Plant species 2024, September

This is how you properly overwinter pineapple sage

This is how you properly overwinter pineapple sage

Pineapple sage is not hardy. We will explain to you how to overwinter the plant outdoors and in the pot - with tips on care after the winter

Propagating pineapple sage: step by step instructions

Propagating pineapple sage: step by step instructions

How to properly propagate pineapple sage. Read here how to take fresh and woody cuttings and what should be taken into account when propagating seeds

Yellow leaves on beans: causes and solutions

Yellow leaves on beans: causes and solutions

Yellow leaves on a bean plant may or may not be a cause for concern. Find out more about the causes of leaf discoloration here

Beans not germinating: 5 common reasons and solutions

Beans not germinating: 5 common reasons and solutions

Your beans aren't sprouting? Find out here why this could be and how you can best germinate your beans

Create your own vegetable patch: location, soil and planting planning

Create your own vegetable patch: location, soil and planting planning

This guide explains how beginners can start a new vegetable patch. - Tips & Tricks leave no questions unanswered as to how to do it brilliantly

Plant beans and tomatoes together: This way both benefit

Plant beans and tomatoes together: This way both benefit

Beans need few nutrients, tomatoes are very nutrient hungry. Does that fit together? Learn if you can plant beans and tomatoes together

Build your own bean trellis: Creative ideas & instructions

Build your own bean trellis: Creative ideas & instructions

Runner beans are often grown in a pyramid shape. You can find out how to build such a climbing aid and what other options are available here

Water beans correctly: Tips for better tolerance

Water beans correctly: Tips for better tolerance

You should definitely soak beans before cooking. You can find out why watering is so important and how to do it here

Borlotti beans in your own garden: growing tips & tricks

Borlotti beans in your own garden: growing tips & tricks

Borlotti beans are very popular because of their taste and appearance. Learn how to grow this Italian bean variety here

Beans Germination time: This is how long it really takes to germinate

Beans Germination time: This is how long it really takes to germinate

The germination time of beans depends on various factors. Find out here under which conditions your beans germinate best

Dress up the rain barrel: Beautiful wood look for your garden

Dress up the rain barrel: Beautiful wood look for your garden

In order to protect the material or to enhance the appearance, covering a rain barrel is always recommended. Get inspiration here

Effective microorganisms: miracle cures for the garden?

Effective microorganisms: miracle cures for the garden?

Effective microorganisms are heavily promoted and marketed as a panacea. However, scientific studies have not found any effect

Pumpkin recipes: Discover culinary highlights in autumn

Pumpkin recipes: Discover culinary highlights in autumn

In this article you will find great pumpkin recipes that are easy to cook and go wonderfully with autumn

Flower of the Month: Gerbera - Exotic beauty in portrait

Flower of the Month: Gerbera - Exotic beauty in portrait

In this article you will learn everything you need to know about the popular gerbera and find great care tips

Fighting earth wasps: Which methods are allowed?

Fighting earth wasps: Which methods are allowed?

Fighting earth wasps is a delicate matter and is only recommended in a passive manner without expert help. Here you can read how

Growing corn and beans: How do I create a milpa bed?

Growing corn and beans: How do I create a milpa bed?

The natives of Latin America already planted corn and beans together. Find out everything about the advantages of this mixed culture and the Milpa bed here

Beans mixed culture: Ideal plant neighbors for he althy cultivation

Beans mixed culture: Ideal plant neighbors for he althy cultivation

Mixed beans are less susceptible to pests, diseases and weeds. Here you will get to know good and bad planting neighbors

Getting rid of vinegar flies: effective home remedies and tricks

Getting rid of vinegar flies: effective home remedies and tricks

How do you get rid of vinegar flies and where do the annoying pests come from? We explain the way of life and give you useful tips

Large black beetle in the garden: discovering and identifying

Large black beetle in the garden: discovering and identifying

What is that big black beetle in my garden? We will show you the most common species that are in close proximity to humans

Hornet vs. Wasp: How are they different?

Hornet vs. Wasp: How are they different?

What's flying in the garden? Here's how to distinguish wasps, hornets and bees based on their appearance and behavior

Recognizing Queen Hornets: Size, Characteristics and Behavior

Recognizing Queen Hornets: Size, Characteristics and Behavior

The most important individual in the hornet state is the hornet queen. It is the only one that hibernates and is also indispensable for the foundation of the population

Hornets in the garden: How can you get rid of them effectively?

Hornets in the garden: How can you get rid of them effectively?

If you want to get rid of hornets, you must neither kill nor relocate them. You can get rid of the animals gently using the following methods

Get rid of wasps: effective home remedies and their effects

Get rid of wasps: effective home remedies and their effects

There are countless home remedies for wasps, but only a few of them are effective. We'll tell you what helps against the pests - and what doesn't

Removing a hornet's nest: What is allowed and how does it work?

Removing a hornet's nest: What is allowed and how does it work?

You can only remove a hornet's nest with official permission. You can find out how to get this in this article

Green flies: What types are there and are they harmful?

Green flies: What types are there and are they harmful?

What are these green flies? Here you can find out which species occur in your home and what you can do against the common green blowfly

Fight fleas naturally: Use tried-and-tested home remedies

Fight fleas naturally: Use tried-and-tested home remedies

Fleas are probably all too familiar to almost all cat and dog owners. The plague can be combated with these old home remedies

Connecting the rain barrel: This is how it's quick and easy

Connecting the rain barrel: This is how it's quick and easy

You don't need any technical skills to connect a rain barrel, but you do need the right instructions. Read everything you need to know here

Rain barrel without a lid? How to build a suitable one yourself

Rain barrel without a lid? How to build a suitable one yourself

If you want to avoid leaves in your rain barrel, a lid is the best solution. Easily build your own cover using these instructions

How to build your own rain barrel

How to build your own rain barrel

Conventional commercial rain barrels usually don't look very nice. You can give a self-built model much more individuality

Soil analysis in the garden: When is it necessary?

Soil analysis in the garden: When is it necessary?

How does a soil analysis work? Read here which tests you can carry out yourself and why a laboratory is necessary

Grow your own bamboo: instructions for hobby gardeners

Grow your own bamboo: instructions for hobby gardeners

Is it complicated to grow bamboo yourself? What options are there and how do you carry them out? Here's how to do it properly

Optimal crop rotation in the vegetable garden: tips & examples

Optimal crop rotation in the vegetable garden: tips & examples

Crop rotation is essential for a rich harvest in both agriculture and the vegetable garden. Find out more here

Bamboo or reed: which plant should you choose?

Bamboo or reed: which plant should you choose?

What distinguishes bamboo from reeds? Do these two plants have anything in common and what advantages does bamboo have over reed?

Greenhouse irrigation: use the rain barrel cleverly

Greenhouse irrigation: use the rain barrel cleverly

By collecting water in your rain barrel, you protect the environment and save a lot of money. Why not use the water to irrigate your greenhouse?

Sealing a hole in a rain barrel: Simple & effective method

Sealing a hole in a rain barrel: Simple & effective method

Oh no! A hole in the rain barrel is annoying, but can be quickly resolved with these instructions. Read here how to quickly repair water loss

Overwintering goldfish in the rain barrel: This is how it works

Overwintering goldfish in the rain barrel: This is how it works

Overwintering goldfish in the rain barrel? Sounds crazy, but it's doable. These tips will help you get through the winter unscathed

Hide rain barrel: Stone design for visual elegance

Hide rain barrel: Stone design for visual elegance

You would like to improve the look of your rain barrel, but you don't know how. Cladding as stone is extremely creative and looks great in any garden

Drilling a hole in a rain barrel: This is how you can do it safely

Drilling a hole in a rain barrel: This is how you can do it safely

A hole in the rain barrel is absolutely necessary to attach the downpipe. However, tact is required when drilling. Here are some tips

Mosquito larvae in the rain barrel? Here's how to get rid of them

Mosquito larvae in the rain barrel? Here's how to get rid of them

The rain barrel is a popular home for mosquito larvae. Read here why the insects particularly prefer this place and how you can remove them

Rain barrel on the balcony: tips & options

Rain barrel on the balcony: tips & options

Although rain barrels are often found in the garden, you can also use your balcony to collect rainwater. Read here how it works