Unfortunately, the two types of fungus Verticillium dahliae and Verticillium albo-atrum do not stop at popular fruit plants, such as strawberries. Effective fungicides have not yet been developed, mainly because the fungi attack the plants from below and clog the water pipes inside. Nevertheless, the Verticillium wilt can be successfully controlled, as the following explanations show. The…
If the leaves of your fruit tree start to pucker, it may be due to the frizz disease, what the frizz looks like will be explained in a moment. Strangely deformed leaves can also arise when nibbling insects tamper with your peach tree. causes Then the diagnosis shouldn’t be particularly difficult, you just need to take…
The giant hogweed, also called Hercules shrub or Hercules herb, is a neophyte, i.e. a plant that has established itself in our country without human intervention, although it is not native here. A problem with the hogweed is its reproductive capacity and the rapid spread. Another is that skin contact and sunlight or daylight can cause painful…
Healthy soil – healthy plants, one might think. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. However, the soil in the garden has a great influence on the growth and prosperity of all plants. He is not solely responsible for it, but he is important. An intact soil is the most important prerequisite for successful gardening. So you could also say, earth is…
The bindweed, also called devil’s intestine, windling or field bindweed, is a perennial, twining and herbaceous plant that belongs to the bindweed family. Despite its pretty pink or bluish funnel-shaped flowers, it is one of the most feared weeds in the garden as well as in vineyards and in the fields. The biggest problem is the spreading…
Especially in times of rising energy costs, a wood-burning stove in more and more households provides inexpensive heat. What appears to be a gray, dusty residue and is mostly disposed of in the garbage can is actually still rich in potassium, calcium and other minerals as well as nutrients such as phosphorus, lime and iron. But can…
Plants need nutrients for healthy and abundant growth. However, the plants can also be fertilized in a natural way, so that it is not necessary to buy a long-term or liquid fertilizer from stores. Biological waste from your own household, such as coffee grounds and eggshells, is also able to supply potted and garden plants with the…
It is ubiquitous in the entire garden area from early spring to the beginning of winter. Stubborn weeds can noticeably impair the hobby gardener’s enjoyment of self-created kitchen and ornamental gardens. It is not uncommon for weeding to take up more time than the entire planting and care work. With a weed fleece or weed film, the hobby…
Weeds in the garden are a perennial nuisance. Nothing grows, be it because the weather is too cool or too hot, weeds always sprout. If you don’t do something about the annoying weeds on a regular basis, they will take over and overgrow the entire garden. They are strong competition for the other garden plants and sometimes kill…