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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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Field horsetail: propagation by rhizomes & spores

Field horsetail: propagation by rhizomes & spores

Field horsetail is not only very vigorous, but also multiplies quickly. This can be done using spores or offshoots of the rhizomes

Why Your Japanese Maple Is Not Growing and What to Do

Why Your Japanese Maple Is Not Growing and What to Do

Is your Japanese maple not growing as it should? In this article you can read what this has to do with and what needs to be right for good growth

Prevent and combat rose rust with field horsetail

Prevent and combat rose rust with field horsetail

Rose rust is a harmless fungal infection, but it takes away the shine from your roses. You can fight the infection with field horsetail

Attach tree discs securely to the wall: tips & tricks

Attach tree discs securely to the wall: tips & tricks

Tree slices make wonderful, pretty and versatile wall decorations. But how can you attach them to the wall?

Flies and carrion flowers: The fascinating interaction

Flies and carrion flowers: The fascinating interaction

The carrion flower specifically attracts flies with the smell of carrion and the appearance of a moldy piece of meat. These help her with pollination

Field horsetail: No seeds, but spores – what now?

Field horsetail: No seeds, but spores – what now?

Field horsetail is a fern plant and reproduces through spores. The wind spreads the spores in the surrounding area

Use lime to defeat field horsetail in the garden

Use lime to defeat field horsetail in the garden

Field horsetail quickly overgrows perennials and vegetable beds in the garden. With the correct use of lime you can successfully combat weeds

Autumn crocus in the hay: How do I protect my animals?

Autumn crocus in the hay: How do I protect my animals?

Autumn crocus in the hay is no trivial matter. - There is a risk of fatal poisoning for large and small animals. - Read tips for effective countermeasures here

Transplanting autumn crocus: When and how to do it correctly

Transplanting autumn crocus: When and how to do it correctly

Read comprehensible instructions here on how to properly transplant autumn crocuses. - Tips on timing and expert transplanting techniques

Hydrangeas in the garden: Which species help our bees?

Hydrangeas in the garden: Which species help our bees?

Do hydrangeas have any useful value for bees? - Read here whether hydrangea is suitable as a bee pasture. - Tips for bee-friendly hydrangea alternatives

Hydrangeas: meaning in flower language and symbolism

Hydrangeas: meaning in flower language and symbolism

What symbolism do hydrangeas have? - Read useful information about the positive and explosive meanings of hydrangeas in flower language here

Vinegar and hydrangeas: Why it's not a good combination

Vinegar and hydrangeas: Why it's not a good combination

This is what happens when you water hydrangeas with vinegar. - Read here how you can easily dye hydrangea flowers blue. - Tips for a rich blue color

Hydrangeas in clay soil: tips for successful planting

Hydrangeas in clay soil: tips for successful planting

Can hydrangeas tolerate heavy clay soil? - What to do so that you can plant hydrangeas in clay soil, you can find out here. - Lots of tips & tricks

Hydrangeas in the bed: Creative ideas & planting partner tips

Hydrangeas in the bed: Creative ideas & planting partner tips

Don't choose just any perennial as a planting partner for hydrangeas in the bed. - Read important selection criteria for the best companion plants here

Covering a tree slice with gravel: advantages and alternatives

Covering a tree slice with gravel: advantages and alternatives

Tree discs support trees in their growth. The bare earth can be covered with various materials. Is gravel also suitable?

Hydrangeas with light green leaves? This is how you help them

Hydrangeas with light green leaves? This is how you help them

Hydrangeas with light green leaves suffer from deficiency symptoms. - The correct countermeasure depends on the cause. - This is what needs to be done now

Epsom s alt for hydrangeas: successful application & effect

Epsom s alt for hydrangeas: successful application & effect

What can Epsom s alt do for hydrangeas? - Read how hydrangeas benefit from Epsom s alt here. - How to use magnesium fertilizer correctly

Sunny gardens: Are there suitable hydrangea alternatives?

Sunny gardens: Are there suitable hydrangea alternatives?

Is there an alternative to hydrangeas? - Read tips here for replacing hydrangea in a sunny location, in dry partial shade and as a bee pasture

Pampas grass and hydrangeas: How to combine both plants

Pampas grass and hydrangeas: How to combine both plants

Pampas grass and hydrangeas go well together. - Read convincing arguments here. - Beautiful varieties for creative pampas grass-hydrangea combinations

Fantastic interaction: bamboo and hydrangeas in the garden

Fantastic interaction: bamboo and hydrangeas in the garden

Bamboo and hydrangeas go well together. - Read why this is so here. - Recommended varieties for decorative bamboo-hydrangea combinations