Contents1 Hedgehogs need winter quarters2 The simple pile of leaves3 Building a small hollow4 Build a little house5 Should you take in a sick hedgehog? Hedgehogs need winter quarters Many hedgehogs really don’t have it easy in winter. They freeze because, like other animals, they have no fur to keep warm. To help the little […]
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Coffee grounds a miracle weapon not only for us humans Who does not know that, you make coffee and the coffee grounds end up in most cases in the organic bucket. Why not simply use the coffee grounds in a different way than just throwing them in the garbage. The coffee grounds are excellent as
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18 Medicinal plants for the garden In search of a natural way to treat one or another health problem, often help the so-called medicinal plants. Medicinal plants in your own garden, can be an excellent alternative to taking modern medicines. Simply dry the herbs and create your own natural pharmacy. Many of the prescription medications
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The kitchen is a prime spot for flies. Flies are attracted to rotting fruits and vegetables, rotting meats, and any other food found around the kitchen sink or garbage can. While the common house fly does not bite or sting, it can still be very annoying. More importantly, they carry bacteria such as E. coli
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Often, city dwellers are limited for the realization of their own garden. Unlike country or suburban homes, city people have to contend with the obvious hurdle of lack of space. The “lucky” city person often has to make do with a crowded balcony, yet there are some among them who have no outdoor space available
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Sometimes I think, I did plant tulips there, where are they? Well my dears this may be because I forgot to get the bulbs out of the ground 🙁. Tulips bring us spring, but it’s over after just a few weeks. The rest of the tulip is rather a boring sight. What happens after the
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Many garden owners have hedges on their property, alone as a screen from prying people. One hedge is particularly preferred, the thuja, it is very robust and easy to care for. Whether a Thuja is healthy, one sees usually already by its leaf coloring. If the leaves shine in a lush green, everything is fine.
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Goodbye mosquitoes The time will come when mosquitoes will fly around our ears on the balcony or in the bedroom. There are many ways to get rid of mosquitoes, but did you know that it works with tomato leaves? The effect of tomatoes is gigantic, they contain a very high concentration of essential oils. To
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Contents1 Dandelion honey 3 simple recipes2 What is dandelion honey?3 Properties of the dandelion honey4 Recipe 1 Basic recipe for dandelion honey.5 Recipe 2 Dandelion honey without sugar6 Recipe 3 Dandelion honey with curcuma7 Bottle dandelion honey Dandelion honey 3 simple recipes With its bright large yellow leaves, the dandelion can be found in very
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There are pigeons that are really pretty to look at, but there are pigeons that are just ugly and can become a real nuisance. We had this feeling especially when it came to the lockdown in March. When there was nothing left to eat in the cities, a lot of pigeons came out to our
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Grasses with edible seed heads Rye, wheat and oats are usually cultivated agriculturally in our fields. After harvesting, they usually end up in the mills or malt houses. After that, they go on to bakeries, etc. However, the development from seed to ripe ear is also possible in our own garden. Not as big as
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Our beloved amaryllis is planted in a pot only in November. If you have planted the amaryllis in your garden, you should dig it up again in the fall at the latest and overwinter it in the warm house. To plant the bulb, you will need a small pot with a diameter of about 12
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Cherry trees look great in any garden. Especially in the spring, when everything awakens from hibernation, the flower is a real feast for the eyes. If you do not want to buy a ready-made cherry tree from the gardener, but would like to grow it yourself, you should pay attention to a few things. In
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4 tips so that it also succeeds Orchids are one of the easiest houseplants to grow, but for many people they remain a mystery. In this post I will give you 4 tips with which orchid care is almost foolproof…. Contents1 Orchid Care – Understand Your Plant2 Tip 1:Get your orchids to bloom by cutting
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Pickle chilies, here’s how to do it right!!!!The small, hot peppers are very popular in our home, and like every year, new chili varieties are tried and planted. We had so many chilies harvested last year that I tried some new recipes for pickling. From chili powder, chili dip, chili butter to oil it’s all
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Growing cilantro indoors can be just as successful and tasty as growing cilantro in the garden if you pay a little more attention to the plant. If you are going to grow cilantro indoors, please do not transplant plants from the garden. Cilantro does not transplant well.When growing cilantro indoors, start with seeds or young
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While digging in our garden we came across this specimen. But who or what is it? This worm, or also known as willow borer is becoming a large moth, which is really very rare to see. The worm (caterpillar) however, is seen more often especially near willow trees. This is also the case at our
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Contents1 Will cut flowers take root2 Planting cut flowers is it possible?3 Will cut flowers grow roots?4 How to regrow flowers that have already been cut.5 How to prepare the cut flowers? Will cut flowers take root Bouquets of flowers are popular gifts for birthdays, holidays and other occasions.With proper care, these cut flowers can
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Anyone who buys a garden, knows that it is always associated with a lot of work. As a rule, the cost of gardening is also very high. Because not only the garden tools are very expensive to buy, but also the plants and their care. With a few tips and small budget you can create
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Question: How toxic is oleander for humans? Many are considering whether to plant an oleander in the garden, so would like to know the risks … Oleander is one of the most poisonous plants you can have in your garden. A person can die just chewing part of a leaf or using the stems to
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In my reports about tomatoes is usually always talk about … Tomatoes need a lot of water. I have now involuntarily made a test and let them die of thirst a little. That is, they have not received water for almost a week. Not from the watering can nor rainwater from above 🙂 And they
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The right fertilizer for our plants I always get questions about fertilizing in the garden, how to fertilize, which fertilizer can I take and what do I need to consider. Since autumn is the time to fertilize many things in the garden, this report is just what you need. In order to enrich the garden
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Contents1 How to adjust the soil PH value2 How to determine the soil PH-value?3 Ways to increase the PH value of the soil (if the soil is too acidic):4 Optimal soil PH value for plants5 Which soil PH value does which plant need?6 Overview optimal soil PH value: How to adjust the soil PH value
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Home remedies for watering plants and cut flowersPlants mean life – and that’s exactly what cut and potted flowers bring into your home. However, the period in which “the green” thrives can be shortened due to various factors. First and foremost are mold, aphids, lack of water and nutrients. Why these things become a danger
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Many of our beloved houseplants are usually dependent on additional light during the dark season. Especially in the usually dull winter months, the light supply is simply too low for many plants. The sun shines shorter during this time and has even less power, especially during this time a lot is demanded from the houseplant.
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Contents1 Avoid mistakes when watering2 When should watering be done?3 Watering plants in the blazing midday sun?4 Pour directly on the leaves and flowers?5 Watering plants too little?6 Do not pay attention to the water requirements of the plants? Avoid mistakes when watering Straight when watering in the hot season, you can make a lot
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Contents1 Why does the potting soil mold?2 How do I tell the difference?3 Is mold on potting soil dangerous?4 Why does mold form on potting soil?5 How to get rid of mold in flower pots? Why does the potting soil mold? Every hobby gardener has experienced it – the potting soil of a freshly repotted
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Many hedge plants serve as a screen and at the same time a beautiful addition to any well-kept garden. Many of these plants are robust and extremely easy to care for. This also includes the hedge plant Thuja Emerald. Originally, the Thuja comes from North America and is also known under the name “tree of
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Especially in the summer it is necessary that the plants are additionally watered. After all, at this time of year, rain hardly falls from the sky, so the independent watering is not enough. Of course, this can lead to high costs over the weeks, if you use the water from the tap. More practical is
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Nutrient deficiency in plants and how I recognize it? For optimal and healthy growth, our plants need so-called nutrients.These nutrients are chemical elements and indispensable for plants, a deficiency usually does not show up immediately, but is often only detectable after a few weeks. It is therefore very important to react very quickly at the
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