Garden maintenance 2025, January
The garden beetle itself is quite harmless. Its larvae are different: the grubs can cause enormous damage to the lawn.
The trade offers different types of lawn mowers. They all have advantages and disadvantages, which we would be happy to compare for you.
If you want to attract bees to your garden, this is also possible with shade perennials. We introduce you to five bee-friendly perennials.
Bark mulch can be used in a variety of ways in the garden. We have some examples and tell you how to use it correctly.
Not all worms are the same! There are several types of compost worms in the compost heap. We explain their benefits and way of life.
Delicate purple flowers and soft leaves... the appearance and low maintenance requirement make the Caucasus cranesbill an extremely popular groundcover.
Fruit flies are not only annoying, they also spoil our fruit and vegetables. It is all the more important to get rid of them quickly.
Mulleins are very easy to care for. They do need some water and fertilizer from time to time. That's the only way they can thrive.
Wild hops are beautiful to look at, but they can also become a nuisance. Then you have to get rid of him. But how does that even work?
Feed the birds? If yes, with what? You will quickly find what you are looking for in retail. However, you can easily make fat balls yourself, for example.
Ivy is one of the best-known and most popular climbing plants, which even thrives in shady places and requires little care.
Peonies thrive on their own and even better with some fertilizer. But how often and with what do they actually have to be fertilized?
If the leaves of the magnolia die off, pests or diseases are often to blame. We introduce you to the most important diseases and pests.
If pests are spreading on the Indian cane, you should act quickly. These three are the most well-known canna pests.
Tiger slugs are slugs, but they are very useful. You can also specifically settle the beneficial insects in the garden.
Thrips is a plant disease that particularly affects indoor plants. But there are home remedies that can be used to combat thrips.
You don't have to buy plant strengtheners. For example, you can also make comfrey manure and use it to strengthen the plants. Instructions and tips here.
Stinging nettles have many negative properties, but also some good ones. For example, they loosen the soil and supply it with minerals. Read more.
Terraces made of bamboo are a real eye-catcher. But only if they look clean and well-groomed. Is there a need to catch up here? Then grab the sponge and off you go.
Garden maintenance also includes cleaning the gutter. But there are also ways you can avoid this. You can find out what these are here.
If peonies look sick in spring, it is usually due to gray mold. If you don't fight it right away, you have to expect your peonies to die.
If you repot your camellias in good time, you can enjoy their blooms in winter. Japanese camellias are particularly beautiful.
Every year in late autumn you should winterize your lawn mower. You should give him the appropriate care.
Ground covers have the advantage that they don't provide space for weeds. Some of them are even edible. We would like to present 10 of them to you.
If you want to plant vegetables in your garden, you should lime the soil at least once a year. You can find out why this helps here.
Wireworms may look inconspicuous, but they can inflict tremendous damage. In the event of an infestation, quick action is required.
The Hazelnut Borer is small but does great damage. If he has nested in the garden, quick action is required.
Regular pruning is necessary to ensure that the winter jasmine blooms beautifully in the cold season. You can read here when and how this is carried out correctly.
If you discover feeding holes on the leaves of plants, the culprit could be the tortoiseshell beetle. You can find out how to recognize and combat this here.
Regular maintenance of your chainsaw is essential. This is the only way to ensure smooth operation and therefore safer work!