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Apple tree: All the apples on the tree are rotting – what to do?

Apple tree: All the apples on the tree are rotting – what to do?

2025-10-04 22:10

If all the apples on the tree rot, this can have different causes. You can find out what these are and how to deal with them in this article

Store gourdweed correctly: This is how you preserve the herb

Store gourdweed correctly: This is how you preserve the herb

2025-10-04 22:10

Drying, freezing and more: Here you will find out how you can preserve groundweed and use it in a variety of ways in the kitchen

Laurel cherry: Everything you need to know about the hedge plant

Laurel cherry: Everything you need to know about the hedge plant

2025-10-04 22:10

Laurel cherry - cutting and propagating ✓ Portuguese laurel cherry poisonous? ✓ Brown leaves and diseases ✓ Planting and care tips (cherry laurel)

Planting and caring for heron's beak correctly: tips & tricks

Planting and caring for heron's beak correctly: tips & tricks

2025-10-04 22:10

Heron's Beak - In the profile ✓ Is Common Heron's Beak poisonous? ✓ Winter hardiness ✓ Notes on planting and care

Fly larvae in the garbage can: causes and remedies

Fly larvae in the garbage can: causes and remedies

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you how to get rid of fly larvae in the garbage can and reliably keep them out of the garbage can in the future

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Cutting and chopping yew: tips and precautions

Cutting and chopping yew: tips and precautions

The yew hedge has been freshly cut and looks chic again. But what to do with the clippings? Can you chop and compost this?

Ornamental garlic: Why leaves turn yellow and what helps against it

Ornamental garlic: Why leaves turn yellow and what helps against it

It is not uncommon for the leaves of ornamental garlic to turn yellow. You can read here what the cause is in most cases

Drying clover made easy: explained step by step

Drying clover made easy: explained step by step

Dry clover is ideal as a stock. Read here how fresh clover loses moisture most gently and how to store it correctly afterwards

Ornamental garlic and frost: hardy varieties & protective measures

Ornamental garlic and frost: hardy varieties & protective measures

Ornamental garlic is generally considered a hardy plant. But how well does it really tolerate frost? You can find the answer to that here

Brown tips on ornamental onions: normal or cause for concern?

Brown tips on ornamental onions: normal or cause for concern?

Brown tips on the leaves of ornamental garlic make the plant appear sickly at first glance. Most of the time the cause is very harmless

Caring for broad beans properly: Is it necessary to pinch out?

Caring for broad beans properly: Is it necessary to pinch out?

Pruning helps vegetable plants increase yields. Read here whether broad beans need to be thinned out

Columbine on the balcony: care tips for pot culture

Columbine on the balcony: care tips for pot culture

Columbines are not only decorative in the garden, but can also beautify your balcony. Read here what you should consider when planting in a pot

Planning a yew hedge: Finding the optimal distance from your neighbors

Planning a yew hedge: Finding the optimal distance from your neighbors

The yew is a popular hedge tree, but it should not be planted at will. You must maintain this distance from your neighbors

Propagating columbine by seeds: Simple instructions for success

Propagating columbine by seeds: Simple instructions for success

Columbines can easily be propagated by seeds. You can read how to do this here

Columbine-like plant: Discover & correctly identify

Columbine-like plant: Discover & correctly identify

There is a plant that is very similar to columbine. You can find out what this is and how you can clearly determine it here

Cutting off ornamental garlic flowers: When and why it makes sense

Cutting off ornamental garlic flowers: When and why it makes sense

When the large flower balls of the ornamental onion fade, the question arises as to when the flowers can be cut off. You can find answers here

Columbine doesn't bloom: Possible causes & solutions

Columbine doesn't bloom: Possible causes & solutions

Columbines are popular perennials in gardens. But what if they don't bloom? You can find out the causes and measures here

Columbine and Frost: How frost hardy is this beautiful perennial?

Columbine and Frost: How frost hardy is this beautiful perennial?

Columbine is considered to be extremely resilient and grows throughout Europe. You can read here how much frost the pretty perennial can tolerate

Yew as a hedge: Our experience with this choice of plant

Yew as a hedge: Our experience with this choice of plant

The yew is an evergreen and very undemanding conifer that also delights with red fruit decorations. Is the tree also suitable as a hedge plant?

Alternative to bamboo: Beautiful and practical replacement plants

Alternative to bamboo: Beautiful and practical replacement plants

Bamboo is fast-growing, robust, hardy and unfortunately has a tendency to spread rapidly. That's why we're looking for an alternative

Yew as a Christmas tree: Is it suitable as a holiday decoration?

Yew as a Christmas tree: Is it suitable as a holiday decoration?

The attractive and adaptable yew tree decorates many gardens. But is the poisonous conifer also suitable as a Christmas tree?

Yew and rabbit: Do these plants get along?

Yew and rabbit: Do these plants get along?

The yew (Taxus baccata) is the most poisonous native tree. All parts of the plant contain the toxin taxin, which is also fatally poisonous to rabbits

Combine yew: suitable plants for a mixed hedge

Combine yew: suitable plants for a mixed hedge

Yews can be easily combined with evergreen or deciduous or flowering shrubs and perennials. We have a few suggestions for you

Yew without berries: This variety is safe for children

Yew without berries: This variety is safe for children

The red, poisonous yew fruits look tempting and can entice children to snack. Is there a variety without berries?

Yew trees and waterlogging: Recognize, avoid and remedy

Yew trees and waterlogging: Recognize, avoid and remedy

Yew trees (Taxus) like to be moist, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. How do you recognize a waterlogging problem and what can be done about it?