An issue for every amateur gardener: having rainwater on hand for watering at all times during summer drought and heat. It is worth converting the irrigation of your garden to this – whether water tank, rain barrel or cistern. Use soft, low-lime rainwater for your plants and save drinking water. We tell you how it […]
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Many amateur gardeners struggle with this: During prolonged drought, they can hardly keep up with watering. The lawn in particular suffers quickly – the question is: How do you water correctly? When is the best time to water the lawn? How do you check the result? We have the most important info. The most common
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The longer summer lasts, the more yellow, orange or red flowers shine in the beds – provided that you planted nasturtium. It is really a top tip for any garden. There are several varieties, widely used is the large nasturtium. It is known as an eye-catcher in the cottage garden. Contents1 Nasturtium is easy to
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Contents1 This Is How Mycorrhiza Works Properly2 Mycorrhiza Briefly Explained3 Simple Is Different4 Conclusion This Is How Mycorrhiza Works Properly Did you know that about 80% of all plants need a partner by your side? In our case, it’s mycorrhiza, which attach themselves to the roots of plants. If you think now: “All right, plant
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Original Terra Preta has been around for many thousands of years and until now, no one has been able to recreate it in its original form. The main two approaches to make Terra Preta yourself are the following: Contents1 Air composting2 Fermentation under exclusion of air: Bokashi3 Making Terra Preta – This Is How It’s
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The Nutrient Content – The Ratio Of Carbon (C) To Nitrogen (N) In The Compost Heap I have not previously described this issue with nutrient content, as it is not relevant to a correct compost pile construction as I have described. So, if you fill your compost pile in layers with the materials you want
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Shaded areas in the garden are often unpopular, as the possibilities for beautiful design seem much more limited here than in sunny locations. Admittedly, many design approaches and plant combinations that work wonderfully in the sun are doomed to failure in the shade. But not all of them! We have 15 tips for planting darker
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If you have pets, you should be careful when choosing your houseplants. For example, many of the popular houseplants can be toxic to birds. But what about the queen of flowers: Are orchids toxic to birds? Orchids are only partially toxic to birds. Smaller amounts of eaten plant parts are usually not a problem, but
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Contents1 How deep do the roots of palm trees go?2 The roots of palm trees do not go very deep3 Are palms deep-rooted or shallow-rooted?4 What is special about palm roots?5 What do you need to consider when digging up palm roots?6 How should you transplant a palm tree?7 How often should you repot palms?8
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No question – orchids are among the most beautiful and aesthetic houseplants. They not only give a very special ambience, but also have that certain class. But this comes at a price: orchids are among the houseplants that require some attention when caring for them. Many people are therefore uncertain and ask themselves, for example:
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Orchids decorate many windowsills, they are one of the most popular houseplants in this country. The noble flower is not always easy to care for. There are some things to consider, among other things, the right location should be well selected. So the question arises in winter: Can orchids stand above the heating? Orchids need
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Orchids are hard to beat in their beauty and are among the most popular houseplants. But the care of the little divas can sometimes be very troublesome. So there are a few things to consider, among other things, the location should be well selected. So the question arises: do orchids need to be at the
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Many people have a pet rabbit and orchids as houseplants. After all, orchids are one of the most popular houseplants in this country with their colorful flowers. If the rabbit has access to the orchids during exercise, the question arises: are orchids toxic to rabbits? Orchids can be mildly toxic to rabbits. Small amounts of
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Anyone who has ever swallowed salt water while surfing or swimming in the sea will remember the unpleasant taste of salt in the mouth. Rightly, salt water does not taste good to us: if we were to drink only salt water, we would ironically become dehydrated, because salt water withdraws more fluid from the body
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In this article you will find information and tips about cutting orchids. When, how and why you may, can or should cut roots, leaves and flower shoots of orchids, you will now learn. Contents1 Cutting flower shoots of orchids with Phalaenopsis2 Cutting flower shoots of orchids in other genera.3 Cutting the roots of orchids4 Cut
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Contents1 The “orchids in water” method2 Instructions and first steps to put orchids in water.3 The change from substrate to water4 A little shrinkage is common5 Conclusion The “orchids in water” method This time I want to win the game for the eagerly awaited blossoms and so it is called course correction. Because if you
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Sunburn among us humans is well known. However, the fact that orchids can also get sunburn is much less known. Since you can not fall back on the well-tried suntan lotion, I would like to give tips in this article, how to avoid sunburn on orchid leaves. Contents1 The right choice of window2 Shading aids
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Lazy orchids can be a real test of patience for the owner. You also have such a specimen, which no longer wants to bloom and you do not know what to do? Then I have six possible reasons and tips for you in this checklist, how you can counter the problem. Contents1 wrong location2 wrong
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Summer is here! And just in time between the meteorological and the calendrical beginning of summer, I have some tips for you on the subject of care for orchids in the summer. So let’s get down to business, so that your orchids can survive the summer months of June, July and August. Contents1 Orchids in
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A healthy leaf is green and firm. It is usually smooth and often even a little shiny. Already when buying orchids you should pay special attention to the leaves. If the orchid has limp leaves, they are soft or even leathery and grooved, this is often a sign that something is wrong with the water
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Pests on orchids are not only a nuisance. Sometimes they can even destroy entire stocks and spoil the pleasure of the hobby. To prevent this from happening, I have five tips for you on how to specifically prevent pest infestations on your orchids. Contents1 Tip 1 against pests: Clarify location before purchase2 Tip 2 against
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Watering orchids – a difficult task? Friends often tell me that they have already brought one or the other orchid around the corner. And almost always, after a brief investigation of the cause, it turns out that it had something to do with watering. Therefore, I would like to give some helpful information and tips
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I will answer the most common question about repotting orchids right away: Orchids can be repotted at any time of the year. Experience has shown, however, that orchids in our latitudes cope particularly well with repotting in spring. With the rising temperatures and more light in spring, they can quickly form new roots and establish
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The days are slowly getting longer and soon the sub-zero temperatures of this winter will be history. Our orchids also long for the more light and warmth in March, April and May. Therefore, now is the ideal time to make them fit for spring. In this article, I will give you valuable suggestions and tips
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The roots of your orchid grow not only in the substrate, but also further and further beyond the pot? I’ll explain in this post what such aerial roots are all about and how to tame them. Contents1 What are aerial roots?2 What is special about aerial roots?3 Can I cut the roots?4 What do I
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Mixing your own orchid substrate is easier than you might think. The advantage: You know what’s in it and can adjust the mixture exactly to your orchid. I’ll tell you how to do it. To mix your own orchid substrate*, you first need to know what different ingredients it can contain. Therefore, I will first
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In this article we will look at the topic “Can orchid fertilizer be used for other plants?”. The article contains detailed information about the use of orchid fertilizer for other plants. What are the special properties of orchid fertilizer? Also, we will try to answer your questions about using orchid fertilizer for other plants. Contents1
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Contents1 Can you use orchid soil for other plants?2 Can you use orchid soil for other plants?3 What is orchid soil?4 How can you recognize a good orchid soil?5 Can you make your own orchid soil?6 Can you steam your orchid soil yourself?7 What can you take as orchid soil?8 Can you mix orchid soil
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Spring is coming and at the same time it’s gardening season. But when is actually the right time to care for the lawn? Contents1 Lawn2 Six steps to a well-maintained lawn:3 Inventory4 Lawn mower5 Scarifying6 Apply lime7 Fertilizing the lawn8 Mending bare patches in the lawn Lawn Maintained lawn, but how? Most amateur gardeners know
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In theory, it is quite easy to cultivate a strong lawn. But in practice, over time, the lawn may become too compacted. In order for a lawn to grow thick and be lush green, you need to aerate it occasionally. This aeration loosens the garden soil and allows more oxygen to reach the roots of
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