A pool in the garden is a dream! However, what if it is a plot of land on a hillside? We have compiled the most important information about setting up a pool on a slope and the maximum gradient. Dangers on slopes A pool must be safe. The possibility of the swimming pool tipping over, sliding or being destroyed by…
Thyme is a popular Mediterranean culinary and aromatic herb with numerous species of different qualities. But what can be the reason if the thyme leaves get white spots and what can you do? Zikaden These cicadas are two to four millimeters small, slender, greenish-yellow animals, mostly with a brown-black mottled surface. They sit mainly on the undersides…
With a little skill, the right materials and craftsmanship, you can build a terrace in the garden yourself. The substructure, the foundation, is always important. Here are some tips for constructing a terrace. Solid substructure necessary Regardless of whether paving stones or slabs are used for a terrace construction, a solid foundation is always necessary. Without the appropriate…
An indoor hanging plant offers the ideal solution for filling rooms with colorful vibrancy without being tied to a standing area. Be inspired by the most beautiful and decorative plants to hang. Advantages of an indoor hanging plant A hanging houseplant has numerous advantages compared to standing specimens: does not take up space on windowsills, tables…
Edible wild herbs are nothing more than local superfood, available to everyone and very healthy. The list of species is long and the harvest extends over all seasons. Collection time from February Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) also garden cuckoo Harvest time: March-May 7-30 cm tall, small green leaf rosettes, fast spreading tiny white flowers edible: leaves,…
Lice on cucumber plants reduce the yield. The aphids can also transmit various diseases that can kill the plant. There are some home remedies you can use to get rid of aphids. Collect aphids If the aphid infestation is still limited, you can simply collect or crush the insects. It is best to use gloves and cover your arms. Some species…
Again and again the water drains out of the flowerpot too slowly. Preferably make holes in the plastic flower pots to solve the problem. Why holes in the flower pot? Holes in the flower pot are important because they ensure adequate water drainage. When watering the plants, it is impossible to estimate the needs of the same. The…
Very often small maggots or worms appear in the garden bed or in flowerpots. These are different beetle larvae. Recognizing and determining them correctly is not always so easy. Identify and distinguish larvae If plants in the garden bed or in the flower pot grow stunted and even die in the end, the beetle larvae living in…
The banana plant impresses with large green leaves. All the more annoying when they turn brown. Since the cause is often unfavorable culture conditions, you should act quickly. How to prevent your banana plant from getting brown leaves. causes and solutions There are several causes of brown leaves on the banana plant. The most common reasons and the most…
There are also suitable plants for shady and semi-shady places in the garden. For example, if you want to plant ground cover there, you will find a large selection for shade or partial shade here. Definition of penumbra/shadow There are ground covers that often prefer a sunny to partially shaded location. All ground covers for shady locations…