When laying out a new lawn, the lawn seed should be placed on sufficiently fertile soil. In this way you can ensure optimal lawn growth in the long term after the new planting. In addition, the topsoil must be filled up to a certain level. Topsoil – definition The topsoil is a type of soil that is…
Care should be taken when using coffee grounds as an alternative fertilizer. Some plants do not tolerate the home remedy, others love the collected powder. This guide reveals which indoor, fruit, vegetable and ornamental plants thrive even better with the help of coffee grounds. Better growth thanks to coffee grounds Since fertilizing with collected coffee powder changes…
Red, juicy tomatoes from our own garden taste like sun and freshness. But what to do if tomatoes don’t turn red and ripe? We name the five most common causes and give tips. Wrong location One of the most common reasons why the tomato does not ripen and turns red is improper location of the tomato plants. The…
The zucchini grows and blooms vigorously, but instead of a rich harvest, the flowers fall off. Many garden and balcony owners know the problem. But why is that and what can you do about it? Causes of flower loss Like all squash plants, zucchini plants ( Cucurbita pepo var. giromontiina ) produce both male and female flowers on the…
Monstera are among the most popular houseplants due to their green foliage . However, if yellow leaves are visible, you need to know the causes in order to be able to take appropriate measures. lack of water As tropical plants, Monstera depend on sufficient moisture to be able to care for the large leaves. For this reason, the following…
The real sage (Salvia officinalis) is not only a well-known remedy, but is also used in the kitchen. Not only the leaves, but also the sage flowers are edible. But when will they appear? Flower is purple in colour The common sage flowers from the end of May to the end of August. Of course, the period of…
Succulents are succulent plants known for being easy to care for and hardy. Being survivors, they are good for beginners. We present the 15 most beautiful flowering species. Flowering succulents as houseplants Christusdorn very decorative variegated bracts in red, pink or white small-flowered in yellow prickly plant stalk Tip: The Christ’s thorn (Euphorbia milii) likes even moisture and…
In theory, the pumpkin (Cucurbita) gets along well with many other plants in the vegetable patch. However, there are only a few that are particularly suitable as good mixed culture neighbors for the pumpkin due to certain factors. Caution: heavy feeder All pumpkin varieties are heavy feeders. These place special demands on nutrients and minerals in the soil. Their need…
Allotment garden owners know the problem: A toilet in the garden is not a matter of course. The connections for a conventional toilet are often not available or the installation of a water toilet is not permitted. Legal basis When deciding on a toilet variant, you are not only bound by personal preferences, but in many…
Contrary to their bad reputation, wasps are anything but permanently bad-tempered insects that only seek to inflict painful stings on people. Unfortunately, the attic is one of the preferred construction sites for a wasp nest. This circumstance makes even the most animal-friendly housemates uncomfortable. The question arises, how to remove a wasp nest under the roof? This is how…