Garden maintenance 2025, January

Use beneficial insects against pests

Use beneficial insects against pests

If you want to fight pests, then you shouldn't use any chemical agents. It is better to use beneficial insects against pests. Find out more here.

Loosen the soil - what's the point?

Loosen the soil - what's the point?

If you want to save a lot of water, you should loosen the soil in your beds. Chopping once saves pouring three times. Find out more here.

Snow mold in the lawn - How to prevent an infestation

Snow mold in the lawn - How to prevent an infestation

You can easily recognize snow mold in the lawn. If you discover circular brown spots with a white edge in the lawn, then this is snow mold. Read more.

Water from the tap - not suitable for every plant?

Water from the tap - not suitable for every plant?

If you want to do something good for your plants, you should avoid watering them with water from the tap if possible. Find out why not here.

Fighting raspberry beetles - 3 effective tips presented

Fighting raspberry beetles - 3 effective tips presented

They are small, brown and can cause great damage: raspberry beetles. But you can easily fight this bug with our three tips.

Insect protection for plants - 6 helpful remedies presented

Insect protection for plants - 6 helpful remedies presented

Numerous plants are repeatedly plagued by harmful insects such as maggots, flies, etc. year after year. With these 6 means you declare war on them.

Removing moss in the flower bed - 4 effective tips to combat it

Removing moss in the flower bed - 4 effective tips to combat it

Whether on the wall of the house, in the lawn or in the flower bed: moss spreads almost everywhere. But with our tips you can get your flower beds moss-free again.

Measuring the pH value in the soil - How it's done

Measuring the pH value in the soil - How it's done

Every plant has different requirements. And that's why not every plant thrives on every soil. So you need to measure the pH of the soil. Read more.

Soften the water - it works with these 5 tips

Soften the water - it works with these 5 tips

Depending on the region, the irrigation water has a degree of hardness that is too high. So here are a few tips today on how to soften your irrigation water.

Use tea as fertilizer – 2 application tips

Use tea as fertilizer – 2 application tips

Chemical fertilizers should not be used in the garden. Biologicals are better. For example, you can use tea as fertilizer. Here are 2 application tips.

Fighting Frost Moth Caterpillars - 3 Tips

Fighting Frost Moth Caterpillars - 3 Tips

If the leaves of the fruit trees are eaten in spring, it is usually caused by winter moth caterpillars. Here are 3 tips on how to fight the winter moth caterpillars.

Buy garden soil - 5 tips

Buy garden soil - 5 tips

Garden soil is not just garden soil. So here are a few tips to keep in mind when buying garden soil.

Cow Dung Pellets - A very high quality fertiliser

Cow Dung Pellets - A very high quality fertiliser

If you want strong plants in your garden, you should fertilize them. Best with cow dung pellets. Read here how you can use it to fertilize plants.

Removing weeds from the garden railroad - 3 tips

Removing weeds from the garden railroad - 3 tips

Since a garden railroad always finds admirers, it should always be properly cared for. Read here how to remove weeds from the garden railroad.

Roses in the garden - 9 tips for care

Roses in the garden - 9 tips for care

If you want to have beautiful blooming roses in your garden all year round, then you must always take good care of your roses. Here are 9 tips for caring for your roses.

Organic fertilizer and its benefits for the garden

Organic fertilizer and its benefits for the garden

Fertilize your garden organically. This invigorates the garden soil, protects the environment and your own he alth.

Fighting Ragwort - 3 ways presented

Fighting Ragwort - 3 ways presented

Ragwort is a very poisonous plant that shouldn't be in any garden. So here are 3 ways to combat poisonous Ragwort.

Sandy soil - 6 tips for better soil

Sandy soil - 6 tips for better soil

Are you dealing with very sandy soil in your garden that makes it difficult for your plants to thrive? Improve your soil with these 6 tips.

Prevent snails - 3 tips

Prevent snails - 3 tips

Snails in the garden can do quite a bit of damage. Prevent this by preventing snails. Here are our three tips.

Removing moss on the house wall - 3 effective tips

Removing moss on the house wall - 3 effective tips

Time leaves its mark - including on the house wall, because moss often spreads here. Our tips show you how to remove this.

Watering the vines - That's how it's done

Watering the vines - That's how it's done

For vines to thrive, they not only need a sunny spot - they also need proper watering. Here's how to do it right.

Avoid weeds - 3 effective tips

Avoid weeds - 3 effective tips

The topic of weed control plays an important role for gardeners every year. However, there are ways to prevent weed growth. Here are 3 tips.

Fight powdery mildew - How it works

Fight powdery mildew - How it works

If a white coating appears on plants, it is probably powdery mildew. Find out how to combat powdery mildew here.

Change the oil on your lawnmower yourself - Here's how

Change the oil on your lawnmower yourself - Here's how

In order to maintain the engine's performance, it is important that you give your lawn mower an oil change at least once a year. Here are two instructions.

Cutting trees - That's how it's done

Cutting trees - That's how it's done

As soon as winter gets out of the dust, you should prune the trees and shrubs. Read here when you should do this and what you need to bear in mind.

Roundup with Glyphosate: Harmless Herbicide or Poison for Nature & Human?

Roundup with Glyphosate: Harmless Herbicide or Poison for Nature & Human?

Roundup - a harmless, top-class weed killer. At least that's how it's advertised. But is it really as good for the environment as its

Earth wasps: track down and safely remove earth wasp nests

Earth wasps: track down and safely remove earth wasp nests

Our long article on the subject explains whether earth wasps are really dangerous and how you can safely remove an earth wasp nest.

Goose cress - detecting and combating diseases and pests

Goose cress - detecting and combating diseases and pests

The goose cress is a popular plant for the rock garden. It is robust and not very susceptible to diseases and pests. Unless you don't take it too seriously with the care.

Yellow leaves on hibiscus - possible causes & Tips for remedy

Yellow leaves on hibiscus - possible causes & Tips for remedy

If hibiscus leaves discolour in the garden and in the room, there can be several reasons. The various options and their remedies can be found here.

Fungal diseases in the ornamental garden - the 3 most common diseases at a glance

Fungal diseases in the ornamental garden - the 3 most common diseases at a glance

Fungal diseases such as monilia or rust can not only damage trees and shrubs in ornamental gardens. Let's get to the bottom of some examples here.