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Silver birch as a bonsai: care, design and wintering

Silver birch as a bonsai: care, design and wintering

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The silver birch - otherwise a frugal and easy-care tree - is difficult to cultivate as a bonsai. But the effort can be worth it

Cutting silver birch: When and how to do it best

Cutting silver birch: When and how to do it best

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Basically, you don't have to cut the silver birch. If it is necessary, pruning is best done between November and January

Silver birch: profile, types and possible uses

Silver birch: profile, types and possible uses

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The silver birch (Betula pendula) is a widespread, very undemanding deciduous tree. Get to know the multi-purpose birch tree in the profile

Silver birch: The peculiarity of its leaves and use

Silver birch: The peculiarity of its leaves and use

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The characteristic leaves of the silver birch can be seen, among other things: for birch water and are traditionally used in folk medicine

Silver birch in the garden: fruiting, sowing and cultivation

Silver birch in the garden: fruiting, sowing and cultivation

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The silver birch reproduces primarily through its fruit, which is only about three millimeters in size and is spread very widely by the wind

Multiply Japanese maple: step by step to success

Multiply Japanese maple: step by step to success

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Normally, the Japanese maple is not considered easy to propagate. With a few tricks, the project can still be achieved

Faech maple hardy: How frost-resistant is the ornamental tree?

Faech maple hardy: How frost-resistant is the ornamental tree?

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In his native Japan, the winters are long and cold, the summers are short and rather warm. As a result, the Japanese maple is also winter hardy here

Propagating Japanese maple cuttings: instructions & tips

Propagating Japanese maple cuttings: instructions & tips

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Japanese maple is difficult to propagate via cuttings? With our tips & tricks you can also succeed in this project

Japanese maple profile: Everything you need to know about the ornamental tree

Japanese maple profile: Everything you need to know about the ornamental tree

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The Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is - in our opinion - one of the most beautiful ornamental trees, which is why we are now introducing this exotic tree to you in the profile

Maple maple diseases: How do I recognize them and what to do?

Maple maple diseases: How do I recognize them and what to do?

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With the Japanese maple, diseases and pest infestations can be traced back primarily to care errors and/or to an unsuitable location

Japanese maple in the garden: step by step to become a stylish eye-catcher

Japanese maple in the garden: step by step to become a stylish eye-catcher

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In order for the Japanese maple to grow and thrive, certain principles should be adhered to when planting. We'll show you what you should pay attention to

Fertilize Japanese maple: when, how and with what to provide it properly?

Fertilize Japanese maple: when, how and with what to provide it properly?

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Fertilize your Japanese maple only moderately and preferably with organic fertilizers. Too much fertilization affects the autumn color

Japanese maple bonsai: care, location & suitable varieties

Japanese maple bonsai: care, location & suitable varieties

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Traditionally, the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is not only trained for bonsai in Japan. This way you too can create a work of art

The right planting time for Japanese maple: tips & tricks

The right planting time for Japanese maple: tips & tricks

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The Japanese maple can generally be planted throughout the entire growing season, but the best time to plant is spring

Japanese maple in a bucket: How to cultivate it successfully

Japanese maple in a bucket: How to cultivate it successfully

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Japanese maple is ideal for keeping in a pot. Read our article about what you should pay attention to

Cutting Japanese maple: When and how to do it correctly

Cutting Japanese maple: When and how to do it correctly

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Basically it means that maple must not be cut. This rule only applies to a limited extent to the Japanese maple, as the tradition of bonsai shows

Winter-hardy olive willow: How to find the right variety

Winter-hardy olive willow: How to find the right variety

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Not all olive willow varieties are winter hardy. Some tolerate frost well, while others die in frost. How to overwinter an olive willow tree

Edible olive willow fruits: Which varieties are edible?

Edible olive willow fruits: Which varieties are edible?

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Some varieties of olive willow are edible. Fruit ripens on them and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Which olive trees bear edible fruit?

When will Busy Lieschen bloom and how do I promote it?

When will Busy Lieschen bloom and how do I promote it?

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The balcony plants of the genus Impatiens are called busy lizards because of their long flowering period from May to autumn

How do silver leaf propagate? Tips & Tricks

How do silver leaf propagate? Tips & Tricks

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The silver leaf of the genus Lunaria can be easily propagated in the garden by sowing; stocks often reproduce by self-sowing

Successful silver leaf culture: hardy with these tips

Successful silver leaf culture: hardy with these tips

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The silver leaf of the genus Lunaria is easily hardy in Europe; it blooms in the second year after overwintering outdoors

Silver leaf – poisonous or non-toxic? This is what you should know

Silver leaf – poisonous or non-toxic? This is what you should know

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The silver leaf has a certain concentration of alkaloids in the seeds, but the non-toxic leaves can be eaten

Caring for and cutting silver leaves: This is how to do it correctly

Caring for and cutting silver leaves: This is how to do it correctly

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Most gardeners cut off the ripe seed heads of silver leaf to use as a durable indoor decoration

Hardy or not? The snowflake flower in the cold check

Hardy or not? The snowflake flower in the cold check

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Although its flowers are in the shape of small snowflakes and the name suggests otherwise, the snowflake flower is not hardy

Silver leaf care: tips for he althy and beautiful plants

Silver leaf care: tips for he althy and beautiful plants

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The silver leaf usually requires very little care if it has enough space and moisture in a partially shaded location

Snowflake flower: choosing a location for optimal growth

Snowflake flower: choosing a location for optimal growth

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The optimal location for the snowflake flower is free from extremes such as heat and waterlogging, but offers enough light and moisture

Sowing silver leaf: This is how it can be propagated in the garden

Sowing silver leaf: This is how it can be propagated in the garden

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The silver leaf is planted in the garden by sowing, but it takes more than a year for the first flowering and seed formation

Growing morning glories from seeds: This is how they grow successfully

Growing morning glories from seeds: This is how they grow successfully

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The seeds of the morning glory can easily be harvested from the plants in the garden and used to grow new young plants

Morning glory: Hardy varieties and their care

Morning glory: Hardy varieties and their care

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The morning glory is generally not hardy in our latitudes, but it can overwinter indoors under the right conditions

Successful morning glory care: Here's how to do it

Successful morning glory care: Here's how to do it

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When caring for the morning glory, in addition to the right location, you should first and foremost pay attention to balanced amounts of water and fertilizer

Faecherahorn Location: This is how you find the optimal spot

Faecherahorn Location: This is how you find the optimal spot

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As a rule, the Japanese maple prefers a sunny and wind-protected location. However, not all varieties tolerate direct sun

Bindweed toxicity: risks and protective measures

Bindweed toxicity: risks and protective measures

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All parts of the morning glory are poisonous; the concentration of lysergic acid amides is particularly high in the seed capsules

Japanese maple: The most beautiful varieties for the garden and balcony

Japanese maple: The most beautiful varieties for the garden and balcony

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There are around 150 different species and over 500 varieties of Japanese Japanese maple known. We present the most beautiful ones to you

Caring for Japanese maple: Tips for he althy and colorful trees

Caring for Japanese maple: Tips for he althy and colorful trees

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Red Japanese maple rewards good care with intense foliage color and good he alth. We'll show you what you should pay attention to

Water crowfoot profile: Everything you need to know about the plant

Water crowfoot profile: Everything you need to know about the plant

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What facts should you know about the water crowfoot if you plan to plant it? You can get to know its occurrence and characteristics here

Water crowfoot in the pond: Is it the ideal aquatic plant?

Water crowfoot in the pond: Is it the ideal aquatic plant?

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Read here what you have to consider and what is important when planting the crowfoot in the pond

Spanish Daisy: What constitutes good care?

Spanish Daisy: What constitutes good care?

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Read here what you should pay attention to when watering, fertilizing, cutting and overwintering the Spanish daisy

Planting water crowfoot: Tips for successful cultivation

Planting water crowfoot: Tips for successful cultivation

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In which position and water depth the water crowfoot likes to grow, how to propagate it and more, you can read that here

Cutting silverweed: Tips for longer flowering times and care

Cutting silverweed: Tips for longer flowering times and care

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Does pruning promote rebloom? Is a radical cut necessary? Find out here why it can make sense to cut silverwort

Lungwort: Poisonous or edible? Everything important at a glance

Lungwort: Poisonous or edible? Everything important at a glance

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Whether lungwort is edible or insidiously poisonous and what it can be used for, you can find out here