True hops (Humulus lupulus) is a climbing plant that is not only cultivated, but can also be found growing wild in riparian forests and forest edges. This perennial climbing plant has some botanical features to offer. The hop plants’ tendrils, covered with stiff climbing hairs, are right-twining, which is rare. The rapid growth of hop […]
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There are almost 200 species of phacelia, which belong to the family of the rough-leaved plants and are thus related to comfrey, for example. The tansy phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), which is also mainly cultivated here, is the best-known species. It got its name from the similarity of its leaves to the native tansy (Tanacetum vulgare).
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Planting is now done all year round. That is quite possible. Especially when it comes to so-called container plants. These are plants that are offered for sale in a large pot. So the form of the offer seems to play a role for the planting season: as bare-root plants, balled plants or potted plants.Bare-root plants
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Experienced gardeners rely on homemade growing soil – also called sowing soil – when it comes to sowing seeds or planting cuttings. Not only does it cost less than store-bought – the ingredients can usually already be found in your garden. All you need to make your own potting soil is garden soil, sand and
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Plants are commonly used as indicators in various fields, including environmental science, ecology, and agriculture, to monitor and assess specific environmental conditions, health, or changes. Here are several types of indicator plants and their uses: These are just a few examples of how plants are used as indicators in different contexts to assess environmental conditions,
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Good news for all those who don’t have a garden of their own: Gardening in a pot garden is just as much fun! Pots and other plant containers can find a place on even the smallest balcony, terrace or even window sill. However, potted plants are somewhat more dependent on your help than their colleagues
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Our cellar, like most modern cellars, is far too warm to store vegetables, potatoes or apples. After hearing something about earth fridges or earth windrows in a report, I knew right away that we had to try it out. In fact, an earth fridge can be built with just a few utensils. We were completely
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For three months we have a worm bin – our second, to be exact. Here’s our experience report! A worm bin is what it sounds like – a box where compost worms live! The worms inside do nothing but chow down on clippings, poop out valuable fertilizer (“worm humus”) and poop all day long. What
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With a worm bin, you can compost even in a city apartment. This saves emissions because no waste has to be transported. What Exactly is a Worm Box? And Does It Not Stink?? A worm bin is also called a worm farm or worm compst, depending on its purpose. Anglers also often keep worm boxes
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During the vacation season, a difficult question arises for many amateur gardeners: what happens during their absence to the plants in the garden or raised bed that need frequent watering? A dear neighbor is not always available to water the plants on a daily basis. And an irrigation system with a drip hose is quite
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It’s a dream: living off what you grow yourself. Biting into plump tomatoes from your own hillside patch in the summer, harvesting loads of zucchini in the fall, spooning up sweet, homemade berry puree in the winter. Want to become more independent, too? We’re sharing 8 tips on how to grow your own garden for
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Fruit trees and berry bushes in pots Classic fruit trees such as apple trees, but also citrus plants and berry bushes can also be grown on balconies, terraces and roof gardens. Make sure the pot size is adequate – these permanent crops should have plenty of room for their root ball. The preferred location should
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There’s a lot going on in a garden like this. There are all kinds of plants and animals, and sometimes there can be friction. Fortunately, there are also a lot of beneficial insects in the garden, which recognize and fight annoying pests. In this article you will learn which of the useful little helpers you
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He does quite a lot for you, your garden. So now it’s time for a rest for the earth! Do you want to improve the soil in your vegetable patch using natural methods? Then green manuring is just the thing for you. Here you will learn what green manuring actually is, how it works in
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One morning I came to my raised bed and could not believe my eyes.Large holes were visible in the raised bed. My lettuce and kohlrabi plants were damaged and partially torn out. Soil was on the ground next to the raised bed. It was a real battlefield! My eyes wandered to my mini raised bed.
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Some plants have a very special appearance, so they immediately create a very special atmosphere in a garden. The bamboo is also one of them. With its long culms and its large, narrow leaves, a bamboo immediately creates an Asian atmosphere in the garden. But is such a non-native plant in Europe perhaps also difficult
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It is not too difficult to tastefully decorate a small garden. It is something else to undertake the design of a large garden. A spacious property is always a special challenge: how to make such a garden attractive and balanced? Hedge plants play a special role in a large garden. We are pleased to present
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But what makes plants good hedge plants? And what criteria do we use to select our hedge plants? We would like to give you an insight into the selection process so that you know why the hedge plants in our assortment are always a good choice. Plants cope well with our climate Not every plant
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Do you want to buy a conifer hedge? Then it is good to first think carefully about what conifers you should buy the best. In doing so, also pay attention to your garden type. How wide and how high can a mature hedge be in your garden? We have compiled a practical checklist for you,
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Conifers are popular hedge plants. There are many reasons for this. Most conifer hedges are tall, strongly branched and easy to maintain. Therefore, they are ideal for creating opaque privacy hedges. There are several varieties of conifers, all of which are exceptionally well suited as hedge plants. But what is the best variety of conifers?
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It’s spring and although the weather still alternates between winter showers and summer days, it’s already noticeable in the gardens that the warm season is coming again. It’s time for a close-up of one of our most beautiful spring bloomers: the rhododendron. Green in winter, colorful in spring Rhododendron is a beautiful, flowering hedge plant
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On our site there are many tips on how to care for a garden. For example, we often mention that annual pruning is important for most plants and which plants need more or less water, sunlight or attention. But what to do if the hedge has gone wild? You can read about that here. Rigorous
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Some hedge plants are more popular than other varieties, but does that make them better than other varieties? Are there actually hedge plants that are ideal? Each plant is different and thus has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, each according to the needs of the plant. So it’s up to the needs of a
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Gardening is quite a wonderful hobby. There is nothing better to spend the first warm day of spring among the flowers and plants in the garden? However, this is not quite optimal, because pruning is best done in rainy weather. But why is it actually so? Water is good for the plants Everyone knows that
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Most people immediately think of a hedge plant as a tall, green and full plant that keeps prying eyes out of the garden and replaces the fence. While this is the function of the hedge, the plant itself does not have to be so tall and wide. There are several climbing plants that are suitable
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Tree spinach (Chenopodium giganteum), also called giant goosefoot, is quite an interesting leafy vegetable and suitable for any kitchen garden. I tested its cultivation at my place and almost made the mistake of discarding it as unprofitable, because the young plants were infested with aphids in the first spring and looked a bit more puny
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Privet is often used as a formal hedge plant, but it’s actually a particularly versatile hedge plant that’s also great for creating informal hedges that have more of a playful feel. In this blog, therefore, we take a closer look at the various options for a flowering privet hedge. How and when blooms privet? First
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Many plants prefer a soil that is relatively warm. Their roots can develop more easily in it. If your plants are outside, it may be difficult to find such conditions in winter. Certainly not all hedge plants are immediately damaged by frost, but moderately hardy hedge plants or lower than normal winter temperatures may require
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Until recently, to create a cherry laurel hedge, gardeners preferred to plant a specific variety of cherry laurel in the garden. However, in recent years, the Portuguese cherry laurel (Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’) has become increasingly popular. It is a different plant variety, but for use in hedges, the benefits of Portuguese Cherry Laurel are very
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To maintain a compost or to build it up and move it, that is for many the horror work in the garden par excellence. In fact, when we do this work in the summer in the sweltering heat. But with a few tricks you can make it much easier to work on the compost pile.
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