Plants 2024, September

Overwintering spiced laurel: This is how it works in the bucket

Overwintering spiced laurel: This is how it works in the bucket

When is spiced laurel hardy? - How can Laurus nobilis overwinter outside? - The best tips for overwintering spiced laurel

Spring bouquet in the vase: tips for proper care

Spring bouquet in the vase: tips for proper care

In this article you will learn how to properly care for spring flowers in the vase so that they stay beautiful for as long as possible and develop their full bloom

Lantana care in winter: advice for he althy plants

Lantana care in winter: advice for he althy plants

How to overwinter lantana with gardening expertise. - Solid winter tips for the perfect wintering of lantana

Protect your summer flowers: This is how they survive the winter

Protect your summer flowers: This is how they survive the winter

How can summer flowers overwinter? - Tried-and-tested tips on the right winter quarters for evergreen and deciduous flowers

Overwintering Jerusalem artichokes: tips for beds and balconies

Overwintering Jerusalem artichokes: tips for beds and balconies

This is how you properly overwinter Jerusalem artichokes. - You can find out why expert harvesting is important here. - Tips for beds and balconies

Draining soil: step by step to optimal drainage

Draining soil: step by step to optimal drainage

Moisture problems arise in heavy clay and loamy soils. Read here how you can drain such surfaces and what you need to consider

Disposing of excavated earth: an overview of options and costs

Disposing of excavated earth: an overview of options and costs

Soil consists of different horizons. We explain how you can use and dispose of the different types of soil

Remove soil stains: 6 effective methods at a glance

Remove soil stains: 6 effective methods at a glance

Soil spots usually appear unnoticed. With these products, black and red discolorations disappear from shoes, carpets and textiles

Plow the garden and prepare the soil

Plow the garden and prepare the soil

It often makes sense to plow the garden. We give tips on which soils need to be dug up and how to carry out the work correctly

Grow your own garlic: plant the cloves correctly

Grow your own garlic: plant the cloves correctly

Garlic cloves are ideal for growing. Here you can find out everything about planting spring and winter garlic correctly

Fertilizing herbs: instructions for he althy growth and aroma

Fertilizing herbs: instructions for he althy growth and aroma

Herbs have different nutritional needs. Read here which herbs need nutrients and which fertilizers are suitable

Find clay: Where are there clay-containing soils in Germany?

Find clay: Where are there clay-containing soils in Germany?

Clay soils are valuable in gardening and house building. Find out from us where you can find and buy clay - with a soil determination test

Disposing of clay soil: options and costs at a glance

Disposing of clay soil: options and costs at a glance

If clay soil accumulates in the garden, the question arises as to how to dispose of it correctly. Read here how the excavation is classified and disposed of

Fertilize lovage correctly: This is how it develops its aroma

Fertilize lovage correctly: This is how it develops its aroma

Lovage is a popular herb. We will explain to you what nutrient requirements the maggi herb has and how often you should fertilize it

Picking plums: When are they ready to harvest and sweet enough?

Picking plums: When are they ready to harvest and sweet enough?

Meta: Plums belong to summer. Here you can find out when the stone fruits are ripe and how to store, dry and freeze them

Harvesting plums: When is the best time to do it?

Harvesting plums: When is the best time to do it?

Plums can be harvested from summer to autumn. Read everything about ripening times, harvest times and utensils with us

Harvesting mistletoe: The best time of year and helpful tips

Harvesting mistletoe: The best time of year and helpful tips

Mistletoe is a living symbol. We explain which species occur in Germany, how you can harvest the parasites and help the host plants

Soil cultivation: Plow correctly for optimal yields

Soil cultivation: Plow correctly for optimal yields

Plowing the soil has many benefits. We will explain a plowing technique for beginners and the basics of adjusting the plow

Fertilize lettuce: optimal nutrient supply for each variety

Fertilize lettuce: optimal nutrient supply for each variety

Fertilizing lettuce properly does not require any specialist knowledge. We will explain to you which products are suitable for nutrient supply

Snail plague in the garden? How to protect your plants

Snail plague in the garden? How to protect your plants

Snails are voracious garden dwellers. With our tips you can prevent a snail infestation and ensure that the molluscs do not spread

Harvesting lettuce seeds: This is how you get your own seeds

Harvesting lettuce seeds: This is how you get your own seeds

Harvesting lettuce seeds is not an art. We'll show you when salads produce fruit and give tips on seed collection, harvesting and timing

Keeping swallows away: methods, tips and legal aspects

Keeping swallows away: methods, tips and legal aspects

Swallows are useful birds. Read here why the animals breed in your area and what you can do to prevent fecal contamination

Disposing of topsoil: This is how to do it correctly and in an environmentally friendly way

Disposing of topsoil: This is how to do it correctly and in an environmentally friendly way

Topsoil is a valuable raw material. You can find out here which legal regulations apply to disposal and where you can find buyers for the earth

Pointed cabbage harvest: step by step to the perfect vegetable

Pointed cabbage harvest: step by step to the perfect vegetable

Pointed cabbage is a vegetable rich in vitamins. Here you will find out important information on proper care, how to harvest and storage options

Planting a Christmas tree: step by step to success

Planting a Christmas tree: step by step to success

Christmas trees can be planted in the garden again. Read here what you should pay attention to when buying and how to plant the trees

Keep pigeons away: effective and animal-friendly methods

Keep pigeons away: effective and animal-friendly methods

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

Preserving flowers: tips and tricks for preservation

Preserving flowers: tips and tricks for preservation

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

Preserving flowers: This is how your floral splendor is preserved

Preserving flowers: This is how your floral splendor is preserved

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 leaves: methods for long-lasting beauty

Preserving leaves: methods for long-lasting beauty

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

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

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

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

Canning bush beans: This makes canning easy

Canning bush beans: This makes canning easy

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

Preserving chili: Three effective methods at a glance

Preserving chili: Three effective methods at a glance

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

Pickling chili peppers: Delicious recipes to try

Pickling chili peppers: Delicious recipes to try

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

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

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

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

Harvesting aromatic plums: tips on the ripeness stage

Harvesting aromatic plums: tips on the ripeness stage

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

Acidifying garden soil: effective methods & home remedies

Acidifying garden soil: effective methods & home remedies

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

Hanging flowers: creative ideas for vertical gardens

Hanging flowers: creative ideas for vertical gardens

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

Picking plums: When is the right time?

Picking plums: When is the right time?

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

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

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

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

Tit box orientation: Which direction is ideal?

Tit box orientation: Which direction is ideal?

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