Palm trees, whether as indoor and container plants or hardy in the garden, are also very popular in Germany. However, it can take some time for a small plant to grow into a large, stately palm tree. Because palm trees are not exactly known for their rapid growth. Palm trees grow rather slowly There is a variety…
Bees are among the most important insects for humans and nature. Without their pollination, the plant world would degrade drastically with corresponding consequences for human life. It is all the more important to provide flowers and shrubs in the garden, on the balcony or in flower boxes that are bee-friendly so that the buzzing flying insects can…
Coffee grounds are a popular household remedy that even has an effect in botany. But is the natural fertilizer alternative suitable for every type of plant? This guide addresses the question of whether gardeners should fertilize an apple tree with old coffee grounds . Too much coffee grounds is harmful Many people already know not to dispose of their…
Various disruptive factors cause pepper plants to drop flowers. Affected hobby gardeners need immediate action to save this year’s harvest. An expert root cause analysis determines the right countermeasures. This is to do when the pepper blossoms fall off. Demanding nightshade plant The species-rich genus paprika (Capsicum) belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and is native to the warm, sun-drenched…
If weeds or mosses have got the upper hand on the lawn, the lawn often needs to be renewed. A lawn tiller is a convenient solution for the time-consuming and labor-intensive digging of the ground. milling the lawn To put it simply, when milling, the entire lawn including the soil is plowed up. The difference to other…
Aloe vera, also known as real aloe or desert lily, can be propagated without professional knowledge. The popular plant belongs to the succulents. Spring is the right time for repotting. Take the opportunity to divide or propagate the plant. Grow aloe vera Two to three-year-old aloe plants form offshoots, so-called Kindel. Like most indoor plants, aloe vera can be…
Juicy apples freshly picked from the tree, the wish of every apple tree owner. But what to do if the apple tree loses apples prematurely? That depends on the particular cause. June fruit fall If the apple tree loses a lot of unripe fruit in June/July, it is usually the so-called June fruit drop. This is a natural…
A warm summer or high pressure loads mean hardships for the green lawn in the garden. Bald spots appear in the lawn and create an unsightly appearance. Various methods allow the causes to be eliminated. The reasons Alter Plant age is a common cause of developing dry patches or missing grass tufts. Grass ages and over the years…
Lovage (Levisticum officinale), also known as maggi herb because of its spicy taste, belongs to the umbelliferae family (Apiaceae). If the plant is infested with aphids, natural measures should be the first choice. Appearance of the aphids Aphids are only a few millimeters in size – a maximum of 7 millimeters – and come in a…
Not all bird species fly away from the cold. In winter, however, you can expect a laborious search for food in this country. People with a heart for animals don’t stand idly by. Of course, there are all sorts of ready-made feeds that can be bought in stores. But making birdseed yourself is more rewarding. We’ll tell you recipes with…