Garden plants

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

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

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

A nutrient deficiency can manifest in cucumbers in various ways. MyHOMEBOOK explains what to watch out for.

Elderflowers not only look beautiful, but they are also quite delicious. myHOMEBOOK provides three guides on how to use elderflowers.

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

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

What yellow leaves on cherry laurel mean and how gardeners should respond. myHOMEBOOK shares causes and care tips.

Strawberries from your own garden taste the best. To ensure the plants produce delicious fruit, you need to water them regularly.

To shape shrubs, promote flowering, and increase yield, you should prune appropriately. myHOMEBOOK lists five shrubs to prune in May.

Ground covers are not only practical but also beautiful. myHOMEBOOK reveals which ground covers you might want to avoid.

Sweet pea, also known as "fragrant pea," is actually related to the plant from the vegetable patch. myHOMEBOOK reveals the best care tips.

Palm trees, oleanders, and lemon trees have specific care requirements. myHOMEBOOK outlines common mistakes made with pot plants.

There are already colorful, flowering plants for the garden, balcony or home in April. myHOMEBOOK presents the five colorful plants.

Early bloomers are a beautiful sight, but some can also be poisonous. myHOMEBOOK shows 5 poisonous early bloomers.

Tomato plants should always be thinned out — no, they shouldn't! myHOMEBOOK explains which tomatoes don't like thinning out.

Savoy cabbage can either be grown in advance or sown directly. You can find out how to plant this healthy vegetable in the garden here.

At first glance, the tree fern looks like a palm tree. myHOMEBOOK provides tips for the correct care of the largest ferns.

Gallant soldier is actually considered a weed, but you can still plant it in the garden and use the tasty plant in the kitchen

From plastic-free raised beds to rare vegetable varieties — Judith Rakers shares how she makes sustainability a part of her life.

myHOMEBOOK explains which early bloomers you can still plant now and what you need to consider in the garden or on the balcony.

myHOMEBOOK introduces the medicinal plant elecampane. The various species of elecampane are also suitable as ornamental plants.

If the cucumbers become watery, glassy, or dry out during storage, you're storing them wrong. myHOMEBOOK explains how to store cucumbers.

Snow is beautiful to look at, but is it also good for our plants? myHOMEBOOK explains whether you should remove snow from early bloomers.

But when should plants be woken from their winter dormancy? myHOMEBOOK explains the right time to care for plants after winter.

Black cumin is an annual, slender-growing, herbaceous plant. Learn how to plant and care for it in the garden on myHOMEBOOK>

Flower bulbs go into the ground in the fall - but not all of them! myHOMEBOOK explains which flower bulbs you should plant in the spring.

Some mistakes can be made when caring for hydrangeas. myHOMEBOOK explains which mistakes you should avoid when watering hydrangeas.

Imperial crown is a real highlight in the garden. myHOMEBOOK reveals what you should bear in mind when planting and caring for them.

Ground ivy is often considered a weed in the garden - but wrongly so! It has been used as a medicinal and aromatic plant for centuries.

There are many different hedge plants: Some grow remarkably quickly, are evergreen or have a dense growth habit.

The most popular Christmas trees in this country are the Nordmann fir and the blue spruce - but what are the differences?

When the garden is under a blanket of snow, the plants are in their winter break. Is it still necessary to water plants despite the snow?

myHOMEBOOK shows you how to prepare your vegetable patch for winter. With the right precautions, next year's harvest will be more abundant.

Planting radishes in the garden is always a good idea. Location and care are crucial for a successful harvest.

The common viper's bugloss is the perfect choice for easy-going gardeners who want to garden close to nature. Planting and care tips.