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Weeds in the lawn: weed killers & alternatives

Weeds sometimes creep in where only lawn should actually grow. We offer various methods of combating weeds.Annoying weeds in the lawn should be removed quickly [Photo: Rob Bayer / Shutterstock.com]The occurrence and composition of unwanted companion plants in your lawn are no coincidence. The original soil preparations before the lawn, the type of soil, mowing routine and the soil pH promote a very specific accumulation of weeds. These weeds are precisely adapted to the conditions prevailing ...

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Scarifying the lawn: why, when & how often?

Scarifying the lawn removes thatch and moss and promotes good lawn growth.We'll show you why it's worth it and give you detailed instructions.With lawn care it is like with health care: Consuming fruit and vegetables regularly is far less strenuous than curing a long cold or the flu. It is up to each lawn owner to decide whether he or she would like to take a little effort to maintain the lawn or wait until the tedious one Lawn repair becomes unavoidable or even impossible at some point. Henc...

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Lawn after winter: the first care in spring

When the lawn wakes up from hibernation, maintenance begins again. But when and how do you fertilize and mow the lawn for the first time after winter?After winter, lawn care starts again [Photo: Gabe Smith / Shutterstock.com]The lawn - the favorite and most cared for area in many German gardens. A green, dense and healthy lawn is a status symbol in many places and distinguishes its keeper as the owner of a particularly green thumb. Good lawn care after winter should therefore give your home l...

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Mowing the lawn: Our tips for cutting lawns

Lawn needs to be cut regularly. But even when mowing, there are a few things to consider that can influence optimal lawn growth.A well-tended lawn needs to be mowed regularly [Photo: Michal Moravec / Shutterstock.com]The most important, most common and, for many lawn owners, also the most annoying maintenance measure for the lawn is mowing. But you just can't get around it if you want to use your lawn. Before buying a lawnmower, one important question arises: Do I want to mow my lawn and whil...

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Interesting facts about garden practice and design

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 ..A hedge is not just a privacy screen, it can also be a retreat for insects and birds. What is the ..The first frost will s...

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Coffee grounds as fertilizer: uses & benefits

Coffee grounds are a popular home remedy for fertilizing orchids, roses and the like. We show why coffee is good for your plants and how to use it.Coffee grounds are an excellent fertilizer for many plants [Photo: Monthira / Shutterstock.com]Many of us don't really get going without our morning coffee. But have you ever thought that you could also use the coffee grounds to give your plants a boost of energy? We'll show you what's left in your coffee grounds and how it can support us in the ga...

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Create, maintain & buy shadow lawns

Appropriate seed mixtures are essential for lawns in the shade. We provide you with comprehensive information on the subject of shadow lawns and give you important tips.Since lawns usually need a lot of light, a special shadow lawn is recommended for darker placesChoosing the right lawn for shade is not that easy. Most grasses are rather sun-hungry and do not feel particularly comfortable in the shade. But of course there are also grass seed mixtures that allow you to have your dream lawn eve...

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Soil activator: For a lively & healthy soil life

Very few people know what a soil activator is. We explain what this is all about and how to use soil activator for a healthy soil life.Humous black soil can be promoted with a soil activator [Photo: Madrolly / Shutterstock.com]The term might sound a bit strange at first, but it is a very useful thing that you, as a hobby gardener, should also know. In times of low humus soils and nitrate pollution, the health of soils comes more and more into focus - that's a good thing, we at Plantura think....

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Create, maintain & buy dry grass

For gardens in regions that are affected by heat and drought in summer, it is important to choose the right lawn seeds. You can find out how to lay out and maintain a dry lawn here.Dry grass is vastly superior to conventional grass in dry locations [Photo: randy andy / Shutterstock.com]Owning a dry grassland could turn into a real asset in the years to come: climatologists assume that the weather in Germany is developing towards hot, dry springs and summers will. For this reason, in this arti...

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Laying out the lawn: sow the lawn or lay a turf

If you want to create a new lawn, you can choose between comfortable turf or sowing the lawn. When is which method the right decision?Regardless of whether turf or sowing - in the end you want a nice lawn [Photo: Yuri Snegur / Shutterstock.com]contentsLaying out the lawn: the planningWhen to lay a lawn?Laying out the lawn: Duration until the lawn is usedSowing the lawn: costs, advantages and disadvantagesSowing the lawn: costs and other benefitsSowing the lawn: disadvantagesSowing the lawn: c...

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