Garden design 2024, November

Overwinter herbs - 7 tips for making herbs winter-proof

Overwinter herbs - 7 tips for making herbs winter-proof

Many popular herbs originally come from warm or Mediterranean regions of the world. We reveal how you can get herbs well over the winter here too

Is broom hardy? 13 tips for overwintering Cytisus properly

Is broom hardy? 13 tips for overwintering Cytisus properly

Overwinter gorse properly - we show you how to properly get gorse (Cytisus) over the winter

Preserving flowers - 7 tips for preserving flowers

Preserving flowers - 7 tips for preserving flowers

Do you love the sight of beautiful flowers? Then you can find out here how you can properly preserve flowers and enjoy dried flowers

Overwinter / oversummer Amaryllis - Instructions for the Knight's Star

Overwinter / oversummer Amaryllis - Instructions for the Knight's Star

The amaryllis is one of the most beautiful houseplants we know. The amaryllis requires special care not only in winter but also in summer. We show how to do it

Hibiscus flowers as edible decoration - Which varieties are edible?

Hibiscus flowers as edible decoration - Which varieties are edible?

Edible flowers are in and spice up drinks. Hibiscus flowers are a hot tip – also for homemade decorations. We show which flowers work and give instructions

Protection against ticks in cats - can they be transmitted to humans?

Protection against ticks in cats - can they be transmitted to humans?

Anyone who has a cat as a pet is of course also concerned about the animal's continued he alth. Especially when the night hunters spend a lot of time outdoors. We show what really helps and protects &

Is the snapdragon hardy? - 7 tips for overwintering snapdragons

Is the snapdragon hardy? - 7 tips for overwintering snapdragons

Snapdragons are perennials that can be easily overwintered during mild winters. We show you what you should definitely pay attention to

Overwintering lavender in a pot - 4 tips for the balcony

Overwintering lavender in a pot - 4 tips for the balcony

When it comes to caring for and overwintering lavender, it depends on the type of lavender. We show what you should pay attention to and how to get lavender over the winter

Tick bite – first symptoms after a tick bite

Tick bite – first symptoms after a tick bite

You don't notice it straight away, and that's where the danger lies: tick bites are usually only noticed through symptoms. When should you see the doctor? We clarify

Overwintering lilies - This is how the lily in the pot makes it through the winter

Overwintering lilies - This is how the lily in the pot makes it through the winter

Lilies are among the most popular ornamental plants and are often considered to be among the most beautiful. Here you can find out how to overwinter lilies indoors and outdoors

Create a bird hedge - 4 tips for bird protection hedges

Create a bird hedge - 4 tips for bird protection hedges

Hedges are often used to delimit your garden, but you can also use them for your garden. With a bird hedge you get many advantages, we'll show you how to do it

Cleaning the pool in spring - 5 tips for pool cleaning & Commissioning

Cleaning the pool in spring - 5 tips for pool cleaning & Commissioning

Every spring the same thing: the children are eager to finally be able to use the pool again. But first you have to clean the pool properly. We show how to do it

Extensive green roofs - 7 tips for structure, plants & costs

Extensive green roofs - 7 tips for structure, plants & costs

Intensive roof greening means planting the roof with grasses, bushes and other plants. We show what needs to be taken into account

Are beechnuts poisonous or edible? - What to consider

Are beechnuts poisonous or edible? - What to consider

During a walk in the forest in autumn you can often find beechnuts lying under beech trees (Fagus). But you keep hearing that beechnuts are poisonous and you shouldn't eat them. What's it?

Make your own itching powder - Instructions for Rosehip, Pepper & Co

Make your own itching powder - Instructions for Rosehip, Pepper & Co

Itching powder is one of the classics when playing pranks. We show how easy it is to make itching powder yourself, what alternatives there are to rose hips and reveal antidotes

How long does wasp venom stay in the body? Information about wasp venom and its effects

How long does wasp venom stay in the body? Information about wasp venom and its effects

Every mild winter foreshadows bad things for people who are afraid of insects: wasps everywhere… but how dangerous is wasp poison? Here you can find out everything about the composition

How frost resistant are Bellis? - Can daisies tolerate frost?

How frost resistant are Bellis? - Can daisies tolerate frost?

Almost every child knows and recognizes Daisy (Bellis). It can be found on almost every summer meadow. We show how frost-resistant the daisy is and whether it can tolerate frost

17 plants for the hanging basket - Plant hanging baskets correctly

17 plants for the hanging basket - Plant hanging baskets correctly

The hanging basket is a beautiful way to decorate the garden, terrace, balcony or even the entrance to the house. We show where which plants can be best combined

Create a forest garden: 11 plants for a forest plot

Create a forest garden: 11 plants for a forest plot

The forest garden is not just a planting of trees, but a composition of many plants. We show which plants are suitable for creating a forest garden

These 3 software and 5 online garden planners are free?

These 3 software and 5 online garden planners are free?

To plan a garden, you don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money on the appropriate software, as there are a whole range of free programs available. We'll show some

Build your own herb bed: ideas for classic and modern beds

Build your own herb bed: ideas for classic and modern beds

If you have a garden, you should definitely treat yourself to a little luxury. Here you will find out how you can build your own herb bed - from classic to modern

Autumn planting in the cemetery: 10 ideas, tips and plants for the grave

Autumn planting in the cemetery: 10 ideas, tips and plants for the grave

Even in autumn, no grave has to look dreary and unadorned. We show what you should pay attention to when caring for graves in the cemetery in autumn

Make your own signs for the herb garden: make herb signs

Make your own signs for the herb garden: make herb signs

To use the herb garden, you should put signs on the herbs. We show you how to make the signs yourself

Labeling stones in a weatherproof way - this is how you can do it on stone + slate

Labeling stones in a weatherproof way - this is how you can do it on stone + slate

Labeling stones - tips and instructions - Stones, including natural stones, with inscriptions are an original decoration idea. You can find out how to label stones correctly here

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

Many Japanese trees have found their way into home gardens, mostly as bonsai. The blue maiden pine is not only found in the garden as a bonsai. We show you how to care for them properly

6 ideas for designing rose beds - planting plan & ideas for rose beds

6 ideas for designing rose beds - planting plan & ideas for rose beds

Designing a rose bed: its grace, beauty & its delicate scent makes roses a real “must have” in every garden. Planting plan & ideas for rose beds

Bonsai care from A-Z for beginners - Keeping bonsai trees

Bonsai care from A-Z for beginners - Keeping bonsai trees

A bonsai is known to be a plant that requires a lot of care. Such a small bonsai really needs a lot of attention and, above all, the right care. We show how to do it

Wasp sting on dogs: First aid for stings in the mouth and paw

Wasp sting on dogs: First aid for stings in the mouth and paw

Wasp stings on dogs - Are stings in the mouth or paw dangerous? Here you will find out how you can tell whether your dog has been stung by a wasp and how you should behave correctly

Overwintering ranunculus: this is how it works - Are ranunculus hardy?

Overwintering ranunculus: this is how it works - Are ranunculus hardy?

Overwintering ranunculus - A helpful guide to overwintering the popular garden flower ranunculus. Everything about the location, care and fertilization of ranunculus in winter. Tips & Info

Pressing and drying flowers: instructions for roses and edelweiss

Pressing and drying flowers: instructions for roses and edelweiss

Now you get a wonderfully beautiful bouquet of flowers from a very special person on a particularly beautiful occasion. We show you how to dry flowers properly

Night jasmine, Cestrum nocturnum - care and overwintering

Night jasmine, Cestrum nocturnum - care and overwintering

Overwintering night jasmine - Read tips on overwintering night jasmine, a plant that is not to be confused with true jasmine! The plants are hardy in different ways. We clarify

Collecting, preparing and drying porcini mushrooms - All information about porcini mushrooms

Collecting, preparing and drying porcini mushrooms - All information about porcini mushrooms

Every year in late summer to autumn you can see hundreds of people roaming through the forests, whether big or small. They're only looking for one, the porcini mushroom. All information about porcini mushrooms can be found here

Ismene festalis, beautiful skin: care, overwintering, making it bloom

Ismene festalis, beautiful skin: care, overwintering, making it bloom

The fairy skin (Ismene festalis) is a very unusual plant. Here you can find out everything about care, wintering and how to make the beautiful skin bloom

Overwintering lemon verbena from A-Z - Is lemon bush hardy?

Overwintering lemon verbena from A-Z - Is lemon bush hardy?

The lemon verbena (lemon bush) spreads a very beautiful scent in the garden. Here you can find out how to overwinter lemon verbena

Overwintering bougainvillea - instructions from A-Z - Is it hardy?

Overwintering bougainvillea - instructions from A-Z - Is it hardy?

The bougainvillea is also known as the triplet flower. The climbing plant is often kept as a container plant. We will show you how to properly overwinter the bougainvillea. Info & Tips can be found here

Overwintering roses - Caring for potted and outdoor roses in winter

Overwintering roses - Caring for potted and outdoor roses in winter

Overwintering roses is usually not a problem. If they have the right location. Here you can find out which roses can be overwintered correctly and how. Tips & Information for pot & outdoors

Is cherry laurel hardy? - Winter properly - Winter tips

Is cherry laurel hardy? - Winter properly - Winter tips

The cherry laurel has now become an integral part of home gardens. Here you can find out how you can safely preserve cherry laurel over the winter

Overwintering cacti outdoors - Care in winter

Overwintering cacti outdoors - Care in winter

Information on caring for and overwintering hardy and non-hardy cacti and cactuses. The most important facts are clearly explained here

Overwintering flower bulbs: Information for 15 types of flower bulbs

Overwintering flower bulbs: Information for 15 types of flower bulbs

Many hobby gardeners who have a flower bed in their garden or even just on their balcony are used to buying new flower bulbs every year. Here you can find out how to overwinter them

Black-eyed Susan overwintering - Is it hardy?

Black-eyed Susan overwintering - Is it hardy?

The black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata) can enchant you with its beautiful flowers. Here you can find information on how to overwinter them