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Potentially Dangerous How to Protect Animals From Water Sources in the Garden

While we cool off in the pool during the summer, the water can pose a danger to animals in the garden—here's how you can protect them!

Beneficial Insects in the Garden Tigerschnegel: Why This Slug Is Good for Your Garden

The striking slugs often cause panic for most people: another salad eater? myHOMEBOOK explains why leopard slugs are beneficial.

If strawberries have yellow leaves, it could be due to care mistakes or the age of the plant.

Proper Care What to Do When Strawberry Leaves Turn Yellow

If strawberry plants show yellow leaves, there could be several reasons. Here's what hobby gardeners should know.

Summer Refreshment 5 Water Features for the Garden That Bring Fun and Refreshment

Water features in the garden provide cooling relief for both young and old during the summer. myHOMEBOOK has curated a small selection for you.

Oak processionary moths may be small, but the danger they pose should be taken seriously.

Pest Dangerous Hairs! How to Combat Oak Processionary Moths in Your Garden

The bristles of the oak processionary moth are dangerous for trees, humans, and pets. Here's how to effectively combat these insects.

When pruning, trees sustain large wounds. Should these be treated with ash?

Expert Explains Should You Use Ash to Treat Tree Wounds?

There is a myth that trees should be treated with ash after pruning. Is this really effective?

Rose rust not only looks unpleasant, but it is also a nasty fungal disease.

Annoying Fungal Infection Recognizing, Preventing, and Combating Rose Rust

Rose rust is a persistent disease affecting roses. myHOMEBOOK explains how to identify, combat, and prevent rose rust.

Typical Phenomenon Why Are Ants Often Found on Peonies?

When peony buds are about to bloom, ants often gather on them. What's behind this phenomenon?

Aphids feed on plant sap, significantly harming the garden's plants.

Easy to Avoid This Mistake Attracts Aphids to the Garden

There are various methods to get rid of aphids. However, there's also a mistake that can attract aphids to your garden.

The garden dormouse (Eliomys quercinus) has been named the Garden Animal of the Year 2025.

Audience Favorite Garden Animal of the Year 2025 Has Been Chosen

For the 15th time, the Heinz Sielmann Foundation has named the Garden Animal of the Year. In 2025, the garden dormouse won by a wide margin.

Natural or Groomed How Often You Should Mow the Lawn in Summer

How Often Should You Mow the Lawn in Summer? Two Experts Share Their Tips for a Well-Maintained or Natural Lawn

If young vegetable plants remain small and simply refuse to grow, there can be several reasons for this.

Garden Expert Explains 4 Reasons Young Vegetable Plants Stay Small

Sometimes young vegetable plants just don't want to grow and remain small. MYHOMEBOOK reveals reasons for vegetable plants not growing.

Chirping Zone Bird Bath on the Balcony – Guide and Tips

If you place a birdbath on your urban balcony, you can help birds during the summer. How should you go about it?

A balcony in industrial style is characterized by minimalism—yet it can still be cozy.

Factory Flair How to Design a Balcony in the Industrial Look

To design a balcony in an industrial style, it's important to choose the right colors and furnishings. myHOMEBOOK shows you how.

Improper care can cause tomatoes to become leggy.

Avoiding Care Mistakes How to Save Leggy Tomatoes

Leggy tomatoes indicate that the plants are lacking something. myHOMEBOOK explains how hobby gardeners can take the right steps.

Study Shows Why the Smell of Freshly Cut Grass Is a Warning Signal

The smell of freshly cut grass is relaxing for many people. However, for the plants, it means something different. What's behind this?

Bright and Cozy How to Achieve the Scandi Look on Your Balcony

You can achieve the Scandi look not only inside your home but also on your balcony. These tips will help you nail the style!

To save water in the garden, you should avoid using a sprinkler.

During Prolonged Drought 12 Tips to Save Water in Your Garden

Water usage in the garden is particularly high during dry spells. These tips can help save water in your garden.

Expert Explains Are Mushrooms Harmful to Lawns?

Mushrooms can spread across lawns, causing frustration for garden owners. How can you get rid of them? An expert offers tips.

With Construction Instructions The Benefits of Gardening in Raised Beds

Raised beds bring order to the garden, are cost-effective, and easy to set up. How do you create a raised bed?

When, How, and with What? Fertilizing Fruit Trees for a Bountiful Harvest

To ensure they receive optimal nutrients, you need to properly fertilize fruit trees. Here's how to do it.

Cause and Treatment Spots on Strawberry Leaves? Here's What's Behind It

Are strawberry leaves showing spots instead of a lush green? myHOMEBOOK explains what might be causing this and treatment options.

Dangers May Lurk for Cats in Their Own Backyard

Secured Day Release 5 Tips to Make Your Garden Cat-Proof

Unexpected dangers can lurk for cats in your own garden. myHOMEBOOK explains how to make your garden cat-proof.

Pigeon nests are usually sparsely constructed.

Act in Time How to Prevent a Pigeon Nest on Your Balcony

Pigeon nests are also being built on balconies. myHOMEBOOK explains what you can do to pigeons from building a nest on the balcony

Tomatoes need an appropriate location to grow optimally.

Garden Editor Explains Three Important Aspects of Tomato Location

myHOMEBOOK gardening editor Franka Kruse-Gering explains what to consider when deciding on a tomato location.

Dahlias and begonias are both unsuitable plants for balconies if you're focusing on being insect-friendly.

Unsuitable Varieties Five Flowers You Should Avoid Planting on Your Balcony

Colorful balconies bring a sense of spring and summer. However, there are certain flowers you might want to avoid on your balcony.

Gardener Reveals Tips How to Successfully Implement Permaculture on Your Balcony

Permaculture on the balcony? It can work! Gardener Birgit Schattling offers the best tips for sustainable gardening in small spaces.

Pests Five Common Garden Pests and Effective Ways to Combat Them

What truly helps against garden pests? How can you repel slugs, aphids, or moles? myHOMEBOOK reveals effective methods.

Important During Drought 3 Expert Tips for Tree Care in Your Garden

Those who follow these tree care tips ensure healthy, resilient trees. What do experts recommend?

Damage to the Lawn Expert Offers Tips on How to Effectively and Gently Repel Ants from Your Lawn

Ants are indeed useful creatures, but they are rarely welcome on lawns. An expert explains how to get rid of ants.