Garden care 2024, September

Creating a flowerbed: 9 tips for planning & Design

Creating a flowerbed: 9 tips for planning & Design

A flower bed doesn't always have to be rectangular. We give lots of tips on how to plan and create a flower bed correctly

When do you plant fruit trees? 7 tips for planting time

When do you plant fruit trees? 7 tips for planting time

When it comes to fruit trees, a distinction is made between bare-root fruit trees and baled or potted fruit trees. Here you can find all the tips on the right planting time

Digging up the garden: 13 tips for lawns & beds

Digging up the garden: 13 tips for lawns & beds

In principle, the ground is dug up in the spring before the garden begins to be planted. Here you can find the perfect instructions for lawns and beds

Pine bark: which plants are suitable for?

Pine bark: which plants are suitable for?

Pine bark not only offers a visual change from normal bark mulch. We show which plants pine bark is suitable for and which is not

Cutting blackberries: Instructions for the correct cut

Cutting blackberries: Instructions for the correct cut

If blackberries are cut regularly, they produce a good yield and harvesting is much easier. Here is all the information

Build your own Ollas for irrigation - DIY irrigation system

Build your own Ollas for irrigation - DIY irrigation system

If you don't want electricity-powered garden watering, Ollas offer a very good and inexpensive alternative to watering on vacation

Propagate Pilea through cuttings in just 4 steps

Propagate Pilea through cuttings in just 4 steps

You don't always have to buy new houseplants, some you can easily propagate yourself. Here are the instructions for the Pilea

Garlic against aphids: Make garlic broth

Garlic against aphids: Make garlic broth

Aphids are never welcome, but there are some ways to successfully combat them. We show how garlic / garlic broth can help

Algae in the garden - Lawn is slippery: what to do?

Algae in the garden - Lawn is slippery: what to do?

Algae is not only found in garden ponds. We show you how to successfully fight various algae in the garden. How to get rid of algae in the lawn:

Dried banana peel as fertilizer - Tips for use

Dried banana peel as fertilizer - Tips for use

Banana peels are too much to throw away. We show how much power there is still in this “miracle cure”. There are fertilizer tips here

Fighting fungi in the lawn - 10 tips against fungal infestation

Fighting fungi in the lawn - 10 tips against fungal infestation

Fungi often appear on the lawn in the garden, especially in particularly humid summers. We show you how to avoid and remove fungi in the lawn

When can you mow freshly sown lawns?

When can you mow freshly sown lawns?

In order for lawns to grow he althily, they must be mowed regularly. But when can you mow the lawn? Here you can find the information about it

Aerate lawn - Before or after mowing?

Aerate lawn - Before or after mowing?

Every spring, the lawn is prepared for the growing season. Read our instructions for ventilation and scarifying

Cutting snowball - 13 tips for pruning

Cutting snowball - 13 tips for pruning

Should you cut snowballs or not? Here you will find out the answer and get tips for pot and garden plants

Propagating canna from seeds: This is how it's done

Propagating canna from seeds: This is how it's done

You don't always have to buy a new canna (flower cane), you can also propagate it through seeds. We provide instructions for this here

Iron fertilizer: the right way to use it in the lawn

Iron fertilizer: the right way to use it in the lawn

Where moss spreads, there isn't much room for lawn. Iron fertilizer helps against moss in the lawn, because lawn & moss - just doesn't fit together

The bed on the balcony - you have to pay attention to these things

The bed on the balcony - you have to pay attention to these things

If you already have a balcony, you can do without a garden. We show what you need to consider when making beds on the balcony

Mulching with lawn clippings: 13 things to consider

Mulching with lawn clippings: 13 things to consider

Nature is once again the inspiration: under natural conditions the ground is always covered. Here are tips for mulching your lawn with grass clippings

Mole cricket: Do you have to fight them? - Werre in the garden

Mole cricket: Do you have to fight them? - Werre in the garden

The mole cricket is an insect that lives underground. We reveal what you can do if there is an excessive infestation in the garden

Fighting scale insects: 20 home remedies

Fighting scale insects: 20 home remedies

Scale insects are one of the biggest nuisances for gardeners: Scale insects can attack numerous plants. How do you remedy this?

Is the dragon tree poisonous? Information for people & pets

Is the dragon tree poisonous? Information for people & pets

The dragon tree is a very popular houseplant. But is it suitable for every room? We show what dangers the dragon tree hides

Build your own snail trap - 5 tips for the garden

Build your own snail trap - 5 tips for the garden

With a little skill you can catch snails in the garden and render them harmless. What you need: our tips for snail traps

Lawn lime: Lime against moss in the lawn

Lawn lime: Lime against moss in the lawn

Lawn lime creates ideal conditions for a he althy lawn. We show you how to properly use lime to combat moss in your lawn

Vole control in the garden: 14 tips

Vole control in the garden: 14 tips

As a gardener you are also concerned about wildlife, but you don't have to tolerate all pests! We'll show you how to fight voles

Which soil to choose for elephant foot?

Which soil to choose for elephant foot?

With the right soil, the elephant's foot (Beaucarnea recurvata) does really well. We show which substrates the elephant foot likes

Straighten the garden and level the lawn: 11 tips

Straighten the garden and level the lawn: 11 tips

In order to have a level lawn, the garden often has to be straightened. We show you how to proceed and give helpful tips

Recognize and combat clothes moths

Recognize and combat clothes moths

How can you prevent moth infestation? And how are clothes moths controlled? Find out everything you need to know in our special

Expanded clay as a water reservoir: The alternative to soil?

Expanded clay as a water reservoir: The alternative to soil?

Potting soil often provides a home for insects. We show why expanded clay is a real alternative to soil and how it works as a water reservoir

Building a raised bed: which stones are suitable?

Building a raised bed: which stones are suitable?

A raised bed doesn't always have to be made of wood. You can also build a raised bed out of stone. We show which stones are suitable for this

Green house wall without damage - Facade greening

Green house wall without damage - Facade greening

There are various climbing plants that are suitable for greening a facade and are easy to care for. We will introduce you to the most important ones

How much soil do I need per m²: Apply lawn soil

How much soil do I need per m²: Apply lawn soil

We reveal how to properly apply lawn soil. Here you can find out how much soil is required per m². We have tips and information

Cutting sage: 6 tips for cutting back

Cutting sage: 6 tips for cutting back

Sage is already standard in many spice & herb gardens. You have to be considerate when cutting. Read our tips:

Effectively combat aphids on lavender & Jasmine

Effectively combat aphids on lavender & Jasmine

Can you see little animals on your jasmine or lavender? These could be aphids, here you can find out how to fight them successfully

Pot plant soil: Mix the pot soil yourself

Pot plant soil: Mix the pot soil yourself

Potted plant soil poses a very special challenge. We show what components it must have and how to mix them yourself

Herb meadow: 6 tips for creating

Herb meadow: 6 tips for creating

The correct name for a herb meadow is lean meadow. We show you how to create them and care for them properly

Cutting hydrangeas: When is the right time?

Cutting hydrangeas: When is the right time?

Cutting or pruning hydrangeas is not as difficult as many garden owners assume. We show how to do it

Is the spider plant poisonous to cats, dogs and people?

Is the spider plant poisonous to cats, dogs and people?

The spider plant has been very popular as a houseplant for over 150 years. We clarify whether it is poisonous and who it can be dangerous for

Weed killer for the lawn: When can you mow?

Weed killer for the lawn: When can you mow?

Every gardening lover has probably had to fight with weeds in their lawn at some point. We show you how to use weed killer

11 Bed borders: What options are there?

11 Bed borders: What options are there?

There are many different ways to separate beds from other parts of the garden. We show the most beautiful flower bed borders here

Remove moss from the lawn: 10 home remedies that destroy moss

Remove moss from the lawn: 10 home remedies that destroy moss

Winter is over and the lawn is beginning to reveal its green splendor. Weeds and moss are a nuisance. We show home remedies that help against moss