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Bamboo hedge: 10 advantages and disadvantages

Fargesia murielae, umbrella bamboo, Muriel bambootable of contentsBamboo hedgesadvantagesRapid growthOpaqueLiving protective wallWintergreenEasy-careDurabledisadvantageRapid expansion undergroundCutAvoid droughtProtected locationDifferent sortsExperience with bamboo hedgesA bamboo hedge is a perfect privacy screen because it grows quickly, is evergreen and, above all, it is durable. A bamboo does not require a lot of maintenance and is therefore a good alternative to other forms of hedges, ev...

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Planting cat grass: sowing & care

table of contentsSowing cat grass: timingLocationSowing: Instructionsto waterFertilizeRepotCutOverwinterfrequently asked QuestionsRegardless of whether you like the look of Cyperus zumula or want to inspire your house tiger, planting cat grass is not difficult. In this article you will find all the information about sowing and care.In a nutshellCat grass can be sown all year roundgerminates after about 2 weeksundemanding to the careCutting measures only slightly necessarymust be repotted regu...

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Is bamboo poisonous?

table of contentsingredientsBeware of catsChildren and bamboo plantsFirst aidDo not banish bamboo plantsNo detectable deathsAt the bamboo there are always contradicting statements as to whether or how toxic it is. Basically there are types of bamboo that contain toxins, but the good news is that none of them are fatal. Still, it shouldn't be taken lightly when having children or Pets accidentally eat some of the bamboo. The concentration is not the same in all parts of the plant, especially y...

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Grass pollen allergy & flowering time: pollen calendar for download

table of contentsPollen calendarGrass species with allergenic pollen countGrass pollen as an allergy triggerWhat helps against a grass pollen allergy?For people with a grass pollen allergy, spring and summer not only mean that the days are longer again and you catch more sun, but above all one thing: runny noses, constant sneezing and watery ones Eyes - Pollen season.In a nutshellGrass allergy = defense reaction of the immune system to the seeds of the grassAllergy time = flowering time: Marc...

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Bamboo as a privacy screen on the balcony: attach the bamboo fence in 3 steps

table of contentsBamboo matFasten the bamboo fence1. Measure2. Cropping3. AttachAlternatively, attach bamboo sticksModern architecture is clear, light and transparent. Unfortunately, this attitude repeatedly collides with the wishes of the residents. Many a tenant or owner would like a significant plus in privacy when it comes to balconies. A solution that creates an effective privacy screen and at the same time supports a cozy and friendly ambience is a bamboo fence. Mounted in front of the ...

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Fertilizing bamboo: when, with what and how often?

table of contentsFertilize bambootimeSuitable fertilizerFertilizers from the tradeHome remediesBamboo plants in a potA bamboo grows and grows and grows. Even in our latitudes. The Asian sweet grass tirelessly drives out new stalks. And that's exactly what we hope for from him. Of course, more than water and light is needed for fresh leafy green. That is why we should deliver good building blocks to his soil on time. What is meant is a fertilizer that leaves nothing to be desired. When and wit...

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Hibernate bamboo in a pot

table of contentsWinter quartersWinter protection1. Wrap up2. Dig into waterbamboo is becoming more and more popular in domestic gardens. The evergreen sweetgrasses can even cope with the German winter and can easily be kept in the garden or in a pot. In order to overwinter bamboo in the bucket, a few things must be observed. Above all, the water requirement of the plant is important so that it does not dry out over the cold days. A dried up root ball over the winter is often the reason for a...

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Cutting bamboo from A-Z: Instructions and tools for all varieties

table of contentsBamboo varietiesCutCorrection cutMain cutTaper cutCut backHedge trimmingStep cut instructionsCut after frost damageToolsBamboo is now one of the popular garden plants in Germany as well. Whether as a solitary, hedge or ground cover, the different varieties allow numerous design options. Bamboo is considered easy to care for, but you should cut it regularly so that it grows lush and dense. Instructions for the most common types can be found here.Bamboo varietiesBotanically, ba...

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Bamboo gets yellow leaves / brown tips - what to do?

table of contentsYellow autumn leavesCauses and countermeasuresCare errorsWaterlogging is poorly toleratedLack of nutrients leads to chlorosisDo not ignore wateringPestsThe evergreen sweet grass is becoming more and more popular in gardens, not only because of its natural and imposing appearance, but also because of how easy it is to care for. Bamboo is suitable both as a solitary plant for standing alone, as a bamboo hedge, and as a container plant on the balcony or terrace. The plants need ...

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How fast does bamboo grow? How big is he?

table of contentsBamboo speciesgrowthGrowth behaviorFrom FargesiaFrom PhyllostachysFrom pleioblastusFrom Sasa and SasellaFrom PseudosasagrowthBamboo is one of the fastest growing plants and many species are fully grown after a few months or even weeks. With over a hundred hardy species, the Bambusoideae are more common in home gardens than Privacy protection, in Asian garden concepts or in individual positions as a special eye-catcher to be found. For many interested parties, this naturally r...

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