Gardening 2024, September

Processing Habanero: What should you pay attention to?

Processing Habanero: What should you pay attention to?

Using habaneros is a spicy affair. Read here what they are good for and why careful handling of them is advisable

Habanero Plant Care: Tips for a Rich Harvest

Habanero Plant Care: Tips for a Rich Harvest

Well-cared for habanero plants give us even more fruit. Read here what care requirements you have and how you can best meet them

Hornwort against algae: How it helps in the garden pond

Hornwort against algae: How it helps in the garden pond

Hornwort biologically limits unwanted algae growth. Find out here how it achieves this and how and where it is planted

Algae plague in the pond? This is how pike herb works effectively against it

Algae plague in the pond? This is how pike herb works effectively against it

Pike herb not only blooms beautifully, it also helps against algae. Read here how planting it in a pond can prevent algae blooms - without any chemicals

Planting pike weed correctly: How deep does it have to go into the pond?

Planting pike weed correctly: How deep does it have to go into the pond?

Pikeweed is planted at the edge of the pond. But how deep? Find out here what depth is optimal and whether individual varieties differ

Hornwort against waterweed: A natural solution?

Hornwort against waterweed: A natural solution?

Hornwort and waterweed are two competitors and are still welcome in the pond at the same time. Read more about the benefits of this combination

Java fern in the aquarium: How to plant it successfully

Java fern in the aquarium: How to plant it successfully

Java fern is not planted, but tied up. Find out here what is suitable for perching and how the fern is tied to it

Java fern in the aquarium: Tie up and fasten correctly

Java fern in the aquarium: Tie up and fasten correctly

Java fern must not be planted in sand. Find out here how it grows on stone or roots and how it is temporarily tied to it

Multiply Java fern: This is how new plants are created in the aquarium

Multiply Java fern: This is how new plants are created in the aquarium

Java fern is propagated by small adventitious plants. Read here how these are formed and when they deserve their own place

Overwintering pike weed: This is how you protect it from frost damage

Overwintering pike weed: This is how you protect it from frost damage

Pikeweed does not have any pronounced winter hardiness. Find out here why it is better to temporarily remove the plant from the pond in autumn

Java fern care: This is how the aquarium plant thrives optimally

Java fern care: This is how the aquarium plant thrives optimally

Java fern is considered easy to care for. Find out here what conditions the aquatic plant is happy with and how you can meet them

Java fern turns brown: Possible causes & solutions

Java fern turns brown: Possible causes & solutions

Java fern is turning brown, what should I do? Find out here when the normal aging process is behind it and when research into the cause is necessary

Secure Java moss securely and permanently in the aquarium

Secure Java moss securely and permanently in the aquarium

Java moss must be tied down until it grows. Read here what is suitable as a base and how and with what the moss is attached to it

Java moss in the aquarium: easy to care for and great appearance

Java moss in the aquarium: easy to care for and great appearance

Java moss is one of the easy-care plants in the aquarium. Find out here how it is planted there and what kind of attention it receives

Cutting Java moss: When, how and why it is necessary

Cutting Java moss: When, how and why it is necessary

Should the green Java moss be cut? Find out here when this may be necessary, how it is done and what needs to be taken into account

Caring for Java moss: Tips for a he althy aquarium

Caring for Java moss: Tips for a he althy aquarium

The Java moss in the aquarium hardly demands its owner. Read here how easy it is to care for and what proves to promote growth

Propagate Java moss: Effective methods & tips

Propagate Java moss: Effective methods & tips

Java moss is easy to propagate in an aquarium. Read here how you can get many more plants from existing moss

The optimal water temperature for your Java moss in the aquarium

The optimal water temperature for your Java moss in the aquarium

Java moss has a comfortable temperature that optimally supports its growth. Find out more about it and how to deal with deviations here

Java moss growth: optimal conditions and care tips

Java moss growth: optimal conditions and care tips

What is the typical growth of Java moss? Find out more about growth rate, maximum height and which conditions are conducive to growth here

Propagating hornwort: How does it work easily and effectively?

Propagating hornwort: How does it work easily and effectively?

Hornwort can be propagated at any time by division. Find out here how best to proceed and how else propagation is possible

Japanese myrtle hardy? How to protect them in winter

Japanese myrtle hardy? How to protect them in winter

Japanese myrtle is not hardy. Read here how you can safely overwinter the plant indoors from autumn and what care it then requires

Caring for Japanese myrtle: Tips for potted and bedding plants

Caring for Japanese myrtle: Tips for potted and bedding plants

Japanese myrtle needs regular care. Read everything about fertilizing, watering, cutting, repotting and the necessary overwintering here

Protection from the cold: How to overwinter your Japanese myrtle

Protection from the cold: How to overwinter your Japanese myrtle

Japanese myrtle must be overwintered if it is to grow as a perennial. Find out here which quarters and what care it needs in winter

Help for sluggish hornwort: Optimal growth conditions

Help for sluggish hornwort: Optimal growth conditions

Slow growth is untypical for hornwort. Read here where to look for the causes and how quickly the problem can be fixed

Planting hornwort: This is how it works in the pond and aquarium

Planting hornwort: This is how it works in the pond and aquarium

Hornwort has no real roots, so how does planting work? Here you can find out more about it and where the right place for it is

Tayberry cultivation in the bucket: What should you pay attention to?

Tayberry cultivation in the bucket: What should you pay attention to?

A tayberry that can't get a garden spot will make do with a bucket. Find out how big it needs to be and what care needs to be taken

Growing your own grain: This is how you succeed

Growing your own grain: This is how you succeed

Grain does not only thrive in large agricultural fields. Different varieties can also be grown in the home garden. Try it

Grain harvest: When is the ideal time?

Grain harvest: When is the ideal time?

Are you growing grains in the garden for the first time and are not sure when the grains are ready to harvest? On this page you will get the answer

Cleaning grains: How to remove dirt and impurities

Cleaning grains: How to remove dirt and impurities

You must clean freshly harvested grain before further processing or consumption. Thanks to these instructions, washing will be child's play for you

Grinding grain: how do I do it correctly and why?

Grinding grain: how do I do it correctly and why?

An important step after bringing in the harvested grain is grinding it. Beginners will find helpful tips on this page

Sowing grain: Successful sowing in just a few steps

Sowing grain: Successful sowing in just a few steps

Want to grow your own grain? Nothing is easier than that. Everything starts with sowing. On this page you will find detailed instructions

Grain profile: Local varieties & their properties

Grain profile: Local varieties & their properties

Grain ends up on our plates almost every day. But what do you really know about the staple food? Here you will find interesting facts

Balcony winter protection: How to protect your plants from frost

Balcony winter protection: How to protect your plants from frost

Many plants on the balcony also need winter protection. Many gardeners are unsure about the intensity. This article provides assistance

Planting a zinc tub: Creative ideas for the garden

Planting a zinc tub: Creative ideas for the garden

The right choice of planting makes a zinc tub in the garden stand out even more. Find out about recommended plants on this page

Fountain in the zinc tub: Which model is right for me?

Fountain in the zinc tub: Which model is right for me?

A fountain in the garden looks great, but it also takes up a lot of space. But it is also possible in mini format - namely with a zinc tray

Zinc tub rusts: what to do and how to prevent it?

Zinc tub rusts: what to do and how to prevent it?

Unfortunately, zinc is not rust-resistant, which is why a tub made of this material often forms a layer of corrosion. You can read how to protect your vessel here

Mini pond in the zinc tub: location, instructions and care

Mini pond in the zinc tub: location, instructions and care

Is a real garden pond too difficult to maintain for you? A zinc tub serves as an alternative and still looks great. See for yourself

Herb garden in the zinc tub: location, care and harvesting

Herb garden in the zinc tub: location, care and harvesting

On this page you can read how to create your own small herb garden in a zinc tub. You can already look forward to the first harvest

Cleaning the zinc tub: How to make it shine again

Cleaning the zinc tub: How to make it shine again

Over time, spore plants grow on the zinc tray or precipitation splashes up soil. With these tips, your zinc tub will be clean again in no time

Perennial Lobelia Care: This is how this colorful plant thrives

Perennial Lobelia Care: This is how this colorful plant thrives

With the perennial lobelia you have chosen an elegant eye-catcher. Find out how to maintain the beauty of the plant here