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Removing a forsythia - this is how you should proceed

Removing a forsythia - this is how you should proceed

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you how to permanently remove a forsythia bush and its roots, from which new bushes often sprout

Sea buckthorn and firethorn: These are the differences

Sea buckthorn and firethorn: These are the differences

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you the main distinguishing features of sea buckthorn and firethorn, which you can use to identify the bushes

Brown leaves on firethorn: causes and remedies

Brown leaves on firethorn: causes and remedies

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you what causes your firethorn to suddenly turn brown leaves and what you can do about it

Gray mold on the sedum: causes and control

Gray mold on the sedum: causes and control

2025-10-04 22:10

If the sedum is infected with gray mold, quick action is required. You can find out what you can do against this fungal disease here

Multiply stonecrop quickly and easily

Multiply stonecrop quickly and easily

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you how you can easily propagate the grateful stonecrop yourself by dividing, cuttings or sowing

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Holly palm in the living room? Comprehensive care guide

Holly palm in the living room? Comprehensive care guide

The floral palm is a popular houseplant that tolerates shade well and is easy to care for. The species comes from the humid mountain forests of China

How do I plant and care for climbing hydrangeas correctly?

How do I plant and care for climbing hydrangeas correctly?

The climbing hydrangea, which comes from Asia, is the perfect greenery for larger areas such as house walls, walls, fences or pergolas

Indoor fern: care, planting and propagation made easy

Indoor fern: care, planting and propagation made easy

There is no such thing as a room fern, instead there is a whole range of attractive foliage plants, mostly from tropical regions

Serviceberry in the garden: cultivation, harvest and use

Serviceberry in the garden: cultivation, harvest and use

The rock pear is a vigorous, larger shrub that produces numerous flowers and edible fruits and also has a high decorative value

Lily of the valley: care, propagation & its poisonous side

Lily of the valley: care, propagation & its poisonous side

The pretty lily of the valley is an attractive early bloomer for the shady woody garden. The plant is very easy to care for and quickly forms wide carpets

Forget-me-not: Beautiful flowers for spring

Forget-me-not: Beautiful flowers for spring

The forget-me-not is a small and often mat-forming flower. It looks good both in the flower garden and in the pot

Ornamental cabbage in the garden: eye-catcher and easy-care decorative star

Ornamental cabbage in the garden: eye-catcher and easy-care decorative star

Ornamental kale with its colorful leaves provides a delightful blaze of color in the cold season. These only appear at cool temperatures

Catnip: cultivation, care and use in the garden

Catnip: cultivation, care and use in the garden

There are countless types and varieties of catnip that are suitable for background and companion planting in perennial beds and also keep pests away

Nasturtium: Everything about cultivation, care, harvest and varieties

Nasturtium: Everything about cultivation, care, harvest and varieties

The nasturtium is an easy-to-care for, richly flowering & fast-growing plant for the flower bed & for the balcony. Leaves & Flowers are edible

Is the buckthorn poisonous? Everything you need to know about the plant

Is the buckthorn poisonous? Everything you need to know about the plant

Here you will find out briefly and succinctly whether parts of the buckthorn plant are poisonous, and if so, in what form

Bee favorite buckthorn: Why is the flower so important?

Bee favorite buckthorn: Why is the flower so important?

The buckthorn blossom is, like so many things with this special native plant, special. To what extent, you can find out here

Buckthorn hedges: easy to care for and insect-friendly

Buckthorn hedges: easy to care for and insect-friendly

You can find out here in a compact summary whether the buckthorn is suitable for hedge planting, and if so, what you need to take into account

Oak Diseases: The Most Common Problems and Solutions

Oak Diseases: The Most Common Problems and Solutions

Oak trees are threatened by many diseases. We name the harmful fungi that pose the greatest danger and what can best help the tree

Buckthorn location: Tips for optimal growth in the garden

Buckthorn location: Tips for optimal growth in the garden

Fortunately, buckthorn is not a particularly demanding shrub. Find out what he prefers in terms of location here

Buckthorn buds: recognition and development over the course of the year

Buckthorn buds: recognition and development over the course of the year

The buds of the buckthorn are a special feature - visually and in terms of development. Learn more

Harvesting alfalfa: methods & possible uses

Harvesting alfalfa: methods & possible uses

To be used as animal feed, alfalfa must first be harvested. We explain to you when and how often this is possible and when the alfalfa stays in the bed

Eating alfalfa: How he althy and versatile is this plant?

Eating alfalfa: How he althy and versatile is this plant?

Alfalfa is an edible plant with he althy ingredients. Read here how to get this plant and which parts are suitable for cooking

Green manure with alfalfa: advantages & instructions

Green manure with alfalfa: advantages & instructions

We can grow alfalfa in the garden as green manure. Read here what nutrients it brings into the soil and what benefits its roots have

Sowing alfalfa: What to pay attention to when timing

Sowing alfalfa: What to pay attention to when timing

Lucerne is often grown as animal feed or green manure. We'll tell you when it's a good time to grow and what leeway you have

Growing alfalfa successfully: sowing tips for hobby gardeners

Growing alfalfa successfully: sowing tips for hobby gardeners

In order for the harvest to be right, alfalfa must be sown correctly. We will explain to you how the seeds are sown and everything that needs to be taken into account