Plants

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

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

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Cutting mock acacia: How to promote growth and symmetry

Cutting mock acacia: How to promote growth and symmetry

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Indigo bush flowers: successful cutting and care

Indigo bush flowers: successful cutting and care

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Cutting elephant grass: The right time & techniques

Cutting elephant grass: The right time & techniques

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Cutting spice bushes: successful methods & tips

Cutting spice bushes: successful methods & tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

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

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

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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 and caring for bearskin grass correctly: A guide

Cutting and caring for bearskin grass correctly: A guide

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Grinding vanilla pods: How to use the full aroma

Grinding vanilla pods: How to use the full aroma

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Pressing plants: How to create a herbarium correctly

Pressing plants: How to create a herbarium correctly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

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

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Eating melon seeds: he althy or dangerous?

Eating melon seeds: he althy or dangerous?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Enjoy pomegranate seeds he althily: Everything about their consumption

Enjoy pomegranate seeds he althily: Everything about their consumption

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Pressing pomegranate: 4 effective methods presented

Pressing pomegranate: 4 effective methods presented

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Grinding chili peppers: The best methods and tips

Grinding chili peppers: The best methods and tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Attaching the bird house: Tree-friendly options & tips

Attaching the bird house: Tree-friendly options & tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

How can you use ground cover plants in garden design?

How can you use ground cover plants in garden design?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Planting, cutting & propagating Mahonias: Instructions

Planting, cutting & propagating Mahonias: Instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

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

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

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

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

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Bleeding Heart: Profile, Care & Propagation

Bleeding Heart: Profile, Care & Propagation

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Stimulate root growth - The 5 best home remedies

Stimulate root growth - The 5 best home remedies

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Baby bird found: How to raise it successfully

Baby bird found: How to raise it successfully

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

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

Attach the starling box: height, direction and more

Attach the starling box: height, direction and more

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Hanging up a birdhouse: Important tips and tricks

Hanging up a birdhouse: Important tips and tricks

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

How do you hang a birdhouse correctly? - Answers to important questions. - Which direction? - How high? - Where and how to hang the nesting box?

Tit box orientation: Which direction is ideal?

Tit box orientation: Which direction is ideal?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

How do you hang a tit box correctly? - Which direction? - How high? - Read answers to frequently asked questions here

Hanging suet balls: This is how birds find the right place

Hanging suet balls: This is how birds find the right place

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

How to hang suet balls correctly. - Practical tips and tricks for food dumplings in the garden and on the balcony

Picking plums: When is the right time?

Picking plums: When is the right time?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Plums taste good to everyone. We give tips about harvesting, how to distinguish the fruits from plums and useful background information

Hanging flowers: creative ideas for vertical gardens

Hanging flowers: creative ideas for vertical gardens

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Stage flowers hanging. - Get inspired by creative ideas on how to hang flowers decoratively. - This is how it works with and without a pot

Acidifying garden soil: effective methods & home remedies

Acidifying garden soil: effective methods & home remedies

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

How can you acidify the soil with home remedies? - Read tips here for lowering the pH value in garden soil without peat

Harvesting aromatic plums: tips on the ripeness stage

Harvesting aromatic plums: tips on the ripeness stage

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Plums must be harvested at the right time. Read everything here about choosing a location, determining the degree of ripeness and tips on the right harvest

Washing iceberg lettuce: This is how to do it properly and thoroughly

Washing iceberg lettuce: This is how to do it properly and thoroughly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

You can find out in detail in this article whether the popular iceberg lettuce needs to be washed and how to properly prepare it for the kitchen

Pickling chili peppers: Delicious recipes to try

Pickling chili peppers: Delicious recipes to try

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

In this article we will explain to you how you can deliciously pickle fresh or dried chilies, bought or from your own harvest, and thus make them last longer

Preserving chili: Three effective methods at a glance

Preserving chili: Three effective methods at a glance

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Chili can easily be cultivated yourself. You can find out here what methods there are to preserve the hot pods by preserving them

Canning bush beans: This makes canning easy

Canning bush beans: This makes canning easy

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Bush beans are very easy to cook. You can find out how to do this in this article, where you will also find delicious recipes

How do bouquets stay beautiful for a long time? Preservation tips

How do bouquets stay beautiful for a long time? Preservation tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article you will find out what options there are to preserve an entire bouquet of flowers and make it last for a very long time

Preserving leaves: methods for long-lasting beauty

Preserving leaves: methods for long-lasting beauty

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article you will learn what methods there are to permanently preserve leaves and thus preserve their beauty over time

Preserving flowers: This is how your floral splendor is preserved

Preserving flowers: This is how your floral splendor is preserved

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article you will learn how to preserve flowers permanently. We will explain the three most common methods in detail so that you get a nice result

Preserving flowers: tips and tricks for preservation

Preserving flowers: tips and tricks for preservation

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article you will learn how to preserve flowers permanently. All methods are easy to carry out and impress with their beautiful results

Keep pigeons away: effective and animal-friendly methods

Keep pigeons away: effective and animal-friendly methods

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Pigeons are a real problem in cities. We will explain to you why this is and what you should do about it - with tips on unsuitable measures