees' hearts beat faster

Acorns - brilliant all-rounders from the forest

Acorns - brilliant all-rounders from the forest

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

What can I do with acorns? - Explore diverse uses here. - Welcome to a foray into the world of acorns

Earwig - helper in the chitin shell

Earwig - helper in the chitin shell

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Earwigs spread fear and terror. Why ear tweezers are useful and harmless - with tips for efficient coexistence

Do Mediterranean plants need special soil?

Do Mediterranean plants need special soil?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Would you like to grow Mediterranean plants for your garden? Here you can find out which soil these plants grow best in

What to look out for with garden benches - tips and tricks

What to look out for with garden benches - tips and tricks

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Garden benches can be a purchase for life. The bench for the garden, terrace or large balcony should be weatherproof and serve for many years. If you want to buy a garden bench, you should pay particular attention to the quality and less to the price.

Collecting, using and recognizing pine cones - information, tips & tricks

Collecting, using and recognizing pine cones - information, tips & tricks

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

What can you do with pine cones? - Collect pine cones correctly and use them creatively. - Practical tips, instructions and ideas

How dangerous is sooty bark disease?

How dangerous is sooty bark disease?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Sooty bark disease on maple trees should not be underestimated. Find out here how to recognize the infection and what dangers it poses

Spider bite - what to do? - Recognize symptoms and act correctly

Spider bite - what to do? - Recognize symptoms and act correctly

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

What to do after a spider bite? - What does a spider bite look like in Germany? - This guide has the answers with lots of tips & tricks

Coffee grounds as fertilizer - that's it

Coffee grounds as fertilizer - that's it

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Coffee grounds are a good additional fertilizer for certain plants. Read here about myths and truths about the residue in the coffee filter

Tiger snail - life in secret

Tiger snail - life in secret

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

What you need to know about the tiger snail and how you can promote the beneficial insect in your garden - with tips for identifying and breeding

Planting ginger yourself - how does it work?

Planting ginger yourself - how does it work?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

How to plant ginger yourself. - Read tried and tested instructions here about growing ginger in the garden, room and on the balcony

Lucky clover - the highly symbolic houseplant

Lucky clover - the highly symbolic houseplant

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Building a raised bed for the balcony - tips and ideas

Building a raised bed for the balcony - tips and ideas

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Overwintering Trachycarpus fortunei - only with protective measures

Overwintering Trachycarpus fortunei - only with protective measures

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Trachycarpus fortunei - so much growth is possible

Trachycarpus fortunei - so much growth is possible

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

What helps against brown leaves on the Phoenix Canariensis?

What helps against brown leaves on the Phoenix Canariensis?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Chasteberry location – his favorite place in the garden

Chasteberry location – his favorite place in the garden

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Chamelaucium uncinatum - should never overwinter outdoors

Chamelaucium uncinatum - should never overwinter outdoors

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Earth bees - little helpers in danger

Earth bees - little helpers in danger

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Dangers and control of the box tree borer

Dangers and control of the box tree borer

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Guzmania care - no negligence will be tolerated

Guzmania care - no negligence will be tolerated

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Hornwort Silver Carpet - a perennial with many benefits

Hornwort Silver Carpet - a perennial with many benefits

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

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

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

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

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

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

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

How you can fight grubs with garlic

How you can fight grubs with garlic

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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