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PlantingOlijfboom snoeien: wanneer en hoe, per soort of situatie
Olijfboom snoeien doe je in april of mei, na de laatste strenge vorst. Dood hout weg, het hart open, hooguit een vijfde van de kroon. Met stappenplan.
PlantingOlive tree outdoors in Belgium and the Netherlands: what it tolerates
Can you grow an olive tree outdoors in Belgium or the Netherlands? Yes, with frost protection and dry soil. Learn what it tolerates and when a pot is better.
PlantingScale insects on citrus and olive trees in containers
Scale insects hide in hard brown shells under leaves. Learn how to scrape them off with oil and why indoor scale is worse.
PlantingSpider mites on houseplants: why dry air is to blame
Spider mites appear on houseplants and patio plants when air turns dry and warm. Rinse the leaves, raise humidity, and add predatory mites if the infestation does not stop.
PlantingThrips on plants: silvery streaks and black spots
Thrips cause silvery streaks and black spots on leaves. Learn how to recognize, prevent and control them without harmful chemicals.
PlantingRoot rot in container plants: too much love with the watering can
Root rot kills potted plants fast, but prevention is simple. Learn how drainage, substrate and the finger test save your container plants.
Seasonal TipsBringing potted plants indoors: when and how
Your potted plants cannot survive frost. Find out exactly when to bring them indoors, how to check for pests first, and how to care for them until spring.
Seasonal TipsJanuary frost-tender indoors: container and Mediterranean plants
January: bring tender container plants and Mediterranean plants indoors. Learn which plants are frost-sensitive and how to overwinter them safely.
Seasonal TipsBringing tender plants indoors in October
Which potted and Mediterranean plants do you bring indoors in October? Timing, location, and care until spring.
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