Oregano is a very robust and easy to care for plant, but it is somewhat sensitive to waterlogging. It is not quite as drought tolerant as, for example, rosemary or thyme and requires occasional watering in very dry summers. When does oregano need water in the herb bed? If you transplant young perennials into the […]
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Provided oregano gets a sunny and not too moist location in the herb garden, it tends to spread vigorously and form fragrant carpets of herbs. To prevent it from overgrowing the entire bed, it is recommended to prune the herb regularly. This pruning can be preserved and thus preserved, so you can enjoy oregano from
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Like many other kitchen herbs, oregano can be cultivated in a pot on the balcony, terrace or windowsill. In a favorable location, the popular seasoning herb develops magnificently here and promises a rich harvest. The oregano needs a lot of heat and light. For oregano to thrive it needs the right location. A south-facing balcony
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The original home of oregano are the warm Mediterranean regions, where the spicy herb forms large flower carpets. These smell wonderfully aromatic in the summer months and serve as a valuable food source for numerous insects. The oregano loves the sun Overgrown oregano thrives in these areas preferably on dry meadows as well as on
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Oregano is an aromatic spice that is extremely popular not only in Mediterranean cuisine. Since the Middle Ages, the herb has been used as a versatile remedy. Main features and characteristics: Latin name: Origanum vulgare Common German Names: Dorst, Dost, Wohlgemut Appearance Plant family: Labiates Flowers: White, pale pink or purple, rarely wine red. They
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Oregano can be easily propagated by cuttings, seeds or division. Suitable for propagation are healthy and vigorously growing perennials that reliably pass on their good hereditary traits to the new plantlets. Propagation by seedlingsFor this very uncomplicated propagation you only need: Small planters or alternatively yogurt cups with a hole in the bottom. Growing or
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Lavender, originally a wild-growing shrub from the Mediterranean region, came across the Alps many centuries ago. Benedictine monks brought the intensely fragrant and extremely useful plant to Central and Northern Europe. Most lavender varieties are quite sensitive to frost, some varieties thrive in our region only in containers, such as the distinctive Schopflavendel with its
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Lavender develops its rich bouquet only by drying, moreover, the valuable ingredients are then best preserved. Harvested are only clean and healthy plants or parts of plants, which are best hung upside down in a dry and shady place. Washing herbs before drying is taboo, this of course also applies to lavender. Drying lavender After
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A herb garden without the strongly fragrant and versatile lavender is unthinkable – especially in a Mediterranean bed together with rosemary, thyme, oregano & Co. The pretty, lush blue to purple flowers are eye-catchers in any garden. In this article, we reveal the best tips & tricks on how you can also grow lavender in
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Usually very lush blue or purple flowering lavender is an ornament to any garden, moreover, it does not require too much care. However, in order for the Mediterranean, sun-loving plant to feel at home with you, it needs the right soil. We tell you what it depends on. Lavender feels most comfortable in sunny locations
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Since ancient times, lavender has been used as a bath additive, as a repellent against insects, and as a medicinal and seasoning plant due to its high content of essential oils and its strong scent. Contrary to what many people think, lavender is completely harmless to cats, dogs and (small) children; it is only poisonous
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Anyone who has ever spent a summer vacation in Provence knows this enchanting sight: For kilometers, seemingly endless, lush purple to blue flowering lavender bushes stretch to the horizon. It is understandable that one would like to have lavender in the garden. In fact, the semi-shrub also thrives excellently here, provided that the conditions are
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A lushly blooming scented garden with roses, lavender and all sorts of wonderful summer bloomers is the dream of every gardener. However, for this project to succeed, the needs of the individual plants must be known and implemented. Lavender, for example, does not require much care, but has quite specific requirements for its location. Lavender
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The custom of weaving freshly picked lavender stems into a stick dates back to Victorian England. At that time, people liked to use flowers for such handicrafts, among other things because people could “communicate” through flowers. Each flower had a certain meaning attributed to it. It is said, for example, that the French Sun King
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Lavender is believed by some gardeners to have the potential to repel snails and slugs due to its strong scent. However, the effectiveness of lavender as a natural deterrent for these pests can vary, and it may not be a foolproof method to keep snails away from your garden. Here are some considerations: It’s important
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Lavender indicates quite quickly with drooping leaves and / or flowers when he feels unwell. However, you need to use detective instinct to find the cause, because if the lavender hangs, it can have many reasons. Already at the time of purchase pay attention to healthy plantsNewly purchased lavender plants should be repotted immediately after
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For thousands of years, lavender has been appreciated mainly for its smell. This comes from the essential oils produced by the plant, which are volatile, non-greasy fragrances. The plant produces a scent to keep away pests and germs, but at the same time to attract bees, butterflies and bumblebees. We humans can take advantage of
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Bushy-growing and lushly blooming lavender is a feast for the eyes on its own, but in combination with other, contrasting colored plants it becomes a real feast for the eyes. For a colorful summer, we have collected some tips for the optimal combination of lavender for you. Be careful when combining lavender and roses Visually,
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In its home, it is customary to prune lavender only after it has flowered – this is usually around mid to late August. However, faded lavender should not be pruned this late, otherwise it will develop less resistance to the winter cold. Pruning lavender no later than the beginning of August. In other colder countries,
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Lavender grows quite quickly and can become very bushy and sometimes quite high. Speiklavendel, for example, reaches a height of up to one meter. How tall your lavender actually gets depends on the variety you choose – but also on the growing conditions. Under perfect conditions, even low lavender can grow much taller than specified.
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When you think of lavender, dark purple to blue flowers usually appear before your inner eye. However, few garden lovers are aware that lavender comes in about 25 different varieties – all of which have different requirements. Although the key data (plenty of sun, little water, permeable soil) are the same, there are differences, for
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Given the fact that especially the true lavender in the garden likes to self-seed, otherwise reluctant germination of lavender seeds seems paradoxical. In fact, lavender germinates only when the conditions are right. Use only mature seeds Lavender seeds, unlike the plants, you can prepare on the windowsill or in the greenhouse already from February /
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Due to the high content of essential oils, pests such as aphids, spider mites and other vermin avoid the intensely fragrant lavender. For this reason, lavender can also be used as a natural remedy against such plant pests. However, weakened plants are often attacked by fungi and die from it. Waterlogging causes root rot Waterlogging
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The best time to propagate a lavender is spring or summer. However, you should cut the lavender cuttings no later than the end of July, as they need at least six weeks to take root. On the other hand, cuttings should be placed only in the spring, as they can be separated from the mother
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Most often, lavender is propagated by cuttings or even cuttings, as this form has the higher chances of success compared to seed propagation. On the other hand, lavender plants in the garden center are quite expensive – especially if you need larger quantities – and besides, growing self-sown plants is also just fun. In the
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Especially the large lavender varieties quickly overgrow the space allotted to him and spread in the garden. Many a desperate gardener comes up with the idea of dividing the lavender that has grown too large. But be careful: especially with older, woody plants, dividing can cause great damage and lead to the death of the
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Originating from the Mediterranean region, lavender is a popular plant for the garden and balcony due to its intense fragrance and lush flowers. However, in order for the perennial plant to thrive and bloom vigorously even after many years, it must be pruned regularly. Lavender lignifies with age Lavender is characterized by a relatively long
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Thanks to its compact, lush growth, as well as the numerous, intensely fragrant flowers, lavender is an ornament for many gardens and balconies. However, in order for the plant to look pretty and bloom vigorously even after many years, it must be cut back regularly. Lavender bushes need to be pruned back vigorously each year
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When the lavender turns brown and looks dried up, many gardeners reflexively reach for the watering can. However, this can only lead to the death of the plant, because the Mediterranean shrub can dry up for two reasons: on the one hand, because it was not watered enough, and also because due to too frequent
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Most people know lavender only as an ingredient in perfumes and as a filler in fragrant sachets. In fact, lavandin – a very productive variety of lavender grown in large areas of Provence – is largely used for perfumes. However, the intensely fragrant herb with its high content of essential oils can also be used
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