Plant ProtectionGardening Tips

Box tree moth: Everything about the moth

To get rid of it, you have to understand the box tree moth. There is everything here to spot and fight the voracious caterpillars.You have on yours Boxwood (Buxus) discolored leaves, dead branches, white webs and caterpillars observed - or noticed these symptoms in the neighborhood? It may be an infestation with the notorious box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis). Now it's time to find out more quickly and act to minimize damage to your shrubs.contentsBox tree moth: Occurrence during the year...

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Fighting food moths: how to get rid of them

Nobody likes the larvae and moths of kitchen moths in their food. We reveal how to recognize food moths, prevent them and fight them successfully.In contrast to the clothes moth, the kitchen moths always have some spots or brown patterns [Photo: Tomasz Klejdysz / Shutterstock.com]The terms "food moth", "kitchen moth" or "food moth" encompass several pests. In a narrower sense, the food moths belong to the Dried fruit moth (Plodia interpunctella), the Flour moth (Ephestia kuehniella) and the S...

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Fighting aphids naturally: our tips

There are many different ways to remove aphids. We reveal how you can control aphids on plants in a natural way and show the advantages of biological aphid control.The nightmare for every gardener: A massive aphid infestation [Photo: Harry Wedzinga / Shutterstock.com]A single aphid is not a problem, but mass reproduction is common. You can find out why and other interesting facts about aphids in our Profile of aphids. The sucking pests can seriously weaken your plant. In this article we will ...

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Practical tips for plant and garden lovers

When the trees are slowly becoming bare and there are only kale and Co. in the vegetable patches, it is high time ...With flower bulbs you can put your own little surprise in the garden. If they are buried deep in the ground, they appear ..Lemons, mandarins and their warmth-loving relatives are not made for the frosty winters in Central Europe. But if some points to the ..If you have autumn lilacs in your garden, you can always look forward to a second flowering after the main flowering of th...

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Gardening TipsOrnamental Plants

Plant and care for ornamental plants correctly

If you have autumn lilacs in your garden, you can always look forward to a second flowering after the main flowering of the shrub. Due to its more delicate ..It is possible to grow edelweiss in your own garden, even if you don't live in the mountains. Explain what to look out for.Shame flowers are rather demanding hanging plants to cultivate, which can set decorative accents with their evergreen, thick leaves and special flowers ...Coffee is not only a popular drink, the coffee plant is also ...

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Gardening TipsVegetable Advisor

Pumpkin trellis: why a trellis is worthwhile

Plant supports for pumpkins are not difficult to build and are advantageous for cultivation. In addition, it looks nice to let the pumpkins grow on it.Small Hokkaido pumpkins are made for trellises [Photo: Andrey Shtanko / Shutterstock.com]Pumpkins (Cucurbita) are easy-care plants that usually take up the entire garden without much effort and bring a rich harvest. If you don't have that much space or if you grow ornamental pumpkins, you can pull up your pumpkins and let them grow. This is how...

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Gardening TipsVegetable Advisor

Monk's Beard, Agretti & Saltwort: Cultivation in the garden

Monk's beard, called Agretti in Italian, is a representative of the salt herbs that is often used in the kitchen. Even if you don't live by the sea and don't have a salt lake in your garden, you can easily grow salt herbs yourself.Agretti is a salt herb that can also be grown in our gardens [Photo: A_Lein / Shutterstock.com]The name brine suggests the characteristic property of the group of plants: the preference for salty soils. Associated with this, the slightly salty taste of salt cabbage ...

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Planting flower bulbs: when, where & how deep?

With flower bulbs you can put your own little surprise in the garden. If they are buried deep in the ground, wonderful flowers appear in the same place months later.Where the bulbs were planted in autumn, the first flowers will sprout in spring [Photo: Cornelia Pithart / Shutterstock.com]When buying, make sure that the flower bulbs are firm and fresh. If possible, they should not be stored for long. However, it is important to wait until the correct time to plant the bulbs.contentsPlanting fl...

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Blueberries / Blueberries: 10 Tips for Planting

Blueberries are not only delicious, they are also easy to grow. We'll give you ten tips for growing blueberries in your own garden.Blueberries are not only delicious, they can also be grown in the garden [Photo: Andris Tkacenko / Shutterstock.com]Besinge, blueberry or cranberry - those Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is known and loved by many names. No wonder, after all, the blue berries are not only incredibly tasty, but also very healthy. For example, the berries are said to have an antiox...

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Hibernating citrus plants: this is how it works

Lemons, mandarins and their warmth-loving relatives are not made for the frosty winters in Central Europe. But if a few points about the choice of location and care are observed, it is also possible to successfully overwinter citrus plants in more northern climes.Heat-loving citrus plants are not used to frosty temperatures [Photo: Olesia Bilkei / Shutterstock.com]When temperatures approach zero degrees, citrus plants should move to their winter quarters. Here we reveal what you should pay at...

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