Garden care 2024, November

Aphid profile: size, food, control

Aphid profile: size, food, control

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

What is potting soil? Make your own pricking soil

What is potting soil? Make your own pricking soil

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

Cutting lavender - When is the best time?

Cutting lavender - When is the best time?

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

What does hedgehog poop look like? - Recognize hedgehog droppings

What does hedgehog poop look like? - Recognize hedgehog droppings

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

Planting time for hydrangeas: when is it ideal?

Planting time for hydrangeas: when is it ideal?

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

Recognizing squirrel droppings: typical appearance with a picture

Recognizing squirrel droppings: typical appearance with a picture

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

From time to time can you mow the lawn?

From time to time can you mow the lawn?

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

Drip irrigation - make your own drip hose

Drip irrigation - make your own drip hose

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

Build your own automatic irrigation - irrigation system

Build your own automatic irrigation - irrigation system

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

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

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

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

Stem cuttings: 10 tips for propagating cuttings

Stem cuttings: 10 tips for propagating cuttings

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

Build your own Bokashi bucket - DIY instructions

Build your own Bokashi bucket - DIY instructions

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

Garden without lawn - 15 Alternatives to Weed

Garden without lawn - 15 Alternatives to Weed

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

These 8 plants do not like coffee grounds as fertilizer

These 8 plants do not like coffee grounds as fertilizer

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

Are hostas poisonous? - All information for humans & animals

Are hostas poisonous? - All information for humans & animals

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

Is yarrow poisonous? - Beware of confusion

Is yarrow poisonous? - Beware of confusion

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

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

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

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

Fertilize Christmas roses properly: 11 effective home remedies

Fertilize Christmas roses properly: 11 effective home remedies

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

Fighting whiteflies - 11 home remedies for whiteflies

Fighting whiteflies - 11 home remedies for whiteflies

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

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

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

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

Soil loosening: 9 devices & machines for loosening the soil

Soil loosening: 9 devices & machines for loosening the soil

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

Make your own herbal fertilizer - 9 Fertilizer for herbs

Make your own herbal fertilizer - 9 Fertilizer for herbs

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

Creating a flower lawn - 8 tips on seeds and care

Creating a flower lawn - 8 tips on seeds and care

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

Drive away wild bees - What to do about wild bees in the garden?

Drive away wild bees - What to do about wild bees in the garden?

The term wild bees refers to all bee species with the exception of the honey bee. We show how you can gently drive them away

Using raised moor peat as potting soil - What should you bear in mind?

Using raised moor peat as potting soil - What should you bear in mind?

Raised moor peat as potting soil? Raised moor peat is still sold mixed with potting soil & - we show the alternatives and show why this is necessary

Prevent aphids - 6 home remedies for aphids

Prevent aphids - 6 home remedies for aphids

Prevent aphid infestation – Fighting aphid infestation naturally is very time-consuming. Prevention is better. How to avoid aphids

Ant Remedies - 13 natural remedies for ants

Ant Remedies - 13 natural remedies for ants

These natural ant remedies help against nuisances in the house and garden. You can find natural remedies and home remedies against ants here

Build your own salad tree - Tips for the salad tube

Build your own salad tree - Tips for the salad tube

Build your own lettuce tree - instructions - self-sufficiency is an ever-present keyword in this day and age. We show you how to build a salad tower / salad tube yourself

Scarifying the lawn: spring or autumn? - The right moment

Scarifying the lawn: spring or autumn? - The right moment

Scarify and aerate the lawn to put an end to moss and weeds - for a he althy lawn. We show when the right time is to scarify the lawn

Which lawn fertilizer to use in spring? 9 tips for spring

Which lawn fertilizer to use in spring? 9 tips for spring

Lawns need special nutrients to grow he althily. We show which fertilizer applications make sense in spring and which care measures are involved

Fighting lice on raspberries - 13 natural remedies for aphids

Fighting lice on raspberries - 13 natural remedies for aphids

Aphids are a recurring pest in many gardens, we show which effective home remedies you can use to combat lice on raspberries

Remove dandelions - 7 tips to destroy, get rid of &

Remove dandelions - 7 tips to destroy, get rid of &

Dandelions are one of the most stubborn weeds in the garden. It looks pretty in a meadow, but very few gardeners want it in the lawn. We show you how to destroy dandelions

How does ant spray work? Is it toxic to humans?

How does ant spray work? Is it toxic to humans?

Especially when you have small children in the house, you think about how you could still effectively combat these shooters and the ants. Here's what you need to pay attention to when using ant spray:

Lawn Growth - This way you can speed up the germination of your lawn

Lawn Growth - This way you can speed up the germination of your lawn

If you treat your lawn correctly in spring, you can look forward to a wonderful green lawn when summer arrives. We show you how to start lawn growth correctly

Laying turf - Information about preparation, costs, timing & care

Laying turf - Information about preparation, costs, timing & care

Instructions for laying turf - the right time, preparation and sequence when laying. Here you will find out what to pay attention to and how to do it correctly

How fast does lawn grow? - Growth information

How fast does lawn grow? - Growth information

You can either watch the grass grow or simply read our article on growing grasses. We show what you should pay attention to when growing grass

Dolomite lime - when to sprinkle? - Use in lawns and against moss

Dolomite lime - when to sprinkle? - Use in lawns and against moss

Dolomite lime: It makes unwanted soil acids disappear and ensures a balanced magnesium balance. Further tips & Information about dolomite lime can be found here

In what weather should I lime the lawn? - 11 tips for lime fertilizer

In what weather should I lime the lawn? - 11 tips for lime fertilizer

The pride of every garden owner is a lush green lawn. If it is free of weeds and grows evenly, everyone will enjoy its beauty. We give tips on how to properly lime

Combat aphids on herbs biologically - 10 home remedies & beneficial insects

Combat aphids on herbs biologically - 10 home remedies & beneficial insects

If the garden herbs are infested with aphids, you should react: We show you how to combat aphids biologically

Mowing the lawn in the heat & drought - Lawn care in summer

Mowing the lawn in the heat & drought - Lawn care in summer

We also have summers that create an almost Mediterranean atmosphere. Here you can find out how to properly care for your lawn in hot and dry conditions