If you let weeds grow in your lawn, you’ll soon be at a disadvantage. Dandelion, sorrel and the like are crowding out the green carpet in a short space of time. Only a consistent approach can still save the lawn. To do this, however, you must know which weeds you are dealing with. Annual species are controlled differently than…
Chickweed is a treacherous plant. Within 5 to 6 weeks she is already dispersing her seeds, about 15,000 pieces per plant and there are at least 3 generations per gardening season. Even in winter the plants continue to grow. If you don’t want a dense carpet of chickweed in your garden, you have to intervene. Only persistent combating of…
The ornamental onion is adorned with large, spherical, mostly purple inflorescences. So that they don’t miss the admiration they deserve, they are enthroned on long stalks high above the foliage. The small star blossoms that form the flower balls stay fresh for a long time. But even their heyday finally came to an end. The beautiful sight is gone! Can…
Anyone who follows media reports about factory farming usually has no appetite for poultry, and eggs (even barn eggs) don’t really make the sympathetic conscience happy either. But living without eggs and poultry, without breakfast eggs and delicious grilled pastries? A sad idea, and that’s why chicken farming is currently experiencing a tremendous upswing. “Private chickens” on the…
Winter is gone, spring is coming. Now is the right time to prepare the garden for the approaching growing season. While the signs of other plants are quite easy to perceive, when it comes to lawns, the question always arises as to when the first lawn cut should be made. We explain when the right time has come…
The waterweed impresses with functional attributes instead of decorative flower beauty. As a lush green, hardy underwater plant, it makes a constructive contribution to maintaining the water quality in ponds and aquariums. At the same time, it serves as a valuable supplier of oxygen, a popular spawning ground and a popular hiding place for fish. Thanks to their…
The original frankincense plant is a rarity on the market and both seeds and plants are expensive. In the case of seeds, this can be explained by the low germination rate and in the case of plants by the very slow growth. The culture conditions are difficult. The plants are sensitive and react quite blatantly to changes. Frankincense is…
Unfortunately, it is not easy when a colony of wasps has nested in the ground in the house or in the garden. After all, wasps should not be simply removed, smoked out or destroyed. Because despite all the opposing opinions, wasps are also useful for nature. Although wasps do not pollinate flowers and plants, they eat a lot…
Wild blackberries can be an absolute nuisance. They are extremely prolific and difficult to remove, not only because they develop very prickly shoots. The easiest way to control blackberries is on lawns. If you mow the shoots regularly with the mower, you will soon have peace. Otherwise you need patience and usually have to make a lot of effort. It…
Wild mallows form long taproots with which they anchor themselves in the ground. In nature, they grow on fields and meadows and are therefore also referred to by some as weeds. Completely wrong, because from May the enchanting flowers awaken on the plant, which fascinate many plant lovers. These flowers stand out above all for their colorful stripes,…