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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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Japanese dogwood: are the fruits edible?

Japanese dogwood: are the fruits edible?

Japanese dogwood not only has very decorative fruits, they are also edible. They are particularly tasty as jam, jelly or liqueur

Planting vanilla flowers: Tips for magnificent flowers

Planting vanilla flowers: Tips for magnificent flowers

How do you plant the vanilla flower and what needs to be taken into account? You will find out all this in this article

Blue fescue: care tips for the attractive bearskin grass

Blue fescue: care tips for the attractive bearskin grass

Blue fescue can be used in a variety of ways in the garden and forms attractive, dense cushions. The ornamental grass requires little care

Red fescue in the garden: Versatile and undemanding

Red fescue in the garden: Versatile and undemanding

Due to their undemanding nature, the various red fescue species are suitable for lawns or for grassland or pastures in problematic locations

Blue fescue care: cutting back yes or no?

Blue fescue care: cutting back yes or no?

Can you cut blue fescue or not? It is not advisable to cut back the ornamental grass because the plant often does not sprout again

Hardy blue fescue: tips for he althy growth

Hardy blue fescue: tips for he althy growth

Blue fescue is actually very hardy, but it often doesn't survive the winter. This is usually due to the wrong location

Red Dogwood: Toxicity and possible dangers

Red Dogwood: Toxicity and possible dangers

Red dogwood is considered slightly poisonous to humans, although its ripe fruits can be made into jam or juice when cooked

Japanese Dogwood: Ideal for which location?

Japanese Dogwood: Ideal for which location?

Japanese dogwood prefers a location in light partial shade, where it is bright but not necessarily exposed to the hottest midday sun

Red dogwood in the garden: cutting instructions and care tips

Red dogwood in the garden: cutting instructions and care tips

Red dogwood is considered to tolerate pruning very well, which is why you can cut older shrubs radically

Pruning the Japanese dogwood: When and how?

Pruning the Japanese dogwood: When and how?

Japanese dogwood is not necessarily a candidate for regular cutting, but the shrub should be thinned out in summer

Red dogwood hedge: Aesthetically and ecologically valuable

Red dogwood hedge: Aesthetically and ecologically valuable

Red dogwood is ideal for planting as a hedge, either as a single species or mixed with other trees

Red dogwood in the garden: Which location does it prefer?

Red dogwood in the garden: Which location does it prefer?

Red dogwood is quite undemanding in terms of its location and feels very comfortable in both light and shady locations

Dogwood species at a glance: Which variety is right for you?

Dogwood species at a glance: Which variety is right for you?

The dogwood plant family is very rich in species and varieties. We would like to introduce you to some of the most beautiful ones here

Dogwood care: tips for he althy and beautiful plants

Dogwood care: tips for he althy and beautiful plants

Dogwood (Cornus) is a very easy-care tree, with each species having different needs and requirements

Red dogwood: profile and easy-care flowering tree

Red dogwood: profile and easy-care flowering tree

Red dogwood is a native flowering tree that can be cultivated in the garden and has a high ornamental value. Cornus sanguinea in the profile

Dogwood not blooming? Possible causes & solutions

Dogwood not blooming? Possible causes & solutions

Is your dogwood not blooming? Sometimes you just need a little patience. But an unsuitable location or incorrect care can also be the cause

Planting dogwood: The ideal location and substrate tips

Planting dogwood: The ideal location and substrate tips

The correct planting depends on the specific dogwood species, as each has different location and soil needs

Are dogwoods poisonous? Safety for people and animals

Are dogwoods poisonous? Safety for people and animals

Of the approximately 55 species of dogwood, most are classified as slightly poisonous. Only the fruits of some species can be eaten cooked

When does the dogwood bloom? The perfect time in the garden

When does the dogwood bloom? The perfect time in the garden

Most dogwoods bloom in May and June, but there are also earlier or later blooming species

Dogwood propagation: Use cuttings, suckers and seeds

Dogwood propagation: Use cuttings, suckers and seeds

The dogwood (Cornus) is not only considered very robust and easy to care for, but is also very easy to propagate