Garden plants

Expert Clarifies Why Are Plants Actually Green?

An expert explains the role of chlorophyll and photosynthesis in plants and why there are also red or white varieties.

Mistakes Can Be Made When Harvesting Pumpkins

myHOMEBOOK Gardening Expert Explains What to Watch Out for When Harvesting Pumpkins

When harvesting pumpkins, mistakes can occur that affect their shelf life. myHOMEBOOK explains what to keep in mind.

Proper Care What the pH Level Reveals About Garden Soil

The pH value reveals a lot about your garden soil. Is it too acidic or too alkaline? myHOMEBOOK explains how to care for it properly.

Due to heat and drought, trees may shed their leaves as early as September.

Expert Explains Why Some Trees Look Bare in September

Many trees are already losing leaves in September. An expert explains the causes, which species are affected, and what can help now.

Should You Be Concerned if Pumpkin Leaves Wither in Early Fall?

Garden Expert Reveals Do Pumpkins Still Ripen Even if the Leaves Have Dried Up?

Pumpkin leaves suddenly dried up? Here's often why. When the fruit is still ripening and how to recognize it.

Gardening Knowledge These Plants Are Naturally Self-Seeding

Not every plant needs to be painstakingly sown in your own garden bed. Some do it all by themselves. myHOMEBOOK provides an overview.

Citrus plants are considered demanding because they are very sensitive to even minor care mistakes—especially when it comes to watering, choosing the right location, and overwintering.

Experts Explain What to Know About Caring for Citrus Plants

Citrus plants are considered true divas. With the right soil, suitable watering, and proper winter care, they stay healthy.

Night-active insects can be beneficial for the garden, but which plants attract them?

Useful for the Garden These Plants Attract Nocturnal Insects

Some plants attract small nocturnal insects. myHOMEBOOK lists nine types that are suitable for this purpose.

Soft soap is considered a popular home remedy for aphids, but its effectiveness can vary with each use.

Home Remedies Under Review Does Soft Soap Help Against Aphids?

Soft soap is considered a classic remedy for aphids. myHOMEBOOK explains whether it truly helps and in what quantities.

One should distinguish between true and false mildew.

Vegetable plant How to Remove and Prevent Powdery Mildew on Cucumbers

Powdery mildew is one of the most common diseases affecting cucumbers. myHOMEBOOK explains how to remove and prevent it.

Are there types of apples that tend to become mealy more often?

Everyday Question Why Apples Become Mealy and What You Can Do About It

Apples taste best when they're nice and crisp. But what causes apples to become mealy? myHOMEBOOK explains.

Golden deadnettle is also suitable as ground cover for shady areas.

Plant Knowledge 11 Ground Covers That Thrive in the Shade

Looking for ground covers for shade? These 11 types thrive in low-light areas and reliably green dry or moist spaces.

When pruning grapevines, there are a few things to keep in mind.

For a High Yield What to Consider When Pruning Grapevines

Regularly pruning a grapevine ensures it consistently produces large fruit. myHOMEBOOK explains what to keep in mind.

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.

When specific soil is used repeatedly, it eventually becomes depleted and lacks sufficient nutrients to continue supporting plant growth.

Floor Care How to Make Old Soil Fertile Again

Exhausted soil after the harvest? myHOMEBOOK explains how to make soil in garden beds, raised beds, and containers fertile again.

If you want to use an oversized zucchini, there are a few things to keep in mind.

An Expert Explains! Is an oversized zucchini still edible?

Those who grow zucchini in their garden often wonder if particularly large specimens are still edible.

Gardening Expert Reveals How to Keep Your Container Garden Thriving Through Hot Summers

myHOMEBOOK reveals what matters for container gardens in the summer and how plants can withstand 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.

There are numerous alternatives to traditional bark mulch, but which ones are suitable for which plants?

Mulch Maintenance Which Mulch Alternatives Suit Which Plants

What can be used as a substitute for bark mulch? myHOMEBOOK explains which plants can serve as alternatives.

Lavender can be easily propagated if you know how to do it.

About Cuttings How to Easily Propagate Lavender in Summer

Lavender can also be easily propagated in the summer if you know how. myHOMEBOOK explains what you should pay attention to.

The dog days are starting again, and temperatures are expected to rise. Therefore, it's important to water the garden well.

Expert on Summer Temperatures What the Dog Days Mean for Your Garden

Dog days are often associated with heat. myHOMEBOOK reveals how to care for plants and what weather to expect during the dog days of 2026.

Simple hedges should be kept in shape, but there are a few things to consider with flowering hedges.

Beautiful for Months How to Design Your Garden with Flowering Hedges

Hedges aren't just for privacy; they can also enhance a garden's beauty. myHOMEBOOK explains what to consider when planting flowering hedges.

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.

Container Gardening The Trend for Hobby Gardeners with Limited Space

More and more people are discovering container gardening—a versatile and flexible way to cultivate plants in small spaces.

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.

Experience the Seasons The New Garden Aesthetic: How "New Perennial" Promotes Natural Beauty

"New Perennial" refers to a modern approach to using perennials that combines aesthetics with nature.

Errors in watering cucumbers can lead to plant diseases, among other issues.

Many amateur gardeners don't know this Why You Should Never Water Cucumbers With Cold Water

When growing cucumbers in the garden or on the balcony, it's essential to avoid three common watering mistakes.

The childhood garden had many flowers and a porch swing where Grandma sometimes slept. (Stock photo)

Garden Expert Confesses "I wanted to do everything right in the garden—and ended up making the biggest mistakes."

In a new garden, beginner mistakes are inevitable. myHOMEBOOK gardening expert Franka Kruse-Gering reveals her top three.

If you have too many plants, you don't have to throw them away. You can give them away or even sell them.

Do Not Simply Dispose Various Ways to Responsibly Give Away Plants

Too Many Plants? Instead of Disposing Them, Give Them Away. myHOMEBOOK Offers Various Options.

Reviewed by Computer BILD These Pruning Shears Models Perform Well in Tests

A recent test of various garden shear models reveals what truly matters when cutting in practice.

Error Analysis This Is Why Many Plants in the Garden Don't Thrive

Many plants are placed in garden locations they would never have chosen themselves, and this has consequences.

Those who plant regularly should not only consider the price when choosing a trowel.

Comprehensive Test by Computer BILD Which Garden Trowels Are Really Worth It

Which Garden Trowel Stands Out in the Test? What to Consider When Buying? Here Are the Best Models.

With a children's raised garden bed, you can introduce young ones to nature and teach them through play.

"Easy Garden" Raised Bed for Kids: Easy DIY Guide

An old Lego table becomes a children's raised garden bed. This way, children can playfully discover nature and learn how plants grow.

Watering the Garden: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Properly Watering Your Garden Plants Get Just the Right Amount of Water With These Tips

Properly watering plants conserves water, strengthens roots, and helps plants better endure dry periods.

In the Summer These Plants Are Natural Insect Watering Stations

If you want to make your garden insect-friendly, use plants that serve as natural insect water sources.

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

Health Hazardous What to Do if You Find the Oak Processionary Moth 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.

Perlite, vermiculite, and zeolite are considered soil enhancers.

For Gardens and Houseplants How Soil Enhancers Perlite, Vermiculite, and Zeolite Work

Perlite, vermiculite, and zeolite are soil enhancers. myHOMEBOOK explains the differences and how to use them.