Brightly coloured, decorative and exuding an aromatic fragrance – fragrant roses are among the most popular types of flowers in the home garden, and they become the main attraction of the park, especially during the summer months. English roses, which combine the advantages of old and modern varieties and are characterized by nostalgic charm, soft colors…
Maggots in the home are found in the cleanest homes. They are never welcome guests. Where there is one, others can be suspected. Maggots are not only found on food, but can also be found on the ceiling. Since they develop and multiply rapidly, action should be taken the first time you see them. Here’s how to get rid of…
A petrol lawn mower is handy. With it you can effortlessly reach every piece of the lawn without having to drag an annoying cable behind you. Sometime in late autumn, the last round of mowing is due. After that, the lawn hardly grows and the lawnmower can take a break. He shouldn’t take any leftover petrol in the tank…
Kitchen herbs are plant-based vitality boosters with concentrated ingredients and a concentrated aroma – they have been overcooked since humans began to cook. Our ancestors tasted every herb, and finding food was very difficult for hunters and gatherers. What didn’t kill them ended up on the menu – and became a medicinal herb if it helped against…
Privet is one of the hedge classics par excellence. The olive trees are ideal for this purpose due to their dense growth and cut resistance. When looking for suitable privet species, the special properties must always be taken into account. If you’re looking for privet varieties that are hardy and evergreen, a great variety unfolds….
A rainy summer puts experienced hobby gardeners on the alert. They know about the botanical sword of Damocles that now hovers over their lovingly tended tomatoes and potatoes. The fungal disease Phytophthora infestans is spreading explosively in the face of warm, humid weather conditions. The evil begins with the potato plants and soon finds its way to the…
In many domestic gardens, a hedge is used as a living screen or noise barrier. An occasional pruning is necessary to ensure that it meets these requirements and also represents an ornament for the property. This is due at least once a year, often twice. Hedge owners need a functional hedge trimmer for this. But which one is best…
Responsible hobby gardeners first use all biological means to combat pests in their garden before resorting to chemicals. In this way, you can make your green area inviting for beneficial insects such as hedgehogs, ground beetles or birds. It is less well known that there is also helpful support from nature for the home to combat pests…
The dwarf palm, botanically named Chamaerops humilis, is an attractive fan palm that is the only one native to mainland Europe. Contrary to its name, it is anything but a dwarf, because it can reach a height of up to 4 m with good care. It rarely leaves it with just one trunk, but usually forms several…
A rock garden is an absolute eye-catcher in the garden if it is laid out correctly. Such a system is particularly good on a slight slope. If you walk through a residential area with gardens with your eyes wide open, you will find numerous rock gardens. Even a layman quickly recognizes the different quality. Putting two or three stones…