Fertilizer Fertilizer FertilizerGarden Maintenance

Dried banana peel used as fertilizer

The advantages of banana peels for the garden cannot be denied, both in solid and powder form. Over-fertilization is hardly possible. However, not all bowls are suitable.Possible uses in fertilizingBanana peels are not suitable as the sole full-fledged garden fertilizer, because they lack nitrogen and phosphorus in particular. Nevertheless, they can enrich the garden soil. They rot quickly in the soil, releasing in particular potassium, magnesium, phosphate, sulfur, sodium and silica, as well...

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Rose fertilizer: 15 home remedies for fertilizing roses

Roses are characterized by their colorful and wonderfully fragrant flowers. In order for the plants to produce numerous flowers, they need a lot of nutrients. In addition to special rose fertilizers, hobby gardeners can also use home remedies to provide the plants with additional nutrients.Banana peelsBanana peels produce a lot of humus when they rot, which has a positive effect on the flowering ability of roses and also ensures that they get through the winter better. Although they are very ...

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Plant And Wood Pruning Educational PruningCutting Grapevines: 11 TipsGarden Maintenance

Cutting grapevines: 11 tips

The pruning goes back to antiquity, where the vines were sometimes artfully raised. Today the wine is pruned to increase the yield and promote the health of the vines.Determine the wood of the previous yearAnyone who wants to harvest grapes has to plan extensively. The next year's fruits will grow on the buds that were formed the previous year. Therefore, it is important that you can recognize shoots formed in the previous year. This is often not that easy, as the grapevines did not form any ...

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Garden Maintenance

Hydrangea planting time: when is it ideal?

Hydrangeas can usually be planted year-round, but there are some times of the year that are particularly good for planting.springThose who plant their hydrangeas in spring can, with a little luck, enjoy the decorative flowers in the first year of planting. Because hydrangeas planted in spring usually grow very quickly - provided the optimal conditions have been created. The foundation is provided by planting at the right time, because although spring is recommended for planting per se, certai...

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Garden MaintenancePests, Household Pests And Diseases

Maggots in the kitchen

Small, white and yuckling: maggots are a real nightmare, especially in the kitchen, although the maggots themselves do not affect kitchen hygiene in any way. Mother Fly didn't come into the kitchen to lay eggs either because the kitchen was unclean, but because food is processed in kitchens. That's why you can get rid of the maggots in no time at all; however, you may have to rearrange the household a bit if you want to avoid revisiting. The article lists the possible and sensible measures.Wh...

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Best time to plant herbs in the garden and on the balcony

The cultivation of aromatic herbs is under a good star if the young plants are planted in the soil at exactly the right time. In view of the immense variety of varieties, there is uncertainty among amateur gardeners precisely on this point. The question arises, quite rightly, whether hardy and exotic herbal plants are planted at different times. Don't feel any longer in the dark, because the following lines will give you comprehensive information about the best time to plant herbs in the gard...

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Garden MaintenancePests, Household Pests And Diseases

How does ant spray work? Is it Toxic to Humans?

Ants can become a nuisance once they find their way into the house. Although they are not considered storage pests, they are still not pleasant contemporaries. Problem solving is particularly important if there are children or pets in the home. Ant sprays are one method of fighting the insects.Ingredients and effectsAnt killers contain active substances that effectively fight the ants. In addition, the products are enriched with so-called inert or uninvolved substances, which complete the rec...

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Mole crickets: do you have to fight them?

The mole cricket is considered endangered and, like the field cricket, rarely causes damage to plants. Instead, it is a beneficial insect as long as there is enough other food available.Recognize mole cricketsRecognizing the Werre is not easy, because eggs as well as larvae and adults are in the ground. The adult insects can fly, but only spend a fraction of their life above the earth's layer. They can be recognized by the following features:dark brown to black colorarmored headSize up to sev...

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Garden MaintenancePests, Household Pests And Diseases

Flour beetles: profile, development and control by means of traps

The flour beetle nestles in starchy, dry foods such as flour and other grain products. The pest is comfortable in the warm and dark surroundings, and it also finds food in abundance here. Dispose of supplies infested with flour beetles immediately, and you should also search your premises for other hidden animals. To do this, you can use pheromone traps, which attract adult beetles ready to mate.CharacteristicsType: Flour beetleScientific name: Tenebrio molitorFamily: Black beetle (Tenebrioni...

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Beneficial Insects & Animals In The GardenGarden Maintenance

Recognizing fox droppings: 5 features with a picture of the fox solution

Recognizing fox droppings and removing them properly is important, because a pathogen can pose a health risk from fox solution. It can be distinguished by the following features.Heavy distinctionIf animal droppings are found in the garden, the neighboring cat is quickly under suspicion. On lots without a fence, it could also be the dog next door. But also about a marten, badger or raccoon. It is not easy, especially for laypeople, to distinguish the fox solution from the droppings of other an...

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