Plant species 2024, September

An agave is not a cactus, but like cacti, agaves are succulents and have similar location requirements

Real diseases do not actually pose a threat to common agave species in Europe, only certain pests are problematic

Do you have a Kalanchoe Beharensis (elephant ear) and are wondering whether this plant is poisonous to humans or animals? We have the answer

Outdoor wood must be protected from moisture. Here you will find out about the options for impregnation and what you should pay particular attention to

How you can repair different pond liners, when repairing might be problematic, and how you should proceed, read here

How to best find the hole in the pond liner and what you should have previously ruled out as a leak can be found in our article

How to attach a pond liner to the bank, what capillary action means and where bank mats can be helpful, read our article

How to glue PVC pond liners, when gluing is necessary, and what you need to consider in terms of the durability of the film, you can read here

How you can glue EPDM film, why this is often not necessary, and what advantages EPDM film offers, you can find out in our article

You can read in detail in our article what alternatives there are to lining the pond with PVC film and what the disadvantages of PVC films are

How you can seal a leaky pond liner again, what you need and where there can be problems with sealing, read our article

With a stable foundation on the greenhouse, the conditions for a long service life of the structure and the highest possible protection of the plants are achieved

The films for the greenhouse are very attractive in terms of price for growing young plants. But there are also differences in quality to consider

It is possible to use a foil greenhouse to overwinter potted plants. However, certain plant species require slightly warmer resting places

Making the foil greenhouse winter-proof is one of the last mandatory tasks of the gardening year. The careful removal of damage is the be-all and end-all here

If a few rules are followed, growing vegetables in a greenhouse is more profitable than outdoors, especially if the crop rotation changes more often

Annoying when aphids cause mischief in the greenhouse. However, attentive garden owners are not quite so powerless against this pest

Building a lean-to greenhouse yourself saves space on the property compared to a free-standing cold frame. We explain how you can plan this new building wisely

Many ambitious allotment gardeners swear by building their own foil greenhouse instead of buying a kit from the garden center. And it goes like this:

The plants place high demands on the soil for a greenhouse as they grow. The composition of the soil plays an important role

By growing your own in the greenhouse, you ensure particularly strong and he althy young plants that provide lots of fresh fruit and vegetables in summer

Your valuable plants overwinter in the inflatable greenhouse, even in the bitter cold, without the dreaded frost damage and have enough light

There are worse problems for allotment gardeners than ants in the greenhouse. Nevertheless, it is important to protect the plants against massive animal infestation

You can read here whether installing a pond filter is absolutely necessary, what disadvantages it can have and what you need to consider with fish ponds

You can find out here how you can stick pond liners, how to do it correctly and when you actually have to stick foils

You can find out here how you can calculate the foil requirements for different pond shapes and which pond sizes you should plan for at least

You can find out how to lay pond liner correctly, what you have to pay attention to and which steps are necessary in sequence in our article

If you want to ventilate properly, you can already create the necessary conditions when planning the construction of the greenhouse. So: calculate as many windows as possible

It saves money and protects our environment if you make your own small greenhouse. For example, from egg cartons in which tomatoes thrive

Fastening a greenhouse without a foundation is a cost-effective option for lightweight buildings, but with restrictions during use

With the installation of hollow-core panels, a small balcony greenhouse could also be used without risk to overwinter frost-sensitive plants

What will you plant when the new greenhouse is finished? We explain it briefly and succinctly using the example of growing young plants from different types of seeds

Greenhouse strawberries are not only better protected against weather conditions than outdoors, they also taste particularly delicious and are very productive

The fine art of fertilizing a greenhouse is not as much as possible, but as necessary. Read how nutrient deficiencies in the soil can be compensated for

If you really want to be on the safe side when growing plants, it is better to have your greenhouse soil checked in a laboratory at regular intervals

In most federal states, building permits and structural calculations are also required by law for a greenhouse of a certain size

With the optimal greenhouse alignment, the foundation for he althy growing plants and good harvest results is laid when planning the construction

Too much sun damages even greenhouse plants in the long term. With greenhouse shading you can ensure sun protection, cooling and an optimal climate

If you follow a few important rules when creating greenhouse soil, your vegetable plants will thrive excellently and achieve the best harvest yields

Crunchy grapes not only taste delicious and are he althy, their vines are also ideal for natural greenhouse shading