Thuja hedges or a tree of life planted as a solitary can be found in many local gardens. But what if the tree gets brown needles? Many hobby gardeners then quickly resort to Epsom salt fertilizer because they assume there is a lack of nutrients. But the cause can also be quite natural and occurs regularly in autumn…
The larger the walnut tree, the more shade it provides. However, many plants cannot stand the constant darkness under the big tree. In addition, the walnut secretes a substance from the leaves for its own protection, which prevents the formation of weeds. Plants that have been specially grown under the tree can be affected. The following article explains how…
Blue-black berries appear at the end of June. They look like blueberries, but are the pear fruits edible or even poisonous? We do the fact check. The garden wood with a lot of potential The rock pear belongs to the rose family. Most of the known varieties come from North America. The only rock pear found in Europe is…
The trees with the low-hanging branches often line the banks of rivers and lakes. But the Salix alba “Tristis” also comes into its own in home gardens, provided it is given enough space to grow. Weeping willows are very robust and do not make any special demands on the hobby gardener. Their pruning tolerance makes the native deciduous…
The actually stately Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) from Japan can be cultivated in local areas thanks to miniature education in the tub. The prerequisite is that it is drawn in a certain way. The main difficulty with a bonsai lies in the maintenance, which relates in particular to the cutting / shaping. With the right instructions, it still…
Harlequin willows evidently have a sense of aesthetics because they dress their leaves in different, harmonious colors. Brown tones are not part of the self-mixed color palette. If it still shows brown leaves, something is wrong. Not only is their beautiful looks gone, their lives are also seriously threatened. What treatment brings the hoped-for salvation? Care errors as the…
Every hobby gardener wants a green hedge made of conifers and a tree of life planted as a solitary tree looks more impressive if it has no brown spots. But where do the brown needles come from? It is not always necessary to take action against this. It is important to recognize whether this is the annually recurring…
The willow family has the botanical name Salix, and there are now many different varieties. These magnificent trees can be used individually in the garden and easily propagated on your own. Willow cuttings form new roots within a short time, and after planting these trees sprout again quickly. To encourage root formation, the cuttings should stand in a…
The Japanese maple is becoming increasingly popular in the local latitudes. The decorative tree loses its leaves in autumn, but what are the causes if this should also be the case during the vegetation phase? If the leaves suddenly curl, turn yellow or dry, and then fall off completely, it is usually due to pest infestation, improper…
The harlequin willow is a willow and, like all willows, is characterized by powerful growth and growth speed. In the wild, that doesn’t matter because the pioneer plants colonize areas free of vegetation where they can spread without competition. You can certainly imagine the size of this pasture in the Hessian Kirchhain (Marburg-Biedenkopf district) with a trunk…