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The Secrets of Couch Grass: Unveiling the Garden’s Most Stubborn Rhizome!
Garden chores | 2025.10.04. | Timothea

Managing Couch Grass in the Garden: Effective Strategies to Stop Its Spread and Protect Your Soil

It is interesting that often the most stubborn and resilient plants in our garden are the ones that pose the greatest challenge to us. Couch grass is not just a weed, but a living organism with fascinating biology and an …

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Summer Japanese Willow Pruning – Secrets You Haven’t Heard Yet!
Garden chores | 2025.10.01. | Timothea

Summer Dance with the Japanese Willow – How to Survive the Pruning Shears of the Warm Months and Let Your Garden Breathe Again

I have always been fascinated by the rapid growth and elegant appearance of the Japanese willow, especially in summer when sunlight plays on its delicate, long leaves. But did you know that summer pruning is about more than just shaping? …

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Horse Chestnut Cream: Gardeners’ Secret Healing Miracle!
Garden chores | 2025.09.25. | Timothea

Horse Chestnut Cream: More Than a Promise – The Truth Behind Its Anti-Inflammatory Power

Personally, I have always admired how much nature gives us to make our lives easier, even after a tiring day of gardening. Did you know, for example, that horse chestnut cream is a natural helper that not only fights inflammation …

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Common Bent (Agrostis capillaris): Varieties, Care and Wintering with Spring and Autumn Tips
Garden chores | 2025.08.17. | Timothea

Common Bent (Agrostis capillaris): Varieties, Care and Wintering with Spring and Autumn Tips

During my gardening experience with Common Bent (Agrostis capillaris), I was particularly impressed by its adaptability. I planted it in spring in a shady spot where other plants struggled to thrive. I was amazed at how quickly it developed! Since …

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Long-spined sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus): Varieties, Planting, Care and Common Issues
Garden chores | 2025.05.27. | Timothea

Long-spined sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus) - Care, Overwintering and Propagation

The Long-spined sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus) is truly a remarkable plant! I planted a few specimens in my garden last year, and by the end of summer, they were already producing beautiful flowers. It was fascinating to watch them spread so …

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Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis): Varieties, Planting, Pruning and Flowering
Garden chores | 2025.05.21. | Timothea

Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis): Varieties, Care, Planting and Propagation

Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) is particularly impressive to me because last summer I planted it in a small area. Its rapid growth and beautiful flowering completely enchanted me! Moreover, it requires very little watering; once it was established, I only …

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Nuttall’s waterweed (Elodea nuttallii): Characteristics, Care, Propagation, Pests and Diseases
Garden chores | 2025.05.21. | Timothea

Nuttall’s waterweed (Elodea nuttallii): Care, Planting and Propagation

One of my most fascinating experiences with Nuttall’s waterweed (Elodea nuttallii) was when we planted it in a small pond during the summer months. It was a stunning sight as it grew rapidly, forming a dense green carpet across the …

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