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Self-sufficiency is all the rage. But what's the best way to get started? We'll show you how to easily start growing onion sets in the spring.

Mulch does the trick – Seasoned bark mulch keeps the topsoil moist and prevents weeds from sprouting. Spread the layer a few centimeters thick on the soil to ensure its effect lasts longer than just one season.

Sick plants are a sign that something is wrong. It could be that the plant is too weak or has been overfertilized. The plant may be too densely planted, resulting in poor ventilation, or the plant may be in a drafty location. Disease can also spread from neighbors, through weeds, or through infected plant debris.

To grow, the potato needs only a piece of tuber and a sprout. In difficult times, thick potato slices have even been planted.

Homegrown potatoes from your garden are a real treat! Growing them isn't difficult at all and can be easily done on the balcony in boxes or weatherproof planting bags.

Instead of throwing away eggshells, make a liquid fertilizer concentrate with an extremely high calcium content. Eggshells contain calcium, which is easily extracted with vinegar. The resulting water-soluble fertilizer is a boost for plants. We'll show you how!

Homemade liquid fertilizer saves money and releases the valuable nutrients from nettles and comfrey. We'll show you how!

If you have a small plot of land, are considering an allotment garden for growing fruit and vegetables, or are already the proud owner of one, you've come to the right place. Read these valuable tips and all sorts of interesting facts about gardening in an allotment garden!

Pruning is one of the most important tasks in the garden year after year: A good cut promotes the flowering of shrubs, the vitality of the plants and brings overgrown hedges and shrubs back into shape.

Using a joint brush and joint scraper, you can easily and environmentally friendly remove even stubborn weeds and moss from joints, even without the use of pesticides. Furthermore, spraying herbicides on surfaces, paths, and squares is prohibited! To ensure your back is also happy with this method, be sure to use a joint scraper with a telescopic handle.

It's well known that proper fertilization is important for optimal plant growth. But which fertilizer should be used for which plants, and, above all, how much, and should it be mineral or organic?

Transplanting or creating new perennial beds is stressful for the plants. Therefore, timing is extremely important for perennials. If you relocate or plant your perennials during their active or growth phase, for example, you risk significant disruption. In the worst case, the plant may not recover from the stress and die. To avoid such mistakes, we've compiled some important information for you.

February marks the transition from winter to spring and offers numerous opportunities to prepare your vegetable garden for the upcoming season. Use this month to complete important tasks and lay the foundation for a successful harvest.

Hardly any other flower welcomes us as warmly in our summer gardens as the dahlia. This pretty immigrant from Mexico, with its diverse, colorful faces, is worth taking an early interest in its blooms. It's best to start them in pots now!

When dahlias are grown from seed, completely new varieties emerge, no two alike. From small to large, double, decorative or single, single-colored or multi-colored – dahlia seeds can make little floral miracles come true.

Harvesting ripe, juicy tomatoes is one of the highlights of the gardening year; after all, they're among the tastiest and most popular vegetables. To always get the most out of your plants, it's worth knowing which varieties you have and what their specific requirements are. Proper care also plays a large role in a bountiful harvest. With these 10 tips, nothing can go wrong.

Many people dream of having their own vegetable garden, but not everyone has a lot of space. With "square gardening," you can divide a bed into small squares (instead of traditional rows) and use mixed crops to achieve a large and varied harvest in a small area. And, incidentally, raised beds are currently very trendy.

In the vegetable and summer flower garden, the bare earth is starting to show through more and more. The peas have long been harvested, the onions are drying in the sun, braided in braids, and the last of the bush beans are being used in a hearty stew. But don't worry, the beds will quickly turn green again – with all-natural soil helpers. These rejuvenate tired beds.

What could be more beautiful than cutting a fresh bouquet of flowers in your own garden? To encourage you to keep cutting flowers, it's a good idea to create a small cut flower garden or a bed just for cut flowers. Urban gardeners can also fill a bed or one or more planters with annuals.

What makes a good neighbor? A peaceful coexistence without conflict. When things go really well, neighbors even benefit from each other, for example through help or even consideration – of course, this also applies to the vegetable patch! With the right neighbors, plants thrive twice as well. Therefore, certain vegetables are deliberately planted together in mixed gardening. The healthier the plants are and the more carefully they are grown and cared for, the better the neighborhood functions.

Palm-sized or small like cherries, round, bottle-shaped, striped, ribbed, red, yellow, even pink – the variety of tomatoes is so tempting that you'd want to dedicate an entire greenhouse to these aromatically fragrant plants with their colorful fruits. Then get started! Tomato plants can be easily sown even on a bright windowsill – growing them isn't difficult!

Autumn leaves are more than just garden waste—when used correctly, they become a valuable resource in the garden. Whether as natural frost protection for sensitive plants or as nutrient-rich compost, using leaves cleverly not only benefits your plants but also the environment. In this article, you'll learn how to use autumn leaves wisely and what to keep in mind when composting.

In autumn, colorful leaves cover gardens and lawns – a beautiful sight, but not always harmless. In some cases, it's essential to remove fallen leaves to prevent disease and damage to plants. Leftover leaves can be particularly problematic when infected with fungal infections or on the lawn. In this article, you'll learn when removing leaves is truly necessary and how best to go about it – for a healthy garden next spring, too.

Summer is the most wonderful time of the year. The garden has become an outdoor room, vacation is just around the corner, and yet there are still a few things that need to be done beforehand. With our gardening tips, the most important things can be done quickly. A bit of flower pruning is due, the plant list for the new perennial bed hasn't been written yet, the entire gardening world is yearning for refreshment, and you still need someone to look after your garden while you're on vacation.

October is a month of transition: The nights are getting cooler, the days are getting shorter—and the last big harvest is coming up in the vegetable garden. At the same time, preparations for winter begin. Staying active in October will ensure healthy plants, full pantries, and a good start to the next season. Here are the most important tips for your vegetable garden in the golden month of autumn.

In September, the transition from late summer to autumn begins in the garden – and this is also reflected in the vegetable garden: Harvesting, planting, tending, and already thinking about the cooler months ahead. Now is the time to garden ahead: Many crops can still be sown, while others require final care to survive the winter.

In autumn, trees and shrubs decorate the garden with a colorful carpet of leaves—a beautiful sight, but one that raises the question: What should we do with all those leaves? Instead of simply throwing them away, it's worth taking a second look. Autumn leaves are by no means just waste—used correctly, they become valuable aids for plants, soil, and animals. In this article, you'll learn how to use leaves wisely and even provide animals with a winter shelter.

August is a month full of life in the vegetable garden: harvest time, tending, and new sowings are all on the agenda. While many crops are now ripe, you can also start thinking about the next season. To help you maximize your garden's potential, here are the most important gardening tips for this late summer month.

The garden is at rest—but not completely. In January, many things happen in secret: Plants prepare for budding, birds search for food, and we gardeners use the time for tending, planning, and a little kick-start to the coming season. If you'd like, you can even start sowing summer flowers.

In December, peace returns to the garden—but that doesn't mean there's nothing left to do. The last gardening month of the year is ideal for checking supplies, tending trees, helping birds, and laying the groundwork for the coming gardening season. With a little attention, your vegetable garden will remain a vibrant place even during the colder season.

In November, the garden slowly goes into hibernation – but the vegetable garden isn't completely at rest yet. Now is the perfect time to harvest the last of your crops, protect your plants, and winterize your garden. With a little preparation, you can create optimal conditions for the next season and preserve your harvest even through the cold months.

Now things are really getting going in the garden! April is a month of dynamism: Everything is growing, sprouting, and beginning to bloom. At the same time, the garden is still sensitive to late frosts, so a little caution is also required. With the right care steps and planting activities, you can get your ornamental garden into full swing now.

In March, the gardening season finally begins again! The days are getting longer, the sun is gaining strength—and there's a lot going on in the ornamental garden. Now is the time for pruning, planting, sowing, and initial protective measures. Those who get active in March will lay the foundation for a magnificent flowering season.

February slowly marks the end of the deep gardening winter. Now is the perfect time to make the first preparations for the new gardening season. With targeted care, early planning, and a little anticipation, you can lay the foundation for a flourishing ornamental garden in spring and summer.

Since dahlias originate from sun-drenched Mexico, the tubers are very sensitive to frost and should be stored during the winter. They can only survive outdoors in extremely mild winters in very sheltered locations. If they are exposed to frost, they will not survive the winter. Mid-November is usually the ideal time to dig the tubers out of the ground. Then they will reward us again next year with particularly long-lasting, lush, and beautiful blooms.