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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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Use lemongrass: This is how it develops its full aroma

Use lemongrass: This is how it develops its full aroma

You can use fresh lemongrass in a variety of ways. You will find out how in this article

Are thyme flowers edible? Tips for use in the kitchen

Are thyme flowers edible? Tips for use in the kitchen

Thyme blossom - Thyme blossoms are edible and are wonderful for garnishing savory and sweet dishes

Growing coriander made easy: instructions for at home

Growing coriander made easy: instructions for at home

It's so easy for hobby gardeners to grow their own coriander plants. You can find out how to sow seeds indoors here

Fertilize thyme: when, how and with what for he althy plants?

Fertilize thyme: when, how and with what for he althy plants?

Fertilizing thyme properly is an art. The Mediterranean plant should not be over-supplied but also not under-supplied. Read how to fertilize thyme

Soil for thyme: Understanding the optimal composition

Soil for thyme: Understanding the optimal composition

The optimal soil for thyme is loose, sandy and as lean as possible. You can mix the right soil yourself with sand or gravel

Preserving thyme: 4 simple methods at a glance

Preserving thyme: 4 simple methods at a glance

Preserving thyme? Thyme can be dried, frozen and also pickled. Homemade herb cubes or spicy thyme s alt are delicious

Thyme location: How to choose the ideal place in the garden

Thyme location: How to choose the ideal place in the garden

The optimal location for thyme is sunny and protected. The soil should be lean and well-drained to prevent waterlogging from forming

Thyme Origin: From Egypt to our gardens

Thyme Origin: From Egypt to our gardens

The origin of thyme lies in the countries around the Mediterranean, where the plant has been used as a spice and medicinal plant for many thousands of years

Overwintering lemon balm: How to protect the plant

Overwintering lemon balm: How to protect the plant

This is how you can get lemon balm safely through the winter. Tips for overwintering lemon balm in beds and on the balcony

Harvesting and preserving lemon balm: This is how it works

Harvesting and preserving lemon balm: This is how it works

You can find out how to preserve lemon balm for 1 year or longer here. The best methods of preserving lemon balm

Perfect location for lemon balm: tips & tricks

Perfect location for lemon balm: tips & tricks

Lemon balm does its best in this location. You can find out here what the optimal location for lemon balm should be in the garden

Thyme care made easy: Tips for he althy plants

Thyme care made easy: Tips for he althy plants

Caring for thyme - Thyme tolerates moisture very poorly, which is why it only needs to be watered a little. The herbs also only need a little fertilization

Thyme varieties: Differences in taste, growth & healing properties

Thyme varieties: Differences in taste, growth & healing properties

There are more than 200 varieties of thyme, which differ greatly not only in appearance but also in taste. Some crawling species are sturdy

Planting thyme: tips for location, soil and care

Planting thyme: tips for location, soil and care

Planting thyme - Growing thyme in the garden - Thyme is a hunger artist that needs a lot of sun, warmth and a dry and lean location

Simple methods to propagate thyme yourself: instructions

Simple methods to propagate thyme yourself: instructions

Propagate thyme - Whether through seeds, cuttings, cuttings and even division - thyme is easy to propagate

Planting real laurel: location, care and propagation

Planting real laurel: location, care and propagation

When planting laurel, pay particular attention to a warm and sunny location without severe winter frosts

Grow your own thyme: This is how to sow and care for it

Grow your own thyme: This is how to sow and care for it

Sowing thyme - The light germinator thyme is grown in seed trays or pots from March onwards and finally planted out in the garden from the end of May

Thyme in the garden: A profile on care and use

Thyme in the garden: A profile on care and use

Thyme profile - The spicy and medicinal herb thyme belongs to the mint family and is related to many other Mediterranean herbs

Thyme Uses: In the kitchen & as a remedy

Thyme Uses: In the kitchen & as a remedy

Thyme Use - Fresh and dried thyme can be used in many ways as a spice and medicinal herb. Be careful with pregnant women

Get to know laurel species: cultivation, care & use

Get to know laurel species: cultivation, care & use

When it comes to laurel, a distinction must be made between different types for use in the kitchen and for outdoor planting in the form of hedges