Rose beds need good care to keep them in full bloom year after year. A tried and tested care measure in the garden is mulching. How much does special rose mulch cost and are there alternatives? Good reasons for mulching Covering the root area of roses with a layer of mulch is said to benefit rose growth…
Bark mulch keeps the soil moist and inhibits weed growth. When it decomposes, nutrients are also released. Its use is therefore suitable for every garden. But which type and which grain size are suitable for mulching? Bark Mulch Varieties Bark mulch is a waste product, since the tree trunks have to be freed from the bark during wood processing. Because…
Is urine useful as fertilizer or harmful? This question may seem unusual at first, but the ingredients are definitely beneficial for plants – if a few factors are taken into account. dilution When dogs, cats or other animals repeatedly mark a plant, many find it annoying and fear that the plant will die. However, this is usually only due…
Are cat litter and cat sand compostable? This is the question cat owners and garden owners ask themselves. There is no blanket answer. Instead, various factors must be taken into account when disposing of compost. type of litter There are now numerous different types of cat litter and cat sand on the market. Some are directly designated as compostable. Disposal…
Scarifying, fertilizing and sowing are essential measures for a well-groomed lawn. Many garden owners use fertilizer and sowing before scoring the soil. How to do it properly after scarifying can be read below. Scarify the lawn first – reasons Compaction of the earth, the lawn or moss Hard, impermeable soil due to drought Existence of extensive bald…
Especially those who grow vegetables in their own garden want to do without chemicals when fertilizing and therefore increasingly use biological fertilizers. This way you can grow your own organic vegetables. The right fertilization is also very important here, because only then will the plants grow vigorously and guarantee a rich harvest. But with organic fertilizers, of which…
The year 2015 was declared the “International Year of Soils” by the United Nations – a welcome occasion for many garden owners to do something good for their garden soil. But also a welcome reason for retailers to market many new fertilizers and soil additives, such as algae lime. It is also natural, like any…
Young plants make different demands on the substrate than adult specimens. Anyone who takes this into account when choosing the composition of the seed soil will be rewarded with vital, resistant seedlings that develop splendidly. Conventional potting soil is completely unsuitable for cultivation. Special growing soil is more likely to meet expectations. But who really knows what’s hidden inside? Experienced…
In order for flowers to develop their flawless beauty and remain healthy and vital, they need more nutrients than bedding soil or substrate can provide. So that there are no deficiency symptoms, they receive supplementary nutrition in the form of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements during growth. That sounds like a lot of chemistry, which also…
Synthetically produced fertilizer is not necessarily the dream material for gardens: Sensible application only after soil analysis, helpful and tolerable application for the environment and plants only after complicated quantity calculation; In general, fertilizer, the production of which consumes tons of petroleum and promotes climate change, is not exactly the latest craze among responsible gardeners –…