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33 Beehives and insect-friendly bushes

table of contentsInsect-friendly early bloomersFrom B to FFrom G to RFrom S to ZEarly summer and summer bloomersLate blooming bee bushesfrequently asked QuestionsFlowering bushes and shrubs attract many useful insects and birds into the garden and thus make an important contribution to nature conservation. The selection of insect-friendly trees is huge and varied. Here you will find 33 bee bushes.In a nutshellbee-friendly shrubs and bushes are rich in nectar and pollenwide open and not densel...

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Trees for the garden: our top 30 garden trees

table of contentsNarrow columnar garden treesSpherical treesGarden trees with an overhanging crownHigh trunkFruit treesSmall and medium house treesfrequently asked QuestionsThere are many suitable garden trees for our gardens, which either impress with a beautiful blossom or offer delicious fruit straight from their own tree. The list provides information about suitable trees.In a nutshellwide range of suitable trees that do not grow too big, even for small gardensPruning to keep the actually...

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Yellow lichens on trees and bushes: what to do?

table of contentsNot a parasiteCut back weak growthsRemove lichenHome remedies for removalfrequently asked QuestionsIf yellow lichens form on trees or bushes, then the question arises as to whether they are harmful to the plant or not. The yellow and gray areas are particularly noticeable on the bark of old fruit trees.In a nutshellyellow lichens also appear gray on some barknot plants, but a symbiosis of algae and fungi that forms on the bark of trees and bushesLichen does not remove any nut...

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These 23 garden trees reach heights of 20-40m

table of contentsLarge treesDeciduous treesTypes from A - GTypes of H - RTypes with STypes from T - ZConifersTypes from A - TTypes from S - Zfrequently asked QuestionsTall garden trees are not only natural sources of shade, they can also be very decorative. Since these large trees need a lot of space, you should find out about the height and width of the tree before buying.In a nutshellGarden trees with a maximum height of at least 20 meters are often called large treesdecorative deciduous an...

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Is lucky bamboo poisonous? Information for children, dogs and cats

table of contentsNot a bamboo plantToxicitychildrenanimalsPreventEveryone strives for happiness in their life. Everything that can help us is welcome in our four walls. The plant is said to be a particularly beautiful lucky charm Lucky bamboo be. No question about it, its unusual sight awakens joy in us and who knows, maybe it actually brings luck. But what about the ingredients that lie dormant inside? These are said to be poisonous and especially endanger children, dogs and cats. Not a bamb...

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Propagating yew by cuttings: Instructions in 3 steps

Stone pulp, podocarpustable of contentsPropagate yew by cuttingsChoosing the cuttingsPropagating yew with cuttings: instructionsRooting in a glass of waterCaring for the young yew treeThe yew tree (Taxus baccata), which has become rare in the wild, is on the red list of endangered species and should therefore be planted more in gardens - especially since it is an ideal hedge and topiary acts. Yew trees get along very well even in difficult locations, are absolutely compatible with pruning and...

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Nordmann fir: growth of firs per year

table of contentsGrowth of Nordmann firsGrowth per yearNarrow growthGrowth regulationThe Nordmann fir (Abies nordmanniana) is probably the most popular Christmas tree in this country. With its soft, shiny needles, it adorns many a room every year at Christmas time. In principle, it could stay there for a very long time, because the fir does not needles that quickly. In addition, these imposing trees can be found in parks or cemeteries and can also be planted in large gardens. It takes some ti...

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Planting Thuja Brabant arborvitae: planting distance and planting time

table of contentsPlanting Thuja BrabanttimeLocationfloorThuja Brabant as seedlingsPrefer Thuja BrabantPlant spacingPlanting Thuja Brabant: InstructionsA property with an opaque green border creates privacy to feel good. With the fast-growing thuja, the desired height is reached in no time. The one with the name Brabant is the star among the many varieties for this purpose. It is hardy and allows pruning measures all year round. It endures heat waves as well as bad soils. And the urban climate...

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Are conifers poisonous? Information on 8 hedge plants and alternatives for children and pets

table of contentsConifersConifers as hedge plantsNon-toxic alternativesConifers are wonderful hedge plants. They are evergreen, grow quickly and densely, and thus serve as a privacy screen and decorative border all year round. In addition, they are comparatively easy to care for and thrive even with hobby gardeners without much experience or green fingers. There is one possible disadvantage, however, as many conifers are poisonous to animals and humans. Information on popular hedge plants and...

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Planting thuja emerald: planting distance and planting time

table of contentsThuja emerald plantPrepare the planting areaPlanting thuja emerald - instructionsPlant spacingInside hedges and in solitary positionsToo busy roadsTo neighboring propertiesPlanting timeAvoid transplanting if possibleThe Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' is a comparatively slow-growing wood. In contrast to other thujas, this one has a slender, conical, very dense and highly branched habit. It is absolutely opaque even without a cut. As a result, it is just as suitable for creating ...

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