Garden encyclopedia 2024, November

Terrace glazing - prices, costs, maintenance effort

Terrace glazing - prices, costs, maintenance effort

Anyone who wants to have their terrace glazed can enjoy numerous advantages. This is how much patio glazing costs

Wooden compost silo

Wooden compost silo

Compost really belongs in every good garden. We will show you where and how best to set up a wooden compost silo

Pre-culture of plants in the house, greenhouse

Pre-culture of plants in the house, greenhouse

Many plants are better grown indoors or in a greenhouse in spring. We'll show you how pre-culture works

What is de-sharpening? - Examples

What is de-sharpening? - Examples

In this article you will find out what the term “de-sharpening” means. Here's how to do it right. These plants are deadheaded

Keep the water in your garden pond clear - instead of green and cloudy

Keep the water in your garden pond clear - instead of green and cloudy

What helps with green and cloudy pond water? Is it enough to combat algae formation? How to keep your pond clear and clean

Fish for the mini pond - tips for wintering

Fish for the mini pond - tips for wintering

Which types of fish feel comfortable in small garden ponds? And how can you overwinter them there? These fish fit into the mini pond

Pond cleaning, cleaning the garden pond - tips for pond care

Pond cleaning, cleaning the garden pond - tips for pond care

Garden ponds should be cleaned and maintained in spring and autumn. You can find out exactly what needs to be done when cleaning the pond here

Fish gasping for air - what to do?

Fish gasping for air - what to do?

Pond fish keepers fear the scenario: individual animals gasp for air. We show what helps when fish appear on the surface

Build your own pond filter - tips for building your own

Build your own pond filter - tips for building your own

In this article you will learn everything you need to know about how a pond filter works. With these instructions you can build a filter yourself

Build your own patio pond - instructions for creating it

Build your own patio pond - instructions for creating it

Are you planning a pond on the terrace or balcony? Our instructions provide tips for investing. How to build a patio pond

Remove and permanently combat red algae

Remove and permanently combat red algae

If the garden pond turns red, red algae is the cause. They reduce the oxygen content in the water. This is how they are fought

Planning a garden pond, pond - ideas for planning

Planning a garden pond, pond - ideas for planning

Mistakes in pond planning are difficult to correct later. Therefore, you should think through all aspects. How to plan a garden pond

Build your own concrete pond - create and seal it

Build your own concrete pond - create and seal it

A concrete pond has several advantages over a clay pond, one with liner or a pond tray. How to build the pond yourself

Thymus vulgaris - cultivation: location, planting and care

Thymus vulgaris - cultivation: location, planting and care

The classic thyme likes sunny locations in the bed, on the balcony and on the windowsill. This is how the culture of Thymus vulgaris succeeds

Table leaf, Astilboides tabularis - Location, Plants & Care

Table leaf, Astilboides tabularis - Location, Plants & Care

The table leaf is a perennial plant that likes shady locations. Find out more about the care requirements of Astilboides tabularis

Steppe candle, Eremurus - planting time, planting and care

Steppe candle, Eremurus - planting time, planting and care

The steppe candle places certain care demands on its owner. Find out more about the impressive steppe plant

Sun Bride, Helenium - Care

Sun Bride, Helenium - Care

Many species of sunflowers are known. They like to spread out in the garden. What should you pay attention to when caring for Helenium?

Sea lavender, limonium - planting and care

Sea lavender, limonium - planting and care

Sea lavender (Limonium) is little known, but is widespread in 350 species. This is what you need to know about caring for the decorative flowering perennial

Spiere, spar bush - planting, cutting and propagating

Spiere, spar bush - planting, cutting and propagating

Sparrows thrive in dry locations as well as moist locations. You can find further care tips for the spar bush here

Scabiosa, Scabious - Planting and caring for the scabiosa

Scabiosa, Scabious - Planting and caring for the scabiosa

Scabiose, Scabious - Planting and caring for the Scabiosa - Available as an annual or perennial plant, scabiosa is ideal for beds and borders

Mullein, Verbascum - planting and care tips

Mullein, Verbascum - planting and care tips

The mullein likes sunny locations and develops magnificent flowers. Find out more about the figwort plant

Catnip, Nepeta cataria - planting and care

Catnip, Nepeta cataria - planting and care

Catnip (Nepeta species and varieties) - Species/Family: Perennial. Belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae)Care effort: Low. Easy to care forBlooming period: May to October with long flower spikes m

Almond trees, Prunus dulcis - care and cutting

Almond trees, Prunus dulcis - care and cutting

Almond trees can be found in many gardens, as the harbinger of spring is popular with many hobby gardeners. How is it cared for?

Golden balm, Indian nettle - location, planting and care

Golden balm, Indian nettle - location, planting and care

Also known as Indian nettle, golden balm is a great cut flower and garden perennial. How is it cared for?

Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea - caring for the poisonous plant

Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea - caring for the poisonous plant

Foxglove: The decorative and impressive plantain plant is one of the best-known poisonous plants. How to plant and care for it in the garden?

Torch lilies, Kniphofia - planting and care tips

Torch lilies, Kniphofia - planting and care tips

Torch lilies: The perennials belonging to the asphodel family are well suited as cut flowers. Their care is uncomplicated

Larkspur (Delphinium) - profile and care tips

Larkspur (Delphinium) - profile and care tips

In the summer months, the flowering delphinium enriches every perennial bed. We'll tell you what's important when it comes to caring for it

Hostas, hostas - care and propagation

Hostas, hostas - care and propagation

Hostas are popular garden plants because you can beautify shady areas with the decorative foliage perennials. Our care tips

Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris - Plants & Care

Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris - Plants & Care

If you want to grow mugwort yourself, you can do so in a bucket or in a bed. We summarize the necessary care measures here

Moss saxifrage - care, propagation & Cutting

Moss saxifrage - care, propagation & Cutting

The moss saxifrage is a flowering ground cover. How do you properly cultivate the evergreen cushion perennial?

Phlox - Flame Flower (Phlox)

Phlox - Flame Flower (Phlox)

Phlox is one of the most popular garden perennials. Its bright flowers give it the nickname “flame flower”. This is how it is cared for

Silver candle - location, planting and care tips

Silver candle - location, planting and care tips

Silver candles are hardy perennials that add color to the garden in autumn. This is how they are properly cared for

Create a mini pond in a zinc tub

Create a mini pond in a zinc tub

The mini pond is a gem in every garden or on the balcony. A zinc tub is also suitable as a container. This is how you create the pond

Is it recommended to care for teak furniture with a high-pressure cleaner?

Is it recommended to care for teak furniture with a high-pressure cleaner?

Teak wood is becoming increasingly popular as garden furniture. We wonder whether teak furniture care with a high-pressure cleaner is recommended

Pond edge planting - ideas and plants

Pond edge planting - ideas and plants

There are many ways to plant your garden pond. Here you will find ideas and planting tips for the right pond edge plants

Green water in the pond - that helps against cloudy water

Green water in the pond - that helps against cloudy water

Green pond water is a sign that the biological balance in the pond is disturbed. This helps against cloudy water

Ideas for bank design on the garden pond, pond

Ideas for bank design on the garden pond, pond

Anyone who creates a pond should also think about the surrounding area. Here you will find ideas for decorative bank designs on the garden pond

Foam on the pond - reasons and help for foam formation

Foam on the pond - reasons and help for foam formation

Foam on the garden pond is usually just a visual problem. As a rule, it is not dangerous. This is how foam forms

Retrofitting an awning drive – here’s how it works

Retrofitting an awning drive – here’s how it works

If there is excessive sunshine, the awning provides shade. If it works then. We show you how to retrofit the awning drive

Cloudy pond water - clear the pond properly

Cloudy pond water - clear the pond properly

Cloudy pond water can have various causes. Here you will find tips on how you can clarify the water in your garden pond