Trees

Trees for clay soil: The most beautiful species at a glance

Trees for clay soil: The most beautiful species at a glance

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Basically, clay soil is very suitable for planting a tree - provided it is not too compacted

Fungal infestation on trees: How to recognize and combat it

Fungal infestation on trees: How to recognize and combat it

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Fungal infestation is probably one of the most common pathogens on a tree. Often only strong pruning and a pesticide help

Trees for the garden: Discover suitable varieties and species

Trees for the garden: Discover suitable varieties and species

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Nobody knows the exact number of species and varieties of trees. Our guide will help you find a tree for your garden

Tree inoculation: How mycorrhizal fungi and compost strengthen trees

Tree inoculation: How mycorrhizal fungi and compost strengthen trees

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A tree can also be protected from diseases by vaccination. This is done by supporting microorganisms, such as mycorrhizal fungi

Remove tree: instructions and important safety tips

Remove tree: instructions and important safety tips

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Removing a tree requires official approval and many strong helpers. You should also be able to use a chainsaw

Digging up a tree: This is how it works

Digging up a tree: This is how it works

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The best way to dig up a tree depends on whether you want to move it or cut it down. The strategies differ in both cases

Felling a tree: When do you need a permit?

Felling a tree: When do you need a permit?

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Anyone who wants to cut down a tree needs a permit - even if the tree in question is on their own property

Shortening a tree: This is how you can professionally reduce the size of the tree crown

Shortening a tree: This is how you can professionally reduce the size of the tree crown

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If the tree has become too big, you sometimes have to shorten it. However, it is not just legal regulations that need to be taken into account

Tying up young trees: protection from storms and growth support

Tying up young trees: protection from storms and growth support

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You should tie a young tree to a post when planting, otherwise it can be knocked over by strong winds or even storms

Planting trees: Observe important distance regulations

Planting trees: Observe important distance regulations

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When planting trees, the distance to other plants, buildings and the property line must also be maintained

Maple, robinia & Co: These trees only need a little water

Maple, robinia & Co: These trees only need a little water

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If you have dry soil in your garden, plant trees that need little water. Evaporation can also be reduced

Planting trees: The best season for magnificent growth

Planting trees: The best season for magnificent growth

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The best season for planting trees is generally autumn. However, depending on the root and tree type, other dates may also be considered

Trees for waterlogging: The best species for wet soils

Trees for waterlogging: The best species for wet soils

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If you are looking for trees suitable for waterlogging, you will find suitable trees among the various types of willow and alder. These tolerate wet feet without any problems

Trees that don't lose leaves: evergreen and attractive

Trees that don't lose leaves: evergreen and attractive

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Trees that do not lose their leaves in winter are an important design element in the garden. In addition to evergreen conifers, there are other varieties

Trees for wet locations: These trees love water

Trees for wet locations: These trees love water

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Trees that need a lot of water are particularly suitable for damp to wet locations. Willows and alders in particular love moisture

Propagating trees: This is how it works with cuttings and seeds

Propagating trees: This is how it works with cuttings and seeds

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Trees can be propagated very easily: you need a little patience when propagating seeds, but it's quicker with half-ripe cuttings

Planting trees in winter: Is frost a problem?

Planting trees in winter: Is frost a problem?

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In principle, planting trees is possible even in frost as long as the ground is not frozen. However, only plant winter and frost-hardy species

Water trees correctly: step by step instructions

Water trees correctly: step by step instructions

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It makes sense to water trees additionally, not only in dry and hot summers. Read about when and how best to water trees

Prune trees properly in winter: when and how?

Prune trees properly in winter: when and how?

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Trees should not be cut during frost as this can make the branches and twigs brittle. Cutting only takes place at temperatures of more than minus 5 °C

Rapid growth: The fastest trees for your garden

Rapid growth: The fastest trees for your garden

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Trees that grow quickly are often in demand for quick privacy protection and to provide shade. Which species are best suited?

Balcony trees: dwarf varieties for your own green paradise

Balcony trees: dwarf varieties for your own green paradise

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Trees for the balcony should grow slowly and remain small - then you don't have to keep them short by cutting them. The most beautiful varieties for the bucket

Japanese Garden: Matching trees and their meaning

Japanese Garden: Matching trees and their meaning

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A Japanese garden impresses with its numerous shades of green and clear structure. Pines and other malleable trees in particular fit in

Pruning trees in autumn: when and how to do it best

Pruning trees in autumn: when and how to do it best

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Spring, summer, autumn or winter: you can cut trees at different times of the year. Find out what you should pay attention to in autumn

Cutting trees and bushes: when, how and why?

Cutting trees and bushes: when, how and why?

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In order to prune trees and shrubs correctly, you should know their growth and flowering behavior. The different cutting groups help with the classification

Trees that bloom in May: discover the most beautiful species

Trees that bloom in May: discover the most beautiful species

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Trees that bloom in May are often characterized by a lavish display of white or pink flowers. The most beautiful species for the garden

Keeping trees small: tips for compact growth

Keeping trees small: tips for compact growth

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Trees can be kept small through various measures. It is best to select species and varieties that remain small from the outset

Fertilizing trees in the garden: what is important?

Fertilizing trees in the garden: what is important?

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Trees are best fertilized with organic products, so oversupply is unlikely. Less is more

Bonsai from local trees: This is how miniature art works

Bonsai from local trees: This is how miniature art works

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Beautiful bonsai can also be created from local trees. All you need is patience and tact

Fence trees: protection from game browsing and other damage

Fence trees: protection from game browsing and other damage

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Young trees in particular should be fenced in to protect them from hungry wild animals. Wire mesh is best suited for this

Suitable trees for your rock garden: Which ones are suitable?

Suitable trees for your rock garden: Which ones are suitable?

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The rock garden not only accommodates mountain plants and ground cover plants, but also picturesque small trees. The most beautiful varieties for poor soil

Trees in spring: tips for planting, care and pruning

Trees in spring: tips for planting, care and pruning

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Many trees are best planted in spring. Existing trees receive initial fertilization, and dead and diseased wood is also removed

Bird-friendly garden: Which trees are ideal for birds?

Bird-friendly garden: Which trees are ideal for birds?

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Trees suitable for birds provide shelter and food. Making your garden bird-friendly is very important - otherwise many species will soon become extinct

Painting trees correctly: How to protect and care for them

Painting trees correctly: How to protect and care for them

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Painting the trees is for tree he alth. It prevents frost damage and also serves to ward off diseases and pests

Protect trees from frost: Important tips & measures

Protect trees from frost: Important tips & measures

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Even hardy trees sometimes need to be protected from frost. You can read here which tricks work best for this

Avoid damage from frost: How should trees overwinter?

Avoid damage from frost: How should trees overwinter?

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Hardy trees overwinter outdoors, but benefit from light winter protection in the form of a layer of mulch or a coat of lime

Garden design with trees: tips for selection & placement

Garden design with trees: tips for selection & placement

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Trees are wonderful for three-dimensional garden design. They create structure and space, and large trees add accents

Be careful, poisonous: These native trees pose dangers

Be careful, poisonous: These native trees pose dangers

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There are many poisonous trees in our gardens that can be dangerous, especially to children and animals. These species are particularly poisonous

Hanging trees in the garden: The best types and locations

Hanging trees in the garden: The best types and locations

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Hanging trees are available for every garden size: the distinctive trees with their picturesque crowns come into their own in both small and large gardens

Growing trees: cultivation methods for your own garden

Growing trees: cultivation methods for your own garden

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Growing trees yourself and watching small seedlings grow into large, magnificent trees is not that difficult. We'll show you how it works

Evergreen ball tree: The best varieties for your garden

Evergreen ball tree: The best varieties for your garden

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An evergreen ball tree adds colorful accents to the garden even in winter. However, many varieties require regular pruning