Practice

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 ...

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 seaso...

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 ...

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...

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 u...