Would you like to grow delicious honeydew melons yourself? The honeydew melon is one of the most popular types of melon in our latitudes. Here you can find out which varieties can be grown in our region in the garden and greenhouse. Worth knowing about honeydew melons Honeydew melons (Cucumis melo var. inodorus) belong to the class Cantaloupe melons . They are…
Radishes can have round, icicle, or cylindrical bulb shapes in red, white, yellow, purple, or pink. Here you can find out why radishes taste hot and what mild and hot varieties there are. Where does the sharpness come from? Sharpness from mustard oil Mustard oil as protection against predators Fluctuations in sharpness within a variety are…
The right amount when watering plants is a challenge for many gardeners. It is also important to keep the right amount when sprinkling the lawn. This guide explains how long a lawn sprinkler should run. find mediocrity Not too much and not too little – as is so often the case, mediocrity is the optimal guideline for…
Freshly seeded lawns should grow well and form a dense grass cover. But some time after sowing, the weeds sprout. Here’s how to get rid of weeds without chemicals. causes Cheap or wrong seeds In many cases, cheap or wrong seeds are the reason why freshly sown lawns become weedy. You should always use good quality grass seed…
Foods such as flour, sugar and the like are actually considered to have a long shelf life. In exceptional cases, however, small black animals cavort in the container. This guide provides information and tips on the pests, how to combat them and the edibility of the food despite the infestation. Which beetle is it? There are different…
Have you also heard more about the bee tree, Euodia hupehensis, lately? It is indeed a most interesting tree which you can read more about planting, pruning and propagating below. Bee trees – very special plants The bee trees bear a not entirely flattering German original name: Samthaare Stinkesche. This refers to the smell of its leaves,…
The easy-care zucchini plants are a popular garden vegetable. The tropical plants with the scientific name “Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo convar. giromontiina” belong to the descendants of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Various zucchini diseases can stunt growth and destroy crops. Various zucchini diseases When growing the plants, various diseases can throw a spanner in the works. A…
Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) in your own garden are becoming increasingly popular. For a variety of reasons, care must be taken to ensure that they are planted in a mixed culture and surrounded by good neighbors. Mixed culture important Raspberries should definitely be planted in a mixed culture. That means they belong in a bed where plants with…
Who doesn’t want a beautiful green lawn in front of the house? But the hot temperatures in summer cause the grass to dry up. Blowing up the lawn can help. When is the right time? water requirements of the lawn If you want a green lawn in summer, you have to know what you need. Lawn is basically a…
Hardly anyone likes wasps around them. For some people it is even downright dangerous, namely for allergy sufferers. A wasp sting can be fatal. But even if you don’t have an allergic reaction, you don’t want to be bitten. In summer, wasps are quite common, sometimes in the house, often in the garden. It is particularly annoying when eating, but…