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Repotting citrus plants: This is how it’s done

2021-07-19 0

Citrus plants should be repotted in the spring before new shoots appear or in early summer when the first year’s shoots are established. Newly purchased citrus plants such as tangerines, oranges and lemon trees also […]

Snack garden: Big harvest in a small area

2021-07-13 0

Are you dreaming of a snack garden and would like to grow spicy herbs, tasty vegetables and sweet fruits, even if you only have a sunny corner of the garden and a few boxes and […]

This is how you plant pumpkin

2021-07-06 0

Pumpkins are one of the most impressive fruit vegetable species in the vegetable garden. Hardly any other vegetable presents itself in so many shapes, colors and flavors. In addition, some representatives of the heat-loving cucurbits […]

Prepare kohlrabi: This is how it tastes best

2021-07-02 0

When growing and preparing kohlrabi, most recipes focus on the thickened shoot axis, which grows above ground. Light green varieties usually taste mild and slightly sweet, while specimens with blue or purple skins often develop […]

Tips about mulching

2021-06-29 0

A thick cover of mulch protects the soil, prevents weeds from growing and provides food for beneficial creatures in the soil. If you know the properties of the different materials, you can use them in […]

How to prepare liquid nettle manure

2021-06-25 0

Swill made from plants acts as a natural tonic in the ornamental and vegetable garden and is very popular among hobby gardeners, as it is very easy to make yourself. One of the best-known is […]

Planting roses: 3 tricks for good growth

2021-06-23 0

Roses are available bare-root in the fall and spring, and can be purchased and planted as container roses throughout the gardening season. Bare-root roses are less expensive, but have a short planting time. The variety […]

Photoperiodism: When plants count the hours

2021-06-16 0

How beautiful, the lilies of the valley are blooming again. But how do they actually know that now is their flowering time and not only at Pentecost, when again the peonies miraculously get a start […]

Caring for strawberries: Most common mistakes

2021-06-14 0

Strawberries from your own garden are one of the most popular fruits. The cultivation succeeds without any problems. However, if you have not had success so far, it may be due to these mistakes. Mistake […]

Rosemary frostbitten?

2021-06-10 0

After a cold winter in the garden or in a pot on the balcony rosemary often looks anything but beautiful green. In April, it becomes apparent what frost damage the evergreen leaves have suffered. If […]

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