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All about the Oleander Plantopedia

The oleander is a popular Mediterranean plant that is often kept in gardens at home because of its picturesque flowers. Nerium oleander is also known under the name rose laurel, as the flowers are clearly different from the intense green and are lighter or darker depending on the variety and in color from pink to red to purple range. There is a variety for every gardener that perfectly suits their own taste. When choosing an oleander, it is important to note that it is not a hardy plant. For ...

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Pull chestnut tree out of chestnut

table of contentsPull chestnut tree out of chestnutLocationPulling chestnuts: instructionsgerminationPlant a seedlingPlanting outThe alternative cultivationGerminate faster with gibberellic acidWho does not know them, the magnificent balls that children love so much for handicrafts. We are of course talking about the chestnut, whose trees are really popular in autumn. The brown nuts are collected diligently and serve as a delicious meal, especially in the form of chestnuts. Pull chestnut tree...

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Cherry laurel bald from the inside: what to do?

table of contentsCherry laurel baldHelp through radical cuttingPrevention through maintenance cutsIn the springIn the autumnFrost-resistant cherry laurel varietiesfrequently asked QuestionsThe cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is popular as a hedge plant. The plant quickly forms high, opaque hedges. If the cherry laurel suddenly becomes bald from the inside, usually only a radical cut will help. Follow the instructions.In a nutshellFrost as a common cause of internal branch deathRadical cut...

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Cherry laurel: cut thick branches correctly

table of contentsCherry laurel is easy to cutCutting toolExpose thick branchesCutting thick branches: instructionsfrequently asked QuestionsIf a cherry laurel can grow unmolested, it will develop excessively strong branches. Simple cutting measures are then usually not enough to shape it again in an appealing way. With our instructions you can cut thick branches on the cherry laurel correctly.In a nutshellCherry laurel can be radically cut back into the old woodcut between early November and ...

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Buddleia frozen to death: this is how you react correctly

table of contentsBuddleia Save BuddleiaDetermine the extent of the frost damageFix damageCare after pruningPrevent frost damagefrequently asked QuestionsBuddleia are perennial ornamental plants that are actually hardy. Even so, it can happen that they show frost damage after a harsh winter. This is what you should do when the Buddleia has frozen to death.In a nutshellPay attention to winter hardiness when buyingFrost protection is necessary for young and freshly planted shrubsPruning and pati...

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Everything about evergreen trees

Deciduous trees can be divided into two groups: deciduous trees and evergreen trees. Evergreen woody plants are, as the name suggests, evergreen and normally develop leaves that remain on the plant all year round. The best-known group within the evergreens are conifers such as pines (bot. Pinus), yew trees (bot. Taxus), fir trees (bot. Abies), trees of life (bot. Thuja) or species such as the common juniper (bot. Juniperus communis). Of course there are significantly more conifers, but these ...

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Ilex bald: how to react correctly

table of contentsroot causetimetoolTaper cut: instructionsfrequently asked QuestionsIf your ilex is balding, there is no need to worry too much. The trees can be brought back into shape with the right measures. How to properly care for the holly.In a nutshellIlex balds due to neglected cutting measuresMake a taper cutbest time in March or Juneroot causeFailure to cut is the most common cause when the ilex becomes bald. In the case of slow-growing trees such as the holly with a maximum of 15 c...

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Ginkgo Bloom: Flowering Time & Characteristics

Source: Marcin Kolasiński, Ginkgo biloba - female flower, edited by Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 4.0table of contentsBasicsHeydayPromotion of flower formationFlower characteristicsToxicityMedicinal properties of flowersfrequently asked QuestionsThe one originally from China Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is now also at home in Central Europe. Few people know that the ginkgo has a flower. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the flowering period and special characteristics.In a nutshellGin...

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14 trees with heart-shaped large leaves

table of contentsTrees with heart-shaped leaves from A to F.G to RS to Zfrequently asked QuestionsHeart-shaped leaves grace trees tastefully. Some specimens can be found in Central Europe and easily identified by the properties of their leaves. The following 14 large heart-leaved tree species / varieties with the most important distinguishing features.In a nutshellheart-shaped leaves sometimes clearly recognizable, sometimes indicatedheart-leaved trees all with flowersmostly summer floweringl...

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Plant and care for corkscrew willow in a bucket

table of contentsLocationSubstrateplantingto waterFertilizeCutRepotDiseases and pestsMultiplicationfrequently asked QuestionsThe corkscrew willow in the bucket looks very attractive with its twisted branches. As a free-standing tree this one Willow species it is only suitable for large gardens. A pot culture is an alternative for small gardens.In a nutshellactually a large shrub or treedeciduous and hardyMore maintenance-intensive in pots than outdoorsneeds very large tubsmust be cut oftenLoc...

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