Gardening advice & tips Archive

How to plant an orchard with fruit trees and berry bushes

2021-03-01 0

Fresh from the tree or bush, apples, pears and berries taste even better. Hardy varieties require little care and your own harvest is definitely organic. Here are some tips on how to start an orchard […]

Cut back pampas grass: Tips for pruning

2021-02-25 0

For several years, ornamental grasses have come back into fashion. They embellish front gardens and balconies in their own, very special way. First and foremost, there is a great demand for representatives of the genus […]

Gardening in March – Things to do

2021-02-23 0

In March, spring is approaching, and with it the gardening of the new season. However, the right time to start gardening depends on the regional climate. Whether you are an amateur gardener or a professional, […]

Biological plant protection: 10 simple tips with great effect

2021-02-19 0

More and more hobby gardeners prefer organic plant protection, because “organic” is also an important topic in the garden. People are consciously avoiding chemicals in everyday life and buying goods of organic production and origin […]

Pruning fig tree: when and how – Instruction

2021-02-10 0

The common fig (Ficus carica) is an exotic fruit species that is gaining more and more fans. The shrubs can even tolerate a few sub-zero temperatures and can certainly grow in the garden in mild […]

Pre-growing celery: How to sow the seeds

2021-02-08 0

If you want to sow and grow celery, you should start in good time. For both celeriac (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum) and celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce), the plants have a long cultivation period. If […]

How to properly use compost in the garden

2021-02-05 0

Compost is one of the top fertilizers among gardeners because it is particularly rich in humus and nutrients, and also completely natural. A few shovels of mixed compost provide your garden plants with sufficient amounts […]

How to build a tomato house – DIY instructions

2021-02-03 0

A tomato house provides tomatoes with optimal growing conditions. After all, the most important condition for a successful tomato summer is a sunny and warm place, where a light breeze is constantly blowing. A tomato […]

Turning compost: How to do it and why it’s important

2021-02-01 0

If compost is to become valuable humus particularly quickly, it must be turned regularly. This mixes the ingredients, prevents rotting and spurs the microorganisms in the compost to top performance. This is how it’s done. […]

Gardening in February – Things to do

2021-01-28 0

In February, slowly but surely, the first gardening tasks fall into place. To ensure that the new garden season is a complete success, you should start laying the foundations for it now.. You can already […]