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PlantingBeneficial nematodes against garden pests: when and how
Nematodes are microscopic natural enemies of insect larvae in the soil. Learn when to apply them, how temperature affects them, and which species targets which pest.
PlantingStrawberries with small fruit and poor harvest
Strawberry plants produce small berries after year two. This is ageing. Rejuvenate every three years and harvest fully like year one.
PlantingGrow basil without killing it: tips for thriving plants
Supermarket basil dies within weeks. Learn how to split the pot, water from below, and pinch the tips to keep it alive for months.
PlantingPruning and rejuvenating berry bushes: currants and gooseberries
Red currants, black currants and gooseberries each have different pruning needs. Learn when to cut back hard and when to leave old wood.
PlantingBeech hedge or hornbeam: the difference and what suits your soil
Beech and hornbeam look alike but need very different soil and care. Find out which hedge actually suits your garden.
PlantingDividing chives: rejuvenating every three years
Chives become dense and less productive over time. Learn why you should divide them every three years and how to do it without killing the plant.
PlantingWinter-hardy flower pots on the terrace
Hardy pots keep your terrace colourful year round without seasonal work. Learn which plants and drainage survive frost best.
PlantingLayering bulbs in pots: the lasagne method
More blooms from one small pot? Layer bulbs like lasagne. Which varieties, in what order, at which depth.
PlantingPlanting a tree with rootball in autumn: step by step
Autumn is the best time to plant a tree with a rootball. Read how wide to dig the hole, how to remove the wrap, and how much water your tree needs.
PlantingBoxwood alternatives: which hedge plant fits your location
Your boxwood hedge is diseased or gone. Which plant can you put in its place? We compare Ilex crenata, Euonymus, Lonicera and Taxus per location.
PlantingBoxwood moth: identifying and controlling without poison
Boxwood moth caterpillars strip hedges bare. Identify them, use pheromone traps and Bacillus thuringiensis without poison.
PlantingBoxwood blight (Cylindrocladium): recognizing and controlling
Boxwood blight is caused by Cylindrocladium and can destroy entire hedges. Learn how to spot it early and what to do about it.
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