With a plot of land with a slope, there are good reasons to stabilize the slope. Here you will find various ideas for cheap embankments, with which you can intercept the property slope. Important Rules If you want to fix a slope yourself, you should consider various aspects. Only a high-quality solution can avoid problems in the…
Strawberries are one of our favorite sweet and useful fruits. For the best possible harvest, the location should be chosen ideally. You have to pay attention to these things. Sun The more sun strawberries get, the better they ripen and the more sugar the plant develops in each individual fruit – the strawberries become sweet. A location in…
Bugs (heteroptera) are not exactly popular roommates in your own four walls. Although they do not cause any serious damage, they should be transported outside as soon as possible if they are sighted. detect bugs There are around 60,000 species of bedbugs worldwide. They are found in almost every habitat. In Germany itself, 1,000 different species can be…
If you dream of a garden that blooms non-stop from early spring through fall, then you should definitely take a closer look at phlox. Here you will learn everything you need to know about these wonderful flame flowers, how to care for them, prune them, overwinter and propagate them. location The flame flower likes a sunny…
The miracle tree (Ricinus communis) has numerous names such as castor bean plant. The botanical name means tick. Since the seeds of the plant look like small, engorged ticks, the name is easy to explain. The tree is also called the Christ palm because the leaves are reminiscent of a spread hand. But the comparison with Christ is unclear. The…
Growth plays a major role in garden design with trees. Shrubs are usually selected according to the criteria “deciduous” or “evergreen”. Rarely, however, does the fruit decoration influence the decision. Orange berries set a wonderful color accent. shrubs The orange berries on shrubs can usually only be seen in autumn. With these five shrubs you set a colorful accent…
To avoid a colony of wasps settling near the house or patio, it is important to spot a queen wasp looking for a suitable spot in the spring. Look The most widespread species of wasp in the local latitudes and thus also in the gardens is the German wasp (Vespula germanica). The wasp queen does not…
The marten is a shy animal that hunts prey under cover of darkness. A direct encounter in the home garden is therefore unlikely. But the traces left behind reveal his presence. clue search The real marten, scientifically known as Martes , is shy and mainly out and about at night. Rarely will the garden owner meet him directly. Instead, he must…
There are a large number of caterpillars in Germany. Determination is often not easy. Below is an overview of caterpillars with hair that you can identify in the future. Yellow/Green caterpillars The color of the caterpillar and hair can help identify the animals. In the first part there are some yellow/green specimens. Ahorn-Rindeneule (Acronicta aceris) The caterpillar grows…
Fire pits in the garden are enjoying increasing popularity. To ensure that it works safely, heat-resistant stones, such as those listed below, should be used when laying them out. differences in heat resistance There are some heat resistant rocks that are suitable for a backyard fire pit . But be careful, because here a distinction is made as to…