You have to like a gabion fence. Not everyone likes the stone-filled mesh baskets, although there are quite a few differences in design. What is certain is that they are practical. They can also be set up and filled independently and with almost no help. It is important that you do it right. Anyone who has ever seen crooked and…
Not all lawns are the same, as many gardeners have experienced first-hand. Because only with the right seed mixture at the appropriate location can the lawn be enjoyed over the long term. One of the most important prerequisites for the successful cultivation of lawns is the selection of the right type of lawn, which is precisely tailored…
The brick grill is one of the best garden grills, simple in material, adaptable in function/shape, you do not need to check pollution. You don’t have to spend four-digit sums like for the designer grill made of stainless steel, and it still fits better in some natural gardens than the sparkling design monster – the garden…
A raised bed not only brings variety to the garden design, but also scores points over the classic, ground-level garden bed with numerous advantages. Thanks to its comfortable height, it can be worked on in a back-friendly manner. The hobby gardener is not dependent on the soil quality, as with a flat bed, but determines it himself…
Hokkaido pumpkins are not only delicious and healthy, they are also very easy to grow in the garden. The fruits have the advantage that they can be stored for a long time. What many hobby gardeners find difficult is recognizing the right time to ripen. But there are very clear symptoms by which this can be recognized. There is…
The Hokkaido pumpkin is one of the most well-known types of pumpkin. The rather small pumpkins, weighing only 0.5 to 2 kg, are very popular, which is not only due to their good taste, but also because you don’t have to peel them. Hokkaido squash is ideal for soups, but it can also be used as a…
Malus sylvestris belongs to the wild apples. These are very popular with insects, birds and also wild animals. The trees or large shrubs provide food and shelter. Unfortunately, they are no longer often found in nature or in gardens. In some federal states, they even belong to the endangered, native tree species, although they look very good due to…
Hobby gardeners who cultivate their ornamental and vegetable garden in harmony with nature do not want to do without a compost heap with all its ecological advantages. At the same time, they are striving for a tastefully designed green space that would be difficult to integrate with a pile of rubbish. A patent solution to the problem…
Unfortunately, hops are rarely found in private gardens, but the climbing plant is definitely an eye-catcher and the plants can be used in many ways. Those who are keen to experiment can brew their own beer, those interested in natural medicine can use the fruit heads for internally and externally effective remedies, and hop shoots are…
Oregano should not be missing in any herb bed and is a constant accompaniment to various dishes. Origanum vulgare shows its flowers in summer. The plant forms countless small pink-colored lipped flowers that are arranged in pseudo umbels. When the flowers are fully open, insects gather on them to collect the nectar from the individual flowers. But is oregano…