COMPO
Guide
Plant Care

Comprehensive information

Plant care

Be it basic information or professional tips for lawns, indoor, balcony or garden plants, find everything you need to know about the initial planting and daily care for each season here.

Rubric

Basics

No previous experience in plant and garden care? That's how everyone starts out. But if you follow a few simple basic rules, you'll be well on your way to earning your green fingers. Find out what you need to know to get started here.

Show all

Topics in this rubric

Fertilisers and plant protection

The easy way to plant properly

Sheep's wool as fertilizer

Measuring the pH in the soil

Show all

Rubric

Gardens and garden plants

Be it a kitchen garden, ornamental garden or small garden, every green oasis with its individual characteristics needs care and each new plant brings new requirements. Find out what you need to know about garden care here.

Show all

Topics in this rubric

Garden care

Roses

Greenhouse

Nine tips for gardening in March

Repotting roses

Cutting pampas grass

Show all

Rubric

Lawns

Not all lawns are the same. Some consider them to be the symbol of suburbia, while others see them as a space for sports and play. Everyone has different requirements for his or her lawn, but one thing is always the same: It must be taken care of. Find out how to do this here.

Show all

Topics in this rubric

Planning and care

Fertilisation and weed control

Fertilising lawns in the autumn

Lawn care in the spring

Lawn care in autumn

Show all

Rubric

Herbs, fruits and vegetables

For many garden owners, it goes without saying: their own fruit and vegetables. But the balcony is also great for growing crops. From the tomato, the absolute classic, to sweet potatoes, the modern exotic, many things are possible.

Show all

Growing fruit and vegetables on your balcony

Growing vegetables without a green thumb– nine tips

Indoor gardening: Gardening on the windowsill

Planting raised beds

Show all

Rubric

Balcony and tub plants

You don't necessarily need a garden to be the proud owner of a thriving oasis. There are plenty of options for having lush green and colourful flowers on your balcony or terrace. See for yourself!

Show all

Creating a balcony garden

Colourful early flowers for your balcony – three planting ideas

11 spring flowers for gardens and balconies

Autumn balcony plants

Show all

Rubric

Houseplants

Add a touch of green to your home with beautiful houseplants. Find out which plants are suitable for which room and how to provide the best care for your green roommates here.

Show all

Caring for houseplants properly in the winter

Ten houseplants that don't need much light

Caring for cacti and succulents properly

Non-flowering plant stress factors

Show all