Garden design

Rock garden plants - ideas for shrubs, perennials and grasses

Rock garden plants - ideas for shrubs, perennials and grasses

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

A large garden in miniature: that is the rock garden. You can get tips on planting and designing these small gardens with stones, sand and low plants here

Rock garden: Hardy cacti and succulents in the garden

Rock garden: Hardy cacti and succulents in the garden

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

A rock garden is a beautiful garden design option. The rock garden can be designed even better with hardy cacti. You can find tips and information on how you can do this here

Overwintering boxwood in a bucket/pot – what you need to pay attention to

Overwintering boxwood in a bucket/pot – what you need to pay attention to

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

The boxwood is a hardy and insensitive plant. If it is kept in a bucket, it needs appropriate care. You can find out from us what you need to consider

Can wasps cause damage under the roof, on the facade and insulation?

Can wasps cause damage under the roof, on the facade and insulation?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

What can I, what should I and what am I allowed to do about a wasp's nest under my roof? How dangerous is it? Find out here

Frost damage to the olive tree - what to do if it doesn't sprout?

Frost damage to the olive tree - what to do if it doesn't sprout?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

How do I recognize frost damage? What options do I have to save my olive tree? Find out from us here:

Overwintering hibiscus - this is how it survives the winter - 7 tips

Overwintering hibiscus - this is how it survives the winter - 7 tips

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The hibiscus, a flowering tree originally from China and India, is also known in German as marshmallow. Tips & You can find information about wintering here:

Is clematis hardy/perennial? Overwintering instructions

Is clematis hardy/perennial? Overwintering instructions

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Clematis is a climbing plant that blooms very profusely. It was cultivated from an Asian wild form and is found all over the world. Tips & Information on care:

Overwintering hydrangeas - Care in the pot during the winter

Overwintering hydrangeas - Care in the pot during the winter

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The hydrangea is a plant that belongs to the hydrangea family and is available in many different variations. You can find out everything you always wanted to know here

Overwintering fuchsias - this is how you can properly care for fuchsias in winter

Overwintering fuchsias - this is how you can properly care for fuchsias in winter

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Fuchsias become more beautiful over the years and are very popular as a perennial plant. You can find out from us here what you need to consider when wintering. Tips and tricks for care:

Are chrysanthemums hardy / perennial? Overwintering instructions

Are chrysanthemums hardy / perennial? Overwintering instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

The most beautiful flowers of autumn are the chrysanthemums. However, the question remains: are chrysanthemums hardy? Here you can find tips & information about wintering

Overwintering dahlias - this is how you store dahlia tubers correctly

Overwintering dahlias - this is how you store dahlia tubers correctly

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Dahlias require a little work in spring and autumn because their tubers have to be taken out of the ground for the winter. You can find out everything you need to consider here. Tips & Information for success

Overwintering a banana plant - 11 care tips for bananas in winter

Overwintering a banana plant - 11 care tips for bananas in winter

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Bananas in German gardens are not a thing of the future, but a reality. Find out here how you can enjoy this exotic ambience in your own garden for a long time

Is the calla/Zantedeschia hardy? Information about overwintering in the pot

Is the calla/Zantedeschia hardy? Information about overwintering in the pot

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

During the quarterly growth phase, which usually lasts from January to March, the calla needs cooler temperatures. Find out here what else there is to consider

Wasp nest on the balcony of the apartment - what to do?

Wasp nest on the balcony of the apartment - what to do?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Wasps are actually completely harmless animals that are not at all interested in humans. They rarely attack people. You can find out what you should still keep in mind here

Wasps in winter - how to deal with old wasp nests?

Wasps in winter - how to deal with old wasp nests?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

A wasp colony is founded in spring when the fertilized females from the previous year awaken from hibernation as new queens. Information about the legal situation and tips can be found here

Is rosemary hardy? This is how you overwinter it in the pot/on the balcony

Is rosemary hardy? This is how you overwinter it in the pot/on the balcony

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Rosemary is a very popular herb in this country and is used in a variety of ways. You can find out here what you need to consider when wintering. Tips & Information about rosemary in winter

Overwintering Canna - this is how you overwinter Indian flower cane in a pot

Overwintering Canna - this is how you overwinter Indian flower cane in a pot

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Like the dahlia, the canna has a tuber in which it collects nutrients for overwintering. You can find out here what you need to consider when overwintering. Info & Tips for the flower tube

Drive away hornets - combat them gently with these smells

Drive away hornets - combat them gently with these smells

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Hornets are truly impressive animals and not as bad as their reputation. You can find out what you can do if a tribe has settled in your area here. Tips & Information about nature conservation and hornets

Wasp nest in the roof/attic – this is what needs to be done

Wasp nest in the roof/attic – this is what needs to be done

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The German and common wasps are the only species of wasps that come close to people and also like to feed on human food. Info & Tips for remedial action

Correctly remove and prevent wasp nests in the roller shutter box

Correctly remove and prevent wasp nests in the roller shutter box

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

When the wasp plague gets particularly bad again in the summer, you sometimes wonder whether there might even be a nest somewhere. Tips & Information on dealing with and removing nests

Remove hornet nest professionally - information + costs

Remove hornet nest professionally - information + costs

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

If a hornet queen has chosen a place close to humans as a domicile for her people, the horror is usually enormous. Hysteria is unfounded. Tips & Information that will help you:

Remove and dispose of a wasp nest yourself - instructions

Remove and dispose of a wasp nest yourself - instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Tips for dealing with wasps and removing wasp nests. You can find out here what you should definitely pay attention to and what alternatives there are

Eliminate wasp nests - this is how you should proceed

Eliminate wasp nests - this is how you should proceed

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

In the summer, many people panic when wasps appear again. You can find out here what options there are for removing a wasp nest and what you should pay attention to

Remove wasp nest - information table of all costs

Remove wasp nest - information table of all costs

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Even though wasps can be annoying in the summer, they are also useful. They destroy huge amounts of pests in our gardens. Find out what removal options you have here

Creating a stone bed - ideas for design and plants

Creating a stone bed - ideas for design and plants

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

A stone bed is a practical thing, especially if it is placed exactly against a house wall. Here you will find detailed step-by-step instructions and further tips & information

Easy-care slope planting for sunny locations - plant slopes

Easy-care slope planting for sunny locations - plant slopes

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

The steeper the slope, the faster the earth disappears and with it all the plants that are not yet firmly planted enough. You can find out here how you can prevent this through the right planting

Mortar tray as a plant pot and herb bed

Mortar tray as a plant pot and herb bed

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Especially if you have little space in the garden or want to grow herbs on the balcony, a sufficiently large container is important. You can find out how to convert a mortar tub here

Rope and what lies behind the term

Rope and what lies behind the term

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

When you hear the word dew, you tend to think of a damp meadow in the garden, but rope is an important part of the garden. We show their function

Auricula, Primula auricula - Care & Propagation of the garden auricle

Auricula, Primula auricula - Care & Propagation of the garden auricle

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

The auricle is a primrose, which you can tell by its appearance. Here you will find lots of tips and useful information on propagating and caring for the plant all year round

Indoor bonsai - suitable indoor bonsai types + care requirements

Indoor bonsai - suitable indoor bonsai types + care requirements

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

If you want to enjoy your indoor bonsai for a long time, you just need to heed a few helpful tips, because this plant chapter is not that complicated. We show what matters

Zen garden – meaning and create your own miniature garden

Zen garden – meaning and create your own miniature garden

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

A Zen garden is a special form of a Japanese garden. It is a Japanese rock garden. Here you will find tips & information on creating and maintaining a Zen garden

Fumigate a wasp nest - what is allowed? Effective home remedies

Fumigate a wasp nest - what is allowed? Effective home remedies

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The wasp nest also disturbs nature-loving people when it is very close to their daily lives. We show you how you can deal with it and what you absolutely have to pay attention to

Lavender heather, shadow bells: everything about proper care

Lavender heather, shadow bells: everything about proper care

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

The lavender heather, Latin for Pieris, is an evergreen shrub that, if a suitable location is chosen, grows to around 3 meters high and just as wide. We give you tips and information on successful care

Wasp repellent in the garden - 5 home remedies that will let you eat with peace of mind

Wasp repellent in the garden - 5 home remedies that will let you eat with peace of mind

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Some insects don't just share the green garden with us. We will show you alternatives to the chemical club. These remedies help against wasps. Tips & Information for peace and quiet in the garden

Lavender against wasps and ticks - does it really help?

Lavender against wasps and ticks - does it really help?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Who doesn't want to be able to enjoy the garden and nature to the fullest? We'll show you how you can do this with the help of lavender and its targeted use. Lots of tips & Information can be found here

Planting ranunculus - cultivation and care from A-Z

Planting ranunculus - cultivation and care from A-Z

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The ranunculus, botanical name Ranunculus asiaticus, is an undemanding perennial and hardy plant and belongs to the buttercup family. Here are tips for care

Can you feed birds bread? What helps? What harm?

Can you feed birds bread? What helps? What harm?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

There are many myths surrounding the topic of whether you can feed birds with bread or not. We clear up assumptions and half-truths and clarify what makes sense and what should be left behind

12 remedies for ticks in the garden

12 remedies for ticks in the garden

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Ticks are really unpopular animals that no one needs in their garden. We show which remedies can help against ticks in the garden

Grow truffles yourself - this is how you grow the mushroom speci alty

Grow truffles yourself - this is how you grow the mushroom speci alty

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

What was considered completely impossible until a few years ago has now become a reality: under certain conditions, you can also grow truffles in your own garden. Find out more here:

Remedies against black flies - detect and treat stings/bites

Remedies against black flies - detect and treat stings/bites

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

Black flies (Simuliidae) are pretty nasty beasts. We'll show you how to hunt for blood and how to recognize that you were the prey. Tips and tricks for protection against black flies and remedies for treatment