How To Detect Bark Beetles In Trees

Damage caused by bark beetles is mainly known from reports from the forestry industry. However, the small beetles not only attack large stands of spruce in the forest, they can also cause considerable damage in gardens. The damage ranges from the browning of individual branches on trees or shrubs to the death of entire plants. […]

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Why Are Mason Bees Important

Why Are Mason Bees Important

Do you know this busy bee? It has been named Insect of the Year 2019. In fruit growing, the pollinating power of the rusty red mason bee is used commercially, because they can pollinate more than 2500 flowers a day. Now they are also available for home gardens. We are aware of the dramatic worldwide

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How Do You Trim a Currant Bush?

They come in red, black and even white: currant stems and bushes are a real joy in the garden, because they not only produce a variety of the refreshing sour or tart fruit, but also have a high ornamental value. However, often the annual thinning and rejuvenation of berry bushes is greatly neglected. We explain

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Cutting Hibiscus for a Healthy Flowering Shrubs

Originally, the hibiscus, also called marshmallow, comes from China. Opulent, mauve-like flowers usually decorate it throughout the summer. Most commonly planted in this country is the garden hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus), which has many varieties with diverse flower colors to offer. Pruning your hibiscus can positively affect the growth of the shrub. We’ll tell you what

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Should You Cut Back Rhododendron?

Should You Cut Back Rhododendron?

More than 1000 different species of rhododendron grow all over the world – in Southeast Asia, North America, Australia and even in the harsh climate of the Himalayas. Although the stately flowering shrub is mainly known by its botanical name, some may also be familiar with the German name ‘Alpenrose’. Thanks to its naturally picturesque

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Are Madagascar Palms Easy to Care for?

Madagascar palm (Pachypodium lamerei) is a pretty houseplant that, with proper care, turns out to be quite fast-growing and vital. Even if the name suggests otherwise, the plant is not a palm tree, but a succulent. Contents1 Madagascar palm: growth and appearance.2 Location and substrate3 Madagascar palm care4 Propagation Madagascar palm: growth and appearance. In

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When and How Do You Water Succulents?

Succulents are often touted as extremely low-maintenance houseplants for the inexperienced, as they require little water. Of course, this is true in principle, but some knowledge is required for ideal watering of these impressive plants. Read here what makes a plant a succulent in the first place and how you should water your succulents to

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When Can You Cut Pampas Grass?

Decorative flower fronds that rustle gently in the wind, a stately growth habit and filigree, matt green leaves characterise the pampas grass. For some years now, ornamental grasses have played an increasingly important role in modern garden design: as discreet intermediary elements in perennial beds, loose planting groups or impressive solitary grasses. Their popularity is

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Can You Graft Onto an Old Tree?

Plant grafting is a particularly fascinating method of horticultural propagation. Accuracy and skill are required, as well as the necessary knowledge, of course. Grafting is used on a large scale in tree nurseries and fruit, rose and vegetable farms. But amateur gardeners can also try it and graft trees in their own gardens, for example.

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Should You Prune Roses in Spring

Should You Prune Roses in Spring

There’s no doubt about it: when the roses are in bloom, their hibernation is over – and that of all gardeners, too. That’s a good thing, because it’s time to prune the roses in the bed early in the year to ensure healthy shrubs that are willing to bloom. You should pay attention to which

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Where Do Quinces Grow Best?

Hardly any fruit tree is less complicated than a quince tree. Diseases rarely occur, only occasionally do individual fruits rot. Many a quince tree bears more fruit than is needed. But because the quince is back in fashion, it is certainly easy to find buyers for the golden-yellow harvest with the aromatic, wonderfully fragrant fruits.

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