Trees 2024, September

Trees with long-term charm: Discover slow-growing varieties

Trees with long-term charm: Discover slow-growing varieties

Slow-growing trees have one advantage: They can get very old, but also very large over the course of their life

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

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

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

Hardy & Mediterranean: Suitable trees for your garden

Hardy & Mediterranean: Suitable trees for your garden

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

Lichens on trees: harmful or harmless?

Lichens on trees: harmful or harmless?

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

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

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

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

Transplanting large trees: How to successfully move in the garden

Transplanting large trees: How to successfully move in the garden

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

Limit distances for trees: How far away from neighbors?

Limit distances for trees: How far away from neighbors?

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

Hardy trees with year-round green: Our top picks

Hardy trees with year-round green: Our top picks

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

Rambler roses for trees: How to beautify your garden

Rambler roses for trees: How to beautify your garden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Root barrier in the garden: which trees you absolutely need

Root barrier in the garden: which trees you absolutely need

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

Pruning trees correctly: When and how it works best

Pruning trees correctly: When and how it works best

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

6 fast-growing evergreen trees for the garden

6 fast-growing evergreen trees for the garden

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

Eye on trees: What does this term stand for?

Eye on trees: What does this term stand for?

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

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

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

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

Understanding Bud Types: Growing Process & Pruning Guide

Understanding Bud Types: Growing Process & Pruning Guide

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

Crown shapes in the garden: which ones are best?

Crown shapes in the garden: which ones are best?

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

Sleeping Eye: The Secret of Dormant Buds

Sleeping Eye: The Secret of Dormant Buds

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

Ancient trees: encounters with the oldest in the world

Ancient trees: encounters with the oldest in the world

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

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?

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

Removing a tree stump: methods, costs and alternatives

Removing a tree stump: methods, costs and alternatives

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

Everything about tree bark: functions, types and protective measures

Everything about tree bark: functions, types and protective measures

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

Tree resin: miracle cure of the forest and its uses

Tree resin: miracle cure of the forest and its uses

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

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

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

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

Cutting trees and bushes in February: why and how?

Cutting trees and bushes in February: why and how?

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

Mildew on trees: causes, detection and control

Mildew on trees: causes, detection and control

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

Removing tree roots: methods & instructions at a glance

Removing tree roots: methods & instructions at a glance

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

Treetops: How to cut and care for them properly

Treetops: How to cut and care for them properly

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

Disposing of tree cuttings: options and costs at a glance

Disposing of tree cuttings: options and costs at a glance

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

Lichens on trees: What effects and measures?

Lichens on trees: What effects and measures?

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

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

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

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

Successfully sawing off branches: Practical tips for hobby gardeners

Successfully sawing off branches: Practical tips for hobby gardeners

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

Resin on textiles or car seats? No problem anymore

Resin on textiles or car seats? No problem anymore

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

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

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

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

Successfully planting roots: gentle planting methods

Successfully planting roots: gentle planting methods

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

Underplanting trees: Which plants harmonize?

Underplanting trees: Which plants harmonize?

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

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

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

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