If your orchid looks healthy but refuses to bloom for months, the cause is usually not a lack of fertiliser. Light, watering habits, and temperature patterns are far more often to blame.
Don’t throw away the leafy crown when you cut a pineapple. With the right prep, light, warmth and careful watering, you can root it and grow a houseplant that may eventually fruit.
Warmer summers and longer dry spells are changing what can be grown in Czech gardens. With the right variety and a sunny, sheltered spot, olives, pomegranates and figs can cope with heat, drought and even winter cold.
Traditional crock-fermented sauerkraut keeps for months and stays wonderfully crisp—if you avoid a few common missteps. Here are the three mistakes that most often lead to soft, grey, foul-smelling cabbage and how to prevent them.
Thuja may be a long-standing classic, but today’s hedges are increasingly built from more varied shrubs that look better through the seasons. One standout choice is ninebark, prized for its toughness, colour and easy care.
A rat on your property is a warning sign that your garden is offering food and shelter. With a few practical, chemical-free changes, you can make the area far less attractive and stop a bigger infestation taking hold.
Many people throw balcony geraniums away after the season, even though they can overwinter very well. Stored correctly in a box in cool, dark, dry conditions, they’ll come back stronger and flower generously in spring.
Planting grapevines in November can give them a head start in spring, as roots can still establish in warm soil. Success depends mainly on proper planting depth and reliable winter protection.
Autumn sowing lets hardy vegetables and herbs root in before frosts, so they spring into growth as soon as temperatures rise. With the right timing and bed preparation, you can harvest noticeably earlier in the new season.
Currants crop best on younger wood, while old stems drain the plant and shade out productive new growth. A quick autumn prune keeps the bush open, healthy, and reliably fruitful next season.
Since 1 March 2025, burning garden waste is banned across the Czech Republic, and even notifying the fire brigade does not make it legal. Here’s what is still allowed, what fines you risk, and what to do if smoke from a neighbour is bothering you.
Liriope is a tough, evergreen perennial with grassy foliage that comes into its own at the end of summer, when many other plants are fading. It thrives in partial shade to shade, needs little care, and adds structure to borders year-round.
Robotic mowers, smart irrigation and garden sensors can take over routine tasks and improve day-to-day plant care. The catch is that the real cost and upkeep often become clear only after you’ve bought in.
Autumn is the ideal time to plant garlic, but timing it by soil and air temperature matters more than the calendar. Planting once temperatures stay below 9 °C and using good cloves in well-prepared soil sets you up for a strong spring start and a better harvest.
Virginia creeper is a fast-growing, hardy climber with spectacular autumn colour, but its adhesive pads can leave lasting marks on render and cladding. With the right siting and regular pruning, it’s a stunning, versatile plant for walls, pergolas and slopes.
Orchids often survive just fine indoors, but getting them to flower again is the real challenge. The right feeding routine—and a few gentle kitchen-based fertilisers—can help encourage strong growth and the next round of blooms.
Raised beds can stay productive through the cold months with the right crops and a little protection. Grow hardy winter greens, protect the bed from frost and waterlogging, and set it up for an early spring start.
As temperatures drop, mice start searching for warm, dry shelter—and your home is an easy target. A simple barrier made from ordinary aluminium foil can make key entry routes uncomfortable enough to discourage them.
As the days shorten and temperatures drop, hens often lay fewer eggs. This traditional three-ingredient routine can help support vitality, digestion and overall resilience when the flock is under more strain.
Pumpkins store well only if they’re picked at the right time and cut correctly. The condition of the stem often reveals where things went wrong and why fruit starts to rot in storage.
As days shorten and mornings turn crisp, refresh summer window boxes with hardy, autumn-ready plants. These seven reliable choices bring colour, texture and staying power well into the first frosts.
Dry leaves and twig dieback inside an older, dense hedge are often a normal result of shade and natural self-thinning. If the outside remains healthy and green, there’s usually no need for drastic pruning or treatments.
Whitewashing tree trunks in winter isn’t decoration. It helps prevent bark cracking caused by sharp day-to-night temperature swings and reduces the risk of disease entering through wounds.
Your raised beds don’t go dormant just because winter arrives. A few quick, well-timed tasks now will protect the soil, discourage pests, and set you up for a smoother, more productive spring.
October is the best time to set currant bushes up for a strong spring and a heavy crop. With the right pruning, protection and autumn feeding, you’ll encourage more flower buds and better winter hardiness.
Bulbs are among the most rewarding ornamental plants, bringing strong colour from early spring through to autumn. Here’s when to plant each type, how to choose the right spot, and what to do if you’re running late.
There’s no universal date for the season’s final mow—your lawn and the weather will tell you. Time it just ahead of hard frost and leave the grass slightly higher to help it overwinter healthier and bounce back faster in spring.
Blueberries may look low-maintenance, but a few key autumn tasks protect their shallow roots from deep freezes. Mulch, correct watering, and a bit of cleanup now set you up for stronger plants and a better crop next season.
Fresh eggs from your own or local hens have a natural protective coating that helps keep bacteria out. Washing them too soon can strip that protection and shorten their keeping quality.
The size of next year’s currant harvest is often decided in autumn. With timely pruning, the right feed, and a protective mulch, bushes overwinter better and fruit far more heavily.
Tomatoes don’t have to be finished when cold nights arrive. With enough light, the right temperature and a simple pollination boost, they can keep flowering and setting fruit indoors all winter.
A Christmas cactus can look perfectly healthy yet refuse to bloom for years. Often it’s not light or watering, but feeding and the right care routine—and a few simple homemade remedies can help.
Rose hips are nutrient-rich fruits packed with vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants. Research suggests they may support skin, ease joint discomfort and contribute to overall wellbeing when used sensibly.
Making a bird nest box is an easy project, but small construction and placement mistakes can leave it sitting empty. Get the sizing, ventilation, materials and siting right so birds will actually move in.
Before you take a saw to an ageing thuja hedge, check whether you need a permit. If you misjudge the trunk-girth or area limits, the fine can run into the tens of thousands.
Homegrown potatoes keep far longer when they’re lifted at full maturity and handled correctly right after harvest. Curing, darkness and cool, stable storage conditions are the keys to preventing rot and shrinkage.
Many hydrangeas set their flower buds the year before, so pruning at the wrong time can remove next season’s blooms. Learn which types you have and when to cut back to keep flowers coming.
Autumn isn’t the end of the gardening year. With a bit of cutting back, planting, clearing and protecting now, you’ll reduce winter losses and give your garden a stronger start in spring.
As the tomato season winds down, it pays to judge green fruit by maturity and the forecast rather than the calendar. Size, skin colour and a quick seed check will tell you what can finish ripening indoors and what won’t.
Strawberries don’t stop needing attention once the last berries are picked. A few key autumn tasks will help plants overwinter strongly and set the stage for a heavier crop next summer.
Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) benefits from a light autumn tidy-up, seedhead removal and a bit of root protection. These October steps help keep the shrub compact, limit self-seeding and improve its chances through winter.
Oleander is tough in summer heat, but winter cold can quickly damage roots and shoots if it isn’t prepared properly. Timely protection, sensible watering, and the right overwintering spot make all the difference.
Garlic is an easy, space-saving crop that rewards you with reliable harvests when planted at the right time. For the biggest bulbs, autumn planting, free-draining soil and good aftercare make all the difference.
Moles can quickly turn a neat lawn into a bumpy mess, but because they’re protected, you can’t simply get rid of them. Here’s what tends to work, what usually doesn’t, and why patience matters.
Zonal geraniums can be carried through winter with ease if you lift them correctly, prune them back, and pot them into a light, free-draining mix. A simple additive many people discard can help keep the compost healthier through the cold months.
Growing salad leaves doesn’t have to end with summer. With the right varieties, timely planting and protection from winter wet, you can keep harvesting fresh leaves for months.
Lavender is tough and low-maintenance, but it won’t stay dense and floriferous without regular pruning. The key is simple: never cut back into old wood, and your plants will remain compact and full of blooms for years.
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