Lady's mantle has a lot to offer not only as a companion plant for roses. Apart from that, the medicinal herb, which has been known for a long time, has many uses in the garden and kitchen. Lady's mantle – an easy-to-grow companion for many perennials [Photo: sasimoto / Shutterstock.com] It is a special phenomenon…
All plants need light to grow, some less than others. Here you will find suggestions for herbs that grow in the shade and are suitable for the garden or balcony. Not many herbs like shade [Photo: SimplyAdrienne / Shutterstock.com] They are in every garden. The shady spots where nothing really wants to grow. Most of…
Before creating a new lawn, you should be clear about the use, soil type, location and preferences. Because there are different types of lawn possible, which we present in our lawn guide. Here you can find out everything you need to know about lawn seeds. Choosing the right lawn seeds will bring you closer to…
The lavender is used to poor soil. You can find out here whether it still has to be fertilized and what the liming of lavender is all about. Lavender is a fairly undemanding plant, but it can grow even better through fertilization [Photo: bane.m / Shutterstock.com] The real lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ) does not…
The box tree can be found in almost every home garden. You can find out when, how and with what best to fertilize the boxwood here. Well fertilized, your boxwood shines in a strong green all year round [Photo: Ralf Geithe / Shutterstock.com] The box tree ( Buxus ) is not one of the strong…
As a heavy eater, the petunia needs a lot of nutrients. We show when and how to properly fertilize petunias with household remedies and the like. Petunias need sufficient nutrients to produce many flowers [Photo: Bochkarev Photography / Shutterstock.com] Luminous petunias ( Petunia ) with their numerous, funnel-shaped flowers are often found in domestic gardens…
Chilies owe their spiciness particularly to proper care. We explain when, how and with what best to fertilize the fiery chilies. The right availability of nutrients can have a positive effect on the spiciness of chillies [Photo: kawephoto / Shutterstock.com] Chilies belong to the plant genus paprika ( Capsicum ) and thus belong to the…
A balanced nutrient ratio is necessary for a splendid oleander blossom. When, how and with what to fertilize oleander correctly, you can find out here. For a rich flowering, the oleander, as a heavy eater, needs the right amount of nutrients [Photo: j.chizhe / Shutterstock.com] Even though Vincent van Gogh is best known for his…
Geraniums need to be properly fertilized so that their flowers can shine. We have compiled all the important facts about fertilization for you. The flowers of the geranium make it a real heavy eater who is happy about regular fertilization [Photo: Anna Minsk / Shutterstock.com] Pelargoniums ( Pelargonium ), also popularly known as geraniums, with…
Growing leeks or leeks in your own garden: We present suitable varieties and give tips and tricks from sowing, through care and fertilization, to harvest. Leek ( Allium porrum L. ) is ideal for the gardener as it can be harvested almost all year round. For many, the question arises whether leeks and leeks are…