Franka Kruse-Gering, Author at myHOMEBOOK

Franka Kruse-Gering

Franka Kruse-Gering is an editor at myHOMEBOOK. She loves spending time in her own garden and writes about it. She has a passion for colorful and, above all, useful plants. In every season, she knows how to make use of them – whether it's jam, liqueur, or a cooling salve for sunburn. She also explores the topic of sustainability and strives to throw away less and reuse more.

Pumpkins and zucchini can sometimes grow quite extensively. Who gets to harvest when the pumpkin grows in the neighbor's yard?

Good to Know The Pumpkin Grows Over to the Neighbor's Yard–Can He Keep It?

If a pumpkin grows over the fence, it can quickly lead to a dispute. Here are the rights of garden owners and neighbors.

Doing laundry on vacation can sometimes become a challenge

Vacation Time Washing Laundry on Vacation? Here's How to Do It Without a Machine

Washing and Drying Clothes on Vacation: How to Do It Without a Washing Machine. These Tips Save Luggage Space, Time, and Money.

The trick circulating online claims that you can clean your toilet with yeast. Is that really true?

Trick From the Internet Can Yeast Really Clean a Toilet?

Yeast in the toilet: A viral hack promises a clean toilet without chemicals. But does cleaning with yeast really work?

Mistakes in cucumber harvesting can affect the entire plant

Garden Knowledge These 4 Mistakes in Cucumber Harvesting Hurt the Harvest

Mistakes can occur when harvesting cucumbers. myHOMEBOOK explains why these mishaps should be avoided at all costs.

The plant bloomed for the first time in its sixth year.

Gardening Expert Reveals How to Make an Aloe Vera Bloom

Some plants bloom without any issues. With aloe vera, however, you need to pay attention to a few care tips to encourage it to flower.

Yeast is touted online as a natural fertilizer. Is it really that effective?

Garden Expert Explains Is It Sensible to Use Yeast as Fertilizer?

Yeast is considered a popular home remedy in gardening. But is it really effective as a fertilizer? myHOMEBOOK explains what's behind it.

As temperatures rise again, some tenants are considering rent reductions.

Legal Situation for Tenants Heat in the Apartment? When Rent Reduction Is Possible

During the summer, some apartments can become extremely hot. In certain cases, tenants may even be able to reduce their rent due to the heat.

Melons are a wonderful summer refreshment, provided they are ripe.

Three Varieties at a Glance How to Tell in Seconds if a Melon Is Truly Ripe

Melons are a true delight in the summer, provided they are ripe. There are tricks to determine a melon's ripeness.

Mopping Can Help Combat Heat in the Home

Cooling Without Air Conditioning This Grandma Trick Makes a Comeback in the Scorching Summer

In the summer, indoor temperatures can rise significantly. myHOMEBOOK shares a simple trick to beat the heat.

Persistent heat and drought are taking a toll on many plants. To help them, hobby gardeners often resort to measures that, while well-intentioned, don't always benefit the plants.

Garden Expert Explains These 6 Care Mistakes Make Plants Suffer Even More in Heat

Watering, fertilizing, mowing: in heat, well-intentioned care can stress plants further. You should avoid these six mistakes.

Sun on Siebenschläfertag Offers Hope for Continued Good Weather

Farmers' Almanac Under Expert Review How the Weather Behaves on Siebenschläfer Day Is ...

The Siebenschläfer rule is said to provide clues about the summer weather. But how reliable is this weather lore? An expert weighs in.

Stepping stones are not only useful but also add an attractive touch to garden beds.

"Easy Garden" How to Easily Make Decorative Stepping Stones for Your Garden

Whether as a gift or for your own garden, stepping stones are useful decorative elements. myHOMEBOOK explains how to make them yourself.

Model Marie Nasemann is currently facing a lot of criticism on Instagram for the nursery she designed, but there are also quite a few positive comments.

"Like in a Bad Horror Movie" Model Marie Nasemann Divides the Internet With Nursery Photo

Marie Nasemann shares photos of her son and daughter's nursery on Instagram. Her followers responded with strong words.

Rhododendrons are a real eye-catcher in many gardens. Unfortunately, in many regions, they struggle to withstand the hot and dry summers.

Garden Expert Explains "Why I Wouldn't Plant a Rhododendron Today"

Rhododendrons are considered garden classics. However, myHOMEBOOK gardening expert Franka Kruse-Gering has decided against them.

Mistakes Can Happen When Growing Potatoes

Garden Expert Explains 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Potatoes

Potatoes are among the most popular vegetables for home gardens. However, several mistakes can occur when growing potatoes.

In the summer, humidity levels often rise inside homes.

Preventing Mold Tips to Reduce Humidity in Your Home During Summer

Even in summer, heat and rain can increase humidity levels in your home. myHOMEBOOK explains how to reduce it.

For tomatoes, it's a fertilizer, but what happens to cucumbers when you water them with saltwater?

For tomatoes, it is a fertilizer. Should You Water Cucumbers With Saltwater?

Salt can be a good fertilizer for some plants. But what happens when you water cucumbers with saltwater?

Cellar spiders typically weave their webs in corners or directly under the ceiling.

Often Confused with Daddy Longlegs How to Gently Get Rid of Cellar Spiders in Your Home

Cellar spiders in the house? myHOMEBOOK explains why they enter and how to gently get rid of them.