Garden care

Creating a flower lawn - 8 tips on seeds and care

Creating a flower lawn - 8 tips on seeds and care

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Creating a flower lawn - the best mixtures - The natural alternative to the closely guarded English lawn is the flower lawn. How to create it:

Make your own herbal fertilizer - 9 Fertilizer for herbs

Make your own herbal fertilizer - 9 Fertilizer for herbs

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Make your own herb fertilizer, we show 9 natural fertilizers for the herb garden. Fertilizer does not have to be chemical in nature

Soil loosening: 9 devices & machines for loosening the soil

Soil loosening: 9 devices & machines for loosening the soil

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All plants need air for their roots, which only penetrates the soil when it is loosened. We show what you need to loosen the soil

Coconut soil is moldy - 9 tips for keeping plants in coconut humus

Coconut soil is moldy - 9 tips for keeping plants in coconut humus

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Many people refuse to plant their plants in potting soil with peat. We show what needs to be done if there is mold on coconut soil

Fighting whiteflies - 11 home remedies for whiteflies

Fighting whiteflies - 11 home remedies for whiteflies

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Remedies against whiteflies on kohlrabi, kale, petunias. The whitefly is a pest. It weakens vegetable plants & making them susceptible to diseases

Fertilize Christmas roses properly: 11 effective home remedies

Fertilize Christmas roses properly: 11 effective home remedies

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Christmas roses (Helleborus niger) always need fertilizer for their flowers. We show which home remedies are very suitable as fertilizers for the Christmas rose

Yarrow in the lawn - How do I get rid of yarrow?

Yarrow in the lawn - How do I get rid of yarrow?

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Even though yarrow (Achillea) is one of the medicinal herbs, it sometimes bothers the lawn. We show you how to successfully remove yarrow from your lawn

Is yarrow poisonous? - Beware of confusion

Is yarrow poisonous? - Beware of confusion

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Yarrow is a medicinal plant that is often found in nature, but how do you recognize it? Is it poisonous? What risk of confusion exists? We clarify

Are hostas poisonous? - All information for humans & animals

Are hostas poisonous? - All information for humans & animals

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Hostas (Hosta) are very decorative plants and produce beautiful flowers - but are hostas poisonous? Is there a danger to humans & animals

These 8 plants do not like coffee grounds as fertilizer

These 8 plants do not like coffee grounds as fertilizer

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Which plants don't like coffee grounds? We show which plants you should avoid using coffee grounds as fertilizer and which alternatives there are

Garden without lawn - 15 Alternatives to Weed

Garden without lawn - 15 Alternatives to Weed

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For a long time, the lawn was considered the most important area in your garden. But there are numerous alternatives to lawns, grass and meadows

Build your own Bokashi bucket - DIY instructions

Build your own Bokashi bucket - DIY instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

We show you how to make a bokashi bucket yourself. Fertilizer doesn't have to be expensive, and it certainly doesn't have to be expensive to make it yourself. With these instructions it works

Stem cuttings: 10 tips for propagating cuttings

Stem cuttings: 10 tips for propagating cuttings

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Propagation from cuttings is a common method of growing new plants. Here we present propagation through stem cuttings

Propagation through head cuttings - This is how it's done - Instructions

Propagation through head cuttings - This is how it's done - Instructions

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If you want to propagate your plants yourself, many species can be propagated using top cuttings. Here are the instructions

Build your own automatic irrigation - irrigation system

Build your own automatic irrigation - irrigation system

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Building an automatic irrigation system yourself is not as difficult as you might think at first. The relevant instructions are available here

Drip irrigation - make your own drip hose

Drip irrigation - make your own drip hose

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Build your own drip irrigation. We give instructions for Garden & Balcony. This means all plants are watered evenly

From time to time can you mow the lawn?

From time to time can you mow the lawn?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

A meadow or a piece of lawn can be found in almost every garden. We show you what rules you need to follow when mowing your lawn

Recognizing squirrel droppings: typical appearance with a picture

Recognizing squirrel droppings: typical appearance with a picture

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Identifying animal droppings in the garden is not that easy. Here's how to identify squirrel droppings. You can find all information with us

Planting time for hydrangeas: when is it ideal?

Planting time for hydrangeas: when is it ideal?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Hydrangeas enrich the balcony, terrace or garden with their beautiful flowers. We show when the right time to plant the hydrangea is

What does hedgehog poop look like? - Recognize hedgehog droppings

What does hedgehog poop look like? - Recognize hedgehog droppings

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Animal droppings in the garden are not always a reason to panic, sometimes it is also a sign that an insect control helper is needed. How to recognize hedgehog droppings

Cutting lavender - When is the best time?

Cutting lavender - When is the best time?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Lavender is particularly beautiful when cut back regularly. Here you can find instructions for cutting lavender with all the information and tips

What is potting soil? Make your own pricking soil

What is potting soil? Make your own pricking soil

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Potting soil is a special soil for growing cuttings and young plants as well as for sowing seeds. We give instructions for pricking soil

Aphid profile: size, food, control

Aphid profile: size, food, control

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

There are around 3,000 species of aphids worldwide, around 850 of them live in Europe. We show the most common ones and how to combat them successfully

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

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

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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

11 Bed borders: What options are there?

11 Bed borders: What options are there?

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

Weed killer for the lawn: When can you mow?

Weed killer for the lawn: When can you mow?

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

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

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

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Cutting hydrangeas: When is the right time?

Cutting hydrangeas: When is the right time?

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

Herb meadow: 6 tips for creating

Herb meadow: 6 tips for creating

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

Pot plant soil: Mix the pot soil yourself

Pot plant soil: Mix the pot soil yourself

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Effectively combat aphids on lavender & Jasmine

Effectively combat aphids on lavender & Jasmine

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Cutting sage: 6 tips for cutting back

Cutting sage: 6 tips for cutting back

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

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

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

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Green house wall without damage - Facade greening

Green house wall without damage - Facade greening

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Building a raised bed: which stones are suitable?

Building a raised bed: which stones are suitable?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

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

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

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Recognize and combat clothes moths

Recognize and combat clothes moths

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Straighten the garden and level the lawn: 11 tips

Straighten the garden and level the lawn: 11 tips

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Which soil to choose for elephant foot?

Which soil to choose for elephant foot?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Vole control in the garden: 14 tips

Vole control in the garden: 14 tips

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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