Garden care

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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

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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

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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

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Planting time for shrubs - Nowadays, a wide variety of shrubs are available almost all year round. Depending on whether it is bare-root plants, bales or containers, the following applies

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Clay soil - how to improve it? Pure clay soils are rare; their sandy and clayey components usually predominate. There are several grades of clay soils - from clayey-heavy to sandy

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There are no fresher vegetables than those from your own garden. You can also be sure that no harmful chemical substances were used

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Find out which organic and chemical fertilizers are suitable for roses and when is the best time to apply them

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You don't always have to buy fertilizer for plants. We show which home remedies are very suitable as fertilizers

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Nitrogen controls metabolism & is essential for lawn care. We show you how to make effective nitrogen fertilizer yourself

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Soil pH is very important for plant growth. We show how to measure and regulate the pH value

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Anyone who wants a lawn made only of grass is often annoyed by clover and wants to get rid of it. We show how coffee grounds help against clover

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Coffee grounds can be used effectively in the garden as fertilizer, compost material and soil improver. We show what useful things coffee grounds can do as an actual waste product

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Planting time for herbs - Most of the herbs we use come from Mediterranean countries. They are quite well accustomed to our climate and can be grown here without any problems. Only in winter we

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Is Dieffenbachia poisonous? - Dieffenbachia is one of the most popular green plants in living rooms. Above all, the easy propagation makes the Dieffenbachia and its many species popular indoor plants

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Is ficus poisonous? - The ficus is one of the most popular houseplants. With its many different species, the ficus is also one of the most diverse green plants. Whoever has this plant in his

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Is the Buxus (boxwood) poisonous? - The question Is the Buxus boxwood poisonous? This is particularly important for gardening enthusiasts who have animals running around freely in their gardens or small children playing in their gardens. Exactly these two

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Is the poinsettia poisonous? - The poinsettia is a popular houseplant. Its Latin name, Euphorbia pulcherrima, means most beautiful spurge. That's really true. The

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Autumn fertilization for roses, shrubs and conifers - By giving fertilizer, many plants can grow better and survive a harsh winter better. However, you can do a lot when it comes to fertilizing

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Water better: Descale/soften watering water - Just like for humans, water is the basis of life for all plants. Most plants can only survive for a short time without water. This means

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Are tulips poisonous? - Tulips are one of the most popular spring flowers. Every spring you can find many front gardens and beds full of colorful tulips. Especially parents of smaller children

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Flower seeds are created when the egg cell in the ovules is fertilized by a generative cell of a pollen grain. This is called mitotic cell division and is derived from fertilized

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Container plants, root crops or balled plants - what is ideal? - A wide variety of plants find their place in a garden. Especially when it comes to setting up a hedge through which

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Does leaf shine and snow spray damage plants? A special combination of plant-compatible oils gives leaves of medium- and hard-leaved plants a long-lasting shine

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Fighting thistles - Thistles in the garden are usually extremely undesirable and also look unsightly. Therefore, most home gardeners try to remove thistles from their gardens. But just let thistles

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Fighting field bindweed. The field bindweed is one of the really stubborn weeds. Getting rid of them can be a real art. It is difficult to completely combat the field bindweed.The field bindweed

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Removing bamboo effectively - tips for combating it - Bamboo can be decorative, but it can also be a nuisance if it gets out of hand. We give tips on how to remove bamboo

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S alt and vinegar against weeds? Anyone who has their own garden knows how difficult it is to remove weeds from the gaps between paving slabs. First and foremost, it is important to many hobby gardeners

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Flower column - Plants are a highlight everywhere, be it in the apartment or house, on the balcony or on the terrace or in the garden and in the yard. So that plants also look beautiful

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Weed Ex - The gentlest way to remove weeds from the garden is still to pull them out by hand. However, it also does most of the work. It is helpful to use one here

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Make your own weed killer - Tips for making it - Every garden owner knows the evil: weeds grow between the plants in the bed, between the plants

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The codling moth is the worm in apples or pears. The codling moth butterfly has ash-gray forewings with black-brown transverse waves, with three on both forewings near the tip

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Create and design a flower bed - With a successful combination of the most beautiful bulbous and tuberous plants, such as tulips and hyacinths, the garden shines enchantingly all year round

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Create a raised herb bed - harvest herbs comfortably - Raised beds make working in the garden very convenient because it eliminates the annoying bending over, which is particularly common for older people and large numbers of people

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Bed slabs - types, prices, laying - In order for a flower bed to impress not only in terms of the splendor of the plants, but also in terms of its external design, special emphasis should be placed on the so-called B

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Bed edging made of wicker - willow - With a bed edging, the garden can be easily divided into different areas or a specific area

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If you have children or pets, you should be well informed when choosing plants. Many plants contain toxins, whether in the garden or in the house

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Create a gravel bed & - Many gardeners want a bed where they have to pull weeds as rarely as possible. One way to banish weeds from parts of the garden is to set up a

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Create an ever-flowering bed - Flower-rich perennials - Perennials are a very easy-care and cost-effective alternative to flower beds because they are me

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Are snowdrops poisonous? - Snowdrops delight us every year. They are among the first to fight their way to the light after winter. They are missing in almost every garden.The Schneeg

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Here you will find an overview of poisonous plants for cats - list from A-Z of dangerous houseplants (poisonous plants)