Plants 2024, September

Powdery mildew vs. downy mildew: Recognize, understand, combat

Powdery mildew vs. downy mildew: Recognize, understand, combat

Powdery mildew and downy mildew are caused by different pathogens. The two types of fungus can be distinguished based on the damage pattern

This is how often you should really water your balcony plants

This is how often you should really water your balcony plants

Find out how often you should water balcony plants, when the right time is and how you can find out how much water the plant needs

Downy mildew on melons: How to protect your harvest

Downy mildew on melons: How to protect your harvest

Melons are often affected by powdery mildew because their leaves are sensitive to moisture. You can save your harvest with various home remedies

Downy mildew: combating it biologically made easy

Downy mildew: combating it biologically made easy

Downy mildew is a dreaded fungal disease. You can combat mildew successfully and in an environmentally friendly way using ecological means

Fat hen and mildew: prevention & effective control

Fat hen and mildew: prevention & effective control

The fat hen includes various thick-fleshed and robust plants. With proper care, you can avoid powdery mildew on sedums

Powdery mildew on lettuce: what to do and how to prevent it?

Powdery mildew on lettuce: what to do and how to prevent it?

Many types of lettuce are affected by downy mildew in a wet autumn. Above all, pay attention to preventive measures to appreciate your harvest

Kalanchoe mildew: causes, detection and control

Kalanchoe mildew: causes, detection and control

Kalanchoe are succulents and require a lot of warmth. However, in extreme heat or wet conditions, powdery mildew can appear and damage the plant

Potassium hydrogen carbonate against mildew: effective and safe

Potassium hydrogen carbonate against mildew: effective and safe

If powdery mildew spreads in your garden, you should act quickly. You can combat mildew with potassium bicarbonate or baking soda

Planting sweetgum trees: The best plants and tips

Planting sweetgum trees: The best plants and tips

Get an overview of which perennials, ground cover and bulb flowers are ideal for planting under Liquidambar styraciflua

Beech hedge: Suitable underplanting for lush greenery

Beech hedge: Suitable underplanting for lush greenery

Here you will get ideas on how you can sensibly and beautifully plant a beech hedge with perennials, ground cover, grasses and early bloomers

Planting berry bushes: suitable plants and tips

Planting berry bushes: suitable plants and tips

With these perennials, ground covers, herbs, grasses, vegetables and onions you can plant your berry bushes in a meaningful and decorative way

Skillfully underplant harlequin willow: perennials, grasses & more

Skillfully underplant harlequin willow: perennials, grasses & more

Here you will learn about the most beautiful plants for planting under the harlequin willow - ground cover, grasses, bulbous flowers and others

High-stem underplanting: How do I combine them sensibly?

High-stem underplanting: How do I combine them sensibly?

A standard tree can be planted under ground cover, perennials, grasses, ferns, early bloomers and shrubs - what should you take into account?

Planting conifers: suitable plants & tips

Planting conifers: suitable plants & tips

You can read here which trees, ground covers, ferns, grasses and perennials you can use to plant conifers sensibly and decoratively

Planting maple under: Which plants are best?

Planting maple under: Which plants are best?

Here you can read which ground cover plants, perennials, ferns, grasses and bulbous flowers you can use to plant the maple maple under and what is crucial

Beautifully plant ball robinia under: ferns, grasses & more

Beautifully plant ball robinia under: ferns, grasses & more

You can read about which ground cover plants, ferns, trees, grasses and perennials can be used to underplant a locust locust here

Planting panicle hydrangeas: Beautiful plant partners & tips

Planting panicle hydrangeas: Beautiful plant partners & tips

Ferns, grasses, ground cover, woody plants and perennials can be used to underplant panicle hydrangeas. You can read about which copies are eligible here

Planting plum trees: suitable plants and tips

Planting plum trees: suitable plants and tips

A plum tree can be planted under trees, ground cover plants, perennials, early bloomers and grasses. You can read about which plants are optimal here

Plant columnar fruit under the plant – it has an effect

Plant columnar fruit under the plant – it has an effect

Which herbs, summer flowers, early bloomers, berries and leeks you can use to plant columnar fruit and what advantages this brings - all here

Skillfully plant crabapples: perennials, ground cover plants & more

Skillfully plant crabapples: perennials, ground cover plants & more

You can read in detail here which trees, perennials, ground covers and early bloomers can be used to underplant the crabapple in a picturesque way

Beautiful underplantings for weigela: This is how it works

Beautiful underplantings for weigela: This is how it works

You can attractively underplant a weigela with ground cover plants, perennials, ferns and early bloomers. You can read exactly which plants are suitable here

Danger of poison with melon pears? This is what you should know

Danger of poison with melon pears? This is what you should know

Is the melon pear poisonous, like many other nightshades? How does it tell you, in particular, whether you can safely eat its fruits

Recognize and treat mildew on plane trees

Recognize and treat mildew on plane trees

Plane trees are often affected by powdery mildew in dry weather. In young trees, you should treat the disease quickly

Tea tree oil as plant protection against mildew

Tea tree oil as plant protection against mildew

Tea tree oil contains fungicidal active ingredients that can effectively combat mildew fungi. When using it in the garden, be aware of the toxic effects of tea tree oil

White spots on thyme caused by mildew

White spots on thyme caused by mildew

Thyme is robust and is rarely affected by powdery mildew. If your plant has become infected, this can be easily treated with home remedies

Powdery mildew – danger to marigolds

Powdery mildew – danger to marigolds

Marigolds are very susceptible to powdery mildew. Due to the complex nature of the fight, you should better prevent an infestation

Mildew on the black-eyed Susan

Mildew on the black-eyed Susan

The black-eyed Susan grows in tropical climates and tolerates moisture poorly. The result of a lot of rain is often an infestation with downy mildew

Counteract mildew on Jerusalem artichokes

Counteract mildew on Jerusalem artichokes

Jerusalem artichoke is often affected by powdery mildew. With the right measures you can prevent or treat fungal infestation

Spinach - Danger of mildew

Spinach - Danger of mildew

Downy mildew is common on winter spinach in a wet fall. Before destroying your crops, you should choose preventative measures

Fight mildew effectively with cinnamon

Fight mildew effectively with cinnamon

Cinnamon contains effective substances against powdery mildew and downy mildew. You can make an effective spray solution against fungal infestation using cinnamon powder or cinnamon oil

The right ancient flour against mildew

The right ancient flour against mildew

Primary rock flour contains valuable silica, which protects plants against mildew fungi. When choosing, please note that not all stone powders work well

Recognize and treat mildew on hawthorn

Recognize and treat mildew on hawthorn

Hawthorn, like other rose plants, is susceptible to powdery mildew. You can treat young trees well with home remedies

Old beech trees - a long-lived plant

Old beech trees - a long-lived plant

In a good location, European beeches reach an impressive age of several hundred years. Simple care measures also support growth

Getting a beech hedge tight - The best tips

Getting a beech hedge tight - The best tips

In order to keep the beech hedge thick, the branches must be trimmed at regular intervals. Adequate fertilization and watering accelerates this

Brown leaves on the common beech - causes and measures

Brown leaves on the common beech - causes and measures

European beeches are particularly easy-care plants, but brown leaves still appear from time to time. If these are recognized, simple care measures are helpful

Permanently combat mealybugs on beech trees

Permanently combat mealybugs on beech trees

The mealybug infestation on the European beech is annoying and requires some maintenance. The pests should be removed using gentle means

Grow your own beech trees from seeds

Grow your own beech trees from seeds

European beeches are propagated using germinable seeds. Simple tips and tricks are particularly useful and efficient

Plant copper beech in a pot

Plant copper beech in a pot

European beeches can be easily planted in pots. The growth is supported as best as possible with the help of simple care measures

Permaculture in the garden: Gardening sustainably and productively

Permaculture in the garden: Gardening sustainably and productively

Diversity, sustainability and rich harvest characterize the permaculture garden. You can read about the principles permaculture follows here

Designing a perennial bed: selection, arrangement and care instructions

Designing a perennial bed: selection, arrangement and care instructions

In order to create an impressive perennial bed, there are various aspects to consider. Find out here how to make your perennial bed unique