Garden maintenance 2025, January

Recognize and combat garden beetles

Recognize and combat garden beetles

The garden beetle itself is quite harmless. Its larvae are different: the grubs can cause enormous damage to the lawn.

Lawn mowers: 4 types and their advantages and & disadvantages presented

Lawn mowers: 4 types and their advantages and & disadvantages presented

The trade offers different types of lawn mowers. They all have advantages and disadvantages, which we would be happy to compare for you.

5 bee-friendly perennials that bloom and thrive in the shade

5 bee-friendly perennials that bloom and thrive in the shade

If you want to attract bees to your garden, this is also possible with shade perennials. We introduce you to five bee-friendly perennials.

Apply bark mulch - That's how it's done

Apply bark mulch - That's how it's done

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.

Compost Worms: Types, Use and Breeding

Compost Worms: Types, Use and Breeding

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.

Planting, caring for and propagating Caucasus Cranesbill

Planting, caring for and propagating Caucasus Cranesbill

Delicate purple flowers and soft leaves... the appearance and low maintenance requirement make the Caucasus cranesbill an extremely popular groundcover.

Catch fruit flies: How to get rid of fruit flies

Catch fruit flies: How to get rid of fruit flies

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.

Watering and fertilizing mulleins - this is how you take care of them properly

Watering and fertilizing mulleins - this is how you take care of them properly

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.

Fight wild hops - This is the best way to get rid of them

Fight wild hops - This is the best way to get rid of them

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?

Make fat dumplings yourself - instructions and tips

Make fat dumplings yourself - instructions and tips

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.

Planting and caring for ivy - you have to consider this when choosing a location & pruning

Planting and caring for ivy - you have to consider this when choosing a location & pruning

Ivy is one of the best-known and most popular climbing plants, which even thrives in shady places and requires little care.

Fertilize peonies - this is how you do it right

Fertilize peonies - this is how you do it right

Peonies thrive on their own and even better with some fertilizer. But how often and with what do they actually have to be fertilized?

Magnolia: Identifying and combating diseases and pests

Magnolia: Identifying and combating diseases and pests

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.

Canna (Indian cane): Recognize and control pests

Canna (Indian cane): Recognize and control pests

If pests are spreading on the Indian cane, you should act quickly. These three are the most well-known canna pests.

Tiger slug - way of life, breeding and settlement in the garden

Tiger slug - way of life, breeding and settlement in the garden

Tiger slugs are slugs, but they are very useful. You can also specifically settle the beneficial insects in the garden.

Fighting thrips - the best tips & Home remedies

Fighting thrips - the best tips & Home remedies

Thrips is a plant disease that particularly affects indoor plants. But there are home remedies that can be used to combat thrips.

Making comfrey manure - That's how it's done

Making comfrey manure - That's how it's done

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: This is how they strengthen the growth of other plants

Stinging nettles: This is how they strengthen the growth of other plants

Stinging nettles have many negative properties, but also some good ones. For example, they loosen the soil and supply it with minerals. Read more.

Cleaning and maintaining bamboo decking boards - this is how you keep their beauty

Cleaning and maintaining bamboo decking boards - this is how you keep their beauty

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.

Clean gutters - That's how it's done

Clean gutters - That's how it's done

Garden maintenance also includes cleaning the gutter. But there are also ways you can avoid this. You can find out what these are here.

Preventing gray mold on peonies & - How it works

Preventing gray mold on peonies & - How it works

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.

Repotting camellias - a miracle of flowers in winter

Repotting camellias - a miracle of flowers in winter

If you repot your camellias in good time, you can enjoy their blooms in winter. Japanese camellias are particularly beautiful.

Prepare your lawnmower for the winter - That's how it's done

Prepare your lawnmower for the winter - That's how it's done

Every year in late autumn you should winterize your lawn mower. You should give him the appropriate care.

Ten edible ground covers

Ten edible ground covers

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.

Lime the soil - Strengthen your plants

Lime the soil - Strengthen your plants

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.

Get rid of wireworms: 6 tips for natural control

Get rid of wireworms: 6 tips for natural control

Wireworms may look inconspicuous, but they can inflict tremendous damage. In the event of an infestation, quick action is required.

Fighting the hazelnut borer - Effective tips for prevention & Combat presented

Fighting the hazelnut borer - Effective tips for prevention & Combat presented

The Hazelnut Borer is small but does great damage. If he has nested in the garden, quick action is required.

Cutting winter jasmine - time & Cutting tips

Cutting winter jasmine - time & Cutting tips

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.

Fighting shield beetles - This is how you get rid of the pest again

Fighting shield beetles - This is how you get rid of the pest again

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.

Maintenance of chainsaws: tips on cleaning, sharpening and storage

Maintenance of chainsaws: tips on cleaning, sharpening and storage

Regular maintenance of your chainsaw is essential. This is the only way to ensure smooth operation and therefore safer work!