Gardening 2025, January

Recognizing and collecting coltsfoot: A practical guide

Recognizing and collecting coltsfoot: A practical guide

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Coltsfoot is a medicinal and edible herb. We tell you where it grows, which parts of the plant are collected and how to identify the herb with certainty

Recognizing Chickweed: Tips for Safe Identification

Recognizing Chickweed: Tips for Safe Identification

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There are many reasons to prepare chickweed as food. We will explain to you how you can reliably identify the wild weed based on typical characteristics

Fighting chickweed in the lawn: Here's how to do it correctly

Fighting chickweed in the lawn: Here's how to do it correctly

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Chickweed likes to spread widely across the lawn. We can tell you which methods you can use to get rid of the wild weeds from there

Green miracle plant: Is there he alth in chickweed?

Green miracle plant: Is there he alth in chickweed?

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Chickweed deserves a place in the kitchen. We will tell you the valuable ingredients and how versatile you can prepare the wild herb

Chickweed in salad: why is it so he althy and tasty?

Chickweed in salad: why is it so he althy and tasty?

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Chickweed as a salad is not yet well known. We will explain to you why the herb is so he althy and how it can be prepared in a variety of ways as a salad

Cutting Germander: When and how is it done correctly?

Cutting Germander: When and how is it done correctly?

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Germander is popular as a border and as a solitary plant. We will explain to you how the bush is cut and what happens to the runners

Chickweed Seeds: Propagation, Harvesting and Use

Chickweed Seeds: Propagation, Harvesting and Use

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Chickweed reproduces by seeds. We provide you with interesting facts about this and explain what consequences this can have for you and your garden

Discovered: Germander Speedwell - Healing Power or Source of Poison?

Discovered: Germander Speedwell - Healing Power or Source of Poison?

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Germander speedwell is a rather unknown wild herb. We will tell you whether this blue-flowering plant is poisonous and whether we should therefore avoid it

Is your chickweed real or poisonous? Determine without errors

Is your chickweed real or poisonous? Determine without errors

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The wild herb chickweed invites you to collect it. We will explain to you in detail how you can safely find the herb instead of resorting to a look-alike

Germander Speedwell Profile: Everything you need to know

Germander Speedwell Profile: Everything you need to know

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Germander speedwell is an amazing plant. Read here what the widespread wild herb looks like on the outside and what its inner values are

Be careful, poisonous: recognize and avoid groundsel in the garden

Be careful, poisonous: recognize and avoid groundsel in the garden

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Groundsel is so common that everyone is sure to come across it at some point. We clarify whether and how poisonous the native species are

Cultivation and care of camelina: What do you need to consider?

Cultivation and care of camelina: What do you need to consider?

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Camelina can be discovered again. We will explain to you when and how this uncomplicated original plant is grown and harvested in the home garden

Discover Wörlitzer Park: landscape, history and tips

Discover Wörlitzer Park: landscape, history and tips

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Wörlitz Park, designed in English style, is a magnet for visitors. In this article we have summarized the most important information for you

Cutting hornbeam hedges made easy: tips and tricks

Cutting hornbeam hedges made easy: tips and tricks

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How to trim a hornbeam hedge correctly. - Comprehensive tutorial with all types of cuts - from planting cuts to rejuvenation

Cutting the wig bush correctly: This is how you can do it

Cutting the wig bush correctly: This is how you can do it

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How to properly trim a wig bush. - Find out all the cutting options with timing and expert cutting here

Rocket leaves with spots? How to fight the disease

Rocket leaves with spots? How to fight the disease

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Arugula can suffer from leaf spot disease. We will tell you how the fungus can be combated preventatively and why the plants should be disposed of

Bubble snails in the aquarium: useful or harmful?

Bubble snails in the aquarium: useful or harmful?

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Bladder snails appear as accompanying fauna in the aquarium. Read here why aquatic organisms are useful and what they need to live

Märzenbecher: When is the optimal flowering time?

Märzenbecher: When is the optimal flowering time?

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The Märzenbecher is a so-called early bloomer. We will tell you when the first bell flowers can be expected and how long the flowering period lasts

Planting March cups: How to create a carpet of flowers

Planting March cups: How to create a carpet of flowers

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Would you like to have Märzenbecher in your own garden? We will explain to you when and how you can plant your bulbs and what else is crucial

Märzenbecher: Toxic to pets and protect children

Märzenbecher: Toxic to pets and protect children

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Märzenbecher is highly toxic in all parts, for humans and pets. We will tell you the active substances and which symptoms of poisoning they trigger

Maerzenbecher propagation: How to do it successfully in your own garden

Maerzenbecher propagation: How to do it successfully in your own garden

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March cups look even more beautiful in groups. We will describe to you how you can grow new plants from daughter bulbs or use the seeds

March cup or lily of the valley? Great spring plants

March cup or lily of the valley? Great spring plants

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March cups and lilies of the valley have similarly shaped flowers and thrive in moist forests. We'll tell you whether there are even more similarities

Märzenbecher and nature conservation: Why are they protected?

Märzenbecher and nature conservation: Why are they protected?

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The Märzenbecher flower is protected. We'll explain why this is so and what it means for you if you encounter her in the "wild"

Märzenbecher care: This is how they thrive in the home garden

Märzenbecher care: This is how they thrive in the home garden

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Märzenbecher are easy-care bulbous plants that sprout new plants every year. We clarify which care is useful in their cultivation

Märzenbecher in the garden: Which location is ideal?

Märzenbecher in the garden: Which location is ideal?

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Märzenbecher can delight us with its flowers early in the year. We will tell you which location this wild plant prefers in a cultivated garden

Märzenbecher: profile, care & special features

Märzenbecher: profile, care & special features

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The beautiful Märzenbecher deserves more attention. We will tell you many interesting facts about his appearance and why he is protected by law

March cups and snowdrops: This is how they differ

March cups and snowdrops: This is how they differ

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March cups and snowdrops are often confused with each other. We'll tell you what they have in common and the fine details that differentiate them

Wild pear: edible or not? Everything you need to know

Wild pear: edible or not? Everything you need to know

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The wild pear is edible, but doesn't taste good. Read here how you can use fruits and flowers and how the wood was used in the past

Strawberry mint care: tips for he althy growth

Strawberry mint care: tips for he althy growth

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Caring for strawberry mint is not very difficult. Read everything about watering, fertilizing, cutting, overwintering and location requirements here

Strawberry mint hardy: wintering made easy

Strawberry mint hardy: wintering made easy

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Although strawberry mint is hardy, protection from the cold is recommended. Read everything about location, harvest, preparation for winter and winter protection here

Strawberry mint: uses and diverse preparation ideas

Strawberry mint: uses and diverse preparation ideas

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Strawberry mint has many uses. There are delicious recipes and ideas for further processing options here

Drying pineapple sage: methods for optimal preservation

Drying pineapple sage: methods for optimal preservation

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The pineapple sage is easy to dry. We'll show you how to make dry bouquets and dry spices. With tips for faster drying

Chocolate mint care: tips for an intense aroma

Chocolate mint care: tips for an intense aroma

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Chocolate mint is demanding when it comes to care. We explain what you need to know about soil and location, watering, fertilizing, cutting and overwintering

Pineapple sage care: This is how the exotic culinary herb thrives

Pineapple sage care: This is how the exotic culinary herb thrives

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Pineapple sage requires little care. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to when it comes to location and soil, watering, fertilizing and overwintering

Pineapple sage hardy? Wintering methods & tips

Pineapple sage hardy? Wintering methods & tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Pineapple sage is not hardy. We'll show you how to overwinter potted and outdoor plants and what you need to consider after winter

Pineapple SageUses: Exotic spice, tea and more

Pineapple SageUses: Exotic spice, tea and more

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Using pineapple sage as a spice or for teas - We'll show you how to use the plant parts and where the plant thrives

Hedge plants: The wild apple as a natural eye-catcher

Hedge plants: The wild apple as a natural eye-catcher

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We explain to you why the wild apple is ecologically and aesthetically valuable as a natural hedge. With information about location and hedge design

Wild apple: poisonous or harmless? What you should know

Wild apple: poisonous or harmless? What you should know

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The wild apple is not poisonous, but should be cooked before consumption. Read everything about the ingredients of fruits and seeds here

Eating wild apples: Are they suitable for consumption?

Eating wild apples: Are they suitable for consumption?

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The wild apple is edible if you prepare it correctly. We'll show you how the fruits are used and what makes them so valuable

Oak processionary moth discovered? This is how to do it correctly

Oak processionary moth discovered? This is how to do it correctly

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In Germany there is currently no obligation to report the discovery of oak processionary moth caterpillars. Nevertheless, a report makes sense