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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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Dragon tree has mold: what to do and how to prevent it?

Dragon tree has mold: what to do and how to prevent it?

Mold on the dragon tree or on the substrate should be removed quickly. You can find out how and why this can occur in this article

Combining Pennisetum grass: Feather-light design ideas

Combining Pennisetum grass: Feather-light design ideas

The most beautiful combinations with PennisetumNoble roseMagnificent candlePurple coneflower % The best companion plants for Pennisetum

Combining privet: The most beautiful plant partners in the garden

Combining privet: The most beautiful plant partners in the garden

The most beautiful combinations with privetcherry laurelfirethornblood barberry % The best companion plants for ligustrum

Combining spring roses: magical planting partners & ideas

Combining spring roses: magical planting partners & ideas

The most beautiful combinations with spring rosessnowdropsornamental currantsivy % The best companion plants for Helleborus orientalis

Dragon tree frost protection: How to protect your plant

Dragon tree frost protection: How to protect your plant

In this article we clarify whether dragon trees (Dracaena) can tolerate frost, when they suffer from cold damage and how this can be avoided

Successfully combat spider mites on the dragon tree

Successfully combat spider mites on the dragon tree

Spider mites on the dragon tree can cause massive damage to the plant. You can find out here how you can successfully combat insects and prevent new infestations

Dragon tree and cold: How sensitive to frost is the plant?

Dragon tree and cold: How sensitive to frost is the plant?

In this article we clarify how sensitive dragon trees actually are to cold and whether this plant can remain outdoors when there is frost

Sunburn on the dragon tree: causes & treatment

Sunburn on the dragon tree: causes & treatment

In this article we explain how you can recognize sunburn on your dragon tree and what care the plant needs in the event of sun damage

Dragon tree with fungal infestation? This is how you recognize & combat it

Dragon tree with fungal infestation? This is how you recognize & combat it

Unfortunately, dragon trees are quite often attacked by fungi. You can find out here how you can prevent this and, if necessary, combat it

Is a shady location suitable for a dragon tree?

Is a shady location suitable for a dragon tree?

In this article we clarify whether the dragon tree can cope with shady locations and how much light the popular houseplant needs

Dipladenia flowers: benefits and risks for insects

Dipladenia flowers: benefits and risks for insects

In this article we clarify whether the richly flowering Dipladenia, which is cultivated on many balconies and terraces, is one of the plants that are valuable for bees

Growing a dragon tree from seeds: How to grow it successfully

Growing a dragon tree from seeds: How to grow it successfully

You can find out here whether you can grow dragon trees from seeds, what treatment the seeds need and how you should proceed with sowing

Recognizing and fighting scale insects on the dragon tree: tips

Recognizing and fighting scale insects on the dragon tree: tips

In this article we explain how scale insects on the dragon tree can be identified, combated and successfully prevented infestation in the future

The fascinating meaning of the thistle in culture & religion

The fascinating meaning of the thistle in culture & religion

The thistle has a variety of meanings in the language of flowers, the Bible and heraldry. We'll clarify which ones in this article

Thistle seeds: Harvesting, propagation and sowing made easy

Thistle seeds: Harvesting, propagation and sowing made easy

In this article you will learn, among other things, what the seeds of thistles look like, how they are sown and where you can get thistle seeds

Thistle as a medicinal plant: effects, ingredients & application

Thistle as a medicinal plant: effects, ingredients & application

Thistles are among the most valuable medicinal plants. In this article you will find out why this is the case and what healing effects the scratchy plants have

Combining delphiniums: ideas for harmonious plant partners

Combining delphiniums: ideas for harmonious plant partners

The most beautiful combinations with delphiniumsrosesyellow coneflowersummer daisy % The best companion plants for delphiniums

Combining lupins: Suitable companion plants for the garden

Combining lupins: Suitable companion plants for the garden

The most beautiful combinations with lupinsfloribunda rosecranesbillornamental onion % The best companion plants for Lupinus

Thistles: Prickly beauties that are protected

Thistles: Prickly beauties that are protected

Some silver thistles are protected. You can find out here what they are, how you can recognize the plants and whether they can be cultivated

Combine rhododendrons: cuddly companion plants for the alpine rose

Combine rhododendrons: cuddly companion plants for the alpine rose

The most beautiful combinations with RhododendronForest AnemoneHostaAstilbe % The best companion plants for Rhododendron