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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!

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 metho...

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?

A species-rich wildflower seed mix transforms your balcony box into a colorful mini wildflower meadow that magnetically attracts bees, butterflies, beetles, and other insects. Read how it's done here!

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 recov...

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...

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 ...

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. The...