Plant species 2024, September

Plant of the month: Why are irises so exciting?

Plant of the month: Why are irises so exciting?

In this article we introduce you to the iris and give you valuable planting and care tips for the beautiful iris

Cutting barberry: When is the best time?

Cutting barberry: When is the best time?

How to find the right time to cut your barberry. Consider the following tips when cutting back the sour thorn plant

Removing water lilies: an overview of effective methods

Removing water lilies: an overview of effective methods

Sometimes water lilies need to be removed from the garden pond. We mention several ways you can get rid of some or all of the water lilies

Fertilizing water lilies: Effective methods for magnificent flowers

Fertilizing water lilies: Effective methods for magnificent flowers

Water lilies need to be fertilized without the nutrients being distributed throughout the pond. Read here how and how this challenge can be overcome

Water lilies without any soil: possible to plant in a plant basket?

Water lilies without any soil: possible to plant in a plant basket?

Water lilies must also be planted in pond water, but without using fine potting soil. Find out here which substrate is suitable

Properly care for water lilies in the pond: What should you pay attention to?

Properly care for water lilies in the pond: What should you pay attention to?

Water lilies are easy-care aquatic plants that thrive almost on their own under ideal living conditions. Read about what care may be necessary

Water lily substrate: How to mix it yourself and successfully

Water lily substrate: How to mix it yourself and successfully

Water lily soil doesn't have to come ready-made from the store. Find out here which ingredients you can use to mix them yourself at home

Shrinking water lilies: Successful measures & care

Shrinking water lilies: Successful measures & care

Water lilies are so prolific that sometimes they need to be downsized. We will explain to you how you can effectively reduce plant dimensions

Repotting water lilies: When and how to do it best

Repotting water lilies: When and how to do it best

Water lilies grow quickly and therefore need to be repotted every few years. Learn more about plant basket size, substrate and the best time

Water lilies: detect, combat and prevent pests

Water lilies: detect, combat and prevent pests

Water lilies are visited by some insects. Find out here which species prove to be major pests and what can be done about them

Removing water lily roots: This is how to do it correctly

Removing water lily roots: This is how to do it correctly

Getting the water lily roots out of the pond is not an easy task. Find out which methods are promising

Liming horse pastures: when, why and how to do it correctly

Liming horse pastures: when, why and how to do it correctly

Liming a horse pasture has many advantages. Find out why a soil analysis is necessary and how to proceed correctly when liming

Maintaining horse pastures: tips for successful reseeding

Maintaining horse pastures: tips for successful reseeding

It is almost unavoidable that a horse meadow has gaps after use. Find out here how you can optimally close these by overseeding

How to successfully fertilize your horse pasture: tips & tricks

How to successfully fertilize your horse pasture: tips & tricks

Horse pastures need to be fertilized regularly. But it really depends on the choice of a suitable fertilizer and its application. We clarify

Maintaining horse pastures: tips for a he althy pasture

Maintaining horse pastures: tips for a he althy pasture

A horse pasture must be maintained regularly, otherwise its quality will continue to decline. We will tell you the most important care measures

Planting tuberose: instructions for the summer star in the garden

Planting tuberose: instructions for the summer star in the garden

The tuberose unfolds its beauty every year from a tuber. We'll tell you when and how to optimally plant the frost-sensitive plant

Overwintering tuberose: How to protect the tubers from frost

Overwintering tuberose: How to protect the tubers from frost

The tuberose is not allowed to spend the winter outside. How do you find out when the tuber needs to be removed from the ground and which space is appropriate afterwards

Martens in the garden: How to recognize, drive away and prevent them

Martens in the garden: How to recognize, drive away and prevent them

What to do against martens in the garden? - Do martens dig holes? - Are the animals harmful or useful? - This guide gives answers with tips & tricks

Recognize and compare: May beetles vs June beetles in the garden

Recognize and compare: May beetles vs June beetles in the garden

May beetle vs June beetle - what's the difference? - Are there any similarities? - This guide provides a detailed comparison

Rose beetle larvae: Useful in the garden or harmful?

Rose beetle larvae: Useful in the garden or harmful?

Rose beetle larvae are reminiscent of dreaded grubs. Here you can read about their use as animal feed and their harmless life in the garden

Planting rhododendrons: Which soil is best?

Planting rhododendrons: Which soil is best?

Rhododendron soil is a special soil with an acidic pH value in which other ericaceous plants thrive alongside rhododendrons. This is how you mix the soil

Successfully identify and get rid of beetles in the house: This is how it works

Successfully identify and get rid of beetles in the house: This is how it works

This identification aid gives you clues about which beetle you might have in your house. We give tips on how to combat them and explain common pests

Black Hornet: Dangerous or harmless garden visitor?

Black Hornet: Dangerous or harmless garden visitor?

Have you ever seen pictures of a fat black hornet? We will explain to you which insect is hidden behind it

Cherry vinegar fly alarm? How to save your fruit harvest

Cherry vinegar fly alarm? How to save your fruit harvest

Find out here about the Asian cherry vinegar fly and what measures can help against the increasing spread of the species

Carpet beetle larvae discovered? Here's how to fight them effectively

Carpet beetle larvae discovered? Here's how to fight them effectively

Carpet beetle larvae are easy to recognize but difficult to control. How to get an infestation under control - with a table showing the severity of the infestation

Meadow bumblebee: Everything you need to know about the garden friend

Meadow bumblebee: Everything you need to know about the garden friend

Meadow bumblebees are the smaller representatives within their family. Read here how bumblebees live and how you can promote the beneficial insects

Marten mating season: What does that mean for humans and animals?

Marten mating season: What does that mean for humans and animals?

Martens mate in summer. You can find out here what the mating season means for the animals and us and whether you are allowed to hunt the animals

Martens near the house: how big can they get?

Martens near the house: how big can they get?

The size of martens varies depending on gender. Find out here how big female and male martens grow and how small newborns are

How old do martens get? Everything about their life expectancy

How old do martens get? Everything about their life expectancy

How old a marten gets depends on the species of marten and its living conditions. Find out more about average age and life expectancy here

Marten closed season: Why, when and how long does it last?

Marten closed season: Why, when and how long does it last?

Martens cannot be hunted all year round. Find out more about the closed season, hunting season and pen alties for violating these times here

Martens in the gutter: detection, defense and protective measures

Martens in the gutter: detection, defense and protective measures

Martens use gutters to get to the roof and the warm attic. Find out here how to stop the animals from doing so

Marten profile: All important information at a glance

Marten profile: All important information at a glance

Martens are widespread in Germany and are often viewed reluctantly. But do you know enough about martens? Here you can find all information about martens in the profile

Release martens: where and how far away?

Release martens: where and how far away?

If you have caught a marten, you should release it far away. Find out here how far and what to pay attention to when catching

Do martens eat rats? An interesting question

Do martens eat rats? An interesting question

Martens are slightly larger than rats. Is this why these annoying rodents are marten prey? Find out here whether martens eat rats

Martens in winter: protective measures & effective defense

Martens in winter: protective measures & effective defense

Do martens hibernate or are the rodents also active in winter? Here you can find out how martens live during the cold season

Marten Boy: When does the breeding of the little predators begin?

Marten Boy: When does the breeding of the little predators begin?

Marten martens have three to four young in early spring. Find out everything about characteristics, rearing and the closed season here

Cutting Miscanthus: When and how to do it correctly?

Cutting Miscanthus: When and how to do it correctly?

Would you like to know more about miscanthus care? Then read here how to properly cut back this decorative plant

Miscanthus varieties: From dwarf to giant in the garden

Miscanthus varieties: From dwarf to giant in the garden

Are you interested in miscanthus but don't know if it fits in your garden? Then read here which varieties there are and how big they grow

Miscanthus in the garden: This is how it's easy to care for

Miscanthus in the garden: This is how it's easy to care for

Have you planted Miscanthus in your garden or are you thinking about it? Then read our tips on how to properly care for this sweet grass here

Create a miscanthus hedge: privacy screen with decorative flair

Create a miscanthus hedge: privacy screen with decorative flair

Are you looking for an unusual plant for a hedge? Then read here how you can use the attractive miscanthus for this purpose