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How to build a stream out of natural stones

Excavate and concrete the streamBefore you contact the Construction of your stream first of all, precise planning including a sketch as well as a calculation of the required tools and materials is required. The budget is also not insignificant, after all, they are masonry for you Stream necessary materials quite expensive. This is especially true for natural stones, for which you will need a lot depending on the length and width of the planned brook. However, the costs can be reduced if you u...

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Use quicklime against moss

What is the difference between quicklime and sod lime?Quicklime is obtained by burning carbonate of lime. Lawn lime on the other hand is a mixture of quick and unburned lime. The more quicklime it contains, the more caustic the lime appears. Both can be used against moss, but quicklime is not necessary in most cases, but it is always dangerous to handle.also readCalcium cyanamide - prevention of moss in the lawnWhy does moss work against snails? - Tips for useWhen does iron fertilizer really ...

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She prefers this location

Lots of sun and nutrient-poor soilEvening primrose prefer a sunny to full sun location as well as one nutrient-poor to moderately nutrient-rich soil. This should be as deep as possible, very permeable and dry. The perennial does not tolerate moisture particularly well. Evening candles are wonderfully suitable for colorful shrub beds and borders as well as for stone and gravel gardens. But be careful: it forms in the shade Evening primrose hardly any flowers, In addition, the rather cushion-li...

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Caring for tree tomatoes »Watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

Watering tree tomatoes - when and how often?In the sunny, warm spot on the balcony, a tree tomato evaporates huge amounts of water in summer. In contrast, water consumption is significantly reduced in winter. This is how you can professionally cover the high casting requirements:Water the tamarillo several times a day in summer as soon as the substrate dries upWater sparingly in winter so that the root ball does not dry outalso readCan I plant a tree tomato in my garden?Do I have to cut my tr...

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These methods exist

The right propagation methods for an apple treeBasically, the apple tree is one of the woody plants that can be propagated by laypeople even with little specialist knowledge. But it should be said that the following methods of propagation for Offshoot only work poorly or not at all in the apple tree and are therefore not practiced commercially:the mossingthe formation of subsidencerooting cuttingsalso readPruning apple treeCopulate an apple tree yourselfGrow your own apple tree in your own ga...

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Ornamental grass on the balcony

Which types of ornamental grass are suitable for the balcony?There are tons of ornamental grasses to plant on your balcony. Only such sprawling specimens as the giantsedge, Pampas grass and elephant grass should not be planted on your balcony. On the other hand, these are well suited species:Dwarf bambooFeather bristle grassRushJapanese forest grassFescueSedgesalso readOrnamental grass as a privacy screen: tall species and careOrnamental grass: are there species that grow in the shade?Ready f...

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Is delphinium perennial?

Lifespan depending on the varietyThe specific lifespan of the individual larkspurs depends of the specific type and variety. While the wild forms field and arable delphinium, including their garden forms, are usually only annual, the following applies to all other cultivated forms: The higher the perennial becomes, the more durable it is. In fact, this means:Larkspurs of the Belladonna varieties are perennial, but not too long-lived.Delphinium belladonna can live up to five years.However, the...

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Tips on variety selection & care

These clematis hybrids brighten up the summerThe most beautiful time of the year brings the most beautiful Clematis with a never-ending one Heyday emerged. In the summer climate, the clematis thrives with lush, double and unfilled flowers in enchanting colors. The breeders achieved small masterpieces in the following hybrids:Clematis 'Rebecca': scarlet flowers with a creamy white filling, up to 18 cm in diameterBoulevard clematis 'Picardy': the dark red, striped flowers extend from the plant ...

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Which varieties tolerate frost?

As well as Pansy as well as Horned violets are two years old. This means that the plants sown in summer will flower in the following year. At earlier sowing (until July) the first flowers can appear as early as October / November. In mild weather, the pansies bloom through the winter months.also readThe planting time for the pansiesHow do you overwinter pansies?Pansies - the first heralds of spring on the balconyPansies are frost-resistantSince the beginning of the 19th Century are with the p...

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Chrysanthemums on the balcony

Select a suitable locationOf course, proper care is part of it also the right location. Many chrysanthemums only open their flower buds when the days and nights are about the same length in autumn. This means that the plants need at least four hours of sun a day. So choose a location that is as bright as possible, but without constantly exposing the plant to full sun. In particular, the intense midday sun should be avoided. On the other hand, light-shaded to partially shaded locations are opt...

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