Anyone who has ever tried to permanently remove lichen from their stones will know the next day what they did. It takes a lot of effort and, above all, muscle strength to drive the fungus out of the garden. Annoyingly, the strenuous scrubbing often only removes the visible layer of the fungus. However, the spores of the fungus…
Evergreen plants decorate every garden, whether in the sun or in the shade. Whether deciduous or coniferous, whether shrubs or hedges, whether perennials, ground cover or climbing plants, evergreen plants look good all year round. They bring color to the shady corners, protect against prying eyes and enhance the garden with their beautiful foliage. Everyone knows rhododendrons, cherry…
Hardly anything is more depressing for a hobby gardener than to see your own plants suffering from a pest infestation. Treatment becomes all the more difficult when the insects are scale insects. Using chemical agents is not always the best way. The use of insecticides is particularly problematic for crops or in your own four walls. Hardy pests…
Growing your own vegetables is more rewarding than ever. It doesn’t matter whether you only grow vegetables in a tub, in a raised bed, whether you have a vegetable bed or even a small vegetable garden, it’s worth it. However, you should not just sow or plant straight away. There are all sorts of things to consider. Not all…
In order for healthy growth and lots of delicious strawberries to work, you need a soil that ideally supports this. Below is the most important information on what to look out for. garden bed If the strawberries are to grow in the garden or vegetable patch, the ideal soil meets the following criteria: Loose texture lightness,…
Numerous trees and shrubs that bear black berries grow in nature and in gardens. While we can eat some fruits without hesitation, we must treat others with extreme caution. 7 trees and shrubs with raw edible berries Brombeere – Rubus sect. Rubus Wild shrubs can be found in the wild, while mostly cultivated forms grow in…
There are two distinct groups of peonies: herbaceous peonies and tree peonies. The main difference between the two groups is that in the case of a perennial peony, the above-ground parts die off in winter and the plant retreats completely into the ground. Shrub peonies, on the other hand, only lose their leaves on the woody shoots. Because…
Trees and shrubs that bear blue berries are popular ornamental trees. However, not all fruits are non-toxic to humans. However, they are an important food source for birds in autumn and winter. shrubs Berberitze (Berberis gagnepainii, Berberis candidula und Berberis julianae) Occurrence: Gardens (solitaire or hedge), cemeteries, rock gardens evergreen ornamental shrub with thorny branches Fruits: oblong,…
Both in the warm months and in winter there is always something to do in and around your own garden. There are various project ideas for the garden that can easily be postponed to the cold season. construction work If the garden is largely unused in winter, it is time to carry out various construction work,…
The ideal spacing between strawberries is crucial to the success of a cultivation. Too large or too small a planting distance reduces the chances of a rich harvest. Learn more about planting strawberries here. The right planting distance The purpose or location of the cultivation is decisive for the correct planting distance between the strawberries. A distinction can…