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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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Planting oak: Find and note the ideal location

Planting oak: Find and note the ideal location

If you want to plant an oak tree, you need to know its location preferences. We will tell you the most important features that the new home should have

Hardy Oaks: Adaptation & Protective Measures

Hardy Oaks: Adaptation & Protective Measures

Every year the oak tree has to survive a winter. Read here about the winter hardiness of this tree species and what frost means for its foliage

Oak: Obtain seeds, sow them and ensure success

Oak: Obtain seeds, sow them and ensure success

Acorns hide the seeds of the oak tree. Read here what they look like, when they ripen on the tree and what else they are useful for

Planting oak: Pay attention to the he althy taproot

Planting oak: Pay attention to the he althy taproot

Oak trees need strong roots for their sustenance and stability. Read here how we look for a root system that fulfills both functions

Mildew on oak trees: How dangerous is this fungal disease?

Mildew on oak trees: How dangerous is this fungal disease?

Mildew covers oak leaves with a white coating. We explain to you when the fungus has an easy time of it and how the tree defends itself against it

Can an oak tree really live for a thousand years?

Can an oak tree really live for a thousand years?

An oak tree is one of the trees that reaches a blessed old age. We'll give you numbers to amaze you with and what the maximum number of years depends on

Oak trunk: Important facts and differences between species

Oak trunk: Important facts and differences between species

The oak usually forms a stable trunk. Read here why it varies from species to species and from tree to tree

Planting cardamom: instructions for pots and gardens

Planting cardamom: instructions for pots and gardens

Cardamon is an exotic spice plant that can also grow here. Read here how you can plant your own specimen

Leaf spot on cucumbers: causes & prevention

Leaf spot on cucumbers: causes & prevention

Leaf spot kills cucumber plants. Read here how you can avoid this infection so that you can harvest he althy cucumbers in the future

Leaf spot disease on the rubber tree: causes & remedies

Leaf spot disease on the rubber tree: causes & remedies

Spots on rubber trees are immediately noticeable. We'll tell you when leaf spot disease occurs and what you need to do as quickly as possible

Camellias: Recognize and combat leaf spot disease

Camellias: Recognize and combat leaf spot disease

Spots on camellia leaves are a symptom of the disease. Find out here when leaf spot disease strikes and what gets rid of it

Leaf spot on hydrangeas: causes & treatment

Leaf spot on hydrangeas: causes & treatment

Leaf spot disfigures the hydrangea and can even cause it to die. Read here what helps against this treacherous fungal pathogen

Early potatoes: ripening times and harvesting tips at a glance

Early potatoes: ripening times and harvesting tips at a glance

Early potatoes need just three months from sowing to harvest. We will explain to you when and how the tubers are taken out of the ground

Growing early potatoes in your own garden: This is how it works

Growing early potatoes in your own garden: This is how it works

Early potatoes that are sown optimally produce an early harvest. We will tell you everything about timing, pre-germination, soil supply and plants

Early potatoes: The best varieties for growing at home

Early potatoes: The best varieties for growing at home

Early potato varieties give us the first tubers of the year. We will tell you some tasty and high-yielding varieties for home cultivation

Early potatoes: When does the harvest season finally begin?

Early potatoes: When does the harvest season finally begin?

The first fresh potatoes of the year taste incredibly delicious. We'll tell you when you can look forward to the new tubers

Eating new potatoes with their skin on: He althy or dangerous?

Eating new potatoes with their skin on: He althy or dangerous?

New potatoes can be eaten with the skin on, but not always! Read here when it can stay on the tuber and when it's better not to

Planting early potatoes: When is the ideal time?

Planting early potatoes: When is the ideal time?

Early potatoes must be sown early so that they are ready to harvest early. Read here when the optimal time is

Growing early potatoes productively: tips for pre-germinating

Growing early potatoes productively: tips for pre-germinating

Early potatoes should be pre-germinated so that they have a head start on growth. We will explain to you how tunneling works and what needs to be taken into account

Early potatoes in the garden: cultivation and care made easy

Early potatoes in the garden: cultivation and care made easy

Growing early potatoes in your own garden? That's always worth it. We will explain to you what you need to consider when sowing so that the harvest is right