Cat mint can proliferate if you don’t keep it in check. This is for many the main reason to cut this perennial regularly. But there are many more reasons why a cut can be useful. To preserve health A backcut,…
Mangold is a biennial plant. Already in the first year leaves and stems can be harvested until late autumn. In the second year, between March and May, the chard delivers a second fresh green leaf. The prerequisite for this is the correct wintering of the hardy plant outdoors. Warm wintering grounds for Mangold unnecessary Mangold is winter-hardy and usually survives double-digit minus temperatures. This means that it is not necessary…
The upbringing of gooseberries to tall stems is in vogue. This saves space and is nice to look at. However, there are some special requirements for the cut. Which these are and how they are implemented, you can read here.…
To support yield and fruit size, we recommend annual pruning of gooseberry shrubs. The right cut can significantly reduce painful scratches during harvesting. Continue reading to find out what is important when trimming gooseberries. When is the best date for the backcut? Experienced hobby gardeners cut berry bushes immediately after the harvest. Gooseberries are no exception. Choose a dry, warm day for pruning. This way, you ensure that cuts heal…
In the care of gooseberries, a few factors are really important. In addition to the water and nutrient balance, cutting plays an important role. We will explain how to handle all aspects correctly. What is the water requirement of gooseberries?…
Don’t let a lack of space keep you from enjoying your own lemon tree. Just shrink your dreams of those citrus-scented flowers and and sunshine-hued fruit down to a tabletop-sized tree size and get yourself a bonsai lemon. With proper care, it will double as a miniature work of art that your family can cherish for generations. Keep reading for our tips on lemon bonsai care! Lemon Bonsai and Climate…