Gardening tips: basic knowledge for greenlings
When will the saints come?
Due to global warming, the Eisheiligen can no longer be trusted. It is best to start planting your balcony or patio in May.
Where is good organic fertilizer?
At www.ihre-gaertnerei.de you will find a specialist company in your area that can give you tips. Good organic products are available from Gärtner Exklusiv, Oscorna, Cuxin or Neudorff.
Which earth do I need?
It is important that the peat and clay content is balanced, so that the plants can absorb many minerals and trace elements. Herbs and vegetables love a high proportion of compost. If you want to do something for the environment, you can get information about peat-free alternatives to potting soil via the German Federal Agency for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) at www.bund.net/torffrei. Because peat is created in bogs, which in turn store carbon and are important for climate protection.
When should I pour?
Best in the morning. Then the plants can dry during the day. If they go wet in the night, it promotes the fungal attack.
What to do against aphids?
When the infestation is fresh, it helps to put a dash of neutral soap in water and spray the plants with it. For stubborn roommates help funds such as Neudosan (von Neudorff, 250 ml, about 5 €). It kills the lice, but not the summer bees.
Which flowers grow in the shade?
Forest shrubs are used to a shadowy existence. We find autumnal anemones, funkenias and mountains particularly beautiful. Leave foliage - that does not clear away in the forest.
And when the snails eat everything ...
... snail grain is the safest. But also beer traps and coffee grounds, which are scattered around the plants, have proven themselves.
What to do about tomato rot?
The rot is caused by a fungus that loves humid weather. Therefore, keep the plants as dry as possible. When watering only the soil around the roots, do not wet leaves and fruits. Choose resistant varieties!
Can I prevent weeds?
Weeds can be suppressed where there is no open soil. So plant groundcover - Elven flower and gold strawberry suffocate weeds.
How are my roses beautiful?
The roses that have successfully completed the "Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung" (ADR) are among the most beautiful and robust in a vintage. Around ten new varieties can adorn themselves annually with the ADR seal - grab it!
