In addition to countless other pests, it can happen again and again that rats conquer the home garden as a habitat. With these measures you will quickly get rid of the rodent master and the rat holes. The goal Rats permanently settle in a chosen habitat by building a nest. The structures, mostly built in the ground,…
Beautiful blooms in a variety of shapes and colors, dahlias are one of the most attractive summer flowers in the garden. So that they can optimally develop their splendor, they need a sunny and warm location. The perfect dahlia location In view of the great abundance of different varieties, many collectors are gripped by a passion…
Flame flowers are available for almost every garden situation: for sunny or rather shady places in the garden, dry or moist soil. But which location is ideal for which phlox species? location criteria In general, a bright location is just right for the phlox. However, the requirements differ a little depending on the species. Since the summer flowers…
A large tub, lots of sun and plenty of space are what raspberries need when they are grown in tubs. If you can meet these requirements, the raspberry will reward you with a rich harvest. Characteristics botanischer Name: Rubus idaeus Plant family: Rose family (Rosaceae) Growth form: shrub Flower: white, inconspicuous not poisonous Varieties available with…
Water consumption in the garden depends on numerous parameters. Weather, plants and garden size determine the amount of water required. There are a few rules of thumb that you can use to calculate the litres/m² for yourself. blasting in summer Depending on the size of the garden, the water requirement differs considerably. First, determine the size of…
With damage caused by browsing, nocturnal rampages or smelly legacies, the marten attracts attention mainly in an unpleasant way. Many people therefore hope for peace with the approaching winter. But do animals actually hibernate? hibernation yes or no? Anyone who deals with martens will quickly realize that the various representatives of Mustelidae unfortunately neither come up with…
With composting you save on waste fees and at the same time get a high-quality fertilizer. Not every food can go on the compost heap. The following article answers the question of whether you can compost potato peelings. The potato skins Potato skins contain various bitter substances. Since these are edible for adults, the bitter substances in the…
The stone marten is the most common species of marten that seeks human contact. It leaves a typical footprint, by which it can be recognized and distinguished from other animals. construction of the footprint Marten tracks are composed of three levels that are separate: The ball toes claws The arrangement of the individual toes is more…
Ladybugs are one of the most popular beneficial insects in the garden. They have a craving for aphids, but the insects are not the beetles’ only source of food. Basic food: ladybugs Beetles of the genus Coccinellidae are not only known and welcomed because of their appearance. Often referred to as lucky beetles, ladybugs are one of…
With their mostly black and white bark, birches are popular ornamental trees for the garden if it weren’t for their pollen count. The blossoming season of the trees is a problem for many allergy sufferers in spring. Birken (Betula) The plant genus Betula includes about 100 species. The most important birch species in Europe are the downy…