Garden MaintenanceWeed

Moss in the bed: effectively remove from the flower bed

If beds are too shady, moss will spread and annoy hobby gardeners. However, there are some actions that you can take to remove it from the flower bed. Now find out what those are.video tipIn a nutshellvarious causes favor moss growth in the flower bedRemove growth-promoting conditions from moss plantsRemove moss manually with a rakePermanent removal is only possible through suitable preventive measuresfertilize regularly, loosen the soil and keep an eye on the pH valueTable of ContentsCombati...

  • 01-Jun-2022
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House PestsGarden MaintenancePests

Can you destroy a rat hole?

Rats on your own property are not only unappetizing. The rodents can transmit diseases and destroy supplies. But can you just destroy a rat hole like that? Does that even make sense? We clarify.video tipIn a nutshellRat dens recognizable at entrances and exits and traces of faecesRats not protected as health pestsConstruction difficult to destroyrats hard to get rid ofReport infestation and consult a specialistTable of ContentsRecognize Rat Denlegal situationfight ratsalternativesfrequently a...

  • 01-Jul-2022
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Garden MaintenancePestsGarden Pests

How long do brown rats stay?

The brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) is a dreaded pest that can cause great damage in the house and garden and transmit dangerous diseases. How long do Brown Rats stay once established and how do you get rid of them?video tipIn a nutshellBrown rats are very site-loyal despite their name“wander” only in search of foodonly leave the burrow when there is a lack of food or spacemultiply rapidlytake countermeasures immediately if an infestation is suspectedTable of ContentsBrown rats stay longerPrefe...

  • 07-Jul-2022
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Garden MaintenanceFertilizing & Soil Care

Muddy topsoil: Compact wet soil/soil

A soggy topsoil means nothing but trouble. On the one hand, it restricts the garden design, on the other hand, the garden can often only be entered with rubber boots. With these tips - and a little perseverance - you can get the soil dry again.video tipIn a nutshelllittle to no vegetation on soggy topsoilThe cause of mud is mostly waterloggingDrying out with simple means is hardly possible permanentlyInstallation of a professional drainage recommendedTable of Contentstopsoilmuddrainiron rod/p...

  • 11-Jul-2022
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Garden MaintenanceFertilizing & Soil Care

How much blue grain dissolve in 10 liters?

Plants need oxygen, water and nutrients to grow. Blaukorn offers all sorts of the latter. That is why many hobby gardeners swear by the fertilizer. You can sprinkle blue grain or dissolve it in water. However, there are a few things to consider.video tipIn a nutshellBlue grain chemically produced fertilizercontains nitrogen, potassium, phosphorusAdministration in granular formalso dissolving in water possibleplus 5 to 6 g per 10 liters of waterTable of ContentsBlue Grain as Fertilizerapplicat...

  • 19-Jul-2022
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Garden MaintenancePests

Small creepy-crawlies in the potting soil: mites & Co

When small creepy-crawlies appear in the potting soil, it not only causes disgust. Some of the insects can harm the plants. This article explains which animals are involved and how they disappear again.video tipIn a nutshellInsects in the potting soil only become noticeable when they occur more frequentlylarvae of different insects are most commonly foundgetting rid of them can't be easyDepending on the species, allow the soil to dry out or submerge completely under waterchemical agents usual...

  • 22-Jul-2022
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Baking soda for small flies in potting soil

Baking powder and baking soda are considered versatile home remedies for controlling various types of insects, including small flies in potting soil. With the right guidance, they seem reliable, but there are a few things to keep in mind.video tipIn a nutshellsmall flies in potting soil mostly fungus gnatsCombat essentialUse home remediesBaking powder and baking soda work reliably externally; Baking soda internally tooCan be dissolved in the irrigation water or sprinkled as a powderTable of C...

  • 26-Jul-2022
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Garden MaintenanceFertilizing & Soil Care

Brown Rot in Soil: Treat/Disinfect Soil?

Brown rot is an infectious disease that mainly affects tomatoes and potatoes infested. The trigger is the fungus "Phytophthora infestans". Can brown rot be combated by treating and disinfecting the soil around affected plants?video tipIn a nutshellmainly affects soil from tomatoes, potatoes and other nightshade plantsFungus grows on plant parts above groundReplacing the soil only makes sense for potted plantsTreat soil more effectively with home remedies insteadUse plant manure and calcium cy...

  • 28-Jul-2022
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House PestsGarden MaintenancePests

Make a fruit fly trap with sugar water

If fruit flies have nested, they can quickly develop into a plague. One way to decimate the tiny flies is to use a sugar water fruit fly trap.video tipIn a nutshellFruit fly trap with sugar water as a proven solutioncan be produced with simple meansfirst successes after about ten hoursTable of Contentsfruit fliesFruit fly trap with sugar waterFast Sugar WaterfallVariant: Heat sugar waterVariant with yeastPlace fruit fly trapfrequently asked Questionsfruit fliesFruit flies (Drosophilidae) are ...

  • 02-Aug-2022
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Garden MaintenancePests

Build your own fruit fly trap without vinegar/juice

Fruit flies (Drosophilidae) are often drawn into houses, especially in summer, where they have inspected freely accessible fruit. You can get rid of them with a homemade fruit fly trap and home remedies. We have instructions for you to make fruit fly traps without vinegar. video tipIn a nutshellFruit fly traps always with attractanteffective home remedies for fruit fliesLive and death traps possibleTable of ContentsBuild your own fruit fly trapfunnel traphole accessYeast-sugar trap against fr...

  • 12-Aug-2022
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