At the latest when the first frost comes, feeding aids are often vital for birds. Oatmeal is a common food used to feed birds. The expert explains what is allowed and what problems can arise. German law There is no German law prohibiting the feeding of oatmeal to wild birds. But there are laws that give landlords, neighbors…
Bacon beetles (Dermestes) pose a hygienic storage problem and damage a wide variety of materials. Prompt control is required to prevent uncontrolled proliferation. There are different methods for this. Look In order to know whether one of the following control measures is effective, the pests and/or the bacon beetle larvae must first be identified. 144 species are known…
If a tree is felled in the garden, the swamp is often left over because it is too expensive to remove. This opens up many creative design options with and around the tree stump. Living garden furniture If the stump is not removed with the roots , you should get ideas beforehand on how you want to shape…
Grouting the terrace slabs guarantees a high-quality impression and extends the durability of the floor covering. However, different jointing materials are suitable for grouting the panels in an appealing way. Popular materials The wider the joints, the coarser the joint material can be. Careful insertion ensures an attractive appearance. Below you will find various materials that are suitable…
The window leaf, also known as Monstera, scores with strong growth and huge ornamental leaves with deep incisions. If they suddenly get brown or black spots, there can be many reasons. cold The windowsill is at home in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Pleasant temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius and high humidity…
If lovage is not used fresh, drying offers a way of preserving it. In order to preserve the aroma, the right harvest time and the drying procedure are important. Best leaf/shoot harvest time Lovage ( Levisticum officinale ) can be harvested between spring and autumn. The leaves are most aromatic just before flowering, which begins in June. Since aromas are…
They come in many different colors, from yellow to green to brightly colored. Many of the dazzling caterpillars later become beautiful or inconspicuous butterflies and moth species. The list below will help determine the species of caterpillars. Green Caterpillars A green caterpillar can usually be either a butterfly or a moth. The green specimens are the ones that…
Anyone who has ever had to fight weed species in their own garden knows how difficult it is. However, there are good weeds as well as those that cover the ground altogether and leave no room for the planted plants. weed definition The word weed already shows that these are annoying plants that spread in the…
Small flies in the flower pot are annoying and a danger to the plant. Fighting them is easy, but the larvae are not so easy to get rid of. But some measures promise success. Which pest is it? The tiny little flies in the flower pot are mostly mourning flies , also known as fungus gnats. In fact, they are…
In the natural pool and swimming pond, the water is cleaned without the use of chemicals. With a biologically working pump or with the help of aquatic plants. But what is the minimum size for nature and bathing fun? Differences between natural pool and swimming pond In both the natural pool and the swimming pond, no chemicals are used…