Lawn should be fertilized in spring and summer. We explain how and when fertilization is carried out in summer. Even when it is warm and sunny, lawn fertilization can be useful [Photo: Anest / Shutterstock.com] In the warm summer months, lawn growth runs at full speed if there is sufficient moisture. However, there are a…
Many worried dog owners wonder whether lawn fertilizer can be toxic or even dangerous for dogs. We clarify which lawn fertilizer is suitable for dogs and cats and which one is better to stay away from. Dogs and cats can be poisoned by some types of lawn manure [Photo: anetapics / Shutterstock.com] The variety of…
Growing hyssop is not only worthwhile for use as a spice in the kitchen. Thanks to its intense smell, it also keeps pests at bay. Hyssop is effective against pests [Photo: JPC-PROD / Shutterstock.com] With its filigree flowers, hyssop also attracts many butterflies [Photo: Brian Plunkett – CC BY 2.0] Hyssop ( Hyssopus officinalis )…
An over-fertilized lawn has many faces. We explain how to recognize the symptoms of overfeeding and what can be done about it. Excessive use of mineral lawn fertilizers can damage the lawn [Photo: SingjaiStock / Shutterstock.com] If you take a very close look at your own or neighboring lawns, you will quickly see that there…
Fennel has been grown for centuries. We will inform you about the origin and history of this healthy vegetable. Fennel is a natural remedy [Photo: nnattalli / Shutterstock.com] Fennel has been a traditional herb and medicinal plant in the Mediterranean for centuries. The Foeniculum vulgare also came to our latitudes through the Romans, but was…
Scarifying, sanding and ventilating – everything should help the lawn to grow better. But where is the difference and when is what best? Anyone who is not very familiar with lawn care will quickly be confused by the jungle of terms surrounding scarifying, ventilating (synonym: aerating) or sanding. It's actually not that complicated at all….