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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Watering oleanders: when, how much and how often?

Oleander brings Mediterranean flair to the balcony and terrace. However, it is one of the extremely thirsty plants. Its water requirement is very high, especially in summer, and the ornamental plant also needs regular watering in its winter quarters. How to properly water oleanders.video tipIn a nutshellOleander needs a lot of waterwater several times a day in summerReduce watering to once a week in winterdo not water with rainwaterlukewarm well or tap water is idealTable of contentswatering ...

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Wood weight table of 16 species of wood

Home page»DIY»Building materials & materials»Wood»Wood weight table of 16 species of wood Home editorial office 1. Aug 2023 3 minutes Table of contentsWhy is wood weight so important?construction and load capacitystability and deformationprocessing and handlingaesthetics and purposeWood use and sustainabilityThe weight of wood does not differ due to the different types of wood, but moisture also plays a very important role.Freshly felled wood weighs heavier than air-dried wood due to the ...

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Felling trees made easy: tips and tricks for safe execution

Home page»gardening»Garden work of all kinds»Felling trees made easy: tips and tricks for safe execution Home editorial office 10. Aug 2023 6 minutes Table of contentsWhy cut down trees?Preparations for tree fellingThe actual tree fellingSummaryCutting down trees is an art. One that requires precision, skill, and most importantly, knowledge. It's a task that shouldn't be undertaken lightly, and certainly not without first learning the basics. This comprehensive guide will help you understand ...

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Spider plant location: where does it grow best?

The spider plant is one of the classic indoor plants. It is undemanding and thrives – with a little attention – in the right place. But what is the ideal location for the spider plant?video tipIn a nutshellLocation dependent on varietyalso outdoors depending on the weatherno direct sunlightuse commercially available or your own substrate mixturesTable of contentslight and temperaturehumiditysubstrateoutdoor locationfrequently asked Questionslight and temperatureWhen choosing the best location...

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Spider plant location: where does it grow best?

The spider plant is one of the classic indoor plants. It is undemanding and thrives – with a little attention – in the right place. But what is the ideal location for the spider plant?video tipIn a nutshellLocation dependent on varietyalso outdoors depending on the weatherno direct sunlightuse commercially available or your own substrate mixturesTable of contentslight and temperaturehumiditysubstrateoutdoor locationfrequently asked Questionslight and temperatureWhen choosing the best location...

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How old do blackbirds get?

Blackbirds do not have colorful plumage to offer. But they chirp beautifully. They could sing (for us) for many years if it weren't for a hostile environment that shortens their lives. Read here how old blackbirds can get.video tipIn a nutshellAccording to their genes, blackbirds could live up to 20 yearsLack of food, predators and diseases shorten life expectancyin cities they are often run overaverage lifespan in the wild: 3-4 yearsonly a few specimens are 10 years and olderTable of content...

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Fertilizing a hornbeam hedge: when and with what?

The hornbeam is undemanding, robust and very tolerant of pruning - so it's no wonder that the birch plant is often used for hedges. We show you how to properly fertilize the popular hornbeam hedge for healthy growth.video tipIn a nutshellplant in well drained, humus rich and loamy soilFertilization only necessary when planting and in the first few yearsmature (leaf) compost and horn meal are most suitableFertilization only once a year for spring growthonly fertilize older hornbeams with their...

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