It can take several years for an olive tree to bear fruit for the first time. The time window for the harvest varies depending on the location and the temperature and light conditions. In local regions, the best time for harvest is between April and June, although the exact time can be determined by the hobby gardener…
The Aztec sage, magic sage or Salvia divinorum – as the plant is also called – has made a questionable name for itself. Because the plant has a highly potent, hallucinogenic effect and is therefore often not only cultivated because of its beautiful appearance. This special sage species is also an enrichment for hobby gardeners, which offers…
The bee balm or Indian nettle, also known under the name Monarda didyma, is a fiery plant and can inspire with numerous advantages. Adaptable and easy to care for, it is ideal for beginners in garden maintenance. For fans of exotic beauty, the fringed blossoms, which are available in different colours, are an eye-catching highlight. In addition, the…
They are decorative, easy to care for and almost indestructible: the marigold. These advantages alone make the small daisy family popular plants for beds and balconies. The marigold, as the marigold is also called, has even more to offer and is extremely useful. Ideal location for the marigold The marigold comes from the rather dry and warm…
Ornamental asparagus belongs to the asparagus family, comes from southern Africa and is a popular houseplant. Of course, our kitchen asparagus is one of the asparagus plants. However, ornamental asparagus is a purely leafy plant that is often kept as a houseplant because of its filigree and feathery leaves and the ease with which it is cared…
Ugly little animals with many legs, many people even a little scary – you have to fight them! Do you really have to? In the following, the catchy tunes and earwigs are introduced to you in more detail, which could change your perspective. But of course there are also tips for getting rid of earwigs and earwigs, from…
A garden pool provides refreshment and offers significant added value even for small garden plots. Whether short-term or long-term, small Quick Up Pool or large frame – without the right base, the lawn and pool suffer. When setting up the pool, the right substructure is particularly important. We explain the possibilities and show the necessary steps for different…
With the summer come the mosquitoes. They sting us in the evening when we are having a barbecue and they keep us awake at night with their annoying whirring. The pests are not only active in the vicinity of ponds and lakes. The rain barrels in the garden are enough to attract thousands of mosquito larvae. How to prevent…
The loosestrife, spotted loosestrife or Lysimachia punctata, as the bright yellow flowering plant is also called, is a striking highlight and easy to care for. So that the yellow loosestrife is really a splendor and does not become a nuisance, a few things have to be considered when it comes to culture. Choose the right location…
If you want to grow flowers, vegetables and fruits that don’t do well outdoors in our climate, you need at least a greenhouse that simulates a southern climate for cultivation. If you would like to see and cultivate many different flowers and fruits, you need a large greenhouse, and that can quickly cost four-digit sums in…