Plants 2024, September

Mammillaria cacti: care, propagation & species diversity

Mammillaria cacti: care, propagation & species diversity

Do you own a Mammillaria? We'll explain what you need to know about the care and requirements of these succulents

Hang up the nesting box: What distance should you keep?

Hang up the nesting box: What distance should you keep?

If you want to hang several nesting boxes in your garden, you must maintain a certain distance. You can find out important facts here

Pickled plums: delicious homemade winter stock

Pickled plums: delicious homemade winter stock

Preserving plums is very easy and you get a delicious winter supply. Read here how best to do this

Bat nesting box: How do I find the ideal location?

Bat nesting box: How do I find the ideal location?

Bats are increasingly dependent on targeted protective measures. Read here which location is best for a bat nesting box

Bumblebees in the nesting box: where to put them and how to protect birds?

Bumblebees in the nesting box: where to put them and how to protect birds?

If it doesn't chirp in your nesting box but instead hums, bumblebees have probably nested there. Here you will find useful information

Nesting box on the balcony: This is how you create optimal conditions

Nesting box on the balcony: This is how you create optimal conditions

Watching birds up close is very fascinating. Here you can find out how and where to hang a nesting box on the balcony for this purpose

Nesting box made of flower pot: Simple construction instructions & tips

Nesting box made of flower pot: Simple construction instructions & tips

To build a nesting box yourself, you don't need a lot of materials. In just a few simple steps, a flower pot can become a breeding ground for birds

Beautify the nesting box: Which colors are bird-friendly?

Beautify the nesting box: Which colors are bird-friendly?

Colorful nesting boxes look beautiful, but they should be environmentally friendly. Read how to paint the nesting box to make birds feel comfortable

Protect nesting box from magpies: Three effective measures

Protect nesting box from magpies: Three effective measures

Provide local birds with a safe breeding place by protecting your nest box from magpies. These tips will help you

Nesting box is not accepted: Possible reasons & solutions

Nesting box is not accepted: Possible reasons & solutions

You hung up a nesting box with high expectations, but the visitors you hoped for don't come? Read why the nesting box is not accepted

Nesting boxes: When to hang them up for optimal conditions?

Nesting boxes: When to hang them up for optimal conditions?

With a nesting box you offer a bird a protected place to raise its brood. But when is the right time to hang it up?

Why do tits die in the nesting box? Causes and prevention

Why do tits die in the nesting box? Causes and prevention

There was chirping coming from the nesting box for weeks, suddenly there is no more sound coming from the nest? Here you can read why tits sometimes die in nest boxes

What to fill the nesting box with? Materials & Tips

What to fill the nesting box with? Materials & Tips

Do you want to create a comfortable home for birds and are wondering what is the best way to fill the nesting box with? In this guide you will find the answer

Wasp nest in the nesting box: How do I remove it safely?

Wasp nest in the nesting box: How do I remove it safely?

If wasps have settled in your nesting box, you should remove the nest quickly. You can find out how to do this here

Which nesting box for which bird? Crucial features

Which nesting box for which bird? Crucial features

Birds have different requirements for a breeding site. You can find out which nesting box is suitable for which bird here

Allowing titmice to overwinter in the nesting box: This is how it works

Allowing titmice to overwinter in the nesting box: This is how it works

Is it worth installing a nesting box in the fall so that tits can overwinter in it? On this page you will find the answer

Sowing broad beans: Successful from start to finish

Sowing broad beans: Successful from start to finish

Broad beans can be sown directly outdoors or grown at home. You can find out how to do this and what you need to pay attention to here

Planting broad beans: instructions for a rich harvest

Planting broad beans: instructions for a rich harvest

Planting broad beans is easy if you keep a few things in mind. Find out here what the broad bean needs for a plentiful yield

Panicle hydrangeas: care, location and propagation correctly

Panicle hydrangeas: care, location and propagation correctly

Panicle hydrangeas are popular ornamental shrubs with special requirements. Here you will get valuable tips on care and location

Scented violet: Fascinating plant with an intoxicating aroma

Scented violet: Fascinating plant with an intoxicating aroma

As native plants, fragrant violets are perfect for the garden. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to when planting in pots and beds

Star Moss Turns Yellow: Causes & Solutions Revealed

Star Moss Turns Yellow: Causes & Solutions Revealed

Is your star moss suddenly turning yellow? Here you can read where the discoloration comes from and what you can do for your upholstery perennial

Ficus Benjamini: Identify and combat mealybugs

Ficus Benjamini: Identify and combat mealybugs

Are you afraid of mealybug infestation on your Ficus benjamini? Read here what you can do about it and how to protect the ficus in the future

Skinning almonds made easy: How to remove the skin

Skinning almonds made easy: How to remove the skin

Shelling almonds is necessary when preparing particularly delicate dishes. Read here how you can quickly remove the shell from almonds

Propagating harlequin willow made easy: instructions & tips

Propagating harlequin willow made easy: instructions & tips

Do you want to propagate your harlequin willow? With the tips on this page you can do this very easily

Harlequin willow in winter: choice of location and care measures

Harlequin willow in winter: choice of location and care measures

On this page you will learn how to successfully overwinter your harlequin willow so that the shrub will sprout again next year

Cutting Japanese willow: Tips for the perfect cut

Cutting Japanese willow: Tips for the perfect cut

Find out here what you need to consider when cutting Japanese willow. You will find helpful tips on timing and equipment

Harlequin willow dried up? Possible causes & solutions

Harlequin willow dried up? Possible causes & solutions

The harlequin willow impresses with its beautiful appearance all year round. But what measures are necessary if the tree dries up?

Strain spinach: This is how you make a fine vegetable puree

Strain spinach: This is how you make a fine vegetable puree

For the classic creamed spinach, you have to strain the spinach. Find out more about the passing procedure here

Planting weeping willow: Which location is optimal?

Planting weeping willow: Which location is optimal?

Weeping willows impress with their unique growth habit. When planted in the right location, the deciduous trees are even more impressive. Here you feel good

Cutting the weeping willow: Instructions for a perfect cut

Cutting the weeping willow: Instructions for a perfect cut

On this page you will find useful tips for the correct pruning of your weeping willow. Find out everything about the timing and procedure

Lack of space in the garden? How to keep your weeping willow small

Lack of space in the garden? How to keep your weeping willow small

Do you dream of a weeping willow in your own garden? Unfortunately, your property doesn't have enough space? This is how you keep the weeping willow small

Scented snowball in the garden: care, location & propagation

Scented snowball in the garden: care, location & propagation

The scented viburnum (Viburnum farreri) impresses with its early-appearing, white to pink flowers and its magnificent autumn color

Screw tree: Exotic atmosphere in the winter garden

Screw tree: Exotic atmosphere in the winter garden

Screw trees look particularly exotic with their stilt roots. We have put together a profile for you with valuable tips on care

Harlequin Willow: Brown Leaves – Causes & Solutions

Harlequin Willow: Brown Leaves – Causes & Solutions

The pink flowers of the harlequin willow create a beautiful contrast to the green leaves. But what should you do if they turn brown? Here comes advice

Harlequin willow in a pot: tips for successful cultivation

Harlequin willow in a pot: tips for successful cultivation

The harlequin willow impresses with both its appearance and its short growth habit. Thanks to the latter, it is ideal for keeping in containers

Harlequin willow: leaves curl - causes & solutions

Harlequin willow: leaves curl - causes & solutions

On this page you will find out what causes the leaves of the harlequin willow to curl and what to do then

Harlequin willow care: This is how it thrives perfectly in the garden

Harlequin willow care: This is how it thrives perfectly in the garden

When cared for appropriately, the harlequin willow impresses with its lush green foliage and pink flowers. Here you can read what is important

Mirabelle plums in the garden: From planting to delicious harvest

Mirabelle plums in the garden: From planting to delicious harvest

Plant mirabelle plum - choose the right variety, determine the location and plant correctly step by step and harvest particularly sweet fruits

Harlequin Willow Diseases: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions

Harlequin Willow Diseases: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions

Although the harlequin willow is considered robust, it is not immune to all diseases. Here you can read how to interpret symptoms and what helps in an emergency

Planting Harlequin Willow: Tips for location and care

Planting Harlequin Willow: Tips for location and care

The harlequin willow enriches your garden with its beautiful flowers. In order for buds to form, you should heed the following tips when planting