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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 lily of the valley: when and how it is necessary

Cutting lily of the valley: when and how it is necessary

Lilies of the valley are extremely easy-care spring flowers. You don't even need to prune plants as they retract themselves in the fall

Multiplying bulb leeks made easy: instructions & tips

Multiplying bulb leeks made easy: instructions & tips

You can find out in this article how to sow bulbous leeks and how to propagate them using onions

Planting lily of the valley: successful instructions & care tips

Planting lily of the valley: successful instructions & care tips

Lilies of the valley are undemanding and can be planted in any garden. What you need to consider when planting the fragrant spring bloomer

Oak-leaved hydrangea: cutting for lush blooms

Oak-leaved hydrangea: cutting for lush blooms

Would you like to prune your oak-leaved hydrangea professionally? Here's how and when to best do this work

Japanese maple: The most beautiful varieties for the garden and balcony

Japanese maple: The most beautiful varieties for the garden and balcony

There are around 150 different species and over 500 varieties of Japanese Japanese maple known. We present the most beautiful ones to you

Danger of poison in the garden: How poisonous is a viburnum bush?

Danger of poison in the garden: How poisonous is a viburnum bush?

Are you interested in the decorative viburnum (snowball)? Here you can find out whether these plants are poisonous or whether they are suitable for the family garden

Bindweed toxicity: risks and protective measures

Bindweed toxicity: risks and protective measures

All parts of the morning glory are poisonous; the concentration of lysergic acid amides is particularly high in the seed capsules

Faecherahorn Location: This is how you find the optimal spot

Faecherahorn Location: This is how you find the optimal spot

As a rule, the Japanese maple prefers a sunny and wind-protected location. However, not all varieties tolerate direct sun

Successful morning glory care: Here's how to do it

Successful morning glory care: Here's how to do it

When caring for the morning glory, in addition to the right location, you should first and foremost pay attention to balanced amounts of water and fertilizer

Morning glory: Hardy varieties and their care

Morning glory: Hardy varieties and their care

The morning glory is generally not hardy in our latitudes, but it can overwinter indoors under the right conditions

Growing morning glories from seeds: This is how they grow successfully

Growing morning glories from seeds: This is how they grow successfully

The seeds of the morning glory can easily be harvested from the plants in the garden and used to grow new young plants

Marigold sowing: How do you sow them correctly?

Marigold sowing: How do you sow them correctly?

When sowing marigolds, you should not only pay attention to the correct temperature, but also use low-nutrient potting soil

Marigold in full bloom: The best tips for blooming time

Marigold in full bloom: The best tips for blooming time

The flowering period of the marigold usually lasts from June to October, with the individual flower heads wilting after about four to five days

Edible marigold: Decorative and he alth-promoting

Edible marigold: Decorative and he alth-promoting

The marigold is generally not poisonous and is therefore edible, although the petals are mainly used fresh and dried

Marigold in the garden: Will it survive the winter?

Marigold in the garden: Will it survive the winter?

The marigold itself is not hardy, but its hardy seeds often ensure an automatic return to the location

Marigolds in the garden: Which location do they prefer?

Marigolds in the garden: Which location do they prefer?

The ideal location for the marigold is full sun to partial shade; the soil should not be waterlogged if possible

Marigold: profile, care and possible uses

Marigold: profile, care and possible uses

A profile of the marigold makes it clear how versatile the components of this relatively demanding flowering plant can be

Marigold on the balcony: instructions and tips for care

Marigold on the balcony: instructions and tips for care

The marigold can also be cultivated as a flowering and medicinal plant on the balcony if it gets enough sun and water

Sowing silver leaf: This is how it can be propagated in the garden

Sowing silver leaf: This is how it can be propagated in the garden

The silver leaf is planted in the garden by sowing, but it takes more than a year for the first flowering and seed formation

Snowflake flower: choosing a location for optimal growth

Snowflake flower: choosing a location for optimal growth

The optimal location for the snowflake flower is free from extremes such as heat and waterlogging, but offers enough light and moisture