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Cherry laurel gets brown leaves

table of contentscausesseasonWinter damageNutritional problemSummer drying upFungal infectionPest infestationThe cherry laurel is very popular because, with its dark green foliage, it brings color to gardens, especially on dreary winter days. It is all the more annoying when the leaves suddenly turn brown and the leaves fall off. Here it is important to quickly identify the cause in order to be able to react correctly. The plant expert will give you all the essential information.causesIf the ...

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Can I cut off faded flowers from the rhododendron? 5 tips

table of contentsCut off withered umbels?toolCorrectly remove without cutting offWhich rhododendrons have to be freed from withered?rhododendron inspires plant lovers of all ages. The woody plants fascinate with their large flowers in numerous colors and shapes from March to late July, until they wither and no longer look so splendid. As soon as faded rhododendron flowers appear on the plants, many gardeners wonder whether they should be cut off. Since many rhododendron species have extremely...

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Help, my camellia is losing leaves

table of contentsCamellia is losing leavescausesOverwintering too dryFailure to pourFrost damage to the rootsChanged soil pHChange of locationThe camellia is an Asian beauty that gives us a guest performance. As a small plant or an impressive shrub. Often, however, it only lives in one bucket in this country. The large, brightly colored flowers are her ornament. We love them for that. Healthy, shiny green leaves are a constant companion. Every now and then, she willingly swap a few. But what ...

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Olive tree leaves curl up: what to do? 10 possible solutions

table of contentsRolled leaves on the olive treecausesDry ambient airCut off anything that has dried upRepot in fresh soilDon't forget to pourFertilize in springStrong spider mite infestationIsolate treeShoweringChoke spider mitesNettle stockPredatory mitesStrengthen the treeIn their Mediterranean homeland, olive trees become true works of art after decades of existence. Silver-green crowns made of innumerable leaves are enthroned on gnarled, bizarre trunks. They don't have an easy path in th...

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Overwinter camellias: this is how it works in pots and outdoors

table of contentsHardinesssortsHIGO camelliasOverwinterIn the winter gardenOutdoorsA true splendor of flowers presents itself over the cold season with the camellia. The East Asian beauties are becoming more and more popular in this country and can easily be kept all year round. The most important thing is the right winter quarters, because this is the only way for the tea bush plants (bot. Theaceae) do not lose their flowers over the winter. Wintering camellias is easier than many people thi...

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Olive tree with brown leaf tips: what to do if it loses leaves

table of contentsProblemscausesNutritional deficiencyLack of lightToo much wetFungal diseasesLeaf spot diseaseFungal attackWrong winteringPestsOlive trees are quite robust and healthy trees. However, they are not resistant to pathogens and pests. These mainly occur when the care is not right and the keeping conditions are not optimal. Signs of an infestation can include brown leaf tips or leaf fall. In turn, they can be the result of a lack of light, too much moisture, an over- or under-suppl...

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Are Mahonia (Mahonia aquifolium) poisonous? Information for children and animals

table of contentsToxicityPoisonous effectFor animalsToxinconsumptionedibilityBerryrootThere are around 70 different species of Mahonia around the world, the specimens that live here reach a height of up to one meter. They are evergreen plants with pinnate leaves on which spherical, very acidic berries grow.ToxicityHow poisonous is the Oregon grape?In general, the Oregon grape is considered to be slightly toxic, but different parts of the plant have different effects. While the fruits lead to ...

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Rhododendron: the azalea is poisonous

table of contentsToxic substancesSymptoms humanSymptoms animalsmeasuresOf the rhododendron is a popular plant not only in the local, mostly front gardens. The beautiful azalea is also popular in public parks and cemeteries. But unfortunately all parts of the plant contain the graceful evergreen plant with the colorful flowers Poisons that are especially dangerous to animals and small children, but also to adults can. The following article shows which poison the rhododendron contains and which...

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Rhododendron does not bloom despite its buds and leaves

table of contentsRhododendron cicadaBudsPesticidesNegative influencescareDeficiency symptomsIron deficiencyNitrogen deficiencyLack of budsIf the rhododendron does not bloom despite the buds and leaves, this can have various causes. This article describes the most important and gives practical tips. In some gardens there are (apparently) healthy, lush rhododendrons. They grow and flourish, but they don't bloom. Often it is very difficult to find the cause. The explanations in the guide can hel...

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Cut the cherry laurel so that it becomes dense

table of contentsPrune back in springCut the cherry laurel correctlyThinning out older bushesUse correct toolsfrequently asked QuestionsLaurel niche is a very popular ornamental wood in this country. The evergreen shrub offers excellent privacy in the garden. In order for cherry laurel to be nice and dense, a few things have to be considered when cutting. Tips on cutting back can be found in this post.In a nutshellProper pruning can stimulate dense growthan annual pruning is sufficientJune is...

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