Interesting home-based stories

In summer, plants can survive without watering despite the heat and drought if the soil is well mulched and contains enough life. Bernadette Schützenhofer does without watering all summer and still harvests the best vegetables.

With a few simple tips, you can turn your balcony into a little Garden of Eden. Whether you want to harvest fresh vegetables, grow herbs or simply create a place to relax - here are some inspiring ideas for your balcony.

By Susanne Schütz and Anne Lorch

When we dream up visions, we discover completely new facets and possibilities. They give us the strength to abandon established and proven habits. Even seemingly absurd fantasies about the future motivate us and help us to create new guidelines and behaviours, even though they seem to completely contradict the current zeitgeist.

To maintain the beauty and natural clarity of a pond, nature is often your best ally! Without using any chemicals, you can create a healthy balance in the pond that not only improves the water quality, but also promotes a natural habitat for animals and plants. Multikraft expert Barbara Enengel shares her tips on pond care with you.

Karl Ploberger's expertise and passion for nature have made him a sought-after advisor. In this interview, he reveals his strategies for caring for his green paradise and protecting it from pests.
 

Anyone entering Karl Ploberger's garden in Seewalchen is in a different world: lush nature that is only "tamed" in some areas and an enormous variety that reflects the credo of Austria's most famous natural garden ambassador: "No matter what you do, always draw on the wide range of plants. That's what ultimately turns a green oasis into a paradise," says Ploberger with a sparkle in his eye.

Soil is the basis of all horticultural work. It is more than just the soil beneath our feet - it is a living ecosystem that forms the basis for the growth of healthy plants. On a small and large scale, in the garden and in the field. Here you can find out how to determine the type of soil in your garden, what humus is all about and how you can increase the humus content in your soil with the help of simple measures.

Wooden floors are very popular because of their unique look. The sustainable material radiates warmth and naturalness, feels good and grounding and is generally extremely durable. Find out how to take good care of your floorboards and make them shine with the eMC cleaners from Multikraft from our expert Barbara Enengel in our new series "Multiwissen - Barbara's effective tips for every home"

We divide the year into four seasons, but there is an even finer division into ten seasons, which is biologically based and depends on the phenomena in nature. These occur at different times each year, depending on the development of the plant world. We therefore distinguish between the astronomical or calendar seasons and the phenological seasons. Here you can find out which seasons we are talking about and how you can utilise this classification in your garden.

What makes Multikraft's original organic black soils so special? They are produced according to the terra preta principle and are already naturally rich in microorganisms. Find out more about our soils for vegetables and raised beds or flowers and herbs and what you should look out for when buying soil.

February marks the start of young plant cultivation for chillies and peppers, followed by tomatoes in March and, a little later in April, courgettes, cucumbers and pumpkins. A successful start is crucial for the healthy growth of plants. These tips will increase your germination success.

Bring spring into your home with our creative DIY decorations made from cardboard rolls! You can make enchanting flower pendants with just a few materials. In our latest blog post, we show you step by step how you can easily make these colourful decorations yourself.

Katharina Sützl sees self-sufficiency as a comprehensive concept that includes one's own garden as well as one's own body and a functioning network. When she started baking bread in 2008, she had no idea that ten years later she would be offering various courses on bread baking, self-sufficiency and other topics. The Salzburg native always emphasises the appreciation of nature and food and gives practical tips on how self-sufficiency can succeed.

Magic Orchid from Multikraft is the ultimate solution for keeping your orchids in full bloom. The specially developed watering additive solution is a true miracle cure for orchid lovers.

Fungus gnats can be a real challenge for plant lovers. The little flies are not only annoying, but can also harm young plants and seedlings. We have collected tips for you to help your plants grow healthily.