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Overwintering strawberries: This is how they get through the winter

Overwintering strawberries: This is how they get through the winter

2025-01-24 12:01

In order to have delicious strawberries again next year, you should overwinter strawberries properly. We show what matters

Indoor azalea, Rhododendron simsii: care from A to Z - 10 buying tips

Indoor azalea, Rhododendron simsii: care from A to Z - 10 buying tips

2025-01-24 12:01

In the winter months, our flower shops often offer a lushly flowering potted plant: the indoor azalea. We show what is involved in caring for Rhododendron simsii

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

2025-01-24 12:01

Many Japanese trees have found their way into home gardens, mostly as bonsai. The blue maiden pine is not only found in the garden as a bonsai. We show you how to care for them properly

Peat: what is white peat and black peat? Properties and Uses

Peat: what is white peat and black peat? Properties and Uses

2025-01-24 12:01

Peat used to be incorporated into the garden soil in large quantities, but people are now somewhat more critical of this material. Here you can find out everything you need to know about black and white peat

Creating a vegetable garden for beginners - instructions including plan

Creating a vegetable garden for beginners - instructions including plan

2025-01-24 12:01

Before the vegetable garden can even be planted, the hobby gardener should look for an ideal place. We show what you should pay attention to and how to put it on correctly. Tips for beginners

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Caraway, Carum carvi - cultivation and care

Caraway, Carum carvi - cultivation and care

Would you like to enrich your herb bed with caraway seeds? Then in this article you will find out everything you need to know about caring for the plant

Real chamomile - profile, cultivation, care and harvest

Real chamomile - profile, cultivation, care and harvest

Real chamomile is one of the most popular local herbs. We give an introduction to sowing, cultivation, care and harvesting

Construction instructions for a stream in the garden

Construction instructions for a stream in the garden

Why not create a small stream? Here you will find construction instructions for a stream in the garden. You should definitely keep this in mind

Coriander cultivation, Coriandrum sativum - planting and care

Coriander cultivation, Coriandrum sativum - planting and care

Coriander can be used in many ways as a seasoning. We'll show you how to grow and harvest the herb correctly

Planting gladioli - care instructions

Planting gladioli - care instructions

Find out how to plant gladioli correctly in this article. This is how you plant and care for gladiolus bulbs

Porcelain Flower – Wax Flower, Hoya – Care

Porcelain Flower – Wax Flower, Hoya – Care

The wax or porcelain flower is a decorative ornamental plant with beautiful flowers. You definitely need to keep this in mind when caring for the Hoya

Garden tips for July - garden calendar

Garden tips for July - garden calendar

In July there is a blaze of color in roses and herbaceous beds. What garden work still needs to be done? A look at the garden calendar

Garden tips for November - garden calendar

Garden tips for November - garden calendar

Summer is over. First frost and snow may occur. Gardeners should be prepared. These are our gardening tips for November

Grow your own sweet potatoes - planting and care

Grow your own sweet potatoes - planting and care

Here you will find instructions for growing sweet potatoes. We will show you how to plant and care for tubers in the vegetable garden

Selling homemade food: requirements

Selling homemade food: requirements

Do you want to sell homemade food at the weekly market or in an online shop? You need to consider these things beforehand

Coneflower - care, cutting and propagation

Coneflower - care, cutting and propagation

Its striking flowers make the coneflower an attractive splash of color in the garden. We give care tips for cutting and propagating

Attach the flower box holder correctly

Attach the flower box holder correctly

The most beautiful flowers only work when the flower box is securely attached. Read how to attach flower box holders correctly

Christmas rose, snow rose – care and wintering

Christmas rose, snow rose – care and wintering

The Christmas rose is one of the most famous winter bloomers in this country. Here you can read everything you need to know about caring for the snow rose

Gray mold, gray rot - this is how you fight it

Gray mold, gray rot - this is how you fight it

Gray mold often attacks grapes and strawberries in the orchard. We will show you how you can effectively combat gray rot

Lawn carpet for the balcony - advantages + disadvantages

Lawn carpet for the balcony - advantages + disadvantages

More and more people are choosing a lawn carpet for their balcony or terrace. We present the advantages and disadvantages of the lawn

Perennial care - planting, care and cutting

Perennial care - planting, care and cutting

Here you will find instructions for caring for perennials in the garden. This is what you need to know about planting, caring for and cutting garden perennials

Wildflower, Tanacetum - Care

Wildflower, Tanacetum - Care

The genus of wild flowers has an enormous variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Read our tips on care & cultivation

Gypsophila - Planting, Care & Cutting

Gypsophila - Planting, Care & Cutting

Gypsophila is an undemanding summer perennial. Its small white flowers make it an eye-catcher. This care is needed

Plant candytufts - location & Iberis blooming time

Plant candytufts - location & Iberis blooming time

The candytuft makes a beautiful addition to the spring garden. Their flowering period lasts until August. Learn more about Iberis varieties

Cowslip, Primula veris - profile and care

Cowslip, Primula veris - profile and care

The cowslip is known and popular as a harbinger of spring. There are different types. How are they cared for?