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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...

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...

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.

March marks the transition from winter to spring and is the ideal time to prepare your vegetable garden for the coming season. From tilling the soil to sowing and caring for existing plants, there's plenty to do now.

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.

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.

January is a quiet but important month in the gardening year. Even if winter is still dormant outside, you can already make valuable preparations to optimally prepare your vegetable garden for the coming season. From fruit tree care to seed planning to harvesting frost-resistant vegetables – the...