Plant species

Thuja leaf miner: How do you recognize and combat it?

Thuja leaf miner: How do you recognize and combat it?

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The leaf miner is the most dangerous pest of thuja. How do you recognize an infestation and how do you combat the leaf miner?

Do you have pests on your thuja hedge? Here's how to do it

Do you have pests on your thuja hedge? Here's how to do it

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Pests rarely occur on thuja, with one exception: the leaf leaf leaf miner. How to identify and combat pests on the tree of life

Emerald thuja: signs and treatment of fungal infection

Emerald thuja: signs and treatment of fungal infection

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Smaragd Thuja is quite susceptible to fungal attack if the location is unfavorable or the arborvitae is planted too densely. What to do if there is a fungal infection?

Thuja care: tips for he althy growth

Thuja care: tips for he althy growth

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Thuja is considered a fairly easy-care plant for the hedge or pot. But it doesn't work completely without care. How to care for the tree of life

Fertilize thuja: when, how and with what for he althy growth?

Fertilize thuja: when, how and with what for he althy growth?

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Fertilizing thuja requires a bit of sensitivity. Fertilizing too frequently is not advisable. This is how you fertilize the tree of life correctly

Planting Thuja: Successful tips for a dense hedge

Planting Thuja: Successful tips for a dense hedge

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Thuja or arborvitae is considered the hedge plant par excellence. What do you have to consider when planting? A small guide to planting thuja

Geraniums and water: how much do they really need?

Geraniums and water: how much do they really need?

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In order for geraniums to bloom for a long time and profusely, they need a lot of water and must therefore be watered regularly. How to water the flowers correctly

DIY irrigation system for the greenhouse: step by step

DIY irrigation system for the greenhouse: step by step

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Building an irrigation system for your greenhouse yourself is not difficult. All you need is a water source and a lot of hose

Golden privet loses leaves: causes and solutions

Golden privet loses leaves: causes and solutions

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If the golden privet loses its leaves, there may be a completely natural cause. Diseases and pests are rarely responsible

Planning a vegetable patch: tips for crop rotation and mixed cultivation

Planning a vegetable patch: tips for crop rotation and mixed cultivation

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A cultivation plan for the vegetable patch makes a lot of sense, especially since it ensures better harvest yields. We explain here why this is the case and how to set it up

Planning a vegetable patch: tips for location, soil and crop rotation

Planning a vegetable patch: tips for location, soil and crop rotation

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To guarantee a rich harvest, the vegetable patch must be carefully planned. You can find valuable tips in this article

Cover the vegetable patch: When and how for optimal harvest yields

Cover the vegetable patch: When and how for optimal harvest yields

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Nets, fleeces and foils as covers fulfill a wide variety of tasks in the vegetable patch. Here we look at the variants and their intended use

Azaleas: location, planting and care in the garden

Azaleas: location, planting and care in the garden

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This is how azaleas flourish in all their glory in the garden and in containers. Answers to frequently asked questions act as a compact care guide

Make your own bed border: creative ideas and materials

Make your own bed border: creative ideas and materials

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A bed border can be easily created using DIY. You'll find lots of great tips here

Designing a round flower bed: tips & inspiration

Designing a round flower bed: tips & inspiration

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If the flower bed is to be round, a location in the middle of a larger open space is recommended. A round bed looks best here

Designing modern flower beds: shapes, colors and plants

Designing modern flower beds: shapes, colors and plants

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Modern flower beds score points with their clear shapes and a well-thought-out selection of plants. In addition, they are designed to be easy to care for from the outset

Build your own flower bed: Creative ideas for the garden and balcony

Build your own flower bed: Creative ideas for the garden and balcony

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Building a flower bed yourself is not that complicated: with a few wooden slats or natural stones, you can conjure up a planting spot in no time

Designing a small flower bed: Tips for attractive beds

Designing a small flower bed: Tips for attractive beds

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A small flower bed can be integrated into the smallest garden. What you need to pay attention to when designing so that the overall picture is harmonious

Edging the flower bed with stones: ideas and instructions

Edging the flower bed with stones: ideas and instructions

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The flower bed can be bordered with stones, which is particularly important as protection against weeds. You can use concrete and natural stones for this

Flower bed in front of the terrace: design options & tips

Flower bed in front of the terrace: design options & tips

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A flower bed in front of the terrace not only provides structure and delimits the seating area, it can also - if planted appropriately - serve as a privacy screen

Create a new flower bed: How to design your dream bed

Create a new flower bed: How to design your dream bed

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Before you create a new flower bed, careful planning is required. We will explain to you step by step what happens next

Flower bed ideas: Exciting shapes for unique gardens

Flower bed ideas: Exciting shapes for unique gardens

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A flower bed doesn't have to be rectangular; you can create it in many different shapes, opening up completely new design possibilities

Make the flower bed attractive with gravel

Make the flower bed attractive with gravel

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Gravel can be used to make a flower bed easy to care for and visually appealing. Drought-tolerant plants in particular feel comfortable there

Design a slope garden: How do I create a flower bed?

Design a slope garden: How do I create a flower bed?

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A beautifully blooming flower bed can also be created on a slope, as long as the special site conditions are observed and the plants are secured

Flower bed that blooms all year round: How to plan it correctly

Flower bed that blooms all year round: How to plan it correctly

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With the right choice of plants, the flower bed will bloom all year round from spring to even winter and will always look attractive and new

Planning a flower bed: Which perennials go together?

Planning a flower bed: Which perennials go together?

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Before you start creating the flower bed, you should draw up a detailed planting plan. This includes perfectly coordinated perennials

Build your own elegant stream made of stainless steel - this is how it works

Build your own elegant stream made of stainless steel - this is how it works

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An elegant stream can be created from prefabricated stainless steel channels. You can easily build this yourself

Easy-care flower beds: tips for less gardening

Easy-care flower beds: tips for less gardening

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Easy-care flower beds require little work and still look beautiful. With these tips you can also create such a paradise for yourself

Design a Mediterranean flower bed: The most beautiful perennials

Design a Mediterranean flower bed: The most beautiful perennials

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A Mediterranean flower bed delights with its diverse colors and shapes. Many of these plants are easy to care for but need a lot of sun

Designing a summer flower bed: The most beautiful varieties & tips

Designing a summer flower bed: The most beautiful varieties & tips

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There is a huge selection of annual and biennial summer flowers for the bed. Grow them on the windowsill from March onwards, then they will bloom more quickly

Designing a flower bed in front of the house: tips & inspiration

Designing a flower bed in front of the house: tips & inspiration

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For the flowerbed in front of the house, choose plants that can cope with a dry and hot location. Many Mediterranean species work well

Skillfully plant narrow beds: ideas and suggestions

Skillfully plant narrow beds: ideas and suggestions

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

If the flower bed is long and narrow, it requires a few tricks to create an attractive design - especially since these beds are often in difficult locations

Planning a flower bed: combining colors and choosing plants

Planning a flower bed: combining colors and choosing plants

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A colorful flower bed simply puts you in a good mood. Read what you should pay attention to when putting together plants and colors

Hardy plants for the flowerbed: Nice selection & tips

Hardy plants for the flowerbed: Nice selection & tips

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To make the flowerbed winter-hardy, you should choose frost-hardy species. Different flowering times ensure pops of color all year round

How to winterize the flower bed

How to winterize the flower bed

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You should winterize the flower bed by October 21st at the latest, as old farmer rules require. This work is involved

Flower bed in autumn: Important care tips & planting tips

Flower bed in autumn: Important care tips & planting tips

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There's a lot of work to be done in the flower bed in autumn. Now it's time to plant new plants and prepare the bed optimally for winter

Creating a flower bed without weeds: Effective tips & tricks

Creating a flower bed without weeds: Effective tips & tricks

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As soon as you create the flower bed, you can make sure to keep it free of weeds. With our tips you will stay weed-free in the future

Fertilize the flower bed: This is how you achieve lush flowers

Fertilize the flower bed: This is how you achieve lush flowers

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The best way to fertilize a flower bed is with organic fertilizers such as manure or compost. Complete fertilizers should be used sparingly

Serviceberry as a hedge: Advantages and disadvantages at a glance

Serviceberry as a hedge: Advantages and disadvantages at a glance

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Because of its malleability, the rock pear is well suited for planting a hedge and its fruits provide a habitat for many animals

Permanently attractive flower bed: The best planting plans

Permanently attractive flower bed: The best planting plans

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A planting plan ensures that the flower bed is attractive all year round. Perennials with different flowering times and evergreens complement each other