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Strawberry plants should be watered regularly to ensure they produce juicy fruit.

Garden and Balcony How to Water Strawberries for Maximum Yield – Gardener Offers Tips

Woman Stands in Front of a Hemtex Store

Competition for Ikea? Hemtex Launches in Germany: What Lies Behind the Home Furnishing Store

To grow your own cucumbers, you don't necessarily need a greenhouse. Some cucumber varieties are also suitable for outdoor cultivation.

Overview 6 Hardy Cucumber Varieties for Outdoor Cultivation

Ornamental Grasses on Sandy Soil

Suitable Species The Best Plants for Sandy Soil

Japandi Living Room

Interior Design Trend 4 Tips for a Japandi-Style Living Room

Reupholstering sofas and chairs can transform and revitalize a room's design.

DIY Ideas How to Spruce Up Furniture with 5 Interior Trends

Basil Leaves with Holes from Caterpillar

Popular Herb Plants What Lies Behind Holes in Basil Leaves

Declutter the Kitchen

Creating Order Declutter Your Kitchen Made Easy–With the Three-Box System

Bumblebees and Tomatoes

Natural Pollinators Underestimated Suffering–The Dark Side of Bumblebee Breeding for Tomato Cultivation

Color

Future Heat Protection New High-Tech Paint Cools Buildings Without Electricity

Setting Up a Small Home Office Efficiently

Interior Tips Set Up a Home Office to Save Space – Make the Most of Every Inch

Cultivating tomatoes in a raised bed offers several advantages. This type of bed is generally richer in nutrients and provides more warmth.

Avoid at All Costs 7 Common Mistakes That Harm Tomatoes in Raised Beds

Bedding in Hot Weather

Expert Tips Better Sleep in the Heat: What to Consider When Choosing Bed Linens

The choice of companion plants affects the growth of cucumbers.

Bad Garden Neighbors Plants You Shouldn't Grow Next to Cucumbers

If July is cool, according to the farmer's almanac, August is supposed to be rainy. Is that true?

Farmers' Almanac Under Expert Review If the livestock doesn't sweat in July, it will in August...

Powdery mildew is just one reason why zucchini leaves can turn yellow.

Garden Knowledge 4 Reasons Zucchini Leaves Turn Yellow

Geraniums, petunias, and calibrachoa thrive in the sun.

No Shade Needed 5 Plants for the Balcony That Love Full Sun

A raised bed is a great alternative for anyone who doesn't have a vegetable garden.

Garden 7 Common Mistakes When Building and Filling a Raised Bed

Blue-black carpenter bee on a flower

Also Found in the Garden Did You Know That the "Black Hornet" Is Actually Not a Hornet?

Tomatoes are ideal for beginner gardeners, but there are a few things to keep in mind when watering them.

Garden Knowledge 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Watering Tomato Plants