Plants 2024, September

Is heather coming back?

Is heather coming back?

Heather generally grows perennial. In this way you ensure that not only the plant is preserved, but also the flowers come back

Heather and snail infestation

Heather and snail infestation

Experience has shown that snails do not like heather. Here you will find out why this is so and how you can take advantage of this property of the heath

Balsam apple in the bedroom

Balsam apple in the bedroom

The balsam apple is made for tropical living conditions. How well and he althily will it grow as a houseplant in the bedroom? We answer that here

Balsam apple has brown spots

Balsam apple has brown spots

A balsam apple with brown spots needs your help. Here you can find out why this is the case and how you can quickly help your plant

Balsam apple has scale insects

Balsam apple has scale insects

Scale insects can occasionally attack the balsam apple. Read about what causes an infestation and how you can effectively combat scale insects

Rush cactus: poisonous or harmless to humans and animals?

Rush cactus: poisonous or harmless to humans and animals?

The decorative rush cactus is very popular as a houseplant. But is it harmless or poisonous? Find out here?

Bush beans: Help, the leaves are eaten

Bush beans: Help, the leaves are eaten

What do traces of feeding on the leaves of bush beans indicate? How can they be avoided? Find out more about it here

Fertilizing bush beans: fertilizers, timing and necessity

Fertilizing bush beans: fertilizers, timing and necessity

Find out here whether bush beans need to be fertilized, which fertilizers are suitable for them and when the ideal time to fertilize is

Fermenting French beans: How to do it

Fermenting French beans: How to do it

Why fermenting bush beans is worth it and how you can make such a delicacy yourself, read here

Bush beans: Don't neglect watering

Bush beans: Don't neglect watering

When do bush beans need a lot of water? Does drought have a detrimental effect and can you cope with waterlogging? Find out here

Cultivate bush beans in the pot

Cultivate bush beans in the pot

Get all the information you need here to successfully cultivate bush beans in pots - about pot size, sowing, care and more

Mulching bush beans - worthwhile and easy to do

Mulching bush beans - worthwhile and easy to do

Mulching bush beans is extremely beneficial for the gardener and for the plants. Read here what is important when mulching bush beans

Slugs on bush beans: prevent and combat

Slugs on bush beans: prevent and combat

Do snails pose a danger to growing French beans? Find out here how you can prevent snails from eating bush beans

Like a professional – clean bush beans properly

Like a professional – clean bush beans properly

Harvesting bush beans and then throwing them straight into the cooking pot would spoil your enjoyment. They should be cleaned properly before preparation

Successfully harvesting French bean seeds

Successfully harvesting French bean seeds

Read here why, when and how you can collect the seeds from bush beans and what is essential after the seeds have been obtained

Ready to enjoy: Prepare bush beans for consumption

Ready to enjoy: Prepare bush beans for consumption

Which procedures should play a role in the preparation of French beans so that they can be enjoyed crunchy and tasty? Read it here

Drying bush beans: benefits, methods and uses

Drying bush beans: benefits, methods and uses

Read all the essential details about drying French beans here - about the preparation, how long it takes to dry, how to use it and more

Recognize and treat powdery mildew on gooseberries

Recognize and treat powdery mildew on gooseberries

Gooseberries are very susceptible to American mildew. Since mildew fungus is difficult to control, you should prevent the disease

Attention: Nitrogen fertilizer promotes the formation of mildew

Attention: Nitrogen fertilizer promotes the formation of mildew

When plants are over-fertilized with nitrogen, they store a lot of protein in their cells. This makes them soft and more susceptible to mildew

Recognize and treat powdery mildew on crabapples

Recognize and treat powdery mildew on crabapples

Apple powdery mildew severely affects the growth and flowering of crabapples. That's why you fight the disease at the first signs

Leave mildew untreated?

Leave mildew untreated?

Mildew fungi can cause so much damage to plants that they die. You should treat the pathogens early, before all plants of the species die

Difference between farmer's hydrangeas and garden hydrangeas

Difference between farmer's hydrangeas and garden hydrangeas

There are many different types of hydrangeas on the market. But what are the differences between garden and farmer's hydrangeas? You can find out here

Balcony plants: Tips for the right selection and care

Balcony plants: Tips for the right selection and care

Ideas for balcony plants? Let's try it with an unusual choice, beyond begonias and geraniums. You can find suggestions and tips from us

Mowing the lawn correctly: Tips for a he althy lawn

Mowing the lawn correctly: Tips for a he althy lawn

We'll show you what's important when mowing the lawn. In order for a lawn to remain he althy and strong even after many years, it must be cared for regularly

Cauliflower cultivation: From seed to delicious harvest

Cauliflower cultivation: From seed to delicious harvest

Cauliflower is a popular vegetable, not only in Mediterranean cuisine. Here you will find tips for sowing and soil cultivation

Cabbage types and varieties: variety for the garden and kitchen

Cabbage types and varieties: variety for the garden and kitchen

In earlier times, cabbage was a poor man's food. In the meantime, the different types and varieties of cabbage are enriching the menu again. We introduce them

Planting cabbage: This is how you can grow it in your own garden

Planting cabbage: This is how you can grow it in your own garden

Planting cabbage in your own garden is a high-maintenance undertaking. Soil conditions, nutrients/location must be carefully selected

Multiply rhododendrons: 7 common methods at a glance

Multiply rhododendrons: 7 common methods at a glance

Job title: Propagating rhododendrons Meta: Propagating rhododendrons yourself saves money and is fun: We will show you seven different options from moss and offshoots to grafting and cuttings to cloning

Begonia care: This is how they bloom magnificently and colorfully

Begonia care: This is how they bloom magnificently and colorfully

Simple rules for proper begonia care. Practical tips on how to keep them full of flowers and make shady locations colorful

Growing artichokes in your own garden: This is how you can do it

Growing artichokes in your own garden: This is how you can do it

This is how you can grow an artichoke successfully - optimal location, correct planting distance, regional variety selection, harvesting on time, overwintering safely and more

Growing bush beans successfully: varieties, care & harvest

Growing bush beans successfully: varieties, care & harvest

Growing bush beans is worthwhile because of the great diversity, resistant new varieties, low effort and as a secondary crop. We give an overview

Harvesting bush beans: When is the right time?

Harvesting bush beans: When is the right time?

The harvest of bush beans lasts from June to October. We give tips on ripening, harvesting and using bush beans

Planting bush beans in the garden: instructions and tips

Planting bush beans in the garden: instructions and tips

When are bush beans planted? What are your requirements for location, soil, spacing and bed neighbors? When is harvest time for bush beans? We help

Sowing bush beans: When and how to do it correctly

Sowing bush beans: When and how to do it correctly

Is it time to sow the bush beans? We help with preparing the bed, sowing, pre-germinating and caring for the bush beans

Planting kohlrabi: instructions for a successful harvest

Planting kohlrabi: instructions for a successful harvest

Kohlrabi is a delicious vegetable, grows quickly and is easy to care for. Even with little experience, you can grow and harvest your own kohlrabi

Growing pointed cabbage: Successful tips for your own garden

Growing pointed cabbage: Successful tips for your own garden

Pointed cabbage is becoming a noble vegetable. Growing it in your own garden is not difficult. Find out the most important aspects here

Grow Brussels sprouts yourself: Simple instructions & tips

Grow Brussels sprouts yourself: Simple instructions & tips

Brussels sprouts are a particularly delicious winter vegetable. All you need to plant in your own garden is a little sensitivity and a lot of patience

Planting Brussels sprouts: Tips for successful cultivation

Planting Brussels sprouts: Tips for successful cultivation

Brussels sprouts need some space. It is often harvested in the middle of winter when nothing else is growing

Growing savoy cabbage in your own garden: This is how it works

Growing savoy cabbage in your own garden: This is how it works

Savoy cabbage is delicious, he althy and looks good. It is relatively easy to grow and is less demanding than other types of cabbage

Long planting time for kohlrabi: The best growing tips

Long planting time for kohlrabi: The best growing tips

When can kohlrabi be planted outdoors? When are pre-grown young plants placed in the bed? How long does the planting time take? We help