Knowledge bank of a gardener and gardener

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In the winter months, our flower shops often offer a lushly flowering potted plant: the indoor azalea. We show what is involved in caring for Rhododendron simsii

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Better known as columnar thuja, the Thuja occidentalis Columna is characterized by its narrow columnar shape and medium-strong growth. Tips and information on care and cutting:

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Potted gerbera - Care for gerberas in pots - Because of their long shelf life, gerberas are popular cut flowers - even in pots. Find out everything you need to know

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Their name is a deception: wild strawberries can also be cultivated in the garden. You can find out how this can be done easily here

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Conifers like a sunny and airy environment and should therefore be cut regularly. You can find all the information about it here

Planting boxwood - this is how it works! Boxwoods are easy to plant. This isn't really difficult. First, the plant ball is watered thoroughly for about an hour. This works best in an E

Creating and cutting a wild rose hedge - wild roses also look good, but the advantage of a wild rose hedge is that it is very popular with insects and birds. It is ecologically valuable.Rei

Propagating boxwood correctly - Boxwood can be used in many different ways in the garden. It is a great, evergreen decoration in a flower pot, but is also suitable for creating smaller hedges

Planting time for flowers - There is no general answer to when the best time to plant flowers is. It always depends on the variety. There are flowers, including many perennials, their classic planting

Coffee tree (coffea arabica) - care & cutting - A coffee tree as a houseplant is extremely decorative and original. However, there are some care requirements to consider

Planting soil, also known as potting soil or plant soil, forms the foundation of a beautiful flower bed or beautiful balcony plants. Planting soil is a humus-rich substrate that provides quick and he althy growth

Carry out soil testing - As a gardener, you should know the nature of your soil in order to make optimal use of it. Much of the soil in private gardens is rich in nutrients

Mineral substrate - advantages and disadvantages - Plants can not only be planted in exclusively humus-rich substrates, there is also mineral substrate. But with plant experts and hobby gardeners

Even in windy regions you want to have sun protection on your balcony and terrace. We show what solutions there are

If a pool is too sterile and a pond is too wild for you, get a swimming pond or, better yet, a natural pool. We show what costs arise

Rhododendron soilRhododendrons need a soil with the lowest possible pH value. For a rhododendron, a pH value of 4.5 - 6.0 is ideal. In addition, the distribution of nutrients in the soil must be

Peat mining destroys habitats - when you buy potting soil, you rarely think about the serious consequences this has for nature. What very few people know is that most products m

It is the flowers that have made the plants in this family particularly famous. Especially the large, colorful flowers of the orchids. Tips and information on care can be found here:

Mold on plant soil Mold on plant soil is common. Especially if you are too careful with watering, the white spores will form very quickly, which will then be quite unattractive

In order for a freshly sown lawn or a newly laid turf to grow optimally, special lawn soil is necessary. Tips for mixing yourself

Cactus soil - Cacti grow in nature under very special conditions. For this reason, you also need a very special soil in your flower pots at home. Theoretically it is possible

Bonsai plants are often a real hobby. We show you how you can mix bonsai soil yourself. Tips and 5 different mixtures

Plant granules are made of fired clay and absorb water like a sponge. This clay is foamed with air so that there are countless pores of different sizes in it

Fern (Plant) - Care, Reproduction - The true fern, known to most simply as a fern, comes in several species. What they all have in common is the shape of the leaves, which are called fronds, and d

Sword fern (Nephrolepis ex altata, cordifolia) - Care - Sword ferns are impressive plants that come from the tropics. In this country you can find them as impressive houseplants, with their la