Knowledge & guides
45 expert articles on nature gardens, biodiversity, and ecological gardening — scientifically sound, explained in a practical way.
45 articles
Observing insects: experiencing biodiversity in your own garden
Discover biodiversity in your own garden: Learn how to correctly observe and support hoverflies, leafcutter bees and oth...
Insect-friendly pruning: Why you should leave faded perennials standing
Find out why insect-friendly pruning in July is crucial: faded perennials serve as vital nesting and overwintering sites...
Drought-Resistant Wildflowers: Climate Adaptation in the July Garden
Learn how to prepare your garden for climate change with drought-resistant wildflowers. Tips for heat-tolerant species i...
Ecological balance in the garden: The power of wildflowers
Discover how you can promote a stable ecological balance in your garden and support natural food webs through the use of...
Planting Wildflowers on Your Balcony: A Habitat in the Smallest of Spaces
Learn how to create an ecologically valuable stepping-stone habitat for insects on your balcony using native wild plants...
Chicory in July: A Key Source for the Insect World
Discover why Common Chicory (*Cichorium intybus*) is essential in July for solitary bees like the pantaloon bee and how ...
Wild plants in July: 5 species for a species-rich insect paradise
Discover which 5 native wild plants provide essential food for solitary bees and butterflies in July and how to establis...
Wild Carrot in the garden: An ecosystem on a single plant
Discover why the Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) hosts an entire ecosystem and how you can specifically promote it as a keys...
Understanding ant trails in the garden: Ecological background
Learn why ant trails form, the role that pheromones play and why cooperation with aphids in the garden is a natural proc...
Seed heads in the garden: Why you shouldn't cut back wildflowers
Learn why wildflower seed heads are essential for birds and insects, and how you can boost biodiversity through mosaic-s...
Wasps in the garden: Why they are helpful allies rather than pests
Learn why only a few wasp species go for your cake and how you can encourage beneficial insects like the mountain paper ...
Dragonflies in the garden: The hidden life of the hunters by the pond
Learn why dragonflies suddenly appear in your garden, the significance of exuviae for biodiversity, and how to optimally...
Sleeping wild bees in the garden: Why rest periods are important
Find out why wild bees rest motionless in flowers. Expert knowledge on sleeping spots and why you should leave spent per...
Wasps in the garden: Why they are active now and how to react
Find out why more wasps appear in the garden in July, what ecological role they play, and how to behave correctly around...
Wild Bee Forage Plants: Optimal Supplies for Sandy Soils
Learn how to support ground-nesting wild bees in your garden by planting the right forage crops in sandy soil and creati...
Caring for garden soil in a wild bee-friendly way: Preserving nesting sites
Learn how to care for your garden soil in a wild bee-friendly way, protect brood chambers and avoid digging to promote b...
Avoiding soil compaction: Protecting habitats for wild bees
Find out why soil compaction destroys the nesting sites of native wild bees and how you can protect open earth patches w...
Wild Bee Ground Nesting Aids: Sand lenses for ground-nesting species
Find out how to specifically support ground-nesting wild bees in your garden with a sand lens. Practical step-by-step gu...
Mining Bees in the Garden: Habits and Conservation of the Genus Andrena
Learn how to encourage mining bees (Andrena) in your garden. Discover tips for designing nesting sites and why open soil...
Ground-nesting wild bees in the garden: Protecting their habitat
Discover why small holes in your garden soil are valuable nesting sites for wild bees. Learn how to protect these habita...
Knapweeds in the Garden: Valuable Food Sources for Insects
Learn how to strengthen the biodiversity in your garden with native knapweeds (Centaurea). Tips for site selection, care...
Asian Hornet vs. European Hornet: Identifying the species accurately
Learn how to distinguish the invasive Asian hornet from the native European hornet and why protecting both species is im...
Ground-nesting solitary bees: Why you must leave holes in your garden
Small holes in the ground are often valuable solitary bee nests. Learn as a gardener why you should never close them and...
Natural gardening in July: Five important insects and their way of life
Discover the hidden biodiversity in your garden. Learn why wild bees, moths and wasps are essential for your ecosystem i...