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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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Calculate potting soil: How to find the right amount

Calculate potting soil: How to find the right amount

Calculating the amount of potting soil required makes sense for large planters. Read more about possible shapes and their volume calculation here

Potting soil for balcony plants: The best tips & tricks

Potting soil for balcony plants: The best tips & tricks

Potting soil for balcony plants is a good choice if you want to enjoy the plants. Read more about the different earths

Strawberries in potting soil: tips for bountiful harvests

Strawberries in potting soil: tips for bountiful harvests

Potting soil is only partially suitable for growing strawberries. The harvest becomes tastier in self-mixed soil. Read here what you should consider when growing strawberries

Filling raised beds: Is potting soil suitable or not?

Filling raised beds: Is potting soil suitable or not?

Potting soil can be prepared and used for raised beds. Depending on the needs of the plants, more or less fertilizer is required. Read here how to prepare the soil for the raised bed

Disinfect potting soil: This is how germ-free cultivation works

Disinfect potting soil: This is how germ-free cultivation works

To ensure that there are no pests or mold spores in the potting soil, the soil must be disinfected. Find out more here

Potting soil for lawns: Is it good or not?

Potting soil for lawns: Is it good or not?

Potting soil is not suitable for lawn seeds due to its structure. Read here which soil the lawn needs and why potting soil is a disadvantage

Planting tomatoes in potting soil: tips and success factors

Planting tomatoes in potting soil: tips and success factors

Potting soil can be used for cultivating tomato plants, but not for sowing. Read more about the right tomato soil here

Herbs in potting soil: What are the alternatives?

Herbs in potting soil: What are the alternatives?

Potting soil can only be used to a limited extent for growing herbs. Find out here how you can easily optimize the earth

Vegetables in a pot: Can you use potting soil for them?

Vegetables in a pot: Can you use potting soil for them?

Potting soil can be used for growing vegetables if it is enriched with mature compost and fertilized regularly. Read more about soils and their composition here

Potting soil shelf life: How long does it stay nutrient-rich?

Potting soil shelf life: How long does it stay nutrient-rich?

Potting soil has a relatively long shelf life and can be reused after processing as long as it is not rooted. Read more about treating potting soil here

Sterilize potting soil in the microwave: This is how it works

Sterilize potting soil in the microwave: This is how it works

Potting soil can be sterilized in the microwave. This kills unwanted soil organisms. Read here how best to proceed

Potting soil for houseplants: what is important?

Potting soil for houseplants: what is important?

Potting soil for houseplants must have special properties for the plants to thrive. Read about the composition of potting soil

Optimal potting soil: How do I mix it myself?

Optimal potting soil: How do I mix it myself?

Potting soil can be mixed yourself using simple means and little effort. Read here what you need and how best to proceed

Mixing potting soil with sand: why and how it works

Mixing potting soil with sand: why and how it works

If you make potting soil yourself, you should mix it with sand, as this improves water permeability and prevents waterlogging. Read here how best to proceed

Growing vegetables: potting soil vs. potting soil - the difference

Growing vegetables: potting soil vs. potting soil - the difference

Whether potting soil or potting soil is used for growing vegetables depends on the nutrient requirements of the plants. Read more about the earths and their composition here

Potting soil: What composition is optimal for plants?

Potting soil: What composition is optimal for plants?

The composition of potting soil can be roughly described as follows: peat, compost and additives. Read here which components are important for potting soil

Peat-free potting soil: advantages and alternatives

Peat-free potting soil: advantages and alternatives

Using potting soil with or without peat is often discussed. Read here why peat should be avoided and about the quality of substitutes

Stinky potting soil: harmful to plants or not?

Stinky potting soil: harmful to plants or not?

Potting soil can stink for a variety of reasons. Find out more about the causes and whether you can still use the soil here

Reuse old potting soil: This is how it works

Reuse old potting soil: This is how it works

Used potting soil can be reused if recycled. Learn more about improving your used soil here

Coffee grounds for potting soil: Saves money and promotes growth

Coffee grounds for potting soil: Saves money and promotes growth

If small amounts of coffee grounds are added to the potting soil, you get well-fertilized soil. Read more about the benefits of coffee grounds here