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Low-Maintenance Varieties Which Fruit Trees Are Best for Beginners

Which Fruit Trees Are Easy, Hardy, and Produce Abundant Fruit? myHOMEBOOK Presents Five Fruit Trees Ideal for Beginners

Expert Offers Tips How to Remove Annoying Mildew Stains from Outdoor Furniture Cushions

Over time, annoying mildew stains can develop on the cushions of outdoor furniture. An expert explains how to get rid of them.

Sometimes it's just the wrong location. This cucumber plant is in direct sunlight, causing its leaves to droop.

Garden Knowledge 4 Reasons Why Cucumbers Droop Their Leaves

When cucumbers droop their leaves, it can be due to various reasons. myHOMEBOOK explains four causes.

Growing your own vegetables is becoming increasingly popular. But which vegetable is the most popular for home gardening?

myHOMEBOOK Survey The Most Popular Vegetable for Home Gardening

myHOMEBOOK conducted a survey among its readers to determine which vegetables are particularly popular for home gardening.

During cherry harvest, the question often arises: When exactly are the cherries ripe and ready for picking?

Expert Explains How Do I Know if My Cherries on the Tree Are Ripe?

When it's time for the cherry harvest, one might wonder when the cherries are actually ripe and ready to be picked. myHOMEBOOK has the answer.

Sage should be "harvested" either just before it blooms or shortly after the flowers open.

Grows particularly well in summer 3 Ways to Preserve Sage for Cold Season

Sage thrives in the summer but is mostly used during cold season. myHOMEBOOK explains how to use and preserve sage.

When should I start planting raised beds?

Fruit and vegetables from the garden When You Can Start Planting a Raised Bed

Temperatures are rising and so is the desire for vegetables from your own garden. But when can you start planting raised beds?

Even in September, the lawn needs attention

Lawn Calendar What the Lawn Needs in September

Even in September, lawns need a certain amount of care. myHOMEBOK explains what you need to do to ensure your lawn grows well.

Rats are good climbers, high garden fences do not prevent them from searching the beds for food

Diseases Transmitted 7 Tips to Keep Rats Out of Your Garden

Rats transmit diseases and are unwelcome. With a few tips, you can keep rats out of your own garden. myHOMEBOOK explains what to look out for.

Even in February you can do something for the lawn in your garden

Mowing, Fertilizing, ... The Lawn Needs This Care in February

In February, you can sometimes already take care of your lawn. myHOMEBOOK explains what care your lawn needs now.

Expert Explains The Best Tips Against Lawn Thatch in the Garden

How much thatch is still acceptable? And can you counteract it with fertilizer or scarifying? A professional clarifies the issue.

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

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

By using a Milpa bed, one taps into ancient knowledge. This method was used by the Maya, among others, to grow their vegetables.

Ancient Principle What's Behind a Milpa Garden

A Milpa bed is not a new invention; the Maya were already cultivating their vegetables this way. myHOMEBOOK explains what it's all about.

For Shopping Later 4 Ideas for Creating Ambiance with Pool Lighting

During the day, the pool provides a refreshing escape in the summer, and in the evening, it can be bathed in atmospheric light thanks to suitable lighting.

Expert Explains Is Thinning Fruit on Fruit Trees Really Worthwhile?

Thinning Fruit on a Fruit Tree Can Offer Many Benefits myHOMEBOOK explains how to do it and what to keep in mind.

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.

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

For tomatoes, it's a fertilizer. What Happens When You Water Cucumbers with Saltwater

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

One should distinguish between true and false mildew.

In the Garden What You Can Do About Mildew on Cucumbers

Powdery mildew is one of the most common diseases affecting cucumbers. Here's how to identify and combat both powdery and downy mildew.

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

Oak processionary moth caterpillars pose a danger to trees, humans, and pets due to their toxic hairs. Here's how to effectively combat these insects.

Garden Expert Explains 4 Reasons Young Vegetable Plants Aren't Growing

Sometimes young vegetable plants just don't grow and remain small. There can be several reasons for this.

Active Starting in Spring How Harmful Is the Strawberry Blossom Weevil?

The strawberry blossom weevil damages flower buds and can cause yield losses. Here's how to identify and control the beetle in time.

Current Offer Affordable Balcony Solar System at the Discount Store–But There's a Catch

Balcony Solar Panels Are Gaining Popularity–Lidl Now Offers an Apparently Attractive Deal. But Is It as Good as It Seems?

Do June Thunderstorms Predict the Rest of Summer?

Farmers' Wisdom Under Expert Review A thunderstorm in June brings...

A traditional saying suggests that many thunderstorms in June can affect the following summer. Is there any truth to this claim?

Important for Hobby Gardeners June Farmers' Proverbs: Understanding the 'Sheep's Cold'

In June, it can get cold again. This is known as the "sheep cold." A farmer's saying in June predicts what the weather means for the garden.

Good to Know Can Coffee Grounds Be Harmful to Compost?

Coffee grounds are far too valuable to be thrown away for garden owners. myHOMEBOOK explains how coffee grounds can enrich compost.

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 Tiger Slugs: Why This Snail Is Good for Your Garden

The tiger slug is a snail that is beneficial for the garden. MyHOMEBOOK explains why in this article.

If strawberry plants have yellow leaves, it could be due to care mistakes or simply the plant's age.

Proper Care What to Do When Strawberry Leaves Turn Yellow

Yellow leaves on strawberry plants can have various causes. 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.

If peonies in the garden refuse to bloom, there could be several reasons.

In the Garden What to Do When the Peony Doesn't Bloom

Peonies are among the most popular flowers in early summer–but sometimes they don't bloom in the garden. myHOMEBOOK explains why.