In the past, the quince was often found in orchards and in cottage gardens. The meanwhile rather cautious interest is possibly due to the fact that at least the quinces indigenous to this country are usually not suitable for raw consumption. Not many people want to go to the trouble of boiling the fruit or processing it…
So that fruit trees do not degenerate into pure shade donors, they need, among other things, an optimal mix of nutrients. Only then will they stay vital and adorn their branches with delicious fruits. But over the years the natural nutrient depot inevitably becomes emptier. It doesn’t even have to come to that if fertilizing has a permanent…
Quinces have the botanical name Cydonia oblonga and seduce with a fresh lemon aroma, which has a slightly bitter note. The plant with the golden yellow fruits comes from the Caucasus and also thrives in the local latitudes without any problems. However, the timing of the quince harvest is crucial, as is processing and storage. The type of…
If the leaves of an apple tree turn brown and curl up, diseases, pests or supply disorders can be responsible. In the worst case, this can lead to death. So that this does not happen, the cause should always be investigated in order to be able to initiate appropriate remedial measures. Possible causes including effective control can be…
Lychee trees originally come from sub-tropical areas of southern China. The fruits are sold on the fruit shelves in local supermarkets and are suitable for growing your own litchi plant. In this way, the fruit can be used and eaten, and the core is then used to grow a lychee. With the right preparation and care, a decorative…
One of the most tedious and least loved tasks in the garden is digging up the cleared beds every year. But what has to be done has to be tackled. After all, digging brings a lot of benefits for the coming season. But first we come to the reasons for compacted soil. Reasons for soil compaction Pressure is…
Weeds are spreading everywhere, even in the lawn, where they are continually being displaced. For many lawn owners, weeding is time consuming and arduous. In addition, the roots often get stuck when they are pulled out and the weeds have grown again after just a few days. With the following instructions, the production of an environmentally friendly product…
Black star soot is a serious fungal infection that occurs primarily on roses, but can also affect other plants. The infection can cause the plants to become bald, weakened, and eventually die. Since the spores of the fungus spread quickly and are resilient, treatment requires a lot of patience and a thorough approach. Signs As the name…
The graceful flamingo flower is a popular house plant that shows its beautiful red flowers all year round in the best conditions. But if the leaves turn yellow or brown, the plant is showing that something is wrong. It can be because of the wrong care as well as the wrong location or the wrong conditions in…
“Complete fertilizer in the conventional garden” – The term (still) stands for a certain form of synthetically produced mineral fertilizer, which is why this article is about this and about natural alternatives. Composition of complete fertilizer What a complete fertilizer contains is basically explained quickly: N = nitrogen P = Phosphor K = Potassium N,…