Many plants help against mosquitoes. This can be very useful: Because especially on balmy summer evenings, the insects in your own garden can become a real problem. It hums and buzzes loudly next to your ear and – bang – you’ve been bitten. Hardly a summer barbecue on the balcony or terrace is free from […]
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Among other things, baking soda can fight various pests and diseases in the garden – without any synthetic additives. We present some of the possible applications in more detail. You can find numerous chemical aids against weeds and pests in the hardware store. However, these are usually not only expensive, but also very problematic from
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Planting wild garlic in the garden is no problem if you have the right location. Here you will learn in detail how to successfully grow, care for and then harvest wild garlic. Planting wild garlic in the garden has only recently become popular. In the past, hobby gardeners often regarded the aromatic early bloomer as
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With organic fertilizer you can provide nutrients to your plants in a natural way. In this article you will learn more about it. Organic fertilizer: What is it? Organic fertilizer differs from mineral fertilizers in that it is mostly of plant and animal origin. The organic mixture is mixed into the plant soil, where it
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Coconut coir, often referred to as coconut soil or coco peat, is a popular alternative to traditional soil or peat moss in gardening and horticulture. It’s made from the fibers extracted from the husk of coconuts and offers several advantages as a growing medium. Here’s a look at whether coconut coir is a good alternative
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The tiller is an important ally in maintaining the soil, reducing the physical effort required during plowing. It is a practical tool that can perform hoeing and weeding in a single pass without using a spade and pickaxe. Comfortable and practical, it allows you to prepare the ground quickly and easily without any strain. This
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The tiller has several important advantages: it allows its users to save time and avoid fatigue and effort when plowing their garden. This device consists of a heat engine, two agrarian wheels whose width and diameter vary from one model to another, a steerable handlebar and a plow. In this article, we will see what
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Collecting and disposing of dead leaves: two chores that can quickly turn into a headache, but that can easily be lightened and made profitable by recycling these famous dead leaves. Why collect dead leaves? Dead leaves are organic waste that, as they decompose, enrich the soil. In this case, why collect them? The reasons are
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The misconception of a good grass clippings compost pile Grass clippings are organic materials that are very rich in nitrogen and decompose quickly after they are cut. When placed in a pile without care, the combined effect of compaction, the presence of moisture and the absence of oxygen generates a rise in temperature (70°C or
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There’s no reason not to have strawberry plants, no matter how big your yard is! This small, delicious fruiting tree doesn’t take up much space, and it’s easy to grow, requiring little effort to maintain. Even its pruning, which can be a bit complicated with other fruit trees, is quite simple and consists mainly of
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If you have a few trees in your yard, like we do, you’ll quickly be tempted to leave the leaves out in the fall. With the arrival of spring, I can tell you from experience when that’s a good idea – and when it’s not. Leaving leaves lying around is the ideal solution if you
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Trees, shrubs and bushes require a lot of care. Especially in the first year after planting, proper care is essential. The first pruning is also the most important pruning to optimize not only the relationship between crown and roots, no it also determines the growth. Especially important: In the first three years and especially in
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Ensure good soil conditions before planting Prepare the future site for your shrubs and bushes conscientiously. Specifically, this means making sure that your woody plant can root deeply in the soil and is not exposed to waterlogging. Otherwise, the latter in particular quickly becomes a danger, as it prevents the absorption of oxygen via the
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One of the most beautiful trees in spring At the end of winter, magnolias are adorned with magnificent white and pink flowers, to offer a spectacle that only nature has the secret. Find out how to plant and prune magnolias in your garden. Summary : Characteristics of the magnolia Type: flowering tree Height: up to
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The magnolia is an ornamental tree native to different parts of the world between North America and Asia. Deciduous or evergreen, the magnolia blooms generously from early spring to mid-summer. Its large calyx-shaped flowers range from pure white to purple and all shades of pink. Some varieties are also very fragrant. The magnolia likes mild
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Trees are beautiful, provide shade – and are useful. For one thing, they produce oxygen and release it into the air. A fully grown tree produces about as much oxygen as ten people need to breathe. Secondly, trees clean the air because they filter the environmentally harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, bind it
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Our forests are incredibly important for climate protection and our biodiversity. Planting trees is therefore a high priority. We want to do our own part and support companies that plant a tree as compensation for every product purchased. But how much can planting trees really achieve? Can I even plant trees in my own home?
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Planting tree correctly: the right tree for the garden. First of all, the garden owner should think about what kind of tree he wants to have in the first place. This should be considered not only the prevailing climate, but also in particular the size of the garden, because in principle trees up to a
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Trees need care, especially in the first years after planting. The first pruning is important to optimize the relationship between roots and crown. In dry periods, it is not yet possible for the tree to find sufficient amounts of water, which is why it also needs to be watered during the first three years. And
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Why dig up the soil? Digging up the garden and its maintenance are exhausting and time-consuming, but it is worth it, because there are many good reasons to regularly dig up the soil. The soil looks neat after the work is done, the soil loosens up and you can easily remove accumulated weeds. Water penetrates
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Annual cultivation of vegetables requires the regular repetition of a number of maintenance operations, which allows to create optimal growing conditions. Care from the soil represents the most important procedure – so how to dig up the garden, so that the soil gives your favorite vegetables the right conditions for growth? Test your soil Digging
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If you want to dig up the garden, the main thing to wait for the right time. Especially for a vegetable garden is important to dig up the garden again and again, so that the plants grow well. For amateur gardeners, digging up the vegetable beds is an important preparation for sowing. The gardener loosens
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The hedge is a natural and elegant plant separation, provided that it is well maintained. Trimming a hedge so that it is well supplied, dense or even compact to preserve your privacy or simply to look nice, requires some knowledge. Rest assured, nothing is beyond your reach or that of your hedge trimmer, if you
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A shapely hedge is not only a handsome garden fence replacement, they can be transformed into living monuments with a little craftsmanship and artistic design sense. Whether it’s classic hedge trimming or object art, you’ll need the right tools for the job and should follow a few safety rules. Storage and preparation If your hedge
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Things to know about hedge trimming The easiest and most beautiful way to cut a hedge is with the right tools. Hedge trimmers are classic tools for gardeners and amateurs. There are mechanical and motorized models, which differ greatly in design. Mechanical products are reminiscent of ordinary household shears. Electric hedge trimmer, on the contrary,
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Organic mulch materials here, mineral there. Mulch in the spring or summer, but the main thing at some point! With all these myths and discussion around the topic of mulching you wonder what are the pros and cons of mulching the garden and what is the point of mulching the garden? This article clarifies and
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You always hear and read that mulching is good for the garden and the plants, because organic material is recycled and the plants are supplied with nutrients. But which plants should you mulch and with what material? This article will tell you which plants in the garden – from vegetables to fruits to shrubs –
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Are you thinking about liming your garden or not? Or perhaps you have already limed it and now want to know how lime affects the soil? In either case, you’ve come to the right place, because I’ll explain the effect of lime in the soil and what happens to the soil when you lime it.
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Probably the best known pest in the home garden is the slug, or more precisely the brown common slug. This also makes it into the raised bed from time to time, so I was wondering how to combat slugs in the raised bed. You can find out the best tips against slugs in raised beds
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Composting is a really great way to recycle garden or kitchen waste in an ecological and sustainable way. But can you also compost in winter? In this article you’ll learn how to keep composting going even in winter and which waste you can spread in winter or which you should rather dispose of elsewhere. Even
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