Plant species

Treat powdery mildew on succulents correctly

Treat powdery mildew on succulents correctly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Although succulents are considered hardy, they can suffer from mildew. For young plants and severe infestations, rapid treatment is important

Grow and incorporate green manure

Grow and incorporate green manure

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Green manure is a natural and ecological form of soil improvement that ensures loose and nutrient-rich garden soil

Divide irises: This is how to do it correctly and effectively

Divide irises: This is how to do it correctly and effectively

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

With irises, dividing the root rhizomes not only serves to multiply, but also to maintain the plants' ability to bloom

Botrytis on potatoes - measures to combat it

Botrytis on potatoes - measures to combat it

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The potato impresses with its unmistakable taste. However, if it is attacked by fungi such as botrytis, useful tips and tricks can help

Measures for gray mold rot on rhododendrons

Measures for gray mold rot on rhododendrons

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Gray mold rot is an extremely unpleasant disease of rhododendrons. If this occurs on the plant, plant-friendly measures are necessary

Gray mold on gerberas - causes and control

Gray mold on gerberas - causes and control

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The gerbera impresses with the colors of its flowers. However, if the splendor is impaired by gray mold infestation, careful measures are necessary

Elm and beech: spot the difference

Elm and beech: spot the difference

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Read here how it is possible to distinguish the elm from the beech all year round

Mealybugs as enemies of beech: Recognize, combat and prevent

Mealybugs as enemies of beech: Recognize, combat and prevent

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The mealybug is a nasty pest for beech trees. How you can recognize them, how you can fight them and prevent them, you can read here

Growth on the beech tree: gall wasp or gall midge?

Growth on the beech tree: gall wasp or gall midge?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Read here, among other things, whether the gall wasp occurs on beech trees or whether another pest can cause similar symptoms on beech trees

Beech – not always, but often it has red leaves

Beech – not always, but often it has red leaves

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Here you can find out which beech has red leaves, how long they are present and why other beech trees only appear red in autumn

The beech tree loses its leaves in summer: That's what's behind it

The beech tree loses its leaves in summer: That's what's behind it

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Why does a beech tree lose its leaves in summer? How can this be prevented and is this a worrying alarm signal? The answers here

Giant Porling on the beech tree - a worrying parasite of weakness

Giant Porling on the beech tree - a worrying parasite of weakness

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

What does the giant porling on the beech lead to? How can you recognize it and is it worrying? Get these answers and more here

The bark on the beech tree bursts: causes and measures

The bark on the beech tree bursts: causes and measures

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The splitting of the bark of a beech tree raises questions. What is the reason for this and can the tree still be helped? Get the answers here

Fungal infestation on beech trees: recognize and treat

Fungal infestation on beech trees: recognize and treat

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Is a fungal attack on the beech tree worrying or harmless? Find out here, among other things, what harmful fungi can do to beech trees

Radically cutting a beech tree: timing, procedure and reasons

Radically cutting a beech tree: timing, procedure and reasons

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Beech trees can be cut back radically. However, you can read here what you need to pay attention to and what time is best for it

Dipladenia overwintering: What should you pay attention to?

Dipladenia overwintering: What should you pay attention to?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Overwintering Dipladenia » hardy + non-hardy varieties ✓ Overwintering in the house and garden ✓ (+ winter care)

The beech tree is bleeding: Not always harmless

The beech tree is bleeding: Not always harmless

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Why does a beech tree bleed? Is that worrying? Can the beech be helped? You will find out this and more in this article

Bark beetles on beech trees: damage, consequences and prevention

Bark beetles on beech trees: damage, consequences and prevention

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

How to recognize a bark beetle infestation on beech trees, how you can prevent it and combat the pest, read here

Beech in a pot: Plant and care for it correctly

Beech in a pot: Plant and care for it correctly

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Read here what you need to consider when planting a beech tree in a pot, what location it needs and whether care measures are required

A tree fungus on a beech tree – it could be this one

A tree fungus on a beech tree – it could be this one

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Tree fungi on beech trees are often bad harbingers. Here you can find out which tree fungi are most common and how serious they are

Successfully combat lice on lilacs

Successfully combat lice on lilacs

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Aphids on lilacs are not just a visual problem. You can find out here how you can combat pests successfully and in an ecologically friendly way

Thuja diseases: recognize symptoms and combat them effectively

Thuja diseases: recognize symptoms and combat them effectively

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The tree of life is quite robust, but care errors or external circumstances often lead to illness. How do you combat thuja diseases?

A mulch layer made of bark – positive for the lilac?

A mulch layer made of bark – positive for the lilac?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article we clarify whether a layer of mulch made from shredded bark that suppresses weeds has a positive effect on the growth of lilacs

The lilac and its meaning

The lilac and its meaning

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Lilacs have a variety of meanings. Find out here what you can express with the flowers of this attractive ornamental shrub

The lilac has the curl disease: causes and remedies

The lilac has the curl disease: causes and remedies

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article we clarify whether lilacs can be affected by curl disease and what you can do about curled leaves

Properly support a lilac

Properly support a lilac

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Here we will show you how to properly support a lilac bush so that it can take root well or, in the case of an old tree, grow straight

Lilac and gooseberry: Do the plants get along?

Lilac and gooseberry: Do the plants get along?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Do you want to combine gooseberries and fragrant lilac bushes and are wondering if that's possible? In this article we will show you the right way

Lilac is very popular with hornets

Lilac is very popular with hornets

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Hornets can often be seen in lilacs. In this article you will find out why the insects love the ornamental shrub so much and whether they harm the tree

Picking lilacs for the vase

Picking lilacs for the vase

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article we explain whether and where you can pick the beautiful and delicately scented flower spikes of lilacs

Overwinter lilacs in pots

Overwinter lilacs in pots

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article we will show you how you can overwinter lilacs in a pot so that the plant survives the cold season without frost damage

The bark of the lilac comes off: causes and remedies

The bark of the lilac comes off: causes and remedies

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The bark on your lilac is coming off and you're wondering why? In this article we explain the causes and show countermeasures

The fruits of the lilac

The fruits of the lilac

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

After flowering, the lilac produces numerous fruits. In this article we will show you what they look like and clarify whether the fruits are edible

Lichen infestation on lilacs: causes and effects

Lichen infestation on lilacs: causes and effects

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Are your lilacs suffering from severe lichen infestation? In this article we will clarify whether the growth harms the ornamental shrubs and whether it needs to be removed

The leaves of the lilac curl up - causes and remedies

The leaves of the lilac curl up - causes and remedies

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

If the leaves of the lilac bush curl up, this can have various causes. You can find out what these are and how you can remedy them here

Holes in the leaves of lilacs: causes and remedies

Holes in the leaves of lilacs: causes and remedies

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Does your lilac foliage have unsightly holes? In this guide we will show you which insects cause them and how you can fight the pests

Make lilacs last longer by tapping them

Make lilacs last longer by tapping them

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this guide you will learn how to cut or tap lilac branches correctly and how to make lilac bouquets last as long as possible in the vase

Does a Frisian wall require approval?

Does a Frisian wall require approval?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article we clarify whether a Frisian wall requires approval and where you can build the ecological dry stone wall without approval

Composting lilacs - this is how the clippings become valuable humus

Composting lilacs - this is how the clippings become valuable humus

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article we will show you how you can properly compost the leaves and pruning of the lilac to create high-quality fertilizer

Have a Frisian Wall built: Here's how it works

Have a Frisian Wall built: Here's how it works

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Would you like to have a Frisian wall built? In this article we explain who takes on this task and what such a dry stone wall costs

Gardening work in June: All tasks at a glance

Gardening work in June: All tasks at a glance

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Gardening in June: Tasks in the vegetable and ornamental garden » Sowing ✓ Planting ✓ Care ✓ Cutting ✓ Fertilizing ✓ [➽ to the garden to-dos]