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How poisonous is the bird cherry? Dangers to children and pets

table of contentsIs the bird cherry poisonous?sortsChildren & animalsedibilitySymptomsFirst aidThe common bird cherry (bot. Prunus padus) is a deciduous tree that is widespread in Europe and northern Asia. large shrub. In Germany, the species is mainly found in the swamp and alluvial forests of Lower Saxony and Saxony common, but is also popular for fastening the ground on embankments or in near-natural orchards planted. However, the wild fruit, which is very popular with birds, is consid...

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How poisonous is the vinegar tree? Dangers to children, dogs and cats

table of contentsIs the vinegar tree poisonous?edibilityEffect on peopleEffect on dogsEffect on catsEffect on small animalsEffect on horsesThe vinegar tree is a popular ornamental plant that presents itself in different varieties in the garden and draws attention to itself with unique inflorescences. These give the plant the name Hirschkolbensumach, because together with the branches they are reminiscent of the antlers of a deer. The name of the plant comes from the taste of the fruits, which...

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Coffee plant gets brown leaves: what to do?

table of contentsBrown leaves on the coffeeLocation-related factorsNursing-related factorsParasitic causesPrevention instead of fightingCoffee is not only popular among gourmets, but also among hobby gardeners. Because the coffee plant impresses with its impressive appearance and gives every room a touch of exoticism. It happens again and again, however, that the plants get brown leaves. Find out here how the quick remedy can be achieved and how the coffee plant can be saved. Brown leaves on ...

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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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Diseases & pests on the spice laurel

table of contentsStunted growth and shedding of leavesBrown leavesShotgun SicknessPests in winter quartersThe spice laurel is becoming more and more popular, also as a real one laurel known in the local gardens. Because the bay leaves can be harvested and used as a spice in the kitchen. But what if there is discoloration on the leaves? Does the tree then have certain diseases or does it “only” have deficiency symptoms due to incorrect care? How to determine what is missing from the Laurus nob...

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Cutting azaleas: this is how you can cut back a garden azalea

table of contentsCutting azaleasRemove witheredThinningWaiting time for topiaryRadical cutIdeal cutting toolStimulate branchingCare after pruningA young garden azalea drives out diligently and grows to a considerable size over the years. Your owner does not have to be a gifted cutter, it creates a beautiful crown all by itself. What remains are a few corrective interventions every now and then so that the annual sea of ​​flowers takes on oceanic proportions. The cutting of the azalea not only...

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Fertilizing the olive tree: the best home remedies for nutrient supply

table of contentsFertilize the olive treeFertilize with home remediesHorn shavingscompostPlant manure for the olive tree outdoorsOther home remediesLiquid fertilizer for Mediterranean plantsOlive tree outdoorsOverfertilizationYellow leaves are a warning signQuick help with overfertilizationGenerally the Olive tree a very frugal plant. As a true starvation artist, he even gets along without any fertilizer. therefore a certain tact is required: Too many nutrients damage the tree more than too f...

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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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