Cyclamen add color to your home or garden when nothing else is blooming. In the following instructions we will tell you what the right cyclamen location looks like. light In terms of light, you have to choose the location depending on whether it is a cyclamen in the room or in the garden. The warmer it is,…
Raised beds are suitable for planting herbs, flowers and vegetables. However, so that the harvest of the vegetable mixed culture is also productive, the crop rotation and the neighborhood of the vegetables must also be observed in the raised bed. mixed culture In mixed cultures, in contrast to monocultures, different plant species are planted in one…
Cutting the hedge to create an opaque privacy screen is imperative. But when is it allowed and when is it forbidden? We explain here how the applicable law is interpreted. law The Federal Nature Conservation Act stipulates that cutting hedges, reeds, shrubs and bushes is prohibited between March 1st and September 30th. The background to this regulation is…
Sitting comfortably by the campfire or a fireplace in your own garden sounds romantic. But what does the law say when it comes to open fires on your own property? General caution When it comes to open fires, whether on your own property or on public property, you generally need to take a few precautions. Because the…
Mice and rats in the compost and thus also in the garden and soon also in the house are a nuisance that can not only be annoying, but also harmful to health. Rodents in the compost – why? In order to be able to safely expel and get rid of the rodents from the compost…
An insect hotel is handy and helpful because it helps attract beneficial insects. But which insect hotel location should you choose and what is important in terms of the environment and the altitude? light and warmth Insects like light and warmth. Therefore, it makes sense to align the insect hotel to the south. This will protect it from…
The Tayberry, bot. Rubus fruticosus x idaeus is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry. However, so that you can enjoy the mildly sour taste every year, the shrub needs an annual pruning. attitude Tayberries grow as shrubs that reach well over two meters in height. In addition, numerous side shoots develop every year, which can quickly…
Is urine useful as fertilizer or harmful? This question may seem unusual at first, but the ingredients are definitely beneficial for plants – if a few factors are taken into account. dilution When dogs, cats or other animals repeatedly mark a plant, many find it annoying and fear that the plant will die. However, this is usually only due…
Droppings in the garden is a clear sign that animals are there or crossing out. By determining animal excrement, the animal species can be identified in order to initiate appropriate control measures if necessary. basics The appearance, smell and size of animal droppings cannot be clearly described in order to always be able to carry out…
It is not without reason that agriculture differentiates between heavy and weak consumers of vegetable plants. Regular crop rotation balances the nutrient content of the soil and ensures high crop yields every year. The gardener is best guided by this annual plan when planting in the raised bed. Relevance of correct crop rotation The roots of various…