When the first warm rays of sunshine brighten up the days after the cold and dark winter in early spring, many gardeners would like to get active in the garden right away. Unfortunately, there can still be isolated frosty nights in spring, which pose a great danger to newly planted plants. This danger is particularly acute for…
Stinging nettles (Urtica) mainly grow wild, but are now also being used in Germany’s gardens because they are becoming increasingly popular as a real superfood. The slightly nutty-tasting seeds in particular are versatile and are used to refine dishes as well as for health purposes. Important details must be observed when collecting wild nettles and harvesting your…
If the tiles on the outside of the balcony and terrace look dull and gray but are otherwise still completely intact, special paint can provide the necessary fresh coat of paint and make the outside area shine like new again. Our instructions show how – step by step – how to repaint tiles on balconies and…
Flower meadows are usually species-rich meadows on which a variety of flowers and grasses in different colors and growth heights thrive. When creating such valuable biotopes, a lot of patience is required, because it takes time to develop. planning In addition to the soil and site conditions, the type of later use also plays a role…
Comfrey is a low-maintenance and ornamental perennial that is all too rarely found in our gardens. People who occasionally deal with muscle and joint pain, tension and back pain are more likely to have a comfrey ointment in their medicine cabinet. According to appropriate information, the Symphytum officinale, as the plant is botanically named, could also be…
Approximately every third house in Germany is an old building, and there are old trees in front of an old building. Which at some point have to be felled; because they have grown so tall that the room in the attic can be used as a darkroom, or have become so old that they can supposedly be…
Tons of garlic (Allium sativum) end up in German kitchens. A few years ago, it was only available as an imported product, but the “witch onion” is finding its way into the local fields and increasingly into the vegetable beds. It is easy to care for, but when you grow it yourself, the question often arises as…
As an evergreen container plant, laurel unfolds Mediterranean flair and brings the Mediterranean sun into the cooking pot. In order to survive a Central European winter safely, the southern classic cannot rely on a home advantage. This guide explains the winter hardiness of laurel north of the Alps. Read this guide to learn how to overwinter laurel properly….
Why not combine good looks with utility in the garden too? The real laurel, for example, is an evergreen shrub that, thanks to its tolerance of pruning, can be easily cultivated into decorative shapes. In addition, essential oils that can enrich our dishes slumber in its elongated oval leaves. Since the spice laurel is a southern plant with…
If you want to exploit all possible uses on a large roof terrace, similar to a large room, you need a well thought-out furnishing concept for this roof terrace just like for the room. This follows a usage concept, and a large room should usually be used in a variety of ways. Therefore, in a large room,…