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 /…
Can you find the wagtail in the garden? And is the wagtail colored yellow? What do the nest and young birds look like? You can find out this and more in our article on the white wagtail. White wagtails search for food on the ground [Photo: Wolfgang Kruck / Shutterstock.com] The white wagtail ( Motacilla…
What do the female jays look like? What does the bird’s call sound like and what does it eat? In our profile on the jay you will find everything you need to know about the breeding season, the food and the special features of the domestic bird. The jay is easy to recognize by its…
How do you identify a blackcap? How do you recognize their singing and how do males and females differ? We answer these and other questions about the powerful singer in our detailed profile. The blackcap is a frequent guest in home gardens [Photo: Yuriy Balagula / Shutterstock.com] Although the blackcap ( Sylvia atricapilla ) is…