Garden design 2024, November

Nocturnal birds: these 10 sing at night

Nocturnal birds: these 10 sing at night

" Who sings so late through the night and wind?" We show which birds sing at night. This way you can correctly assign the songs of the nocturnal birds

Feeding blackbirds correctly: 18 ideal blackbird food

Feeding blackbirds correctly: 18 ideal blackbird food

Blackbirds are not migratory birds, so the question often arises of what you could feed them. We give tips for blackbird food

19 small native birds of prey in Germany

19 small native birds of prey in Germany

There are different birds of prey in Germany. Here we show the smallest native birds of prey in portrait

How much frost can horned violets tolerate?

How much frost can horned violets tolerate?

Horned violets (Viola Cornuta) are very popular as pot and bedding plants. We show you how to get horned violets well over the winter

Help: Poinsettia leaves curl up

Help: Poinsettia leaves curl up

A poinsettia traditionally decorates the rooms in the run-up to Christmas. We show how you can prevent the leaves from curling

18 ground cover plants for grave planting for every season

18 ground cover plants for grave planting for every season

Ground cover plants for grave planting for every season can be found in this guide

Is bamboo winter-proof? Overwinter bamboo properly

Is bamboo winter-proof? Overwinter bamboo properly

Overwintering bamboo successfully in the garden requires some experience and gardening knowledge. We try to give you the most important tips

Is the triplet flower hardy? 10 tips for wintering

Is the triplet flower hardy? 10 tips for wintering

The triplet flower is a miracle flower plant. Find out everything you need to know about overwintering the triplet flower

De-icing your car in freezing rain: 13 methods

De-icing your car in freezing rain: 13 methods

Icy car windows are very dangerous. We show you how to keep your car window clear even in freezing rain

Is Camellia japonica hardy? Overwinter camellia properly

Is Camellia japonica hardy? Overwinter camellia properly

Overwintering the camellia is possible outdoors or in a pot. Read our tips here and discover winter-hardy varieties

Grave planting in autumn and winter: 15 grave design tips

Grave planting in autumn and winter: 15 grave design tips

Grave planting in autumn and winter poses a challenge for many. We provide helpful design tips here

Is the miracle flower hardy? - Overwinter Mirabilis jalapa

Is the miracle flower hardy? - Overwinter Mirabilis jalapa

You can find out here whether the miracle flower is hardy. We give tips on how to overwinter them well in any case

Support the embankment with formwork stones

Support the embankment with formwork stones

To protect an embankment from the weather, you can support it with formwork stones. We show how to do it

Overwintering basil: 7 tips for caring for it in winter

Overwintering basil: 7 tips for caring for it in winter

In our latitudes, basil is difficult to overwinter outdoors. We give you tips on how to do it successfully and show hobby gardeners alternatives

Zucchini: remove male flowers?

Zucchini: remove male flowers?

Not only can you eat zucchini flowers, there are even female and male ones. What is the difference and do you have to remove male flowers?

Fill gabions: stones, wire thickness & sizes

Fill gabions: stones, wire thickness & sizes

Gabion baskets can in principle be filled with all stones. We show what you need to consider when it comes to stones and wire

15 Good Neighbors of Pumpkin - Mixed culture

15 Good Neighbors of Pumpkin - Mixed culture

Pumpkin is not only very popular at Halloween. We show which are the optimal planting neighbors for pumpkin. Tips for mixed culture

Can grasshoppers/hay horses sting or bite?

Can grasshoppers/hay horses sting or bite?

You can often find them in the meadow in summer: grasshoppers, grasshoppers and hay horses. We get to the bottom of the question of whether they can sting or bite

Tick nest in the garden: this is how you can recognize it

Tick nest in the garden: this is how you can recognize it

Summertime is tick time, but where do these unpopular animals actually come from? We show what a tick nest looks like and where you can find it

17 wild and perennial early bloomers I sorted by color

17 wild and perennial early bloomers I sorted by color

Early bloomers in forests & Gardens - Which ones are there? When do they bloom? - Here you will find the answers and plants sorted by color

How to: Make your own patina - Perfect rust look

How to: Make your own patina - Perfect rust look

Rust comes with time, but patina is a technique for creating the perfect rust look yourself. We show you how it works and what you should pay attention to

Ecosystem in a glass - Build your own mini biosphere

Ecosystem in a glass - Build your own mini biosphere

The world in miniature - a dream of many hobby biologists. To recreate the geological biosphere so that it fits in a glass of water. Here are the instructions

Is the cowslip poisonous? Information for people & animals

Is the cowslip poisonous? Information for people & animals

Every spring the same question comes up again and again: Is the cowslip poisonous? We show what's behind it and what you should pay attention to

Make your own fly catcher - 15 home remedies for fly bait

Make your own fly catcher - 15 home remedies for fly bait

Not all commercially available fly catchers are the ideal helper for repelling flies. It's better to try using self-made traps - decorative & insecticide-free

Fight flying ants: 12 remedies against ants

Fight flying ants: 12 remedies against ants

Flying ants in the house are annoying, but in nature they fulfill an important task. Tips to get rid of ants / stop them from entering your home

Create a flower garden & design - 5 tips for beginners

Create a flower garden & design - 5 tips for beginners

A blooming garden is the dream of every garden owner. Here you will find various ideas for designing and creating a flower garden for beginners

Baking powder and baking soda against ants: does it work?

Baking powder and baking soda against ants: does it work?

Ants are not always desirable in the places where they appear. We show how to keep ants away and what baking soda/baking powder does to ants

Overwintering pond plants - Aquatic plants in winter

Overwintering pond plants - Aquatic plants in winter

Hardly any garden pond is not decorated with pond plants and the work is no less in winter. We show you how to overwinter pond plants

Home remedies for mosquito bites - 5 tips to relieve itching

Home remedies for mosquito bites - 5 tips to relieve itching

Mosquito bites can be really annoying. We show which home remedies and immediate measures help against itching. These plants help against mosquito bites:

Grow your own loofah cucumber - 9 tips for sponge pumpkin

Grow your own loofah cucumber - 9 tips for sponge pumpkin

The loofah sponge is known from the field of body care. We show you how you can grow and harvest the sponge gourd, or luffa cucumber, yourself

Crafts with willow branches - Make your own willow decorations

Crafts with willow branches - Make your own willow decorations

Willow is often used for crafts. We show what you can make and build from willow branches and & rods. No matter whether decoration or garden design

Covering the garden wall: 13 ideas for wall covering

Covering the garden wall: 13 ideas for wall covering

Garden walls are often necessary, but not always particularly visual. We show how you can cover the garden wall. & give tips on wall covering

Overwintering poinsettias - Is it hardy?

Overwintering poinsettias - Is it hardy?

The red poinsettias are considered typical Christmas plants, but are poinsettias hardy? Tips for overwintering poinsettias

Overwintering a Yucca palm - is it hardy?

Overwintering a Yucca palm - is it hardy?

The yucca palm (palm lily) is a popular houseplant in Germany that can reach impressive proportions. This is how you get them over the winter

Home remedies for mosquitoes - 5 Tips for Bedrooms & Co

Home remedies for mosquitoes - 5 Tips for Bedrooms & Co

There are a few home remedies for mosquitoes. Here we show the best mosquito repellents for bedrooms & Co

How to freeze pumpkin correctly - 4 tips to prevent it from becoming bitter

How to freeze pumpkin correctly - 4 tips to prevent it from becoming bitter

A rich pumpkin harvest can be processed or frozen. We give tips on how to freeze pumpkin without the pumpkin becoming bitter

Overwintering jasmine - 9 tips for the jasmine tree in winter

Overwintering jasmine - 9 tips for the jasmine tree in winter

Jasmine is a popular climbing plant with its always green leaves and & fragrant flowers. We show which varieties are hardy and give tips

10 hardy plants for a sunny roof terrace

10 hardy plants for a sunny roof terrace

If you have a roof terrace / terrace that is exposed to direct sun, you should pay attention to certain points when selecting plants

Pumpkin harvested too early? 10 tips for harvest time, storing after ripening &

Pumpkin harvested too early? 10 tips for harvest time, storing after ripening &

When is a pumpkin ripe? Anyone who grows pumpkins often wonders when harvest time will begin. We show what you need to pay attention to when storing

Plants for sunny roof terraces - 19 potted plants for hot patios

Plants for sunny roof terraces - 19 potted plants for hot patios

Maritime plants are best suited to a hot roof terrace or a very sunny terrace. Here you will find many suitable plants with pictures