Plants 2024, September

Attach the starling box: height, direction and more

Attach the starling box: height, direction and more

How to hang a starling box correctly. - Tips on direction, hanging height, timing and location for starling boxes in the garden

Baby bird found: How to raise it successfully

Baby bird found: How to raise it successfully

Not every seemingly orphaned young bird needs help. Read about which birds you should help and what is important when feeding them

Stimulate root growth - The 5 best home remedies

Stimulate root growth - The 5 best home remedies

How to accelerate root growth using natural means. - 5 home remedies that stimulate root growth without chemicals

Bleeding Heart: Profile, Care & Propagation

Bleeding Heart: Profile, Care & Propagation

In this article we would like to introduce you to the Bleeding Heart. You will also find valuable planting and care tips for this pretty cottage garden perennial here

Preserving garlic: This way the aroma is retained for a long time

Preserving garlic: This way the aroma is retained for a long time

Garlic can be easily preserved in a variety of ways. We will explain what options there are using several recipes in this article

Sea anemones in the aquarium: This is how they are raised and cared for

Sea anemones in the aquarium: This is how they are raised and cared for

This is how sea anemones thrive in a s altwater aquarium. Find answers to frequently asked questions about actinia here

Magical ground cover with a sunny disposition - the cat's paw

Magical ground cover with a sunny disposition - the cat's paw

Planting and caring for Antennaria is not difficult. All information about cat paws has these answers to frequently asked questions

Planting, cutting & propagating Mahonias: Instructions

Planting, cutting & propagating Mahonias: Instructions

Are you still confused about how to properly care for a Oregon grape? Then you will find answers to frequently asked questions here

How can you use ground cover plants in garden design?

How can you use ground cover plants in garden design?

In this article you will learn how you can make beds interesting with ground cover and what you need to pay attention to when planting

Attaching the bird house: Tree-friendly options & tips

Attaching the bird house: Tree-friendly options & tips

A birdhouse can be attached in different ways. We will show you tree-friendly and invisible brackets and discuss free hanging

Grinding chili peppers: The best methods and tips

Grinding chili peppers: The best methods and tips

Chilies are suitable for making powder. Here you will find out how to process chili peppers by hand, with coffee grinders or with a moulinette

Pressing pomegranate: 4 effective methods presented

Pressing pomegranate: 4 effective methods presented

Pomegranate juice is easy to make yourself. This is done using a citrus press, juicer and strainer or by kneading with your hands

Enjoy pomegranate seeds he althily: Everything about their consumption

Enjoy pomegranate seeds he althily: Everything about their consumption

Pomegranates are vitamin bombs. Here you can read whether the seeds are edible, how to recognize ripe fruits and how to use them correctly

Eating melon seeds: he althy or dangerous?

Eating melon seeds: he althy or dangerous?

Melons are the perfect summer refreshment. Here you can read whether the seeds are edible and what you need to know about using them

Storing herbs: This way they stay fresh and aromatic for a long time

Storing herbs: This way they stay fresh and aromatic for a long time

Fresh herbs don't last long. Here you can find out everything about storing them in a vase, in the fridge or freezer and drying them

Pressing plants: How to create a herbarium correctly

Pressing plants: How to create a herbarium correctly

Drying preserves plants. We will explain to you what is important and how to build and use a press - with general instructions

Grinding vanilla pods: How to use the full aroma

Grinding vanilla pods: How to use the full aroma

Vanilla beans make an aromatic powder. Here you can read everything about the complete processing, from scraping, to using the pods, to grinding

Cutting and caring for bearskin grass correctly: A guide

Cutting and caring for bearskin grass correctly: A guide

Bearskin grass requires special measures. Here you can read everything about pruning, topiary and rejuvenation - with information about growth

Quick and he althy: grow summer spinach in your own garden

Quick and he althy: grow summer spinach in your own garden

The undemanding summer spinach is ideal as an intermediate and secondary crop. You can find out how to sow and cultivate spinach in this article

Cutting spice bushes: successful methods & tips

Cutting spice bushes: successful methods & tips

The spice bush requires annual pruning. Here you can read everything about the basic rules and techniques of plant pruning, thinning and rejuvenation

Cutting elephant grass: The right time & techniques

Cutting elephant grass: The right time & techniques

Elephant grass needs an annual cut. Read everything about timing, preparations and cutting techniques here - with tips to share

Indigo bush flowers: successful cutting and care

Indigo bush flowers: successful cutting and care

The indigo bush proves to tolerate cutting well. We explain everything about timing as well as caring and radical cutting measures

Cutting mock acacia: How to promote growth and symmetry

Cutting mock acacia: How to promote growth and symmetry

Mock acacias are popular ornamental trees. We explain the difference between black locust and ball acacia and show you typical cutting techniques

Cutting ornamental trees: When and how to do it correctly?

Cutting ornamental trees: When and how to do it correctly?

Ornamental trees are divided into two groups when cut. This is how you prune early-flowering and summer-flowering trees correctly

Bark mulch grain size: Which size is the right one?

Bark mulch grain size: Which size is the right one?

The grain size plays an important role in bark mulch. Here you can read which grain sizes are useful for which outdoor areas

Use bark mulch correctly: path surface, soil protection & more

Use bark mulch correctly: path surface, soil protection & more

Bark mulch can be used in many ways. We report on the options for paving paths, soil protection, soil improvement and weed suppression

Bark mulch alternatives: Protect the environment and your wallet

Bark mulch alternatives: Protect the environment and your wallet

There are several alternatives to bark mulch. Find out more about pine bark, compost, leaves, lawn clippings and miscanthus here

Bark mulch and mold: What to do if there is a fungal infection in the bed?

Bark mulch and mold: What to do if there is a fungal infection in the bed?

It is not uncommon for fungi to appear in bark mulch. Here you can find out why this is the case, which fungi are typical and what you can do about it

Bark mulch in the garden: What disadvantages are there to consider?

Bark mulch in the garden: What disadvantages are there to consider?

Bark mulch has negative effects. We provide information about nitrogen withdrawal, intolerances, snail spread and species loss

Bark mulch: Effective methods for repelling snails

Bark mulch: Effective methods for repelling snails

Bark mulch offers snails an ideal habitat. Here you can find out why you like this environment and what you can do about it

Buying bark mulch: What to look for and how to recognize quality?

Buying bark mulch: What to look for and how to recognize quality?

Not all bark mulch is the same. Here you can read what is crucial when buying and how high-quality products differ from poor ones

Weight of bark mulch: differences between fine and coarse

Weight of bark mulch: differences between fine and coarse

Bark mulch and its weight - we explain to you why calculating the weight is so difficult and provide orientation values and information on prices

Combining mulch and fleece: How much bark mulch is necessary?

Combining mulch and fleece: How much bark mulch is necessary?

There are guidelines for how much bark mulch is necessary. How to calculate the amount you need - with information on costs and alternatives

Bark mulch thickness: How much is optimal for your garden?

Bark mulch thickness: How much is optimal for your garden?

The thickness of a mulch layer is of great importance. This is how bark mulch works in the garden - with information on the optimal layer height for beds and usable areas

Linden roots in the garden: How to avoid damage

Linden roots in the garden: How to avoid damage

The roots of linden trees can cause damage. We explain growth and how you can prevent potential problems

Planting asparagus roots: growth, harvesting & care

Planting asparagus roots: growth, harvesting & care

Asparagus is a typical spring vegetable. Here you can read everything about growth and color forms as well as planting in your own garden

Jerusalem artichoke root: cultivation, care and harvest made easy

Jerusalem artichoke root: cultivation, care and harvest made easy

Jerusalem artichoke is an undemanding root vegetable with a nutty aroma. Read everything about requirements, planting, care and harvest with us

Bonsai Root: Everything about root growth, care and shaping

Bonsai Root: Everything about root growth, care and shaping

The roots of a bonsai take on various functions. Here you can read everything about root growth and how to shape the root base

Designing a fire maple bonsai: techniques & care tips

Designing a fire maple bonsai: techniques & care tips

Fire maples impress as bonsai with their autumn colors. This is how you shape the mini trees by cutting and wiring - with care instructions

Flame tree as a bonsai: design tips & care instructions

Flame tree as a bonsai: design tips & care instructions

Flame trees are not typical bonsais. Here you can read how the trees grow and what you need to know about cutting, wiring and care