Whether ornamental or play lawn – the right lawn mixture is available for every requirement. Maintaining a healthy, dense green carpet, however, requires a fair amount of care and effort. Fast-growing and demanding types of lawn in particular require pruning several times a year. When preparing to mow the lawn, however, it is not just about having the…
The pumpkin (Cucurbita) originally comes from America, but has long since become a symbol of autumn in Europe. Whether on the plate or as a decoration, the pumpkin is indispensable. From a botanical point of view, there are around 15 types of pumpkin, on which numerous cultivars are now based. Not every pumpkin is edible, and bitter varieties…
A garden pond is extremely decorative, helps to relax in the garden even more, is fun, can be used for splashing around or to wet the sandpit – the pond brings its own benefits to every member of the family. But pond plants? They must be comfortable in a pond with fish, although some future pond owners…
Perennial beds bloom magnificently and also develop great without an intensive use of care. From the first months of spring to late autumn, perennials bloom continuously and beautifully, adding color to any garden. Planting is possible without any problems, preferably after the end of the growing season. Perennial beds can be created thematically and are feasible for almost…
Many hobby gardeners dream of having a good-looking, continuous lawn in their garden within a few hours. If you want to create a new lawn, it usually takes a long time until you have a real lawn. With turf it is much faster. The subsoil has to be prepared for this, but it’s quite easy. Turf does not only…
Rhubarb enthusiasts can hardly wait for the start of the season, because the time of the sour fruit enjoyment is coming to an end far too quickly. In order to enjoy the refreshing taste buds for as long as possible, you should know the indications of when it is ready for harvest. If that is not enough,…
After the cold season, moss, tangles and discolored patches usually dominate the lawn. Proper lawn care after the winter is required to give the stressed grass area an effective start into the new season. Mowing, scarifying, repairing and sprinkling are now the focus of activities so that the wintry stubble meadow is quickly transformed into a deep…
Koi are one of the finest and most expensive ornamental fish for the garden pond. At the latest when the time for spawning has come, the males and females can be identified. Unfortunately, for certain reasons and without human help, the Koi offspring usually does not work as hoped. Creating optimal conditions and protective measures for successful propagation…
Fresh herbs from the garden are really something great. Anyone who only knows herbal mixtures from the supermarket has absolutely missed something. Herbs taste good and they have many important ingredients. Even in medicine, more herbs are being used again. Herbs usually don’t take up much space. They even thrive on the window sill, no problem on the balcony. After harvesting,…
Currants have many popular names and are particularly valued for their high vitamin C content. The berry bushes with the tasty and versatile berries can be used as a visual border in the garden and are easy to cultivate. From around the end of June, they are not only a tasty temptation for children. The different varieties…