Gardening

Poisonous or harmless: How dangerous is summer jasmine?

Poisonous or harmless: How dangerous is summer jasmine?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

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

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

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Fungal diseases in the garden: recognize and treat effectively

Fungal diseases in the garden: recognize and treat effectively

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

The Rastatter Rheinaue: hiking, cycling & experiencing nature

The Rastatter Rheinaue: hiking, cycling & experiencing nature

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Savory in the garden: cultivation, care and use

Savory in the garden: cultivation, care and use

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Clusia and cats: How dangerous is the plant really?

Clusia and cats: How dangerous is the plant really?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

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

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

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Balsam Apple Blossom: Discover this rare spectacle

Balsam Apple Blossom: Discover this rare spectacle

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The flower of the Clusia appears somewhat inconspicuous and yet decorative between the leaves. You can find out more about the balsam apple here

Clusia in the water: Is that possible? Tips for proper care

Clusia in the water: Is that possible? Tips for proper care

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The balsam apple is a popular houseplant. But is Clusia suitable for cultivation in water? How much moisture can it tolerate?

Overwintering moon glories: How to care for the plant properly

Overwintering moon glories: How to care for the plant properly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The lunar winds can't stand cold temperatures. Find out on this page how to get the plant safely through the winter

Overwintering ornamental tobacco: This is how you can do it without any problems

Overwintering ornamental tobacco: This is how you can do it without any problems

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article you will find helpful tips and tricks for overwintering an ornamental tobacco. Thanks to proper care, it will survive the cold season unscathed

Loosestrife in the garden: profile and care instructions

Loosestrife in the garden: profile and care instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this profile you will get to know loosestrife and all its properties. There are many facts you probably didn't know

Overwintering wasabi: How to protect your plant from the cold

Overwintering wasabi: How to protect your plant from the cold

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

If you want to harvest the spicy root of a wasabi plant, you have to get it safely through the winter first. We tell you how this can be achieved

Wasabi seedlings: origin, care and cultivation tips

Wasabi seedlings: origin, care and cultivation tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

If you want to grow wasabi, you first need a seedling. Find out here where you can buy it or how to grow it yourself from seeds

Harvesting wasabi - this is how you get to the spicy root

Harvesting wasabi - this is how you get to the spicy root

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

After planting the wasabi, a lot of time still has to pass before the harvest is finally ready. We'll tell you how best to proceed

Growing wasabi: This is how you can do it in your own garden

Growing wasabi: This is how you can do it in your own garden

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Wasabi is difficult to cultivate because the plant, which comes from Japan, is demanding. With our instructions you increase the chances of a good harvest

Harvesting Sugarloaf Mountain: When is the right time?

Harvesting Sugarloaf Mountain: When is the right time?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Sugarloaf requires two to three months until the heads are ready to harvest. Read here when the harvest can start and how it is harvested

Sowing sugar loaf successfully: The best tips and tricks

Sowing sugar loaf successfully: The best tips and tricks

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Sowing sugarloaf doesn't place any high demands on it, as long as the timing of sowing is right. Find out about optimal sowing

Overwintering Sugarloaf Mountain: Tips and tricks for he althy salad

Overwintering Sugarloaf Mountain: Tips and tricks for he althy salad

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Sugarloaf is usually harvested in autumn. Find out under what conditions it can stay in the bed even in winter and extend the harvest season

Cutting sugarloaf: When and how is it done correctly?

Cutting sugarloaf: When and how is it done correctly?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Sugarloaf does not need to be cut for care. Only when harvest time approaches can the knife be twitched. Find out more about it

Duckweed in the garden pond: useful or problematic?

Duckweed in the garden pond: useful or problematic?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Duckweed or duckweed are rampant pond plants that have many advantages but also serious disadvantages. Think carefully about planting

Growing Sugarloaf Mountain: Everything You Need to Know

Growing Sugarloaf Mountain: Everything You Need to Know

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Sugarloaf is a vitamin-rich late-night salad that has yet to be discovered in this country. Find out here what you need to consider when planting it

Winterizing mammoth leaf: How to protect your plant

Winterizing mammoth leaf: How to protect your plant

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Would you like to get your mammoth leaf through the next winter? We'll tell you how to properly winterize this impressive leafy perennial

How do I properly overwinter Mediterranean plants? All information

How do I properly overwinter Mediterranean plants? All information

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Have you always wondered how sensitive plants actually overwinter? We give you tips for overwintering Mediterranean plants

Mammoth Leaf Growth: Impressive Size and Care Tips

Mammoth Leaf Growth: Impressive Size and Care Tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Are you interested in decorative leafy perennials? Here you will find out everything you need to know about growing the mammoth leaf

St. John's Wort: When and how to harvest and then use?

St. John's Wort: When and how to harvest and then use?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Meta: In this article you will learn how to recognize St. John's wort, how you can collect the medicinal plant and use it to make red oil or a tea

The Neuchâtel Primeval Forest: A unique natural experience

The Neuchâtel Primeval Forest: A unique natural experience

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article we would like to take you to Friesland on a hike through the Neuchâtel jungle, which is characterized by giant trees that are up to 800 years old

Chamomile profile: Everything you need to know about the medicinal plant

Chamomile profile: Everything you need to know about the medicinal plant

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

In this article you will learn a lot of interesting facts about real chamomile, the cultivation of the ancient medicinal plant and how it works

Coleus as a houseplant: care, cutting & propagation

Coleus as a houseplant: care, cutting & propagation

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Coleus is one of the most popular houseplants. In this article you will find valuable care, cutting and breeding tips

Cultivating mammoth leaves in the bucket: tips & tricks

Cultivating mammoth leaves in the bucket: tips & tricks

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Do you only have a small garden but would like to have a mammoth leaf? Then read here whether or how cultivating in a bucket is successful

Successfully propagate the mammoth leaf: sowing or dividing?

Successfully propagate the mammoth leaf: sowing or dividing?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Would you like to propagate the flowers and perennials for your garden yourself? Then read here whether this is possible with the decorative mammoth leaf

Mammoth leaf: poisonous or harmless to animals and people?

Mammoth leaf: poisonous or harmless to animals and people?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Have you planted a mammoth leaf and are now worried about your children? Here you can find out whether the decorative perennial is poisonous or not

Mammoth leaf care: This is how the impressive plant thrives

Mammoth leaf care: This is how the impressive plant thrives

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Are you looking for unusual plants for your garden? Here you can find out how the impressive and decorative mammoth leaf is cared for

Overwintering mammoth leaves: This is how you protect the plant properly

Overwintering mammoth leaves: This is how you protect the plant properly

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Have you decided to plant a mammoth leaf and are wondering if it is frost hardy? Here you can read the most important things about wintering

Planting mammoth leaves: tips for location, soil and growth

Planting mammoth leaves: tips for location, soil and growth

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Are you looking for an impressive leafy perennial for your garden? Then read our tips and tricks for planting a mammoth leaf here

Korean fir: growth, varieties & special properties

Korean fir: growth, varieties & special properties

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The growth of a Korean fir depends heavily on the variety, including both dwarf and stately trees. Find out more about it

Korean fir roots: This is how they develop optimally

Korean fir roots: This is how they develop optimally

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The roots of a Korean fir are good sources of nutrients and water. Read more about which soil conditions are beneficial

Propagating Korean fir: This is how you can grow it at home

Propagating Korean fir: This is how you can grow it at home

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The Korean fir can be propagated by seeds, but knowledge and patience are required. Find out about essential steps here

Korean fir: Common diseases and how to combat them

Korean fir: Common diseases and how to combat them

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Korean firs are robust, but not invulnerable. Find out here which disease affects them and what else can ruin the needle dress

Overwintering trumpet flowers: How to protect your plant

Overwintering trumpet flowers: How to protect your plant

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The trumpet flower grows outside where cold winters are expected in this country. Learn more about winter hardiness and when protection is needed here