Growing your own tomato plants from seed is not that difficult if you know the needs of the little seedlings and young plants and care for them. Tomatoes do not need it quite as warm and also germinate faster than peppers and chilies – if you still want to sow these peppery fellows, you still […]
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Cold frames are a great way to start gardening even though the weather isn’t really cooperating yet. Under the protection of glass, fleece or plastic panels, early seeds are nice and cozy and warm. This way you create a transition between winter and spring and can start gardening and harvesting sooner! What is a cold
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Whether blueberries or blueberries: Get to the pruning shears. There are probably few tasks in the garden that are as easy as pruning blueberries or blueberries. For the first few years, you can leave the plants alone anyway – and even later, the maintenance required isn’t high. We’ll take a look at when exactly you
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Often you can’t avoid having to water your garden, balcony or even houseplants with tap water – rainwater is not always available. We take a look at why even tap water containing lime is not as bad as its reputation suggests. The water supply of plants Plants absorb the water they need through their roots.
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Ensuring that your blueberry plants survive the winter and thrive in the spring requires some preparation and care. Here are the steps to help your blueberries make it through the winter successfully: 1. Choose Cold-Hardy Varieties: 2. Proper Planting Location: 3. Mulch: 4. Watering: 5. Pruning: 6. Protect Against Winter Sun: 7. Fertilization: 8. Winter
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The right fertilizer and timing Fertilizing blueberries is not that difficult, but you still need to consider a few important points. The blueberry is a little diva when it comes to the correct acidity of the soil. And unfortunately, this can change due to inappropriate fertilizer. We will show you what you need to pay
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So that your olive feels really comfortable with you Silvery green leaves and a gnarled trunk – how beautiful is an olive tree? It doesn’t need as much care as you might think. The quaint trees are easy to care for and with our 5 tips, you’re sure to become an olive tree care professional
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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. Why and how often do I need
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The lemon: the path from the core to the tree 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
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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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Blueberry plants have special requirements for their soil, but otherwise are very easy to care for. In summer, they bear thick, blue berries and are therefore also called blueberries. In autumn they decorate the garden and balcony with colorful leaves. We present 7 points that matter when you want to buy a blueberry plant. can
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How to survive frost raspberries in the garden and pot In order for raspberry plants to survive the icy temperatures in winter well, they need warming protection, especially in tubs. Outdoor raspberries are tougher, but they also appreciate a little attention during the cold season. Wintering raspberries is guaranteed with a few tips. Robust berries
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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. Why do you need to cut raspberries? Raspberries
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Finally plant and harvest your own watermelon Watermelons are super delicious and immediately put us in the summer mood. You can easily grow them yourself in your own garden and there are even dwarf forms that you can grow on your balcony or terrace. We’ll show you what to look out for when planting your
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Watermelons are super delicious and simply belong to the summer. Unfortunately, it is not easy to recognize at first glance whether the watermelon is ripe or not. With our tips you will never again reach for an unripe watermelon. That is why the watermelon should be as ripe as possible We know it from other
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With our instructions you can soon harvest your own mini watermelons! Mini watermelons are wonderful! The bright red flesh and the squeaky green color make a good mood and spread summer feeling. The fruits are super tasty, juicy-sweet and full of vitamins. And best of all, you can even grow them on your balcony! We’ll
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Watermelons from your own garden are a fine thing. Who does not love the juicy sweet melons that spread summer mood with their bright red flesh? However, just as great as their fruit is their hunger for the plant to grow the large melons. In this article we explain how to fertilize your watermelon so
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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. Pollinating mini watermelons: how to get the fruit The compact mini watermelons have smaller but significantly more fruits
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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. Planting raspberries: In rows, individually or in a group Create your own small
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Recognize the different types of soil and know which plants grow best where In order for the plants in your garden to grow well, it is important to know what kind of garden soil you have. Depending on the composition, the properties of the soil types differ and determine the quality of the soil. We
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One of the most beautiful plants for the balcony and terrace is the lemon tree. Therefore, take good care of it and pay attention to its needs. If it feels comfortable, you will enjoy it for a long time and can enjoy the delicious smelling flowers and tasty fruits. 1 The suitable location In this
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Probably the best known lice are also the least problematic. Although they usually appear in large groups, they are very easy to see and can be easily removed. The small animals are usually green or black and have a proboscis with which they suck the plant sap from leaves and stems. We show you how
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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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Giving a second life to your Christmas tree after the holiday season can be a sustainable and eco-friendly way to extend its usefulness. Here are several creative ways to repurpose or recycle your Christmas tree: Remember to remove all decorations, tinsel, and lights before repurposing or recycling your Christmas tree. Giving your tree a second
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Composting old, used-up potting soil can be a sustainable way to recycle and repurpose this resource while contributing to a healthier garden. As with any composting endeavor, it’s essential to follow some guidelines to ensure a successful and safe process. One of the first considerations when composting old potting soil is to inspect its condition.
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Research supports that the gases emitted by cows contribute to global warming, but little has been shared about the negative impact of gases from dead trees. This phenomenon is generated by rising sea levels, which causes dead trees to emit carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, and according to a recent study, they could be
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Good morning to all garden lovers. Today I come to comment on a topic that is very fashionable in the USA, has jumped to Europe and is beginning to show its head in some Spanish cities, it is urban beekeeping, a way to produce honey from honeycombs located on terraces or balconies of the city. I
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Fertilizer is an essential element for the proper growth and development of plants in the organic garden and garden. There are many types of fertilizers for plants, but if we want to get a 100% organic harvest we must dispense with chemical fertilizers or synthetic fertilizers and replace them with natural fertilizers or organic fertilizers
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When making an organic garden you have to choose and take into account many aspects and all the elements that will integrate it, such as growing containers. There are many types of growing containers and the choice will depend, among other things, on the plants to be grown in the garden and whether or not
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As we all know, water is a sensitive issue, so we must learn to use the water resources available to us. One way to make the most of them is by recovering rainwater. In addition to being a great help in the garden, rainwater harvesting is a great way to fight against floods. In urban
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