Cherry plums are particularly beautiful to look at in early spring, when countless white blossoms adorn the tree from the end of March. The trees are suitable as solitaires and flowering shrubs, but also make good impenetrable hedges. Wild fruit hedges guarantee an abundance of birds in the garden. However, the fruits can also be processed differently. How to…
Above all, raised beds in the garden should be a visual eye-catcher with many appealing plants, spices or vegetables. But the unpopular larvae of beetles, which mainly feed on the roots, can also quickly nest here. In the worst case, the plants die off. But what helps against an infestation of grubs in the raised bed and where…
Hostas are the stars in shady locations in the garden. There, however, they are threatened by predators that cause holes in the leaves. In addition, some varieties are very sensitive if the location is not suitable. The result can be yellowish discoloration, which also occurs when the plants are damaged by diseases. The leaf problems on hostas can be…
For some it is a lucky charm, for others it is an annoying weed. Many garden owners do not like clover in the lawn at all. They tackle him with a wide variety of devices and means. But not everything makes sense. First of all, it is important to find out the cause of the wild growth. Then something can…
Black flies are found all over the world and there are about 50 species in the local latitudes that humans and animals attack to get their blood. The annoying suckers are usually not noticed, but caution is advised, especially in the vicinity of flowing water such as rivers and streams. Here they are usually recognized because they…
A cactus paved the way for many steep gardening careers in the hobby and professional sectors. The spiky succulents make it easy to get started and motivate procrastinating beginners with a powerful or bizarre habit to persevere. The harmoniously shaped spherical cactus symbolizes all these virtues thanks to its modest demands on care. However, the eye-catching appearance with…
The lotus flower or lotus flower, also known as Nelumbo, is an aquatic plant that can be cultivated in the garden pond as well as in the bucket. However, it is not enough to simply put them in the water or stand them. The lotus is not particularly demanding, but there are still a few points that…
The guide to catching moles consists primarily of instructions on when not to catch moles – almost always. It is important to clarify this, not only because of the sensitive fine, but also because more and more citizens are now reporting such animal cruelty and this fine is getting closer in practice. It doesn’t help, moles are…
A mole in the home garden is a nuisance for many hobby gardeners. You cherish and care for the garden all year round and then a troublemaker comes along and ruins half the work. It’s difficult to get rid of a little Digger like that, but not impossible. You shouldn’t kill him or you’re not allowed to, it’s…
If a mole settles in the garden, it quickly creates an extensive cave system of up to 2,000 square meters. On its patrols, the cute furry ball devours snails, vine weevils, crane cranes, masses of larvae and pest eggs. At the same time, the insectivore loosens the soil deeply. A blessed activity – if it weren’t for the…