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Recognizing ripe honeydew melon: 6 useful tips

Only really ripe honeydew melons are delicious. But many people don't know how to determine the optimal level of ripeness without cutting the fruit. With our tips you will succeed!Video tipTo the pointripe fruit exudes a fresh, aromatic, slightly sweet scentShell color should be consistently rich yellow and spotlessShell should only give slightly under finger pressureA dull, hollow sound is heard during the knock testIn the garden bed additionally: dried stemTable of contentsSmell the honeyde...

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Herbs for dogs: which ones can dogs eat?

Yes, herbs are also a healthy addition to the normal diet for dogs. But not every herb is suitable for them; some are even poisonous.Video tipTo the pointcommonly used barf ingredientnot every herb is suitableonly in consultation with a veterinarianonly in small quantitiesTable of contentsHerbs with BD to GHerbs for dogs from K to LM to PHerbs for dogs from R to Tfrequently asked QuestionsHerbs with B basil (Ocimum basilicum)Due to its anti-microbial effect basil a valuable nutritional supple...

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Watering grape vines: when, how often and how much?

Harvesting grapes in your own garden, who wouldn't want to do that? A fundamental prerequisite for vital vines is a well-balanced water balance. We'll tell you when and how to water grape vines correctly.Video tipTo the pointseveral factors influence casting behaviorLocation, climate and age decideYoung plants are particularly thirstyolder plants are more drought tolerantHigher water requirements for potted specimensTable of contentsTiming, quantity, frequencyWater requirements throughout the...

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Tree of heaven and vinegar tree: 7 differences

The tree of heaven and the vinegar tree look very similar. But only at first glance! If you take a closer look at both tree species, you can easily distinguish between them. These are the most important differences between the tree of heaven and the vinegar tree.Video tipTo the pointTree of heaven grows up to 30 m high, vinegar tree max. 10 mVinegar tree grows like a bush, tree of heaven has a sprawling, gap-like crownTree of heaven: greenish, winged nut fruits; Vinegar tree: red cobs with dr...

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How old does a mole get? Everything about life expectancy

For some garden owners, moles are a nuisance: they deface well-maintained lawns. In fact, the animals are extremely useful. Read here how old a mole gets and how you can help it.Video tipTo the pointcan live up to six yearsBut they usually die long before then from illnesses or become victims of predatorsBirds of prey (crows, owls, buzzards) and cats are particularly dangerousoften fall victim to lawnmowersaverage life expectancy approx. two to three yearsTable of contentsLife expectancy of m...

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Beetroot in mixed culture: 18 good neighbors

Beetroot is not only delicious, but also healthy. Growing it is very easy and can even be done on the balcony. With the right neighbors at your side, it grows particularly well. This is how the mixed culture with beetroot works.Video tipTo the pointloves deep and loose soilcan be planted with heavy, medium and weak feedersHerbs repel pests with their essential oilsvarious flowers and vegetables help improve the soil structuregood neighbors promote the health, growth and taste of beetrootTable...

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Sowing: what else can you plant in September?

The gardening season is not over in September. Planting and sowing in September is possible without any problems if you choose the right varieties and pay attention to a few points. We'll show you what's important.Video tipTo the pointFlowers, vegetables and fruits can be plantedFlower bulbs are wonderful to plantPlanting and sowing is possiblechoose late varietiesWinter varieties benefit from late sowingTable of contentsSowing in SeptemberPlants from E to Mfrom N to SPlanting in SeptemberPla...

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Combine magnificent candles: 16 beautiful companion plants

The prairie shrub prefers dry or lean locations. Ideal companion plants should not only have similar soil requirements, but also tolerate the blazing sun very well. You can read about which ones you can combine the magnificent candle with here. Video tipTo the pointCan be combined with flowering plants and grassesPlants of different heights give a perennial bed more structuresome companion plants reproduce well by self-seedingCompanion plants are not difficult to care formany companion plants...

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Can you fertilize real laurel with coffee grounds?

The real laurel is a frugal spice plant and undemanding when it comes to fertilization. You can use coffee grounds from the household to fertilize bay leaves if you prepare and use them correctly.Video tipTo the pointvaluable ingredients such as potassium or nitrogenAlways dry coffee grounds completelyWork dry coffee grounds into the substrateFertilize only with small amounts of coffee groundsTable of contentsBenefits of Coffee GroundsPrepare coffee groundsCoffee grounds as a long-term fertil...

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18 plants for windowless rooms

Most plants need a lot of light for healthy development. A few plants, on the other hand, get by with very little light and can therefore be placed in windowless rooms.Video tipTo the pointGreen plants in particular can do without a lot of brightnessFlowers mostly inconspicuousGrowth is often very slowKeep it moist and not too warmThe best fertilizer is green plant fertilizerTable of contentsPlants for windowless rooms with BHouseplants with DPlants with EF-GHouseplants with KS – Zfrequently ...

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