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Removing leaves: effective methods and helpful tips

Removing leaves: effective methods and helpful tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

For some people it means pure effort, for others they enjoy the work. With the right tricks, removing leaves will be child's play for you too

Burning leaves: Is this allowed and what should you pay attention to?

Burning leaves: Is this allowed and what should you pay attention to?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The easiest way to dispose of leaves is to burn them. What was once common practice is now subject to regulations that you should be aware of

Garden decorations made from old wood: creative ideas & tips

Garden decorations made from old wood: creative ideas & tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

On this page you will find creative tips for garden decorations made from old wood. Be inspired by the ideas and recreate the instructions

Vegetables in a pot: Can you use potting soil for them?

Vegetables in a pot: Can you use potting soil for them?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Potting soil can be used for growing vegetables if it is enriched with mature compost and fertilized regularly. Read more about soils and their composition here

Discovered a rose beetle in a flower pot? This is how you act correctly

Discovered a rose beetle in a flower pot? This is how you act correctly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Rose beetle larvae have no place in flower pots because they eat the plant roots due to lack of food. Learn more about rose beetles and how to get rid of its larvae here

Mold in flower pots: causes, elimination and prevention

Mold in flower pots: causes, elimination and prevention

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Mold in flower pots must be combated immediately. Read here what resources are available to you and how best to proceed

Snails in flower pots: causes & effective countermeasures

Snails in flower pots: causes & effective countermeasures

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Snails don't belong in the flower pot. Read here how you can prevent snail infestation and get rid of existing specimens

Earthworm in a flower pot: causes, problems & solutions

Earthworm in a flower pot: causes, problems & solutions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Earthworms in flower pots are not a threatening pest infestation, but should be relocated. Why and how, read here

Beautify plastic flower pots: creative ideas & instructions

Beautify plastic flower pots: creative ideas & instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

There are a variety of options for beautifying a plastic flower pot. Find out more about materials and how to proceed here

Mini garden in a flower pot: How do you create a mini oasis?

Mini garden in a flower pot: How do you create a mini oasis?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Creating a mini garden in a flower pot requires little material. Read here how and in what way you can design the mini garden

Infestation in the flower pot: How to get rid of white pests

Infestation in the flower pot: How to get rid of white pests

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Small white animals in the flower pot are often only noticed when watering. Read here how to combat the pests

Help! Centipedes in my houseplants: what now?

Help! Centipedes in my houseplants: what now?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Centipedes have no place in flower pots as they damage the plants. Learn more about centipedes and the different ways to combat them here

Fungal infestation in flower pots: detect, combat, prevent

Fungal infestation in flower pots: detect, combat, prevent

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

White, brown or yellow mushrooms have no place in flower pots. Read about countermeasures and how you can avoid fungus formation here

Broken flower pot? Instructions for planting & decoration

Broken flower pot? Instructions for planting & decoration

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Even a broken flower pot can still be planted decoratively. Read here about different options, what you need and how best to proceed

Cat owners beware: How to protect your plants

Cat owners beware: How to protect your plants

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

It's always a nuisance when a cat digs in a flower pot. Find out more here about the options available to drive away uninvited guests

Bamboo hanging down: causes and solutions

Bamboo hanging down: causes and solutions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

What's behind the fact that the stalks overhang the bamboo? What can you do about it and are there any types of bamboo that naturally grow overhanging?

Recognizing neophytes: What types are there and what to do?

Recognizing neophytes: What types are there and what to do?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Neophytes have two faces. Read here why such species are not a new phenomenon and how you should deal with such plants

NPK fertilizer: effect, application and possible dangers

NPK fertilizer: effect, application and possible dangers

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

NPK fertilizers bring benefits when used correctly. We will explain to you what you need to pay attention to and what dangers can arise

Potato blight: prevention and control of the fungal disease

Potato blight: prevention and control of the fungal disease

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Potato blight - also known as late blight - is a fungal plant disease that can destroy the entire crop. Here's how to fight them

Barberry in the pot: Tips for optimal maintenance and care

Barberry in the pot: Tips for optimal maintenance and care

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Barberry in a pot offers these advantages. The shrub has a number of advantages that make it a wonderful container plant

Colorful highlights: Plant large flower pots creatively

Colorful highlights: Plant large flower pots creatively

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Planting a large flower pot requires a good concept to achieve the optimal effect. Find out here what you can use to decoratively plant a large pot

Building a bumblebee nest in a flower pot: Simple instructions & tips

Building a bumblebee nest in a flower pot: Simple instructions & tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Bumblebees are among the first pollinators in spring. To attract bumblebees, you can build a nest for them. Read here what options are available to you

Brown mushrooms in flowerpots: causes, effects & solutions

Brown mushrooms in flowerpots: causes, effects & solutions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Every now and then brown mushrooms appear in the flower pot. Read here about immediate measures and what you can do to avoid fungi

Flea beetles in the flower pot: This is how you fight the pests

Flea beetles in the flower pot: This is how you fight the pests

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Flea beetles cause significant plant damage and should be controlled. Read how to avoid chemicals and combat pests in an environmentally friendly way

DIY: Create a water-storing flower pot yourself

DIY: Create a water-storing flower pot yourself

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

You can build a water reservoir for a flower pot yourself using simple means. Read here what you need and how best to proceed

Drainage in a flower pot without a hole: How to do it correctly

Drainage in a flower pot without a hole: How to do it correctly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Drainage in a flower pot without a hole makes sense to avoid waterlogging in the pot. However, you should water sparingly

Waterproof flower pots: DIY instructions and waterproofing

Waterproof flower pots: DIY instructions and waterproofing

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

You can make your flower pot waterproof using simple means. Find out more about your options and how to proceed here

Packing flower pots in style: ideas & instructions

Packing flower pots in style: ideas & instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

To pack a flower pot, all you need is creativity and a few craft supplies. Learn about two options here

Beautify flower pots: creative ideas and tips

Beautify flower pots: creative ideas and tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Decorating a flower pot is a creative craft where there are no limits to your imagination. Find out more about the techniques here

Drainage in the flower pot: How to avoid waterlogging

Drainage in the flower pot: How to avoid waterlogging

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Drainage for the flower pot makes sense as it prevents waterlogging. Read here which material you use and how to proceed

Creative DIY coasters for flower pots: how to do it?

Creative DIY coasters for flower pots: how to do it?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

There are many ways to make a flower pot coaster yourself. Find out more about the options here & how to make a concrete coaster

Make your own flower pot: Creative ideas for your home

Make your own flower pot: Creative ideas for your home

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

You can make a flower pot yourself with little effort. Read here what options you have and how you can proceed

DIY Project: How to Create a Flower Pot Pyramid

DIY Project: How to Create a Flower Pot Pyramid

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

To make a flower pot pyramid yourself, only a few materials are necessary. Read here how to proceed

Design your own hanging flower pots: This is how it works

Design your own hanging flower pots: This is how it works

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

You can easily make a hanging device for flower pots yourself. Find out about the options and read how to proceed

Flower pot without a hole? Here's how to drill it correctly

Flower pot without a hole? Here's how to drill it correctly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Flower pots without holes are not suitable for cultivating plants due to the occurrence of waterlogging. Learn how to drill the hole here

Repairing a flower pot: step by step instructions

Repairing a flower pot: step by step instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Broken or cracked flower pots can often be repaired. Read here what you need for the repair and how best to proceed

Calculate flower pot liters: It’s that easy

Calculate flower pot liters: It’s that easy

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

To calculate the volume of a flower pot, you rely on the help of mathematics. Read here which formulas you can use to get the result

Hole in the flower pot? Instructions for sealing & repairing

Hole in the flower pot? Instructions for sealing & repairing

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The hole in the bottom of the flower pot is only loosely covered so that the water can drain away. Read here how best to proceed

Measuring the flower pot diameter: This is how it works easily and precisely

Measuring the flower pot diameter: This is how it works easily and precisely

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

To determine the diameter of a flower pot, you have to use mathematics to help you. Read here how you can do this using simple means

Crochet Planter: A creative gift for plant lovers

Crochet Planter: A creative gift for plant lovers

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Simple flower pots can be beautifully embellished with a crocheted planter. Read here what you need and how to proceed