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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 ...

...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.

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...

The structure of tall, distinctive ornamental grasses is a delight all winter long, as snow caps and hoarfrost decorate the stalks and flower heads, creating a winter wonderland. But now it's time for spring cleaning!

We're in the midst of the most beautiful harvest time of the year. In midsummer, the selection of berries is particularly large. First come strawberries, followed by currants and gooseberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Blueberries can also be picked in between. And how do you know they're ri...

Nothing comes from nothing! This also applies to your favorite perennials in the perennial bed. A good start begins with the purchase of plants. Make sure you buy quality! And without a certain amount of care and attention, it won't work. In return, the plants will reward your efforts with health...

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) not only blooms beautifully in orange, white, yellow or various shades of red – the flowers, leaves and still green seed capsules are a delicious delicacy.

With the right plant selection, you can prevent slugs from causing major damage in your garden. These plants will spoil their appetite!

Organically cultivating a garden takes time and patience. Once the ecological balance in the biotope is achieved, it fills every gardener with pride.

The fig is a wonderful fruit that can be used to create all sorts of dishes. As the climate becomes milder, fig trees can now be planted in our gardens in a sheltered location. They are relatively easy to care for, and in a hot summer, you can expect a bountiful harvest. Read everything you need ...

Hard-wearing grassy areas for children to play on are a must-have in almost every garden. But this green carpet doesn't have to be a monotonous steppe: From daisies to herb lawns and wildflower islands to true wildflower meadows, there are natural design options for every taste that will bring a ...

Look at the leaves from above and below. Check the color. Is the plant growing as expected? Does it appear healthy? A plant's appearance, general condition, and mood all say a lot about its health. How are Aunt Petunia and Uncle Kohlrabi doing?

Whether on the terrace, balcony, or in the garden, these practical planting bags make it easy to grow wonderful vegetables both in the country and in the city. However, there are a few small things to keep in mind.

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 infec...

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!