Trees

Felling a tree: costs and important factors at a glance

Felling a tree: costs and important factors at a glance

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

If a tree is sick or rotten, it often needs to be felled. You can find out here how much it costs to entrust this work to a specialist and what you need to pay attention to

Planting a ball tree: The best plants, tips & tricks

Planting a ball tree: The best plants, tips & tricks

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

You can find out here which trees, perennials, ground covers, grasses and ferns can be planted under a ball tree and what is important

Underplanting trees: Which plants harmonize?

Underplanting trees: Which plants harmonize?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Get an overview of the best options for planting trees with perennials, ground cover plants, ferns, grasses and the like here

Successfully planting roots: gentle planting methods

Successfully planting roots: gentle planting methods

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Root products offer many advantages. Here you can read everything about preparations, timing and instructions for planting - with tips for subsequent care

Remove root residue: This is how to do it easily and efficiently

Remove root residue: This is how to do it easily and efficiently

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Root residues in the soil can be detrimental. We will show you how to remove rhizomes with a spade, root rat, root cutter or by composting

Resin on textiles or car seats? No problem anymore

Resin on textiles or car seats? No problem anymore

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Tree resin stains on textiles, the car or the skin are unsightly. Read here which household resources you can use to remove the residue

Successfully sawing off branches: Practical tips for hobby gardeners

Successfully sawing off branches: Practical tips for hobby gardeners

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Sawing off a branch - simply explained. - Instructions for reading for hobby gardeners. - This is how you properly saw off an old, thick branch

Illuminate a tree: This is how you can skillfully showcase trees

Illuminate a tree: This is how you can skillfully showcase trees

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Illuminated trees create an atmospheric setting for strikingly shaped trees. In this article you will find out what you need to pay attention to when lighting your plants

Lichens on trees: What effects and measures?

Lichens on trees: What effects and measures?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Lichens grow on the bark of many old trees. You can find out in this article whether these harm the tree and therefore need to be removed

Disposing of tree cuttings: options and costs at a glance

Disposing of tree cuttings: options and costs at a glance

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Disposing of tree cuttings in nature is illegal. Find out about disposal options, costs and the problem of wild landfills here

Treetops: How to cut and care for them properly

Treetops: How to cut and care for them properly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The treetop is the most charismatic part of a tree. You can read about the correct pruning depending on your goals here

Removing tree roots: methods & instructions at a glance

Removing tree roots: methods & instructions at a glance

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

What to do with annoying tree roots? - Read here how to properly remove tree roots, trim them professionally or decorate them representatively

Mildew on trees: causes, detection and control

Mildew on trees: causes, detection and control

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Powdery mildew and downy mildew can also affect trees. Pay attention to possible signs, especially with trees, so that you can treat the infestation quickly

Cutting trees and bushes in February: why and how?

Cutting trees and bushes in February: why and how?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In this article you will learn why trees should be pruned in February, what tools you need and what types of pruning are available

Giants among the trees: The largest tree in the world revealed

Giants among the trees: The largest tree in the world revealed

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

As the largest tree in the world, several specimens can be identified that are in California or Australia. These trees grow to over 100 meters tall

Tree resin: miracle cure of the forest and its uses

Tree resin: miracle cure of the forest and its uses

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Tree resin annoys drivers and is useful in natural medicine. Read here interesting facts about the natural product - with tips and recipes

Everything about tree bark: functions, types and protective measures

Everything about tree bark: functions, types and protective measures

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Tree barks are fascinating structures that are often used for crafts. Read here why it is so important - with tips for dealing with damage

Removing a tree stump: methods, costs and alternatives

Removing a tree stump: methods, costs and alternatives

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

There seem to be countless ways to remove a tree trunk. Here you can find out which methods really help

Felling trees on private property: What do you have to pay attention to?

Felling trees on private property: What do you have to pay attention to?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Can you cut down trees on private property? - This guide explains when you can cut down private trees. - Tips about tree protection regulations

Ancient trees: encounters with the oldest in the world

Ancient trees: encounters with the oldest in the world

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

It is impossible to determine exactly which tree is the oldest in the world. But there are many trees that are several thousand years old

Sleeping Eye: The Secret of Dormant Buds

Sleeping Eye: The Secret of Dormant Buds

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Don't puzzle over the term sleeping eye any longer. - This guide explains the term with understandable explanations

Crown shapes in the garden: which ones are best?

Crown shapes in the garden: which ones are best?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Are you looking for the ideal crown shape for your ornamental or fruit tree? - Explore a selection of popular crown shapes in the home garden here

Understanding Bud Types: Growing Process & Pruning Guide

Understanding Bud Types: Growing Process & Pruning Guide

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

What types of buds are there? What are the differences? - This information provides you with useful background knowledge

Fruit tree shapes in the home garden: trunk heights & uses

Fruit tree shapes in the home garden: trunk heights & uses

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

What tree shapes are there for private fruit growing? - This guide provides you with detailed and comprehensible information about all sizes

Eye on trees: What does this term stand for?

Eye on trees: What does this term stand for?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

What is an eye in the plant kingdom? - Read a coherent definition with additional explanations here

6 fast-growing evergreen trees for the garden

6 fast-growing evergreen trees for the garden

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Fast-growing and evergreen trees are mainly found among the conifers. We present the six best species for the garden

Pruning trees correctly: When and how it works best

Pruning trees correctly: When and how it works best

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

When is the right time to trim trees? According to new research, summer pruning is preferable

Root barrier in the garden: which trees you absolutely need

Root barrier in the garden: which trees you absolutely need

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

For shallow-rooted trees, a root barrier makes sense to prevent root damage to foundations, path surfaces or pipes

Winter-hardy trees: How to find the perfect garden tree

Winter-hardy trees: How to find the perfect garden tree

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Winter-hardy trees are a good decision in most climate zones in Germany, because there can be very cold and snowy winters here

Deep-rooted trees: Which species are suitable for the garden?

Deep-rooted trees: Which species are suitable for the garden?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Many popular park and garden trees are extremely deep-rooted, which can cause problems, especially when they are planned to be moved

Low-maintenance trees: The best tree species for little work

Low-maintenance trees: The best tree species for little work

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Trees that are easy to care for are mainly found among the native species. The article tells you which aspects you still need to pay attention to when searching

Slender trees for the small garden or front yard - The most beautiful varieties

Slender trees for the small garden or front yard - The most beautiful varieties

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Slender trees fit wonderfully into small gardens and front yards. As a rule, they do not require pruning to maintain their characteristic growth habit

Rambler roses for trees: How to beautify your garden

Rambler roses for trees: How to beautify your garden

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Rambler roses are perfect for growing on both dead and living trees. The effect is impressive

Hardy trees with year-round green: Our top picks

Hardy trees with year-round green: Our top picks

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Many evergreen trees are hardy. This particularly applies to domestic conifers, which are available in a wide variety of species and varieties

Limit distances for trees: How far away from neighbors?

Limit distances for trees: How far away from neighbors?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

In order to maintain neighborhood peace, you should definitely pay attention to the correct boundary distance when planting trees

Transplanting large trees: How to successfully move in the garden

Transplanting large trees: How to successfully move in the garden

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Large trees can only be successfully transplanted with careful planning. You need to take the first steps a year in advance

Crown pruning on trees: What should you pay attention to?

Crown pruning on trees: What should you pay attention to?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Experts strongly advise against trimming the crowns of trees and cutting the crowns. This only has detrimental consequences for the tree

Lichens on trees: harmful or harmless?

Lichens on trees: harmful or harmless?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Algae, mosses and lichens can often be seen on trees, but do not harm the tree. They are simply an indicator of a damp location

Hardy & Mediterranean: Suitable trees for your garden

Hardy & Mediterranean: Suitable trees for your garden

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The majority of Mediterranean trees in Germany are not hardy and can therefore only be cultivated in pots. However, there are suitable alternatives

Small trees with a big impact: ideal for the front garden

Small trees with a big impact: ideal for the front garden

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Small trees for the front garden must make a good visual impression, for example through a special growth habit or colorful flower and fruit decorations