All house and garden owners usually want a straight and level lawn. The following article explains how an existing lawn can be straightened or how a straight area can ideally be created. inspect area First, the area for a new lawn or an existing lawn must be checked for any holes or height differences. Above all, the…
Hardly any crop survives the winter when the ground freezes completely. Or does it? What influence do sub-zero temperatures have on growing vegetables, especially potatoes, when temperatures fall just below 0°C? This guide explains in 9 facts how much frost potatoes can take. Potatoes tolerate frost only slightly Potatoes love a warm environment. They do best in a sunny…
Sage is not only a good medicinal and aromatic herb. Flowering sage plants are also very suitable for enriching the flower garden. But which neighbors does sage go best with? Mixed culture in the orchard and vegetable garden Especially in the vegetable garden, the mixed culture of different species should bring benefits. Good neighbors help sage to grow…
As the summer passes, the appearance of the wasps also diminishes. But does that also mean death for the animals? Or do they hibernate in hiding? This guide provides interesting facts about the lifespan of wasps. Lifespan of different wasp species at a glance Medium wasp: dies at the end of August Common (common) wasp/German wasp: lives into…
Recognizing mushrooms is not that easy. If a yellow mushroom with a sponge sprout in the forest or even in your own garden, the choice is not that big. identifying features Mushrooms are not just mushrooms. If you take a closer look at the specimen, there are many different distinguishing features. These include, among other things, the structure…
In winter, winter bloomers and other winter plants add color to the gray everyday life. There is an extensive selection of hardy specimens suitable for cultivation on the balcony. winter bloomers Besenheide ‚Melanie‘ (Calluna vulgaris ‚Melanie‘) Bushy, cushion-like growing winter flowers Growth width: 30 to 60 centimeters Growth height: 30 to 60 centimeters Flower colors: pure…
Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a native to the mild winter Mediterranean countries. You can find out whether the lush flowering shrub tolerates frost and what temperatures are optimal for its growth by reading this article. Mediterranean flowering plant In many Mediterranean countries, magnificent oleander bushes are known, which grow several meters high and give off a…
Paprika loves the sun and warmth. This is exactly what he needs to be able to mature properly. Sometimes the weather doesn’t always play along. With a lot of luck, the fruit may ripen later. need sun Peppers (Capsicum) need a lot of sun and warmth to ripen. Only then can they fully develop their strong aroma and shine…
Parsley only knows a few good neighbors. The well-known plant does not get along with specimens of its own genus or many other plants. There are still a few good neighbors with whom you can grow parsley in a mixed culture. Good neighbors of parsley Not many plants are suitable for growing together. The following specimens get along…
Be careful when handling mushrooms. The risk of poisoning is far too great if collectors are not sure which mushroom it is. Lamellae in particular are often a clear sign of inedibility. Or are some brown mushrooms with lamellae suitable for consumption? Poisonous brown mushrooms Pantherpilz (Amanita pantherina) Brown colouration: hazel Growth height: 6 to 12 cm Other characteristics: white…