Pumpkins are very popular in the home garden. Despite good care and proper cultivation, it can happen that the pumpkin does not develop splendidly. The pumpkins may turn brown and fall off. The reasons Pumpkins (Cucurbita) are considered plants that require little care. The various cultivated species thrive and guarantee a rich harvest. If the fruit falls off and…
Various disruptive factors cause pepper plants to drop flowers. Affected hobby gardeners need immediate action to save this year’s harvest. An expert root cause analysis determines the right countermeasures. This is to do when the pepper blossoms fall off. Demanding nightshade plant The species-rich genus paprika (Capsicum) belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and is native to the warm, sun-drenched…
If weeds or mosses have got the upper hand on the lawn, the lawn often needs to be renewed. A lawn tiller is a convenient solution for the time-consuming and labor-intensive digging of the ground. milling the lawn To put it simply, when milling, the entire lawn including the soil is plowed up. The difference to other…
A warm summer or high pressure loads mean hardships for the green lawn in the garden. Bald spots appear in the lawn and create an unsightly appearance. Various methods allow the causes to be eliminated. The reasons Alter Plant age is a common cause of developing dry patches or missing grass tufts. Grass ages and over the years…
When scarifying, the turf of the lawn is slightly scratched to remove old clippings and/or moss. So you aerate the soil better, which in turn has a positive effect on the growth of the lawn. time The ideal time for scarifying is in spring, because the lawn regenerates particularly well at this time of year. However, you…
Chilies have now also become native to many gardens in this country. Its cultivation and care are relatively easy. However, sometimes the flowers can simply fall off. Everything about the causes and measures below. causes and solutions As a rule, it is quite normal if some flowers just fall off. However, it becomes problematic when there is an increased…
Cleaning cobblestones with vinegar is occasionally recommended as a home remedy. But what does the result look like – does the acid help or harm? And how is it applied? We clarify. Alternative to high pressure Like soda, vinegar can be used as an alternative to a pressure washer. But many believe that the high-pressure cleaner such as a…
If pumpkin blossoms suddenly fall off, this does not necessarily indicate a disease or pest infestation. Pumpkin blossoms also “suddenly” fall off naturally. Pumpkin Blossoms pumpkins, bot. Cucurbita, are monoecious. Unlike many other plants, the flowers are unisexual. So the squash develops male and female flowers on one plant specimen. Both flowers have a calyx that is between six and…
If green tomatoes fall off or have little chance of ripening due to cool autumn weather, they may ripen later. Various options are available, which are explained below. Post-ripening is important Harvesting green tomatoes ( Solanum lycopersicum ) always includes post-ripening, because unripe specimens entail health risks. Caution is required, especially with the ingredient “solanine”. This is a bitter substance…
Onions are not only used in the kitchen, but are also known for their healing properties. The culture is quite simple. Onions can be grown in mixed cultures. Onions love sun Not much effort is required for a culture in your own garden. The onion (Allium cepas) does not make very high demands on care and soil. she needs…