Chainsaws are tools with a high potential for danger. During forest work, minor injuries as well as severe injuries occur time and again. Correct use of such tools is all the more important. Appropriate courses are offered to minimize or even exclude these dangers. When working with a chainsaw in the garden at home, they are not absolutely necessary,…
Trees are an important part of the ecosystem and therefore extremely worthy of protection. For this reason, in many cities and municipalities, trees can only be felled on private property with a corresponding permit. This can refer to all trees, individual tree species or only certain trees. Reasons for felling can be advanced pest infestation, an imbalance, possible…
Silvery white and as if dusted with flour – this is how the flower spikes of the flour sage appear on the bushy plant as early as May. However, as soon as the flowers open, this variety of sage shows all its splendor. Bright blue to blue-violet flowers form on the upright, long spikes over the entire…
Originally widespread in the Mediterranean, rosemary has since made its way into our gardens and balconies. The plant manages to give its surroundings an exotic and Mediterranean flair with ease. The stimulating effect of the leaves and shoots of the mint family are world-famous and are preferred for the preparation of fish and meat. Harvesting and drying your…
Peppermint is an extraordinary and fascinating herb. The taste of the aromatic leaves warms you from the inside out and at the same time gives you a feeling of security. Mint has been valued for its healing properties for thousands of years. The Mentha piperita variety, which was only discovered in the 19th century, impresses with its intense…
The sweet fruits from the tropics enrich desserts, sauces and smoothies with their pulp. The healthy exotic comes from India, where it can look back on a history rich in tradition. The commercial cultivation of mangoes in our latitudes is not possible because of the local climate. With little effort, however, you can cultivate the tropical plants in…
Mints are persistent herbaceous plants that are particularly noticeable for the aromatic smell of their leaves. The best known of the mint family is peppermint. The British have traditionally used this plant as a tea and medicinal plant for centuries. But peppermint is just one of many types of mint. Over 52 different varieties are known worldwide, most of…
A raised bed in the garden – if you believe the relevant publications, a garden without a raised bed is not a real garden at all. The plants grow better, the season gets longer, people garden more successfully and more comfortably, their backs stay or become safe, the garden becomes prettier and also a bit bigger. Let’s…
The Shubunkin trumps its conspecifics, the popular goldfish, in terms of color and the size of its caudal fins. Since the Japanese ornamental fish can reach a length of up to 30 cm, it is ideally suited for a water world that is too small for the majestic Koi. In addition, the beautifully drawn fish is undemanding…
In 1970, Germans consumed just 115 grams of spices per person a year! Today it is more than 320 grams, and that only refers to the dried herbs from the trade, there is a lot more going on in the gardens and on the window sills. There is also more and more choice, the more networked the…