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…
An apricot tree in the garden is not much work. If you want to plant a tree, you should pay attention to the ideal time of year. This not only depends on the wood itself, but also how it is delivered. Ideal season: autumn There is a suitable time for planting for every tree, including the apricot tree . This…
The magical cherry blossom heralds the most beautiful time of spring. What follows are tasty fruits, which of course taste best when freshly harvested. The cherry is one of the most popular types of fruit in Germany. However, it is not uncommon for the cherry tree to become resinous, which is reflected in an amber-colored, sticky discharge. This can…
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…
As the only native climbing plant, ivy develops impressive growth potential. With its adhesive roots it claws at the wall of the house and will not let go voluntarily. Since the robust aralia plant lignifies over the decades, it sometimes develops into a heavyweight. At the same time, the stable adhesive elements penetrate every crack in the wall. Sooner…
A wonderful apple for the visually minded, the Gala apple is rosy-cheeked with a naturally waxed skin that can be polished to a shine. The Gala apple is also a great kid’s apple, sweet and very low in acidity. However, the aroma is in the malic acids, which is why the Gala apple is not a great…
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 –…