Garden maintenance 2025, January

Cypress trees - recognizing and combating diseases and pests

Cypress trees - recognizing and combating diseases and pests

The cypress is an undemanding plant, but mistakes in care can seriously affect it. The plant is also not immune to pests. The basic rule is: intervene immediately to protect the plant.

Fighting fungus gnats on lemongrass - these methods work!

Fighting fungus gnats on lemongrass - these methods work!

Lemongrass is a fairly robust plant that is easy to cultivate. Fungus gnats, however, can be hard on lemongrass.

Nest Fern: Identifying and combating diseases and pests

Nest Fern: Identifying and combating diseases and pests

Although the hard fern is actually quite robust and hardy, it is particularly sensitive to some care mistakes. These can then cause different diseases.

Mountain palm: Identifying and combating diseases and pests

Mountain palm: Identifying and combating diseases and pests

The mountain palm is a houseplant that is robust and easy to care for. However, if not cared for correctly, the plant can be weakened and thus more susceptible to diseases and pests.

Chestnut tree: recognizing and combating diseases and pests

Chestnut tree: recognizing and combating diseases and pests

Chestnuts, regardless of whether they are horse or sweet chestnuts, are sensitive trees. This makes it all the more important to identify and combat diseases and pests at an early stage.

Foam on plants

Foam on plants

Have you ever noticed that there is foam on your plants. This is due to the foam cicada that is underneath. You can find out what that is here.

Watering the garden on holiday: 6 tips for lawn care & Co

Watering the garden on holiday: 6 tips for lawn care & Co

If you want a lush green lawn and flowering beds after your summer vacation, you have to think about watering your garden before you leave.

Counting insects - everyone can participate

Counting insects - everyone can participate

The number of native insects has fallen dramatically in recent years. That is why NABU is now calling for insect counts in addition to bird counts.

Mallow rust on hollyhocks: How to fight the annoying fungus

Mallow rust on hollyhocks: How to fight the annoying fungus

Mallow rust is an insidious fungal disease that can occur on hollyhocks. Mallow rust must be combated immediately to prevent the plant from dying.

Tenant garden care: who is responsible - tenant or landlord?

Tenant garden care: who is responsible - tenant or landlord?

Tenants of an apartment with a garden do not always know who is responsible for maintenance. We explain when the tenant or landlord is responsible.

Red pustule disease on fruit trees and ornamental trees

Red pustule disease on fruit trees and ornamental trees

Red pustule is an insidious fungal infection. What does the damage look like and how can you counteract this disease?

Fertilize hibiscus - this is how it works

Fertilize hibiscus - this is how it works

The hibiscus needs sufficient nutrients for its development. Here you will find information on fertilizing the plant in the garden, room and in the hedge.

Remove ivy - How it works

Remove ivy - How it works

If you want to get rid of your ivy, you have to cut it back permanently - for a whole year. Find out why here.

Home remedies against ants

Home remedies against ants

You should definitely read our tips and home remedies against ants. You can also find out what helps against anthills and ants in the house here.

Water plants with bread drink - our application tip

Water plants with bread drink - our application tip

Water plants with bread drink? Now you're probably wondering what that's supposed to mean. Then pay close attention now, because we'll explain what that means.

Poisonous weeds - 9 varieties from slightly to severely dangerous

Poisonous weeds - 9 varieties from slightly to severely dangerous

You can't tell from the plants whether weeds are poisonous. For their own protection, nature and garden lovers should be aware of poisonous weeds and above all avoid them.

Watering roses correctly

Watering roses correctly

Roses have deep roots and are sensitive to overhead irrigation. So here are our tips on how and when to water roses.

Hedge cutting: What is allowed and when?

Hedge cutting: What is allowed and when?

If you cut your hedge without first familiarizing yourself with the legal requirements, you risk a fine. Because this is not permitted all year round.

Creating a compost heap - My tips

Creating a compost heap - My tips

Create a compost heap - If you create a compost heap, you have to pay attention to a few things. The location and the compost layers are particularly important. Read my tips here.

Remove aphids - 2 home remedies

Remove aphids - 2 home remedies

Removing aphids - a topic that affects every garden owner at some point. It's good if you can rely on natural home remedies.

Use mulch correctly

Use mulch correctly

Covering the soil is called mulching, although hobby gardeners have different reasons for doing so. This article reveals which mulch is suitable for what.

What are perennials?

What are perennials?

Your own colorful world can be created with perennials in the garden. But which plants are perennials and which are not?

Foxtail - 5 tips for care

Foxtail - 5 tips for care

The foxtail is a popular summer plant that thrives particularly well in tubs, but also on the balcony. But it needs the right care.

Plant raised bed in autumn - You can enjoy these vegetables until winter

Plant raised bed in autumn - You can enjoy these vegetables until winter

A raised bed offers the chance to grow delicious vegetables even in autumn. Due to the weather conditions, however, not all varieties are suitable for this.

My FUXTEC lawnmower FX-5196eS with electric start in the test report

My FUXTEC lawnmower FX-5196eS with electric start in the test report

After a good 9 years, I've decided on a new lawnmower. You can find out why I chose FUXTEC in my test report.

Watering plants properly - a few tips

Watering plants properly - a few tips

Watering plants sounds very easy to the layperson. What could possibly go wrong? Lots! Follow our 7 tips for correct watering.

Effective home remedy against mosquitoes

Effective home remedy against mosquitoes

Our home remedies against mosquitoes help you to protect yourself effectively and naturally against the plague of mosquitoes and bites. Good luck!

Cutting grass - our tips

Cutting grass - our tips

Grasses in the garden give the small green oasis a very special flair. Our tips explain how and whether you should cut grass at all.

What does plant grafting mean?

What does plant grafting mean?

Plant grafting plays an important role for gardeners and hobby gardeners. We have a short summary for you of what it is all about.

Hedge trimming – when and how?

Hedge trimming – when and how?

Pruning your hedge at the wrong time will only damage it and achieve the opposite of a densely growing hedge.