The ‘Countess of Paris’ winter pear is widespread and very popular with professionals. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the pear variety in the garden at home. The ‘Countess of Paris’ pear is a demanding, but tasty variety [Photo: Manfred Rucksackzio / Shutterstock.com] The ‘Countess of Paris’ pear has a long tradition…
Compost is good for the plants. We show why every gardener should start and build a compost heap and how to use compost properly. Bacteria and other organisms warm up the compost, which is why it often steams when it is moved. [Photo: Scot Nelson] In the past, proper compost was an integral part of…
Whether from pallets, wood or with a kit: There are many ways to build a raised bed yourself. We’ll show you how. Raised beds come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes and are made from a wide variety of materials. A raised bed is typically made of wood. At the moment, raised beds…
Raised beds are on the rise. After assembly, filling can be done quickly. But it is not easy to put on the different layers correctly. As soon as the raised bed is in place, the filling begins Raised beds offer a number of other advantages in addition to being comfortable and back-friendly gardening: They are…
Dill ( Anethum graveolens ) is the only species in the genus of the dill ( Anethum ). However, there is also a little variety in this spice. Young dill in the vegetable patch. [Photo: pangcom / Shutterstock.com] The dill ( Anethum graveolens ) has no other relatives in its genus. But the species is…
Thanks to its ingredients, thyme can be used in a variety of ways, and not just in the kitchen. However, for good results it must be properly harvested and stored. Young thyme shoots can be harvested continuously. Drying makes them last a long time [Photo: Anna Shepulova / Shutterstock.com] Harvest thyme The valuable thyme oil…
The apple variety ‘Privy Councilor Dr. Oldenburg ‘is an old German breed, which is also known under the names’ Privy Councilor Oldenburg’ and ‘Oldenburg’. We introduce you to the apple and explain everything you should know about cultivation, care and the like. The ‘Privy Councilor Dr. Oldenburg ‘carries large, colorful apples [Photo: Sarawut Aiemsinsuk /…
Tomato plants should not be missing in any garden. Diseases can spoil the harvest. With these tips, nothing stands in the way of a successful harvest. Gray mold infects the tomato tissue and causes it to decompose [Photo: AJCespedes / Shutterstock.com] Many gardeners believe that tomato disease can only be avoided by using the chemical…
The proverbial worm in apples is one of the most common apple pests. But thanks to various strategies for combating codling moth, you are not powerless against it. Apples infected with codling moths can quickly spoil the mood of hobby gardeners [Photo: ChWeiss / Shutterstock.com] From the beginning of spring, the codling moth (Cydia pomonella…
If you plant your raised bed with the same family of plants, problems can arise. Here's how to avoid that. Correct crop rotation is particularly important in raised beds. [Photo: Gardens by Design / Shutterstock.com] Everyone has their favorite vegetables and tends to grow again this year after year. In small gardens where there is…