Due to a large selection of commercially available apple tree varieties and growth forms, the tasty and healthy fruit is suitable for problem-free cultivation, even on smaller plots of land. But be careful when choosing. Some Malus species are not able to fertilize themselves and therefore need a pollinator plant. The annual pruning of the fruit trees is…
Anyone who wants to stay healthy, fit and vital nowadays relies on the power of berries. The small all-rounders not only provide a vitamin-rich addition to any menu, but also beautify the gardens with their fascinating shades of color and their extremely lush growth. In its mode of action, the aronia berry in particular stands out from…
Japanese aralia spread exotic flair in every garden. Not only do they fit into Asian gardens, but they do well in general. They impress with their flowers, their unusual foliage, the berries, the bizarre growth (bush shape) and the prickly trunk. The wood offers an attractive eye-catcher all year round. The Japanese Aralia works best in atrium gardens and…
If a densely populated ant trail runs through the living room and kitchen, straight to the pantry, no one in the house will tolerate such an invasion. No wonder, because infected food poses health risks and must be disposed of. In the garden, ants lose the sympathy of the hobby gardener by digging under stone slabs, piling…
When the colorful leaves have fallen in autumn, bright red dots can be seen in many places in the forest. These are the rose hips, the fruit of wild roses. Rose hips are particularly rich in vitamin C and contain a variety of valuable ingredients. They can be used fresh or dried to make tea, jam and desserts. When…
The goat loves wood. But not living wood that grows out there. Among other things, the wood that is built into our houses is attacked. But this often has a supporting function. It can have devastating consequences if it loses its stability. That is why the house buck should not be ignored lightly. Some federal states have even introduced a reporting…
Some of the oldest types of fruit existed almost 1000 years ago. Each region has its local varieties, which are therefore only widespread there and have adapted very well to the local conditions. A large number of old berry, pome and wild fruit varieties are still registered in the gene database of the Institute for Plant Genetics…
Garden owners love them for their versatility, their beauty and their undemanding nature: anemones. These plants are ideal for adding variety to the face of the garden. It doesn’t matter whether you want white, pink, bluish or crimson flowers to decorate the bed, whether you prefer tall or low-growing plants or whether you want an inconspicuous green…
The ragweed or mugwort ragweed is increasingly conquering German home gardens. In the following article you will learn what allergy risk ragweed poses and why it is a good idea to get involved in combating and spreading ragweed even if you are not an allergy sufferer. Characteristics botanisch „Ambrosia artemisiifolia“ in German mugwort-leaved grape herb Synonyms:…
Every hobby gardener knows this: The plants are nurtured and cared for with a lot of love and devotion, until you suddenly find animals on the beloved plants. Do small, red to dark red beetles cause damage or are they even beneficial? We clarify which animals it could be and explain what influence they have on your…