Control mealybugs simply & gently

What we have in common with mealybugs? We love citrus trees! While we are after the delicious fruit, the little crawlers prefer the juice from the leaves of the plant. There they pierce with their tiny proboscises and can cause great damage. Especially nasty: we often discover the pests quite late and are then faced

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Simple And Effective Fertilizing Blueberries Tips

Contents0.0.1 The right fertilizer and timing0.0.2 Why do you need to fertilize blueberries?0.0.3 Fertilizing blueberries in pots0.0.4 Fertilize blueberries – The right time0.0.5 Blueberries like slow release fertilizer0.0.6 Fertilizing blueberries with coffee grounds0.0.7 Fertilizing blueberries with horn shavings, horn meal or wool1 Fertilizing blueberries with bark or needle compost1.0.1 Fertilize blueberries with berry fertilizer The

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Repot lemon tree in 3 steps

In order for it to grow healthy and strong and produce lots of lemons, you need to repot your lemon tree and give it new soil. With these 3 simple steps, it’s guaranteed to work. We’ll show you how to do it and what to look out for. Contents0.1 Why and how often do I

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What to consider when buying an olive tree

When buying an olive tree, whether for ornamental or fruit-bearing purposes, there are several important points to consider. Here’s a guide to help you make an informed decision: 1. Variety Selection: Olive trees come in various varieties, each with its unique characteristics, growth habits, and fruit production. Determine your goal—ornamental, oil production, or table olives—and

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Cutting raspberries: How, why and when?

For a bountiful harvest and healthy plants, you’ll need to reach for your pruning shears every now and then and prune your raspberries. Fortunately, this is done quickly and is quite simple. Pruning summer raspberries and autumn raspberries is slightly different – but that’s the only difficulty. Contents0.1 Why do you need to cut raspberries?0.2

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How to pollinate the mini watermelon

Mini watermelon pollinating made easy Your mini watermelon grows magnificently, but drops its flowers and does not form fruits? Don’t worry! We’ll explain why and how you can prevent it. “Pollinate watermelon” is the magic formula here. Contents1 Pollinating mini watermelons: how to get the fruit2 How do I distinguish between male and female flowers?3

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How to plant a raspberry?

Everything you need & know You bought yourself a raspberry plant? Good decision! Now it’s all about how best to plant the raspberry in its new location in the garden or on the balcony. We’ll explain everything that’s important when planting raspberries. Contents1 Planting raspberries: In rows, individually or in a group2 Planting raspberries: When

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What kind of garden soil do I have? The 3 most important soil types at a glance

Contents1 Recognize the different types of soil and know which plants grow best where2 Soil is not just soil3 Some like it light: sandy soils4 Recognizing sandy soil5 How to recognize a medium-heavy soil6 Clay in clay: The heavy garden soil7 Recognizing heavy soil8 To loosen the heavy clay soil9 The right pH value in

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Hardy plants – All about cold, frost and winter hardiness zones

Some plants cope wonderfully with cold, while others are extremely sensitive to low temperatures and like it comfortably warm in winter. This article is all about the terms hardy or winter hardy. You will learn which winter hardiness zones there are, which factors influence them and whether hardy plants can survive even very severe frost.

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