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Liming the lawn: When, how & simultaneous fertilization?

Here you can find out when and why you should lime your lawn. We also answer whether you can lime and fertilize the lawn at the same time.When used correctly, lime can help the lawn [Photo: Bochkarev Photography / Shutterstock.com]In contrast to Lawn fertilizer or compost, which are good for every lawn when given regularly, lime is only beneficial in very specific cases. In principle, liming should never be done as a precaution, only when the need arises. Therefore, in the following you will ...

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Readers AskOrnamental Plants

Liming the lawn: When, how & simultaneous fertilization?

Here you can find out when and why you should lime your lawn. We also answer whether you can lime and fertilize the lawn at the same time.When used correctly, lime can help the lawn [Photo: Bochkarev Photography / Shutterstock.com]In contrast to Lawn fertilizer or compost, which are good for every lawn when given regularly, lime is only beneficial in very specific cases. In principle, liming should never be done as a precaution, only when the need arises. Therefore, in the following you will ...

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Ornamental plants: varieties, planting & care

Orchids can be propagated in different ways. In our article with video instructions, we show how to easily cut orchids through ..Even an exotic plant like the calla can survive our winter unscathed. We show when, where and how to call Callas ..The correct location and care are important for the lantana camara to overwinter. We'll show you how your convertible rose Frost ..The Dipladenia, also called Mandevilla, is usually cultivated as an annual plant in pots. But the plant can also be overwi...

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Cutting lilacs: when & how to cut back?

With its colorful blooms, the lilac is an eye-catcher in every garden. We show when and how it is best cut to keep it in shape.contentsWhen and how to cut lilacs?Conservation pruning - pruning dwarf lilacRadically cut and rejuvenate lilacsRaising young lilacs by cuttingCut dwarf lilacThe genus of lilacs (Syringa) includes several types. All of them stand out with their colorful and splendid blooms in May or June in the home garden. But no matter whether it is the famous common lilac (Syringa ...

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Maintaining aloe vera: watering, fertilizing & cutting

the Aloe vera can be used in many ways as a decorative and medicinal plant. But how do you look after them properly? Read everything about watering, fertilizing and cutting the succulent with us.With the right care, the Aloe vera into a large, healthy plant [Photo: Ali Efe Yilmaz / Shutterstock.com]the Aloe vera is used by many people as a medicinal or green plant. When it comes to care, however, you need some background knowledge so that the plant grows healthy and vigorously. We'll tell you...

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Aloe vera: harvest & effects of the aloe vera gel

the Aloe vera has long been known as a medicinal plant. Because of its moisturizing effect, it is popular for skin and hair. Here's how to make the leaves of the Aloe vera can cut off and use.Anyone who has an aloe vera at home can obtain and use the gel without much effort [Photo: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com]the Aloe vera is not only a pretty ornamental plant, it can also be used as a medicinal plant. In our main article you will find a brief profile and important information on how to get...

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Aloe species: overview of the most beautiful species

Most people know that above all Aloe vera as a representative of the aloes. We show you an overview of other beautiful aloe species.The genus of aloe includes many more plants than just that Aloe vera, for example too Aloe polyphylla [Photo: Powerofflowers / Shutterstock.com]The genus of aloe consists of many more species than just that Aloe vera. We'll tell you how many species there are and give you a brief overview of some of the most beautiful aloe species."Contents"Aloe species: how many...

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Plant, care and harvest eyebright

Eyebright is an ancient medicinal plant that has become rare. It is traditionally used for eye problems. We show how you can plant eyebright in the garden if you pay attention to a few special features.Wild eyebright usually grows in poor meadows [Photo: Werner Spiess / Shutterstock.com]The common eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) has been used for medicinal products such as ointments and teas for a long time. Growing this herb, which at first glance seems inconspicuous, poses a number of cha...

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Winterling: flowering time, planting & propagating

The winterling is one of the first spring flowers to appear in our gardens, parks and forests at the end of winter. Here you can find out everything about planting, caring for and multiplying early bloomers.With other early bloomers such as crocuses or March cups, winterlings give a foretaste of the colorful spring [Photo: Jeanie333 / Shutterstock.com]With their bright yellow flowers, winterlings bring some color back into the winter garden and lead the early spring in phenological calendar a...

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Vanilla flower: plant, care & overwinter

The vanilla flower, also known as the solstice or heliotrope, is a wonderfully fragrant eye-catcher for every garden or balcony. We introduce you to the most beautiful solstice species and show you how to properly plant and care for the South American beauty.Vanilla flowers bloom for several months and smell wonderfully of vanilla [Photo: Nick Pecker / Shutterstock.com]contentsVanilla flower: flowering time, origin and characteristicsThe most beautiful solstice varietiesPlant heliotropesThe p...

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