Garden MaintenanceFertilizing & Soil Care

Potting soil: what's in it? 7 differences to potting soil

table of contentsPotting soiluseComponentsdifferencesSpecial earthsAll plants need a species-appropriate supply of light, water, warmth and soil. The selection of the substrate for growing, planting and keeping the crops is important so that they can grow healthily without suffering from deficiency symptoms. The question often arises as to which components belong to the potting soil and how it differs from the potting soil that is often offered. The individual subspecies such as vegetable soi...

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The brushcutter starts up and goes out again immediately: what to do?

table of contentsOne reason, many causesThe wrong attitudeDirt in the fuel supplyDefectsThe wrong oil in the gasolinefrequently asked QuestionsThe brushcutter is a helpful tool, be it for reworking the Cut the lawn or when cutting free areas that are difficult to access. But what do you do when the engine starts and stops again?In a nutshellIf the brushcutter goes out again immediately, the cause is supposed to be an inadequate spray supplyThe search for errors in the fuel supply promises hel...

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Protecting wood from rot: how do you impregnate wooden posts?

table of contentsLiquid and putrefactionProtect woodCreate distance1. Let wood "float"2. Gravel and co.3. Bitumen roofing felt or paintGlazes, waxes and varnishesimpregnationProtection from inside and outsideWooden posts for fences, barriers and for supporting plants have to withstand some environmental influences. Moisture and UV radiation as well as frost pose considerable dangers, as they damage the wood in the long term and can thus lead to rot or accelerated rotting, for example. In orde...

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Epsom salt fertilizer: fertilize thuja and conifers properly

table of contentsEpsom saltMagnesium sulfateBest timeIf there is a noticeable defectPermanent useSlow release fertilizerApplication tipsEpsom salt is a fertilizer that is used to fertilize conifers and thuja, as these, like many other conifers, often suffer from a magnesium deficiency. When it comes to dosing, the nature of the soil is very important, as this affects the amount of Epsom salt required. Magnesium sulphate, which was given the name commonly used today due to its bitter aroma, ca...

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Finding a water vein: how do I find groundwater in the garden?

table of contentsWater veinCharlatanismFind waterOverview mapsFissured rockPlan a wellClear indicationsGroundwater levelNegative resultsPatience and test drillingGoodbye water veinAnyone who hears or reads the word water vein usually immediately thinks of dowsers. Indeed, they are still trying to find water today. There is not the slightest scientific evidence that it works. Even more: there is not even such a thing as a water vein in our latitudes. Groundwater occurs with us in terms of area...

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Garden MaintenancePests

Small jumping insects: it is this beetle

table of contentsWhich insect is behind it?FleasDog fleaCat fleaChicken fleaRat fleaSand fleasLeaf beetleEarth fleas / flea beetlesBig rapeseed fleaHemp fleaPotato fleaOh scary! You are just about to relax after a long day at work and all of a sudden you notice small, jumping insects that won't let you rest. Numerous insects get lost in dwellings every day and, depending on their way of life, can damage people or the structure of the building. Since numerous beetles move jumping or flying, it...

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Let the tree die with vinegar? Is it allowed?

table of contentsKill the tree with vinegarCan vinegar be used?frequently asked QuestionsTrees are often considered to be the gems of every garden. But they are not always in the right place or they actually appeal in the long run. Is it permissible to "gently" let a tree die with vinegar?In a nutshellIt is possible to let trees die with acetic acidlengthy process with an uncertain outcomeIn addition to the tree itself, vinegar essence also damages the soil and all its inhabitantsRegardless o...

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Recognize wireworms and fight them biologically

table of contentsDetect wirewormFight wireworms biologicallyPotato trapDig up the earthInsert nematodesGarden design close to natureIntelligent mixed culturePrefer plantsfrequently asked QuestionsIf your freshly harvested potatoes are criss-crossed by dark aisles, wireworms could be the culprit. What kind of animals are they? How do you look? How do you get rid of them?In a nutshellWireworm is the larva of the click beetle (Elateridae)Common species: Snapback beetle (Agriotes lineatus), yello...

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Garden MaintenancePestsGarden Pests

These caterpillars attack kale, nasturtiums, etc.

table of contentsBerry bushes VegetablesHerbs and other thingsFruit and other treesfrequently asked QuestionsSuddenly the leaves of cabbage or herbs have been eaten away, the fruit shows holes and other damage - this is well known to every gardener. In order to now know which caterpillar infestation it is, the list of the different species and their identification image in the different plant groups was drawn up.In a nutshellcaterpillars are usually larvae of butterflies and mothsinfects frui...

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Fighting the cabbage white caterpillar: 4 home remedies

table of contentsRecognize cabbage white caterpillarCombat with home remediesCheck and collectTomato extractTansy brothStone mealPreventfrequently asked QuestionsThe cabbage white butterfly can do a lot of damage to cabbage plants in particular in the vegetable garden. How to get rid of it quickly and effectively is in this article. How to combat the cabbage white butterfly.In a nutshellthere are two species of cabbage white butterflyboth are pests on cabbage plantsthere are few effective hom...

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