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Since autumn garden waste is ideal for filling, now is the perfect time to create a raised bed. Just like in spring, there is plenty of garden waste available now that can be perfectly recycled for the various layers of a raised bed.

Compost is truly a gardening treasure—sustainable, nutrient-rich, and incredibly easy to make. If you compost your kitchen and garden waste instead of throwing it in the bin, you not only protect the environment but also receive valuable fertilizer in return, completely without chemicals. Earthw...

We'll create a dreamy summer bouquet from the abundant blooms of the summer garden! Bouquet-making takes practice—it's not for nothing that training to become a florist takes several years. With patience and perseverance, you can certainly master this art yourself. We'll show you how!

To ensure we can enjoy our bouquets for a long time, there are a few rules we should follow. Learn everything about their durability and what exactly cut flowers need for a long, happy life here!

Not all roses form runners. However, we can use another method to create identical plants. This is possible because plants have the ability to form roots from the shoot, i.e., the stem or leaf. We take advantage of this ability. Cutting propagation is one of the oldest methods of plant propagation.

Even though our goal is a bed with the lowest possible maintenance and a permanently self-regulating plant splendor, tall perennials in particular often need some support.

If you love bouquets, you could create a bed dedicated to cut flowers. You don't need a breathtaking amount of space for this, because even a two-square-meter bed, with good planning, can provide cut flowers for several months. We'll show you how!

Grafting still plays a primary role in propagating the countless rose varieties. However, propagation from cuttings is becoming increasingly popular. Wild roses and rootstocks are sown. Some species can also be propagated from root cuttings, such as R. nitida and R. virginiana. Propagation from w...

Abundant harvests, working without having to bend down, and gardening in almost any location – raised beds simply score points on many levels. Thanks to their diverse shapes and materials, they also offer a wide range of uses when designing your dream garden.

Growing fruit and vegetables from your own garden is a dream for many. To prevent this from bursting like a soap bubble, choosing the right location is crucial. We'll tell you how to make your dream come true!

The traditional olla watering method is simple, effective, and particularly water-efficient—ideal for raised beds and dry summers. The porous clay pots release moisture slowly and evenly to the roots, supplying the plants exactly where they need it. A clever solution for sustainable gardening wi...

Ornamental onions, also known as Allium, are an attractive eye-catcher in the garden as early as April and are among the most decorative flowers. We have a few tips to keep in mind when planting these impressive beauties.

It's the same every autumn: first the leaves turn beautiful shades of red and yellow, then they fall off and are left in abundance in your garden.

Making compost isn't difficult at all: With the right mix of organic kitchen and garden waste, it's easy to make your own compost. Simply produce the treatment for your garden yourself...

What a spa day is for us humans, division is for most perennials. They emerge from this process rejuvenated and strengthened. "Many perennials should be divided at regular intervals," recommends Martin Becker, a perennial gardener from Dinslaken. The benefits of this effort in the garden are mani...

Plants need plenty of light to thrive. With plant lights, you can start growing them on your windowsill even during the darker months.

If temperatures permit, roses can bloom well into December. Each year, the cold season presents a new test for them. Normally, strong and healthy plants are well-equipped to withstand the cold. Unfortunately, most roses are not completely frost-hardy. A little care is therefore helpful.

If you want to enjoy these small yellow flower stars in your garden from January onwards, you should start planting winter aconites in September.

In the popular poem about “Herr von Ribbeck” by Theodor Fontane there is a pear tree, but the golden autumn season is also the best time to harvest apples.

Composting is wonderfully easy in the summer: Temperatures are high, and there's an abundance of soft, green material that breaks down wonderfully quickly when mixed with woody clippings. In contrast, winter is a time when there are few materials and temperatures in the compost heap can drop so l...

In March/April, pruning shears are used on summer-blooming ornamental shrubs. You may be wondering why? A gentle pruning encourages the shrubs to produce many new shoots, which will later bloom. So, those who are diligent in their pruning training will be rewarded with abundant blooms and a stron...

To kick off the gardening season, you need plenty of empty pots for sowing, pricking out, and potting up the first small spring bloomers, and of course, the larger ones too. To ensure our beloved plants all get off to a good start and don't have to deal with "legacy" from the previous year, like ...

Many garden plants are still adorned with pretty seed heads. Harvest these little wonders of nature – it's worth it! You can obtain seeds for next season at no cost, and some bizarre structures are perfect for autumnal decorative arrangements with a natural look.

...natural fertilization with an added protective factor. Mulch, for our gardening novices, translates to 'decomposing earth'. It refers to covering bare, uncultivated garden soil with organic matter, i.e., compost. When used correctly, mulching requires less work for the hobby gardener, is ecolo...

The foundation of life for all plants is the soil in which they grow. How well they thrive depends on the type of garden soil, its structure, and its nutrients. To determine this, you can test your soil.

Most geranium plants are discarded after just one season. However, if the plants are well cared for, they can easily rebloom for several years, even blooming more luxuriantly and for longer each year.

It's no wonder that dahlias have become a must-have flower in the garden in recent years: These sun-loving Mexican plants proudly and persistently display their mesmerizing blooms from mid-June until the first frost. Our tips explain how to cultivate these beauties and make the path to a sea of ​...

Permaculture is more than a gardening trend—it's a holistic lifestyle concept that combines ecological, social, and economic aspects. Whether in a small urban garden or in the countryside, those who cultivate in harmony with nature create healthy, resilient ecosystems, conserve resources, and pr...

Here you will find the most important pests of houseplants and the best ways to combat them.

What many people don't realize: lettuce stalks are more than just kitchen waste! Once used, they can be regrown again and again. And what do you need? Nothing more than light, warmth, water, and a little care. And this works not only for lettuce, but also for many other vegetables.

Care depends very much on the plant. Unfortunately, there are no rules for watering, as many factors play a role. The best way to tell if a plant is thirsty is to observe it. All potted plants need fertilizer. Pruning is less important than in the garden.

Natural gardening creates species-rich habitats. We'll start in your own garden and show you how to introduce these beneficial earwigs into your garden.

With this simple DIY, you can conjure up a stylish, floating windowsill in no time – perfect as a plant shelf, bookshelf, or decorative highlight. All you need is a wooden board, some jute twine, and a few simple steps. Whether attached to the curtain rod or with traditional ceiling hooks: This ...

Plants bring life to any room – and with this green plant ladder, they do so in a particularly stylish way. Whether by the window, in the kitchen, or in the living room: the slanted ladder becomes a charming showcase for herbs, houseplants, or flowering highlights. Taking up minimal space and ma...