Plant species

Serviceberry varieties: Which one suits your garden best?

Serviceberry varieties: Which one suits your garden best?

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The different varieties of serviceberry differ not only in height, but also in appearance and fruit yield

Propagating rock pear: methods and tips for success

Propagating rock pear: methods and tips for success

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The serviceberry can be propagated via cuttings, sinkers or seeds. Find out how to do it here

Which soil is best suited for the rock pear?

Which soil is best suited for the rock pear?

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The rock pear can basically be planted in almost any type of soil, ideally it should be permeable and slightly acidic

Serviceberry does not bloom: causes & solutions to the problem

Serviceberry does not bloom: causes & solutions to the problem

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If a serviceberry does not bloom, it could either be a climatic effect or a location problem with the plant

Branching up the rock pear: This makes topiary cutting easy

Branching up the rock pear: This makes topiary cutting easy

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When pruning a serviceberry, the cuts should be made very carefully in order to avoid damaging the trunk as much as possible and to form a beautiful canopy

Thuja in the compost: Is it poisonous for my garden?

Thuja in the compost: Is it poisonous for my garden?

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Although thuja is so poisonous, you can put cuttings in the compost. The poison decomposes during the rotting process

Fertilizing serviceberry: Is it necessary and how does it work correctly?

Fertilizing serviceberry: Is it necessary and how does it work correctly?

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Fertilizing a serviceberry is not absolutely necessary in the garden, but it can promote growth and flower formation

Blueberry: Brown spots – causes & solutions

Blueberry: Brown spots – causes & solutions

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Brown spots on the leaves of a serviceberry can indicate location problems, but they can also represent symptoms of disease

Cutting thuja into shape: instructions for different shapes

Cutting thuja into shape: instructions for different shapes

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Thuja can be cut very well into almost any shape you want, not only as a hedge, but also as a solitary plant. How do you cut the tree of life into shape?

Thuja in the pot: the right variety, care and wintering

Thuja in the pot: the right variety, care and wintering

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Thuja can be cultivated not only as a hedge, but also in a container. What should you consider if you want to grow thuja in a pot?

Thuja in the pot turns brown: causes & solutions

Thuja in the pot turns brown: causes & solutions

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Thuja in a pot needs more attention than Thuja in a hedge or as a single tree. If the needles turn brown, it is often due to incorrect care

Thuja turning brown: what is the cause and what to do?

Thuja turning brown: what is the cause and what to do?

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If the thuja turns brown on the inside, it is usually a natural process. Why is this and what should you do if the tree of life turns brown on the inside?

Safe and effective: How to chop thuja correctly

Safe and effective: How to chop thuja correctly

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You can chop thuja or arborvitae. However, you have to keep a few things in mind. Tips for chopping thuja

Getting rid of thuja hedges: why poisoning is not a good idea

Getting rid of thuja hedges: why poisoning is not a good idea

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Poisoning a tree of life is theoretically possible but not advisable. What can you do to dispose of thuja instead of poisoning?

Cutting Thuja as a standard tree: This is how it works properly

Cutting Thuja as a standard tree: This is how it works properly

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Thuja is not as suitable as a standard tree like other trees. How you can still cut the tree of life as a standard tree

Thuja hedge too wide? Here's how to cut them back properly

Thuja hedge too wide? Here's how to cut them back properly

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If the thuja hedge has become too wide, you can cut it back. How to prune a tree of life that has become too wide

Removing thuja roots: step by step instructions

Removing thuja roots: step by step instructions

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Even if the tree of life has shallow roots, removing the roots is not that easy. This is how you remove the roots of the thuja hedge

Removing thuja fruits: is it necessary and how to do it?

Removing thuja fruits: is it necessary and how to do it?

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If fruit forms on the thuja, it is not a problem. You can remove the fruit, but it is not absolutely necessary

Cutting thuja hedges: costs, factors & saving tips

Cutting thuja hedges: costs, factors & saving tips

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Cutting the thuja hedge is time-consuming. What costs will you incur if a gardener takes over the pruning of the thuja hedge?

Watering Thuja: How often and when is the best time?

Watering Thuja: How often and when is the best time?

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You need to water Thuja sufficiently, especially at the beginning. How do you water Thuja and what do you have to pay attention to so that you water the tree of life correctly?

Removing Thuja hedge: What costs are involved?

Removing Thuja hedge: What costs are involved?

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Removing a thuja hedge from the garden is not an easy task. How much does it cost to remove a thuja hedge?

Thuja: Poisonous for humans and animals? Precautions

Thuja: Poisonous for humans and animals? Precautions

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Thuja or arborvitae is one of the highly poisonous plants. Caution is therefore advised when planting a hedge. Why is thuja so poisonous?

Yellow tips on thuja hedges: what to do?

Yellow tips on thuja hedges: what to do?

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If the thuja turns yellow, incorrect care can be responsible. But diseases and pests also cause yellow tips on the thuja hedge

Thuja soil: Which substrate is best?

Thuja soil: Which substrate is best?

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Thuja is undemanding, but should be planted in suitable soil. What does the right substrate for the tree of life look like?

Thuja with brown tips? This is how you can remedy the situation

Thuja with brown tips? This is how you can remedy the situation

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Brown tips on the thuja are in most cases just a cosmetic defect. How to combat and prevent brown tips on the tree of life

Fertilizing thuja: Is Epsom s alt the right choice?

Fertilizing thuja: Is Epsom s alt the right choice?

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If thuja turns yellow, this indicates a magnesium deficiency. Epsom s alt can help with this. What do you need to consider when fertilizing thuja with Epsom s alt?

Thuja: Brown buds - causes and solutions

Thuja: Brown buds - causes and solutions

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If the thuja turns brown, this is not always a warning sign. Brown buds on the hedge do not indicate diseases or pests

Root depth for Thuja Brabant: What needs to be taken into account?

Root depth for Thuja Brabant: What needs to be taken into account?

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Thuja Brabant is a shallow-rooted plant that does not grow very deep into the ground. How deep is the root depth of the tree of life?

Brown Thuja: How can Epsom s alt help?

Brown Thuja: How can Epsom s alt help?

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If the thuja turns brown, many gardeners recommend adding Epsom s alt. However, that is wrong. When does it make sense to use Epsom s alt?

Cutting Thuja Brabant: Tips for a beautiful, dense hedge

Cutting Thuja Brabant: Tips for a beautiful, dense hedge

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Thuja Brabant tolerates pruning well. Regular trimming is necessary to ensure that the hedge remains dense. How to cut Thuja Brabant

How fast does Thuja Brabant grow? Tree of life height in detail

How fast does Thuja Brabant grow? Tree of life height in detail

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Thuja Brabant is a very fast-growing arborvitae that is often grown as a hedge. How high is the growth of Thuja Brabant?

He althy Thuja Brabant hedge: Important care instructions

He althy Thuja Brabant hedge: Important care instructions

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Thuja Brabant is a relatively easy-care plant for the hedge in the garden. What do you need to consider when caring for Thuja Brabant?

Thuja Brabant tree of life: planting tips for a green hedge

Thuja Brabant tree of life: planting tips for a green hedge

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Thuja Brabant is a very easy-care and robust variety of the tree of life. It is often planted as a hedge. How to plant Thuja Brabant

Planting Thuja Brabant correctly: How much distance is necessary?

Planting Thuja Brabant correctly: How much distance is necessary?

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Thuja Brabant is the ideal plant for a hedge. The planting distance is smaller than with other arborvitae varieties

Cutting the thuja tree: when, how and why is it important?

Cutting the thuja tree: when, how and why is it important?

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Thuja tolerates cutting well. However, you should keep a few things in mind when cutting the tree of life. How to prune the thuja tree

Fertilize Thuja Brabant: This is how you optimally care for your hedge

Fertilize Thuja Brabant: This is how you optimally care for your hedge

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As with all Thujas, care must be taken to ensure the correct administration of nutrients when fertilizing Thuja Brabant. How to fertilize Thuja Brabant

Transplanting Thuja: Digging it up without causing damage - this is how it works

Transplanting Thuja: Digging it up without causing damage - this is how it works

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Digging up a tree of life requires a lot of effort depending on the size of the tree. What do you need to consider when digging up a thuja?

Thuja Brabant or Smaragd: Which variety is better?

Thuja Brabant or Smaragd: Which variety is better?

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The gardener is spoiled for choice when it comes to Thuja. Which tree of life is better: Brabant or Smaragd? A little decision-making aid

Thuja Brabant diseases: causes and care tips

Thuja Brabant diseases: causes and care tips

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Thuja Brabant is a tree of life that almost never suffers from diseases. It is usually due to care errors when the tree becomes diseased

Transplanting a Thuja: Instructions & Tips for Success

Transplanting a Thuja: Instructions & Tips for Success

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Implementing thuja is only advisable for young plants. When is the best time of year to transplant thuja and what should you consider when transplanting?