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…
Lovage is also known as maggi herb and has an unmistakable aroma. If you want to cultivate the spicy herb in the garden or on the balcony yourself, you can do it very easily with seeds. Interested hobby gardeners can find out below when it is time to harvest the leaves, seeds and roots of the lovage….
A pond is a special biotope because plants like water lilies grow there without any soil. Pond plants get their nutrients from the water and can easily cope with the permanently damp environment. However, they must be anchored at or near the bottom so that they do not float to the surface. Proper planting is important to maintain…
If the lawn develops into a desolate patchwork quilt, littered with gaps and sparsely overgrown areas, nobody has to put up with this annoyance. The causes of the problem may be manifold; the procedure for the solution follows a uniform pattern. Learn all the important aspects of how to fix your lawn, overseeding and touching up bare spots. The…
Water costs a lot of money and then you also have to pay for sewage. Then how much better is it to be able to capture free rainwater and use it to water your plants. Large water collection tanks are usually not worthwhile for smaller gardens. Rain barrels or barrels, which are available in great shapes and colors…
Its glossy green, round leaves are reminiscent of a water lily. At the latest when the yellow shell flowers unfold in June, the European sea jug is clearly recognizable. While the pretty carpet of flowers wonderfully adorns the appearance of still and gently flowing water, the buckbean plant boasts another fascinating gift. Tiny ‘water drinkers’ are found on…
Building and designing a rock garden makes the hobby gardener’s heart beat faster right from the planning stage. A breathtaking palette of creative forms opens up in front of the mind’s eye. A slight slope is almost predestined for a rock garden. A flat surface is quickly and adequately redesigned. The choice of stones significantly dominates the charisma and…
The ray pen is an interesting climber. The flowers are inconspicuous and the fruits are small, but they taste almost like those of the large related species. More and more fruits grow over the years. The good thing is that not all of them ripen at the same time, so you can harvest around 3 to 4 weeks. Mini…
Marsh marigolds need a lot of moisture. They thrive best at the edge or in shallow water zones of a garden pond. It is good if they always keep their feet in the water. The water level is allowed to change, but the soil should never dry out. As a substrate, the plants need a nutrient-rich, heavy and humus-rich…
With an annual per capita consumption of more than 20 kg per year, tomatoes have been the undisputed leader in the ranking of the most popular vegetables for years. Nevertheless, the range of varieties in retail has always left a lot to be desired. Of course, own tomato planting enables the culinary foray into new breeds, traditional…