Rigorously banned from private ornamental and kitchen gardens, chemical pesticides have long since lost their importance for hobby gardeners. Nobody wants to expose themselves or their family to unnecessary health risks. Despite this, cultivated plants are regularly attacked by viruses, fungal spores and pests or require additional nutrients for healthy growth. This is where nettle manure comes into…
Dandelion is a widespread plant that can grow even under adverse conditions, is used as animal feed and is even used in herbal medicine. Again and again, however, there are indications that the plant is not harmless. But are dandelions poisonous or edible? Important information on use for humans and animals can be found here. Dandelion: poisonous or…
Gundermann, also known as ground ivy, flowers quite handsomely, but if you give the plant the opportunity, you risk that the weeds will soon take over the entire garden. Chemistry would probably be the easiest way to put the rampant growth in its place. For the nature-conscious gardener, however, weed killers are out of the question. Instead, he…
Water is essential for all living beings. Flowers are no exception in this regard. It would be completely wrong to lump all species together. There are individual character traits that must be taken into account when watering flowers. How much water do flowers need? When is the right time? In the morning, in the evening or rather at noon when you…
The Lesser Accentor is often planted in the garden as an ornamental plant or as a wild plant for insects. It is a very good ground cover and that is exactly where its problem lies when it appears in the lawn. It has a creeping habit, which means that the grass hardly has a chance. Combating brownella in…
Every hobby gardener knows that plants need magnesium. But why is that and how can garden plants be adequately cared for? We explain the background, provide basic knowledge about needs-based fertilization, present plants with a particularly high magnesium requirement and give tips on the safe use of the fertiliser. Magnesium Magnesium (chemical symbol Mg) is one of…
A lawn has plenty of space for weeds and offers an ideal breeding ground for many species. Once these have spread, removal is usually difficult. That is why there is Banvel Quattro, previously marketed as Banvel M. Before you decide on this path, you should find out in detail where and how it works and how to use…
Weeds are probably one of the greatest evils that hobby gardeners have to fight against. There is no real end in sight. The weeds often come back after a few weeks or months. Desperate gardeners quickly resort to chemical agents. but gentle weed killers should also be able to provide long-term relief. In this guide we will explain it to…
A rainy summer puts experienced hobby gardeners on the alert. They know about the botanical sword of Damocles that now hovers over their lovingly tended tomatoes and potatoes. The fungal disease Phytophthora infestans is spreading explosively in the face of warm, humid weather conditions. The evil begins with the potato plants and soon finds its way to the…
For decades, glyphosate weed killers have made busy gardeners’ busy lives a little easier. Instead of hoeing, weeding, or scorching, Roundup and other total herbicides killed weeds—just by spraying the preparations. Environmentally conscious hobby gardeners became a little uneasy when the toxic effect on fish and other aquatic organisms became apparent. Ever since the World Health Organization defined…