When spring comes, the vegetable garden will be stocked again. Peppers are also the first choice for many hobby gardeners. Because the vegetables are tasty and versatile, and with a little care, a bountiful harvest can be achieved. Cultivation is also usually successful in a bucket on the balcony or terrace. But when is the right time to sow…
Hobby gardeners should always pay attention to how deep potatoes are planted in the ground and what needs to be considered for the plants afterwards. Because the heavy feeders are easy to care for, but only bring high yields with the right culture. Interested hobby gardeners can find out here what the depth depends on and when…
The magical cherry blossom heralds the most beautiful time of spring. What follows are tasty fruits, which of course taste best when freshly harvested. The cherry is one of the most popular types of fruit in Germany. However, it is not uncommon for the cherry tree to become resinous, which is reflected in an amber-colored, sticky discharge. This can…
Cultivating new potatoes is comparatively easy and allows a first harvest very early in the year. This in turn offers various advantages. But which varieties belong to it and what are these potatoes all about – our list and definition show it. Definition The term early potatoes already reveals what it is all about – potatoes that…
If you want to plant a quince tree in your own garden, you first have to make a choice. Should it be an apple quince or a pear quince? Most garden owners are at a loss when it comes to this question, because hardly anyone knows the differences. And there are some! At the same time, you should also…
Especially those who grow vegetables in their own garden want to do without chemicals when fertilizing and therefore increasingly use biological fertilizers. This way you can grow your own organic vegetables. The right fertilization is also very important here, because only then will the plants grow vigorously and guarantee a rich harvest. But with organic fertilizers, of which…
Growing potatoes in a raised bed – is that possible? Solanum tuberosum is actually notorious for taking up a lot of space. However, this guide proves the opposite. Cultivating potatoes in raised beds is not only feasible, but also has numerous advantages. However, there are important things to consider when growing, such as the time of sowing. The gardener will…
The slender gladioli (gladiolus) are very popular as bedding and cut flowers because of their elegant appearance. In recent years, gladioli growers have succeeded in bringing purple, blue and even brown varieties onto the market in addition to the white, yellow, salmon-colored or red flower colors. In nature, gladioli can only be found occasionally in southern Germany. You…
Every gardener is delighted when his lovingly cared for strawberries open in abundance in the spring, because they promise a bountiful harvest. If the Fragaria goes on a tour of conquest with her tendrils, the joy is mixed. While some are grateful for new, free plants, others see offshoots of strawberries as useless energy robbers. Both considerations speak…
Hardy carnivorous plants are rarely found in the local latitudes, because most plants are sensitive to frost. They are usually to be overwintered at moderate temperatures. Our list of suitable carnivorous plants shows which varieties can remain outdoors even during the cold season. pitcher plant The so-called pitcher plant is also known as Sarracenia in botanical jargon and can…