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Are ranunculus perennials? All info

Ranunculus captivate with beautiful flowers. Since their cold tolerance is extremely low, they are usually cultivated as an annual. In this country, however, it is also possible to cultivate the popular ranunculus for several years. We'll show you how.video tipIn a nutshellRanunculus little cold toleranttherefore mainly cultivated as an annualperennial culture also possibleare usually overwintered indoorsneed a cool, dark and dry winter quartersTable of contentsranunculusCultivate ranunculus ...

  • 11-Aug-2023
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Azalea turns brown leaves: what to do?

Azaleas inspire with colorful flowers, but their demands are not without. The sensitive plants react quickly with leaf discoloration or leaf loss. This is what you should do when your azalea turns brown leaves.video tipIn a nutshellFind the cause and take countermeasuresLack of water: water immediately with plenty of water; Immersion bath for indoor azaleasIron deficiency: lower the pH value of the soil, spray with iron fertilizer, water with little limeLeaf spot disease: cut off and discard ...

  • 11-Aug-2023
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Is the badger dangerous?

Badgers are generally nocturnal animals, sleeping in their burrow during the day. However, encounters can happen at night. In this case, the question arises as to whether wild animals can become dangerous for us humans, for pets or other animals.video tipIn a nutshellhealthy badgers are generally harmlesseat mostly vegetarian foodonly small animals and insects belong to the dietChicken keepers should take safety precautionsAnimal droppings can make people and animals sickTable of contentsDang...

  • 12-Aug-2023
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Yarrow mix-up: recognize doppelgangers

Yarrow is a popular medicinal plant. Unfortunately, it can be confused with other, sometimes poisonous plants. In this article we will tell you how to recognize the doubles and thus avoid confusing the yarrow.video tipIn a nutshellRisk of confusion with poisonous plantsespecially hogweed and spotted hemlockappearance of the leaves is a reliable identifierLocation can shed light on doppelgangersTable of contentsrecognize yarrowRisk of confusion with...Bear Claw (Heracleum)Spotted hemlock (Coni...

  • 12-Aug-2023
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Badger in the garden: how to react correctly

Wild animals are being spotted more and more frequently in your own garden. The badger also likes to visit us. The following article explains what attracts it and how it can be gently expelled.video tipIn a nutshellhealthy badgers are usually only active at nighta badger burrow can take on large proportions and destroy bedsgently expel with smells of various spicesCover compost as odor will draw badgers into the gardenprefer gentle methods to the death of animals to protect natureTable of con...

  • 13-Aug-2023
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Recognize and remove hedgehog droppings in the garden

Hedgehogs roam the garden at night in search of food. They defecate while walking and standing. How to identify and remove hedgehog droppings.video tipIn a nutshellHedgehog droppings are usually only found from April to OctoberHedgehog defecates at night while foragingEasily recognizable by their cylindrical appearance and dark brown to shiny black colourConfusion with other animal faeces (eg. B. Marten or dormice) possibleIn any case, carefully remove the droppingsTable of contentsRecognizin...

  • 13-Aug-2023
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Triplet flower: is the bougainvillea hardy?

The bougainvillea, which comes from South America and is not hardy, does not tolerate cool temperatures. The plants with the attractive bracts are brought indoors in autumn and overwintered in a suitable, frost-free place.video tipIn a nutshellMove to winter quarters when temperature drops to 5°Cmake a strong cutbright and cool locationwater moderatelyCheck regularly for pests and diseasesTable of contentsBougainvillea hardywinter quartersCarefrequently asked QuestionsBougainvillea hardyThe B...

  • 14-Aug-2023
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Hazelnut blossom: Beginning and end of the flowering period

The early flowering of the hazelnut indicates to many people that spring is approaching. However, allergy sufferers are less happy because the pollen can trigger allergies. Find out when the flowering season of the birch tree begins and ends.video tipIn a nutshellFlowering time between February and Marchoften blooms as early as December/January in mild weatherFlowering time can extend into AprilFlowers appear well before the leaves sproutFlowers easily freeze in late frostsTable of contentsWh...

  • 14-Aug-2023
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House and garden lighting in winter

Home page»garden furniture»garden lighting»House and garden lighting in winter Home editorial office 1. Aug 2023 8 minutes Table of contentsDifferent season - different prioritieshome lightinggarden lightingThe solar system – makes sense in winter?The calculation exampleyour consumptionCollector area and current yieldThe economic perspectiveThe consideration - solar system or not?Winter means darkness means lighting – also around the house and garden. But how should one operate the system? Wh...

  • 14-Aug-2023
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Is the Christmas rose poisonous to humans and pets?

Unfortunately, toxins from plants often lurk in the most beautiful plants. Therefore, the question must also be asked of the winter-blooming Christmas rose as to whether it is poisonous to pets and humans. We give tips on how to handle snow roses safely.video tipIn a nutshellAll parts of the plant are poisonous, the highest concentration of poison in the roots and seedscurious small children and pets are particularly at riskSymptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, thirst, dilated pupi...

  • 15-Aug-2023
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