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Overwintering strawberries: This is how they get through the winter

Overwintering strawberries: This is how they get through the winter

2025-01-24 12:01

In order to have delicious strawberries again next year, you should overwinter strawberries properly. We show what matters

Indoor azalea, Rhododendron simsii: care from A to Z - 10 buying tips

Indoor azalea, Rhododendron simsii: care from A to Z - 10 buying tips

2025-01-24 12:01

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

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

Blue Girl Pine: Care and Cutting - Attitude as a bonsai

2025-01-24 12:01

Many Japanese trees have found their way into home gardens, mostly as bonsai. The blue maiden pine is not only found in the garden as a bonsai. We show you how to care for them properly

Peat: what is white peat and black peat? Properties and Uses

Peat: what is white peat and black peat? Properties and Uses

2025-01-24 12:01

Peat used to be incorporated into the garden soil in large quantities, but people are now somewhat more critical of this material. Here you can find out everything you need to know about black and white peat

Creating a vegetable garden for beginners - instructions including plan

Creating a vegetable garden for beginners - instructions including plan

2025-01-24 12:01

Before the vegetable garden can even be planted, the hobby gardener should look for an ideal place. We show what you should pay attention to and how to put it on correctly. Tips for beginners

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Thuja occidentalis Columna - Care and cutting of the columnar thuja

Thuja occidentalis Columna - Care and cutting of the columnar thuja

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:

Red clover in the lawn - how to properly combat red clover

Red clover in the lawn - how to properly combat red clover

It is a very difficult thing to remove red clover from the lawn. There are some remedies on the market that promise help. We'll show you different ways to fight it

Cutting beech hedges - instructions + when is the best time

Cutting beech hedges - instructions + when is the best time

Cutting beech hedges - when? Hornbeam hedge or European beech hedge? We have information and tips for you here

Hedgehog hibernation - information about the beginning, duration, body temperature, etc

Hedgehog hibernation - information about the beginning, duration, body temperature, etc

Our little prickly friends, the hedgehogs, are known to hibernate. What exactly is hibernation used for? You can find lots of useful tips and information here

Frost damage to the olive tree - what to do if it doesn't sprout?

Frost damage to the olive tree - what to do if it doesn't sprout?

How do I recognize frost damage? What options do I have to save my olive tree? Find out from us here:

Bornholm daisy - care and overwintering

Bornholm daisy - care and overwintering

Bornholm daisies - care, location and making them bloom - everyone knows daisies for the garden: they are white and bloom beautifully all summer long

Brown spots on rose petals - cause + What helps the roses?

Brown spots on rose petals - cause + What helps the roses?

Where do the brown spots on rose petals come from? What can I do about it? Find out here with us

Growing Radicchio Salad - Care in the Vegetable Garden

Growing Radicchio Salad - Care in the Vegetable Garden

The origin of radicchios begins with the common chicory, also known as chicory. Tips and information about care can be found here

Cutting weigela - instructions and information at the best time

Cutting weigela - instructions and information at the best time

Cutting back weigela, pruning - weigelia are tough. They tolerate pruning well and sprout again willingly. We'll tell you how to cut them back

Flies in the attic/converted attic - what helps?

Flies in the attic/converted attic - what helps?

Why are there flies in my attic? What can I do against the intruders? Find out here

Vinegar and vinegar essence against weeds - suitable as a weed killer?

Vinegar and vinegar essence against weeds - suitable as a weed killer?

Weed destruction with vinegar: vinegar essence and vinegar cleaner - You often read: vinegar and vinegar cleaner are suitable as weed killers. Is that correct? Find out more here

Columnar apple tree care - cutting and list of columnar apple varieties

Columnar apple tree care - cutting and list of columnar apple varieties

If you have little space available and still want to grow fruit, it is important to find the right fruit for your taste. Tips and information about the pillar apple

Recognizing mite bites on humans - are wood mites dangerous?

Recognizing mite bites on humans - are wood mites dangerous?

Mite bites on humans - are they dangerous, what to do? - There are many different types of mites. The smallest are only 0.1 millimeters in size. More information can be found here:

Wound closure after tree cutting - this is how you seal the cut surface

Wound closure after tree cutting - this is how you seal the cut surface

Many wound closure products are available commercially. Which ones are the right ones or do you really need? Find out here from us and get tips and information on the topic

Tree diseases from A to Z - information on diagnosis and treatment

Tree diseases from A to Z - information on diagnosis and treatment

Both coniferous and deciduous trees can be affected by tree diseases. We have listed the most common ones here. See what the cause is and what you can do about it

Fly repellent - these plants and herbs keep flies away

Fly repellent - these plants and herbs keep flies away

Plants to repel flies - plants against flies They can be quite a nuisance: flies in the house. Especially in rural areas it is often difficult to get rid of the many flies

Weigelia, Weigelia - Varieties, care and propagation + Is it poisonous?

Weigelia, Weigelia - Varieties, care and propagation + Is it poisonous?

The weigela bears its name after Christian Ehrenfried von Weigel and includes twelve species and therefore around one hundred and fifty to two hundred varieties. You can find tips and information about the plant here

Coloring poinsettia leaves red again - how to do it right

Coloring poinsettia leaves red again - how to do it right

So that you can enjoy your poinsettia for a long time, here are a few tips and information on how to properly care for and care for the plant

Can wasps cause damage under the roof, on the facade and insulation?

Can wasps cause damage under the roof, on the facade and insulation?

What can I, what should I and what am I allowed to do about a wasp's nest under my roof? How dangerous is it? Find out here

When can you cut hedges - that's what the bird protection law says

When can you cut hedges - that's what the bird protection law says

Even if the hedge is a little out of shape, you can't and shouldn't trim it at any time. Here you can find out what legal framework conditions need to be observed for bird protection