Garden care 2024, November

Mold on Seramis clay granules - what to do?

Mold on Seramis clay granules - what to do?

Seramis is made of fired clay and absorbs water like a sponge. This clay is foamed with air so that countless pores of different sizes form in the clay

Meristem propagation - definition + instructions for doing it yourself

Meristem propagation - definition + instructions for doing it yourself

Meristem propagation - Process of this propagation - During meristem propagation, plants are grown from plant cells. You can find out under what conditions this can be achieved here

Fight aphids on herbs - get rid of lice quickly

Fight aphids on herbs - get rid of lice quickly

Aphids on herbs such as parsley, dill or basil are particularly unpleasant. Here you can find out how you can combat these pests and how to avoid them in the future

Instructions: Soil test - determine the pH value for the lawn yourself

Instructions: Soil test - determine the pH value for the lawn yourself

So that the soil in the garden can fully meet the needs of the plants, you should carry out a pH test every now and then. Instructions and interpretation of the analysis can be found here

Pests on hibiscus - fight lice, beetles and spider mites

Pests on hibiscus - fight lice, beetles and spider mites

The hibiscus is one of the plants that is particularly frequently attacked by aphids and should therefore be examined more closely from time to time in order to be able to intervene in good time if necessary

Helping/feeding ladybugs overwintering - information about hibernation

Helping/feeding ladybugs overwintering - information about hibernation

Ladybugs are one of the animals that cannot be seen in winter. Rather, they hide or hole up and are not active again until spring. Tips & Information about wintering can be found here

Water frangipani correctly & fertilizer - fertilizer for plumeria / temple tree

Water frangipani correctly & fertilizer - fertilizer for plumeria / temple tree

Frangipanis definitely need very well-drained soil. You can buy these ready-made or mix them together yourself. Cactus soil is a good starting point. Tips & Information can be found here

When is the best time to plant trees? Information at the best time

When is the best time to plant trees? Information at the best time

Trees for the garden can be bought in different sizes. But there are also differences in the qualities. Here you can find out everything you need to consider when planting

When do you plant hedges? The best time to plant hedge plants

When do you plant hedges? The best time to plant hedge plants

What do you have to consider when planting a hedge? What differences are there? When is the right time? Here you will find out what you need to consider in order to plant a stable hedge

Root barrier for Miscanthus plants - these methods help

Root barrier for Miscanthus plants - these methods help

A root barrier ensures controlled growth in the garden. You can find out from us here what options there are, how to build them and what else you need to consider

When to plant lavender? The ideal planting time is spring/autumn

When to plant lavender? The ideal planting time is spring/autumn

Lavender in the garden is reminiscent of holidays in the south, the Mediterranean and sun. The smell of lavender is popular, which is why the flowers are often dried. You can find information about the right planting time from us

Coconut soil - Advantages of coconut substrate for cultivation

Coconut soil - Advantages of coconut substrate for cultivation

Coconut soil is the most organic soil of all commercially available soil for potted and balcony plants. You can find out from us here what their advantages are and what you should pay attention to when using them

Maggots in the kitchen - this helps with maggot infestation in the house

Maggots in the kitchen - this helps with maggot infestation in the house

Maggots - what can you do? Despite meticulous cleanliness, it can unfortunately happen that you come across maggots in the house. Here you can find out the causes and be shown possible solutions

Multiply lantana through seeds/cuttings and grow it yourself

Multiply lantana through seeds/cuttings and grow it yourself

Lantana has beautiful flower heads with many individual flowers. You can find out from us how you can get seeds and grow plants yourself and get tips and information

Is mold harmful on potting soil - tips to prevent it

Is mold harmful on potting soil - tips to prevent it

Many a hobby gardener has had to be annoyed by this because it really doesn't look very nice. You can find causes and methods of combating them here

Advantages and disadvantages of clay granules as water storage

Advantages and disadvantages of clay granules as water storage

For many years, clay granules have established themselves as an alternative to potting soil in stores and among plant lovers. You can find out here what you absolutely need to pay attention to

Improve garden soil - tips for preparing it

Improve garden soil - tips for preparing it

Gardener's soil is ready-fertilized soil that contains all the necessary nutrients and minerals. You can find out from us here which ones you need for which soil or plants. Tips & Info:

Harvesting seeds from chive flowers - instructions for propagation

Harvesting seeds from chive flowers - instructions for propagation

Chives - harvesting and sowing seeds - chive seeds are available quite cheaply in stores. We'll show you how you can harvest it yourself and then sow it correctly. Tips & You can find information here

Fertilize geraniums perfectly - the best geranium fertilizers and home remedies

Fertilize geraniums perfectly - the best geranium fertilizers and home remedies

Geraniums only develop their many flowers if they are fertilized sufficiently, regularly and with the right fertilizer. You can find out everything you can use for fertilization here

Palm soil - composition and mix it yourself

Palm soil - composition and mix it yourself

Palm soil is generally not only suitable for palm trees. You can plant all house and balcony plants in it. You can find out here what you need to consider when mixing palm soil yourself

Fertilize cacti properly - home remedies: make your own cactus fertilizer

Fertilize cacti properly - home remedies: make your own cactus fertilizer

Like all other plants, cacti not only need sufficient light and water to develop, they also need the right fertilizer. Here you can find out what you need to pay attention to

Fireblight - what is it? You can recognize him with these pictures

Fireblight - what is it? You can recognize him with these pictures

Fire blight endangers fruit production. Fire blight is a bacterial disease that occurs on apple, pear, hawthorn, hawthorn, cotoneaster, quince, firethorn and other fruit and ornamental trees. Info & Tips here:

Bone meal and blood meal used correctly as fertilizer - the application

Bone meal and blood meal used correctly as fertilizer - the application

Fertilizers are mixtures of substances or special substances that are used to adequately supply the plants with the optimal nutrients. You can find information and tips here

Kumquat loses leaves/flowers - which helps the kumquat tree

Kumquat loses leaves/flowers - which helps the kumquat tree

Kumquats are closely related to the citrus family. They are also called dwarf oranges or dwarf bitter oranges. Which will tell you the cause and treatment options

Build your own rhizome barrier for bamboo & Co - alternatives

Build your own rhizome barrier for bamboo & Co - alternatives

Anyone who plants bamboo in the garden will notice the enormous growth this plant develops. Other plants also need to be kept under control. Tips & Information about the rhizome barrier

Repotting houseplants - instructions for popular green plants

Repotting houseplants - instructions for popular green plants

As soon as the first rays of sunshine appear and the weather gets warmer, most hobby gardeners get itchy. Info & You can find tips for repotting here

Cutting lilacs - this is how you rejuvenate old lilac trees

Cutting lilacs - this is how you rejuvenate old lilac trees

In contrast to many other shrubs, cutting back the lilac bush is relatively uncomplicated. However, you can find out from us here everything that needs to be taken into account

Nurture dried plants - this is how you save withered specimens

Nurture dried plants - this is how you save withered specimens

Withered plants - how to save them? – It happens that plants are forgotten when watering until they wither. We show you how to save withered plants

Hydrangea loses leaves/drops flowers - here's what you can do

Hydrangea loses leaves/drops flowers - here's what you can do

Hydrangeas are among the most popular garden and container plants. Here you can find out what you need to consider so that you can enjoy your plant for a long time

Plant flower bowls individually - ideas for summer/autumn

Plant flower bowls individually - ideas for summer/autumn

Flower bowls are an attractive eye-catcher in every indoor and outdoor area. Here we have listed lots of tips and information so that you can enjoy your bowl all year round

Fight boxwood borers - these home remedies/sprays help

Fight boxwood borers - these home remedies/sprays help

The boxwood borer has only become a problem in the last few years. Tips & You can get information from us here on how to recognize it and take successful action against it

Citrus fertilizer - these home remedies help - make simple fertilizer yourself

Citrus fertilizer - these home remedies help - make simple fertilizer yourself

The land where the lemons bloom – hardly any other sentence in literature resonates with the longing for faraway places. Find out here how you can enjoy your plants at home

Plant a winter-hardy flower box - these plants are suitable

Plant a winter-hardy flower box - these plants are suitable

At the end of September and beginning of October the first leaves fall, the forests, parks and gardens slowly begin to become bare. To ensure that your balcony does not suffer the same fate, here are tips:

Red clover in the lawn - how to properly combat red clover

Red clover in the lawn - how to properly combat red clover

It is a very difficult thing to remove red clover from the lawn. There are some remedies on the market that promise help. We'll show you different ways to fight it

Cutting beech hedges - instructions + when is the best time

Cutting beech hedges - instructions + when is the best time

Cutting beech hedges - when? Hornbeam hedge or European beech hedge? We have information and tips for you here

Hedgehog hibernation - information about the beginning, duration, body temperature, etc

Hedgehog hibernation - information about the beginning, duration, body temperature, etc

Our little prickly friends, the hedgehogs, are known to hibernate. What exactly is hibernation used for? You can find lots of useful tips and information here

Cutting weigela - instructions and information at the best time

Cutting weigela - instructions and information at the best time

Cutting back weigela, pruning - weigelia are tough. They tolerate pruning well and sprout again willingly. We'll tell you how to cut them back

Vinegar and vinegar essence against weeds - suitable as a weed killer?

Vinegar and vinegar essence against weeds - suitable as a weed killer?

Weed destruction with vinegar: vinegar essence and vinegar cleaner - You often read: vinegar and vinegar cleaner are suitable as weed killers. Is that correct? Find out more here

Wound closure after tree cutting - this is how you seal the cut surface

Wound closure after tree cutting - this is how you seal the cut surface

Many wound closure products are available commercially. Which ones are the right ones or do you really need? Find out here from us and get tips and information on the topic

Cut hollyhocks correctly and overwinter them - is Alcea rosea hardy?

Cut hollyhocks correctly and overwinter them - is Alcea rosea hardy?

Cut and overwinter hollyhocks - hollyhocks are mainly found in cottage gardens. Because of their height, they are ideal in front of walls and their rain shadows. More tips: