Gardening

Mullein in the garden: How to choose the perfect location

Mullein in the garden: How to choose the perfect location

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The mullein thrives particularly well in warm, full-sun locations, although drought and poor soil are not a problem

Mullein: Poisonous or harmless? Get the facts

Mullein: Poisonous or harmless? Get the facts

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You can find out here whether the mullein is poisonous and what the leaves and flowers can be used for

Cutting mullein: When and how it makes sense

Cutting mullein: When and how it makes sense

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Pruning the plant in the actual sense is not common practice for mullein due to the new inflorescences that grow every year

Sowing mullein: step by step instructions

Sowing mullein: step by step instructions

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Mullein can be sown on the windowsill and directly outdoors, but it can also be done by self-sowing without having to do anything

Mullein: Fascinating leaves and their uses

Mullein: Fascinating leaves and their uses

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The leaves of the mullein have led to the name wool flower due to their hairiness and are used as a natural remedy

Hardy lavender heather: tips for proper care

Hardy lavender heather: tips for proper care

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Will the lavender heather survive the winter without any damage? Here you will also find out how this plant should be protected and cared for in winter

How do I cut lavender heather correctly? Tips & Tricks

How do I cut lavender heather correctly? Tips & Tricks

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How, when and how often should you cut the lavender heather? Here you will also find out what beneficial side effects cutting has

Lavender heather: The ideal location for optimal growth

Lavender heather: The ideal location for optimal growth

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Find out by reading this article what you should pay attention to when choosing a location for the lavender heath

Hardy Japanese lavender heather: protection and care

Hardy Japanese lavender heather: protection and care

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How frost-tolerant is the Japanese lavender heather? Which specimens should be protected in winter? You can find out this and more here

Japanese lavender heather: care, cutting & overwintering

Japanese lavender heather: care, cutting & overwintering

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What care does the Japanese lavender heather require? Here you can find out more about the most important care procedures for this plant

Harebells: Harvest seeds and sow them successfully

Harebells: Harvest seeds and sow them successfully

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Find out more about the harebell and its seeds. What do they look like, when do they mature and how are they used for propagation?

Poisonous? Everything about the Japanese lavender heather

Poisonous? Everything about the Japanese lavender heather

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Is the Japanese lavender heather harmless or poisonous? After reading this article, you will be more careful in the future

Are harebells poisonous? Handling the plant in the garden

Are harebells poisonous? Handling the plant in the garden

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How poisonous is the harebell? Which ingredients can lead to symptoms of poisoning? Get the answers here

Overwintering scented geraniums successfully: It’s that easy

Overwintering scented geraniums successfully: It’s that easy

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How are scented geraniums overwintered? Learn how to overwinter these plants in this article

Fragrant geranium not blooming? Possible causes & solutions

Fragrant geranium not blooming? Possible causes & solutions

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Why doesn't the scented geranium bloom? Read here what the possible causes are and how you can counteract them

Scented geraniums: Discover a wide variety of varieties and scents

Scented geraniums: Discover a wide variety of varieties and scents

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Which Dufgeranium varieties are recommended? Here you will find an overview of the varieties according to their scent and unusual specimens

Mosquito repellent in the garden: scented geraniums as natural helpers

Mosquito repellent in the garden: scented geraniums as natural helpers

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Does scented geranium really help against mosquitoes? Read here about the effectiveness and application and get tips on recommended varieties

Propagating scented geraniums: cuttings, sowing & tips

Propagating scented geraniums: cuttings, sowing & tips

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Which propagation methods are suitable for the scented geranium? Here you will find the most important information about the exact procedure

Mullein: Easy to care for and impressively blooming

Mullein: Easy to care for and impressively blooming

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Apart from the choice of location and the effort involved in manual propagation, the mullein is easy to care for as a garden plant

Planting mullein: location, care and propagation

Planting mullein: location, care and propagation

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When planting mullein, pay attention to a location that is as sunny as possible with good drainage, as it is prone to root rot if it is waterlogged

Multiply mullein: This is how you can do it easily

Multiply mullein: This is how you can do it easily

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When propagating mullein, you can either use self-sowing, targeted sowing or root cuttings

Mullein: flowering time, care and location in the garden

Mullein: flowering time, care and location in the garden

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The flowering period of the mullein usually lasts from July to August or September and is characterized by a relatively long flowering period

Biological vole defense: The power of the imperial crown

Biological vole defense: The power of the imperial crown

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The imperial crown does not work wonders as a biological defense against voles, but it can be used locally as protection

Grape hyacinth seeds: When to harvest, sow and germinate?

Grape hyacinth seeds: When to harvest, sow and germinate?

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Here you will learn all the characteristics of grape hyacinth seeds and read facts about their ripening time and the sowing procedure

Multiply grape hyacinth: 3 methods at a glance

Multiply grape hyacinth: 3 methods at a glance

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Which methods have proven successful for propagating grape hyacinth? Find out how the propagation methods are carried out here

Grape hyacinth: care tips for a he althy plant

Grape hyacinth: care tips for a he althy plant

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What care does a grape hyacinth need? Read advice on watering, fertilizing, cutting, etc. here

Planting grape hyacinths successfully: tips and instructions

Planting grape hyacinths successfully: tips and instructions

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Find out in this article which factors play a crucial role when planting grape hyacinths

Grape hyacinth: profile, care & properties

Grape hyacinth: profile, care & properties

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The grape hyacinth in the profile. What are their essential characteristics? What other names does she have? Read this and other facts here

Grape hyacinth: poisonous or harmless to humans and animals?

Grape hyacinth: poisonous or harmless to humans and animals?

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Is grape hyacinth poisonous or not? What are the effects of skin contact and consumption of large quantities? Read the facts here

Planting edelweiss in a pot: Here's how to do it step by step

Planting edelweiss in a pot: Here's how to do it step by step

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Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) is very suitable for growing in pots, but not for keeping as a houseplant

Edelweiss in winter: How to protect the plant properly

Edelweiss in winter: How to protect the plant properly

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Although the edelweiss is generally hardy as a high mountain plant, wet winters in particular can be a problem

Growing edelweiss from seeds: instructions & tips for sowing

Growing edelweiss from seeds: instructions & tips for sowing

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Edelweiss is easy to grow from seeds. The seeds are sown in seed trays in March and the young plants are planted outdoors after the Ice Saints

Eating Japanese knotweed: Delicious and he althy recipe ideas

Eating Japanese knotweed: Delicious and he althy recipe ideas

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Japanese knotweed can be easily controlled - by simply preparing and eating the young, tender shoots such as rhubarb

Edelweiss in the garden: How to plant and care for it correctly

Edelweiss in the garden: How to plant and care for it correctly

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Edelweiss is very easy to care for and can be cultivated very well in the garden as long as it is given a sunny spot in barren, lime-rich soil

Overwintering edelweiss: How to protect the plant in winter

Overwintering edelweiss: How to protect the plant in winter

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As a high mountain plant, the edelweiss is well hardy. Nevertheless, you should heed our tips when wintering

Edelweiss: tradition, love and courage in the Alpine region

Edelweiss: tradition, love and courage in the Alpine region

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The edelweiss is not only an important symbol of the Alps, but also stands for courage and bravery, among other things. Find out more about the meaning here

The perfect location for your Edelweiss: tips and tricks

The perfect location for your Edelweiss: tips and tricks

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The edelweiss likes barren soil. Find out here which location is perfect for the white flower and what other requirements it has

Successfully cut back the imperial crown: This is how it works

Successfully cut back the imperial crown: This is how it works

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Since the imperial crown breaks through the earth's surface every year from the bulbs, cutting the above-ground parts is only necessary after they have wilted

Imperial crown hardy? Overwintering tips for the plant

Imperial crown hardy? Overwintering tips for the plant

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Find out here whether and under what conditions the imperial crown is winter hardy and how you can overwinter it successfully

Imperial crown against moles: gentle alternative in the garden

Imperial crown against moles: gentle alternative in the garden

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The imperial crown only drives away moles with its smell in a local area, but it can at least protect the flower bed from mole attacks