Gardening 2024, September

Bindweed in the bed or lawn? Here's how to fight them effectively

Bindweed in the bed or lawn? Here's how to fight them effectively

Read here which methods have proven successful in the fight against field bindweed and how you can prevent it from spreading

Getting rid of morning glories: strategies against the stubborn weeds

Getting rid of morning glories: strategies against the stubborn weeds

What characteristics make morning glories a weed? You can also read about the differences between field bindweed and fence bindweed as well as control methods here

Daffodil care: Tips for he althy & beautiful flowers

Daffodil care: Tips for he althy & beautiful flowers

When caring for the daffodil, the period after flowering is particularly crucial; its leaves should not be removed too early

Daffodils in the garden: How, when and where is the best way to plant them?

Daffodils in the garden: How, when and where is the best way to plant them?

When planting daffodils, the main thing to pay attention to is sufficient planting depth and the right location, which should be sunny

Poisonous daffodils: How to protect children and pets

Poisonous daffodils: How to protect children and pets

Find out here how poisonous daffodils are and which part of the plant poses the greatest danger

Fighting fence bindweed: effective methods and tips

Fighting fence bindweed: effective methods and tips

Can you fight the fence bindweed? Which methods have proven successful over the years? Find out more here

After flowering: Optimal care for daffodils

After flowering: Optimal care for daffodils

For lush blooms the following year, daffodils should receive the right care after flowering, when nutrients are stored in the bulbs

Edelweiss: Effect in folk medicine, naturopathy & cosmetics

Edelweiss: Effect in folk medicine, naturopathy & cosmetics

The mountain flower edelweiss is said to have magical effects: it is said to help against heart disease, against diarrhea and even against cancer. Is that correct?

Harvesting sweet corn successfully: What you should pay attention to

Harvesting sweet corn successfully: What you should pay attention to

How is sweet corn harvested? How can its maturity be recognized and how can it be used? Find out here

Sweet corn seeds: characteristics and sowing instructions

Sweet corn seeds: characteristics and sowing instructions

What do the sweet corn seeds look like? What properties do they have? How are they sown? Find out this and more here

Sweet corn in the garden: step by step to sweet enjoyment

Sweet corn in the garden: step by step to sweet enjoyment

What should you think about when growing sweet corn? Here you will find tips on location, substrate, sowing, planting time and harvest, among other things

Sweet corn sowing: When and how does the optimal start occur?

Sweet corn sowing: When and how does the optimal start occur?

Read here which aspects are important when sowing sweet corn, including information on early planting, timing and row spacing

Sweetcorn: Discover these 12 varieties and their properties

Sweetcorn: Discover these 12 varieties and their properties

Do you want to grow sweet corn but don't know which variety? Here you will get an overview of the most tried and tested and exceptional varieties

Daffodils in the garden: profile, flowering time and care

Daffodils in the garden: profile, flowering time and care

The first thing that stands out in the profile of the daffodil is that it is a subspecies of the daffodil that is popular despite containing toxins

Prefer sweet corn: This is how you can achieve a successful harvest

Prefer sweet corn: This is how you can achieve a successful harvest

What should you consider when preferring sweet corn? You can read facts about sowing time, sowing depth, germination time, planting out and more here

Japanese Knotweed: How to get rid of the green monster

Japanese Knotweed: How to get rid of the green monster

Effective control of Japanese knotweed is difficult, especially since many herbicides are not approved for domestic use

Removing Japanese Knotweed: Effective Methods & Tips

Removing Japanese Knotweed: Effective Methods & Tips

Japanese knotweed is very difficult to remove, especially since many herbicides require approval. We will introduce you to some proven methods

Beard flower: varieties, colors & care tips for your garden

Beard flower: varieties, colors & care tips for your garden

The bearded flower is often grown in the garden because of its late flowering and its attraction to beneficial insects. Presentation of some bearded flower varieties

Perfect location for the bearded flower: tips and tricks

Perfect location for the bearded flower: tips and tricks

Full sun, warm and not too humid - that's how bearded flowers love their location. Find out here what you need to know about the right place

Beard flower in the garden: care instructions for flowering shrubs

Beard flower in the garden: care instructions for flowering shrubs

The bearded flowers that bloom in late summer are robust and easy to care for. How to properly care for perennial ornamental shrubs in the garden or container

Propagating bearded flowers: cuttings or sowing? counselor

Propagating bearded flowers: cuttings or sowing? counselor

Beard flowers can be propagated by cuttings and seeds. What you need to consider when propagating the pretty late bloomers

Making the bearded flower winter-proof: How to protect your shrub

Making the bearded flower winter-proof: How to protect your shrub

The bearded flower is only partially hardy. There is a risk of freezing, especially in long, very cold winters. This is how you overwinter bearded flowers

Enjoy safely: The non-toxic bearded flower

Enjoy safely: The non-toxic bearded flower

Find out here whether the beard flower is poisonous or whether it poses no danger to humans or animals

Beard flower cutting: This is how you promote flower splendor and growth

Beard flower cutting: This is how you promote flower splendor and growth

The bearded flower only blooms on annual wood. A vigorous pruning in spring ensures abundant flowering. How to cut beard flowers

Planting carnations: The best tips for a sea of flowers

Planting carnations: The best tips for a sea of flowers

Planting carnations correctly is not difficult at all. However, the individual types of carnations require very different soils

Poisonous honeysuckle: What you should know

Poisonous honeysuckle: What you should know

Many honeysuckles are poisonous, but some are even edible. Poisonous varieties pose a danger, especially to children

Red honeysuckle: Toxic to humans and animals

Red honeysuckle: Toxic to humans and animals

The berries of the red honeysuckle are poisonous to humans and many animals. They should therefore only be planted where no children play

Cutting honeysuckle: This is how you can achieve the perfect pruning

Cutting honeysuckle: This is how you can achieve the perfect pruning

Honeysuckles are easy to care for and undemanding. To keep the bushes in shape, you should prune them once a year. Cutting tips

Honeysuckle: Which varieties are edible and tasty?

Honeysuckle: Which varieties are edible and tasty?

Many varieties of honeysuckle are poisonous. However, there are some varieties that are edible. Read about what can be prepared from edible honeysuckles

Sacred herb: What healing properties does this herb have?

Sacred herb: What healing properties does this herb have?

Holywort is grown for its beautiful flowers and its use as a home remedy and medicine. Interesting facts about the healing effects of the perennial

Deutzie varieties: Discover the diverse possibilities

Deutzie varieties: Discover the diverse possibilities

Deutzia comes in numerous varieties. They differ in height, flower shape and flower color. A small introduction to the Deutzien varieties

Cutting Deutzia - Tips for cutting the ornamental shrub

Cutting Deutzia - Tips for cutting the ornamental shrub

Deutzia grow slowly, but the bushes cannot survive without pruning. This is how you prune spring-flowering shrubs correctly

Use holy herb: salads, teas, moth repellent and more

Use holy herb: salads, teas, moth repellent and more

Sacred herb is not only a pretty ornamental perennial in the garden, it can also be used as a home remedy. Tips for using holy herb

Pruning saintwort: tips for he althy plants

Pruning saintwort: tips for he althy plants

Holywort is a very pretty perennial in the garden that doesn't require a lot of care. Regular cutting keeps the plant in shape

Multiply Deutzia: step-by-step instructions for success

Multiply Deutzia: step-by-step instructions for success

Propagating Deutzia is easy and almost always successful. What you need to consider when propagating the popular spring bloomers

Cutting Edelweiss: When and how to do it correctly

Cutting Edelweiss: When and how to do it correctly

The edelweiss is a very undemanding perennial that requires little care. Only after flowering is it cut back to just above the ground

Deutzie: Popular spring bloomer for your garden

Deutzie: Popular spring bloomer for your garden

The Deutzia is an ornamental shrub from the hydrangea family. The spring bloomer is grown as a single plant or hedge in the garden

Planting a Deutzia hedge: What should you consider?

Planting a Deutzia hedge: What should you consider?

The smaller varieties of Deutzia in particular are ideal hedge plants. What you need to know if you want to plant a Deutzia hedge

Japanese spindle bush: How poisonous is it really?

Japanese spindle bush: How poisonous is it really?

Would you like to plant the Japanese spindle bush in your garden? Here you will find out the most important things about its toxicity and the corresponding symptoms

Japanese spindle bush: tips for optimal care

Japanese spindle bush: tips for optimal care

Would you like to plant the Japanese spindle bush in your garden? Here you will find out the most important things about caring for this interesting shrub