Knowledge and Tips — Emelten

Je planten zagen er gezond uit, maar nu hangen ze slap of sterven ze zelfs af. Je hebt voldoende water gegeven, de standplaats klopt... en toch gaat het mis. In veel gevallen ligt de oorzaak onder de grond, waar je het niet direct ziet. In deze blog lees je waarom planten kunnen verwelken of afsterven door wortelschade, wat de mogelijke oorzaken zijn én hoe je het kunt oplossen.   Oorzaken van wortelschade en verwelking bij planten Als planten plotseling verwelken, blad verliezen of afsterven, is de kans groot dat er iets mis is met de wortels. Hieronder lees je de...

Your grass suddenly looks a sorry sight, with yellow patches, bare patches, and birds pecking away at your lawn. Chances are you're dealing with leatherjackets. But what exactly are they, how long do they stay under your lawn, and why are they so persistent? Time to unravel the life cycle of these underground culprits. How long do leatherjackets live? A leatherjacket is the larva of the crane fly and lives in the soil for about 6 to 8 months . During that time, they feed on the roots of grass and other plants, literally eating your lawn from the bottom...

You're doing your best to keep your lawn looking immaculate, and then suddenly: yellow patches, loose grass, and bare patches. It's highly likely that leatherjackets are the culprit. These crane fly larvae live just below the surface and feed on the roots of grass and young plants. They can emerge in droves, especially in spring or after a wet summer. In this blog post, you'll learn how to recognize leatherjackets, what you can do to prevent them, and how to combat them naturally. This way, you'll give your garden a solid foundation again. How do leatherjacket plagues occur in your...

A beautiful, green lawn is every gardener's dream. But nothing is more frustrating than bare, yellow, or brown patches that spoil the perfect lawn. This can have various causes, from soil problems to excessive use. Fortunately, there are solutions for every cause. In this blog post, you'll learn in detail why bare patches occur and what you can do about them, so your lawn looks neat and healthy again. Causes of bald, yellow or brown spots in the lawn Bare, yellow, or brown patches in your lawn can have several causes. Sometimes it's due to the soil, sometimes maintenance, and...