Practice

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 ...

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, y...

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 ...

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 corr...

Anyone who owns a garden knows them: those unwelcome guests between flowerbeds and paving joints. But are they really just a nuisance – or perhaps an underappreciated treasure? Whether you call them weeds or wild herbs , many of these plants can be far more than just a nuisance.