If potting soil is moldy, the soil is not necessarily contaminated. Much more often, the storage conditions, the watering behavior, or the composition of the potting soil are the causes of mold in the flower pot. Regardless of whether it is peat or a peat substitute, fresh or old potting soil, sack that has been…
Mealybugs are particularly annoying on indoor plants such as orchids and cacti. You can find out how best to control mealybugs here. Really nobody is happy to find the little animals on their beloved plants. We have summarized below for you the easiest way to recognize mealybugs (Pseudococcidae), how to prevent them and which means…
Epsom salt is a very special plant fertilizer. We will show you what is characteristic of Epsom salt and what it can be used for in the garden. Some of you will not know Epsom salt as a fertilizer but from its medicinal use. On the one hand, we find Epsom salt in so-called heat…
The box tree moth spreads fear and terror. We have compiled all the methods for combating the borer and revealed which is the best. The bush tree borer (Cydalima perspectalis) is a green glutton: if it is heavily infested , a young or small box tree ( Buxus ) can quickly be devoured. The robust…
How do you recognize the damage caused by thrips? What options are there to combat? We reveal which remedies against thrips and how to get rid of them. In the USA there are innumerable names for the thrips ( Thysanoptera ), well-known names are fringed-winged, bladder-footed, or even thunderstorm animals. As a rule, these insects…
How do you recognize the appearance of the cocoa moth (Ephestia elutella), also known as the storage moth? How does the moth harm us and how do you control it? We show how to get rid of storage moths using natural means. Ephestia elutella is a moth with many names. The storage pest is known…
Unfortunately, some pests target the oleander. We show you how to recognize and combat the symptoms of a pest infestation. Weak oleander plants ( Nerium oleander ) easily prey to pests. Some louse species and spider mites, in particular, like to eat the oleander. However, since they significantly weaken the plants, they must be combated….
The caterpillar of the oak processionary moth can cause rash, breathing problems, and skin irritation. We explain how you can avoid this. The oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea L.) is not only a pest on oaks, it is also considered a hygiene pest. The reason for this is the strong allergic reaction that the hair…
The oak processionary moth damages oak trees and causes allergic reactions in humans. We show how it can successfully get rid of and removed. Actually, it looks very cute how the fluffy brown caterpillars of the oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea L.) run one behind the other in a long row to absorb the leaves…
Yellow leaves can indicate a nutritional deficiency in geraniums. We explain how to correctly identify and get rid of chlorosis in geraniums. Many decorate your window sills and gardens with geraniums, which are also known as geraniums (Pelargonium). They bloom in a wide variety of colors – from white to pink to various shades of…
