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No problem with these tricks

This is how an apple attracts the bromeliad flowerIn commercial plant breeding, gardeners use ethylene fumigation to accelerate the bloom formation of a bromeliad. Ethylene is assigned to the plant hormones and is suitable as a plant growth substance. Among other things, ripening fruits release this gas. These climacteric fruits include apples, bananas and peaches. Clever hobby gardeners use this fact to promote flower formation. That is how it goes:Place the reluctant bromeliad in a light, w...

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Design the front yard as a cottage garden »Nice ideas

Basic elements in the historical floor plan - an overviewSince the Middle Ages, the concept of the cottage garden has gone through various developments. These were mainly reflected in the contemporary planting. In contrast, the historical floor plan has survived to this day. These components shape your front yard into an authentic one Cottage garden:Basic structure: 4 rectangular or square beds with an evergreen or flowering borderRoute as a cross to get to the entrance and the bedsCenter: sm...

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How to grow new wire bushes

The simplest way of propagating a wire bush is to divide the plant. To do this, carefully dig out your Mühlenbeckia in spring and carefully divide the root ball with your hands. In no case should you cut it apart, as this will damage the roots.also readCan I plant the Mühlenbeckia in my garden?Can the Mühlenbeckia hibernate outside?How should I overwinter my Mühlenbeckia?Plant the divided plants on the old one or a suitable new one Location and water all cuts well. It shouldn't take long for ...

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Where, when and which earth?

Which location is suitable?Camellias must be very light. 16 hours of light per day is ideal. The plants cannot tolerate direct sunlight. This would burn the leaves.also readPlanting a service tree in the garden - you have to pay attention to this!You need to keep this in mind when pruning oak treesPlanting gentian - you have to pay attention to this!It is allowed to be too warm Location also not be. A place where the ambient temperature during flowering is between 12 and 16 degrees is ideal.A...

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How to store it properly

Swiss chard spoils quicklyFirst of all, we would like to point out that with sensitive Swiss chard, it is best to always buy the vegetables fresh as needed and to consume them on the same day. This is how the leaves and stems retain their crispness and aroma. If you simply leave Swiss chard in your kitchen at room temperature, it will soon go limp and lose its valuable nutrients.also readGrowing dates for Swiss chardStoring fennel - tips for proper storageWintering chard properlyStore Swiss c...

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Planting and caring for phlox

LocationDepending on the variety it feels phlox in full sun or in the Penumbra well. Give it a light, airy place so that the leaves dry off quickly after a downpour. This will help prevent an infestation mildew before.also readPhlox is not just phlox - the different varietiesAre there perennial phlox?Is phlox a ground cover?Soil claimsVarieties that are native to floodplains prefer a nutrient-rich, well-drained substrate. Moist underground does not harm them. However, you should ensure that t...

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How to make elderberry juice

Are Elderberries Poisonous?Of the elder is an ancient medicinal plant from which both the flowers and the berries are processed. But be careful: the raw berries are poisonous! The leaves, seeds and unripe berries contain sambunigrin, which releases hydrogen cyanide. It is sensitive to heat and disintegrates at a temperature of just under 80 ° C. So you can enjoy heated elderberry juice or other hot processed elderberry products without hesitation. However, it is important that you only use th...

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Germinate the mango

Then clean the pit thoroughly from the remains of the pulp and water it for a few days. After that, the core will be in Potting soil planted and germinate after a few weeks. The second method works much faster, in which you carefully open the cleaned core with a sharp knife or corkscrew and remove the germ.also readHow do you plant a mango seed?Here's how you can grow a mango treeHow tall does a mango tree get?The germ is not watered, but immediately planted flat in the substrate. It needs a ...

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The varieties at a glance

Lush flower cascadePelargonium peltatum is the botanical name of the hanging geranium. They differ from other types of geraniums mainly in the length of their shoots - Tyrolean Hanging geraniums, for example, can be up to 150 meters long - as can the shiny, ivy-like ones Leaves. Hanging geraniums come in many different shades: red, pink, purple and white are often represented in very different shades, although there are also many two-tone varieties. In addition, the flowers can be double, sem...

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Step by step instructions

This is how you can tell when the time is rightthe sowing the seeds occur at a distance of at least three centimeters. Even with an even greater distance, the rapidly growing seedlings touch each other within a short time. At the latest when the leaves rub against each other, there is a risk of rot. It is therefore the rule that tomato sprouts before Planting out are to be transplanted into the field at least once; in technical jargon Prick out called.also readTomatoes are rotting - why it is...

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