Garden encyclopedia 2024, November

Many pond owners are fascinated by the sturgeon, an ancient fish that has been around for about a quarter of a billion years. We show what you have to consider when keeping sterlets in the garden pond

When the swimming season is over or you have to dispose of pool water for other reasons, the big question is always "What do I have to consider when disposing of chlorinated water?" . We show how it's done

The design of the edge of the pond has a significant influence on the effect of the garden pond. Here we give tips on designing with different materials

Is it worth buying a chipper? We show who is really interested in which shredder in the garden. Here are the differences and decision-making aids

Bark mulch not only has practical advantages, but it can also be used decoratively. There are colored varieties for this

The pike herb (Pontederia) originally comes from the muddy banks of South American rivers. There are comprehensive care instructions for the pike herb here

Burn garden waste - what can you do? - Green waste is often bulky and difficult to transport. Is it allowed to burn them on site?

Keeping sunfish in the pond: If you have a large pond, you want to see beautiful fish in it. I also like fish that look a little different than the neighbor's fish

With the right care, you can use compost to obtain good soil for your plants and also remove kitchen waste at the same time. But what can go in the compost?

If you maintain a beautiful lawn on your property, that lawn will be mowed quite often during peak season. Here you can find out how to use grass clippings

Weeds are a real pest in the home garden. But you can prevent this: with bark mulch. Thats how it works:

In addition to bark mulch, there is a finer variant, bark humus. It is well suited as a soil improver

Every garden owner can compost themselves with little effort and build a quick composter. Here you will find the construction instructions for a quick composter made of stone

If you create compost, you can enrich the garden soil with natural nutrients. What should you consider when turning compost? Find out with us here

Compost is a cheap source of fresh plant soil. However, good compost soil also takes some time. We show the advantages and disadvantages of compost accelerators & alternatives

Bark mulch is often used in many gardens. Gardeners have their good reasons. But mulch also has disadvantages. Here you can find out what you need to consider

Garden waste should be disposed of as quickly and easily as possible. The aim is to use the garden waste and, in the best case, to add it back into the garden cycle

Compost correctly - this is how good compost is created. We show what you should consider when composting, especially if it is your first compost. But it's easier than you think

Cattails are one of the most popular pond plants because they are very pretty to look at. We'll tell you what you should pay attention to when caring for it and how to propagate it

Waterlogging can occur in both garden and house plants and cause a plant to rot. We show you how to recognize, combat and prevent waterlogging

A pond in the garden is a great asset and here you will find out how you can convert a normal garden pond into a swimming pond

When you go for a walk in the forest, do you keep your eyes open to discover the most beautiful forest plants? We have collected our favorites

Coarsely grated mulch made from tree bark is used to cover the garden. We show 9 alternatives to bark mulch that you should definitely know

Lakes are able to regenerate themselves due to their size. Our garden ponds are not capable of this. We show how you can build and install a gravity filter yourself

Especially if the garden is not huge, decorations that not only serve to beautify but also serve a purpose are advantageous. Here you can find tips & information about water troughs in the garden

A wooden walkway is often included, especially for larger ponds in the garden. This means that the garden pond can be beautified again and becomes a bathing pond

The marsh marigold (C altha palustris) belongs to the family Ranunculaceae (buttercup family). Here you will find extensive instructions for care with lots of tips

Bed borders made of plastic and concrete have long been the pioneers in the entire spectrum of materials for bed borders. But what does it look like today? We clarify

Water basin in the garden - the alternative to the pond? Small or larger watering holes in the garden are not only very common, but can really enhance a garden. Tips

Creating compost - you can find out everything about the right location, construction method, filling and composting here. Make good garden compost yourself

Regardless of whether you want to equip an old garden bench with new wooden slats or want to build a new garden bench yourself, you will find all the information about the right types of wood here

There are pure pests in the garden pond, but beneficial insects can also become pests if their numbers become too large. Here we introduce you to the most common pests in garden ponds. There are pure pests in garden ponds, but beneficial insects can also become pests if their numbers become too large. Here we introduce you to the most common pests in garden ponds

Anyone who has rose bushes or ornamental and fruit trees in their garden knows the annual problem with wild shoots. How do you properly deal with unwanted urges?

Garden bed borders are available in different designs. In addition to stones and plastic, those made of wood are particularly popular. We'll show you what decorative options there are

Bed edging made of stone - elegant, durable, easy to care for. Provided it fits stylistically into the garden, you can find an optimal solution with stones as a bed border. We give tips

Water lilies are one of the most popular pond plants because of their beautiful, large flowers. With us you will find out everything you need to know about planting water lilies

It is one of the most famous carnivorous plants. It forms rosette-like leaves and you can find everything else about all varieties and complete care here in this article

The correct selection of plants is also important for the garden pond so that a good overall picture is created and so that the ecological balance works. Here you can find out which plant fits where

Iron deficiency has serious consequences for many plants. Iron is one of the most important building blocks that plants need to grow and thrive. Here you can find help with iron deficiency

Life belongs in a garden pond. Even if you don't always use fish or other living creatures, life forms on its own after a very short time. Here you can see what lives in the pond