Every garden owner occasionally finds traces of manure in the garden. But is that now marten, fox, rat or hedgehog droppings? Most of the time, the excrement can be easily distinguished based on its appearance and texture.Clear evidence of hedgehog droppingsAn indication of the presence of hedgehogs in the garden are their legacies. In contrast, direct encounters with the shy animals are rather rare. To be sure that it is actually hedgehog droppings (solution), you have to take a closer look....
Some of you may still remember seeing a lizard sunbathing on a wall or stone in the wild. Many children and younger people will hardly have the opportunity, because native lizards are endangered and rarely found. It is all the more important to give the beneficial insects a suitable living space in their own garden.Native speciesLizard species native to Germany and Central Europe are:Wall lizardSand lizardEastern and Western Green LizardForest lizardCroatian mountain lizard Their areas of dis...
Lots of animals roam around in the garden and leave their droppings behind. When it comes to pests, there is an urgent need for action for health reasons. In contrast, squirrel droppings are considered harmless.squirrelThe squirrel has the botanical name Sciurus vulgaris and we also call it squirrels in some regions. The animals are typical cultural followers of humans and do not shy away from visiting gardens at home. They prefer trees as a habitat and are always on the lookout for food. Unl...
If these small omnivores have found a rich source of food, they can quickly become a nuisance. The excretions of these animals are problematic, especially for the health of humans and pets.Recognize raccoon droppingsRaccoons find hiding, escape and feeding opportunities in abundance in villages and towns. They can even get into houses through trees, gutters or cat flaps. In addition to scratches on wood, excrement is a clear indication of animal guests. However, not only raccoons, but also ma...
Some perennials, especially evergreen species such as knapweed or whiskers, but also perennial foliage plants such as rue and chamomile, are propagated with head cuttings.Unlignified head cuttingsFrom the tips of strong, leafy sprouts, take cuttings about three to four inches long with at least three each in late summer or early fall Leaf knot Use a sharp knife or razor blade to cut this straight underneath the lowest leaf knot and remove the two lowest leaves. The cuttings are then placed in...
Every hobby gardener is well aware that you can not only grow plants from seeds, but also propagate them vegetatively. They use their ability to create complete plants from parts. Depending on the type of plant, leaves, shoot tips or pieces from the shoots are used. One of the most popular types of cuttings is the trunk cuttings. With our tips, the cultivation is guaranteed to succeed.What are trunk cuttings?The two most common types of cuttings propagation are head cuttings and stem cuttings...
If you want to have new plants without paying for them, you can achieve this goal with leaf cuttings. Propagation by cuttings is easily possible with certain types of plants, including many summer flowers, hardy perennials and houseplants. The resulting plants have the same properties as the mother plant. It is important to proceed carefully so as not to damage the leaves, otherwise there may be signs of rot.Leaf cuttingsIn general, leaf cuttings are perfect for propagation when no seeds are ...
Propagating canna from seeds is relatively complex and difficult. Still it is possible. The following instructions show how to do it and what to look out for when multiplying.Gaining seedsIf you want to obtain seeds directly from a canna, you must first wait for the flowers to appear and do not remove them after they have withered. Only when fruit bodies have formed can they be removed and opened. A simpler alternative is of course to buy the seeds for cannas in stores or online.SubstrateFor ...
Summer in the garden ends in September and autumn gradually sets in. The harvest season is not yet over and the plants for the coming year can be planted in the beds. The garden in September shows its beautiful side again, but there is already a lot to do in preparation for the cool season.The garden in SeptemberIn the month of September the big time of the late summer bloomers comes and the first autumn flowers unfold their blooming splendor. The garden is once again enchanted with an expres...
Edelreiser are mainly used for the propagation of fruit trees. In this way, another fruit tree of a variety can be grown that is no longer available in stores or is no longer available Propagate fruit tree, of which it is completely unknown which variety it is. These noble branches are grafted onto a base and are an exact copy of the existing tree. The fruits that later grow on the young plant are therefore no different from the mother plant.Cut noble riceWhen cutting It is important to make ...
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