Care should be taken when using coffee grounds as an alternative fertilizer. Some plants do not tolerate the home remedy, others love the collected powder. This guide reveals which indoor, fruit, vegetable and ornamental plants thrive even better with the help of coffee grounds. Better growth thanks to coffee grounds Since fertilizing with collected coffee powder changes…
Nettle Brew is a powerful organic fertilizer and pest repellent that is easy to make. So that you can extend the shelf life of your nettle manure, we have put together the most important tips for you here. Daily stirring During the fermentation process you can already do something to ensure that the nettle manure has…
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…
We all know hops mainly from beer. Its wild representatives, on the other hand, are better known to hobby gardeners as a nuisance weed. We explain how best to fight weeds. Cut, cut, cut The main task in combating wild hops is a constant and at the same time recurring pruning. The regular removal of all plant parts…
Pear trees are delicate. If something is wrong with their living conditions, diseases and pests spread. Some of them leave black spots on the pear, both on the leaf and on the fruit. Nobody wants to put up with that for long. Possible causes of black spots If the leaves or fruits of pears are covered with black…
Pruning the water shoots is of great importance for apple tree growth and a bountiful harvest. What to look out for and how to cut them correctly is explained below. water drive formation Compensation for the supply deficit due to excessive pruning To stimulate fruiting when it is continuously declining (but rarely works) cutting ground Although…
Sitting comfortably by the campfire or a fireplace in your own garden sounds romantic. But what does the law say when it comes to open fires on your own property? General caution When it comes to open fires, whether on your own property or on public property, you generally need to take a few precautions. Because the…
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…