Black salsify is also called winter asparagus. But this comparison lags a little. It’s almost like comparing apples to oranges and is bound to lead to misconceptions – and disappointment – among asparagus lovers. The elongated roots with the rough black skin offer a more down-to-earth pleasure. But it is worth rediscovering the almost forgotten root vegetable on the…
The curry herb is cultivated in the garden for its pretty yellow flowers. Few of its owners know that it also has healing powers and a wonderful aroma. Some even consider it poisonous. As a result, they miss out on its benefits, even though it thrives within reach. Would you like to change that? Here are a few ideas on…
Screw trees are cultivated in Central Europe exclusively as indoor or container plants. They are not hardy, come from warm countries in the eastern hemisphere and prefer to grow near the sea. There are more than 600 species. They are evergreen plants with a tree or shrub-like growth habit. Characteristic of these plants is the helical growth. The long, narrow…
The mighty giant lilies belong to the lily family. The plants are not only incredibly tall, but also have magnificent flowers. They look especially beautiful on the edges of forests or in the company of shrubs and trees. Especially when their dark foliage forms a nice contrast to the mostly pure white flowers. Giant lilies can grow to a…
From the attractive perennial with the bell-shaped flowers, numerous new hybrid varieties with new leaf and flower colors have emerged from new breeds in recent years. The robust plants can be used in a variety of ways in your own garden and also enchant terraces and balconies in colorful oases in pots. The different varieties of purple…
Anyone who wants a plant in their garden that provides color explosions outdoors in the otherwise dull autumn should fall back on the magnificent bell, Enkianthus campanulatus. With this delicately flowering garden plant, the name says it all in the truest sense of the word. The attractive little tree with its yellowish-red clusters of flowers, which look…
All bamboos of the genus Phyllostachys form more or less strong runners, which makes the installation of a rhizome barrier useful. This should already be introduced into the soil when planting, because subsequent installation is very complex and not unproblematic. This fascinating plant has numerous uses. So it comes into its own as a solitary plant, as a…
A home without green plants is not a place where most people feel comfortable. A room without a plant seems cool, impersonal, somehow not alive. Unfortunately, not all plant lovers are equipped with a green thumb. Furthermore, there is often a lack of time. That is why numerous plant lovers do not dare to grow a beautiful plant. Also, some…
With shiny fronds in bright apple green, nest fern banishes the sadness from dim room niches. The primeval form of prehistoric fauna can confidently do without a flower, because the wavy, undivided fronds in a lush rosette shape are a feast for the eyes enough. No extensive care is required for Asplenium nidus to transform the living…
Whether a plant thrives or not depends primarily on care. The soil conditions in particular play a major role here, as they determine how well or poorly the plants are cared for. Fertilizer is a common tool to improve soil. Epsom salt fertilizer is increasingly being discussed. Which plants tolerate it and how the application works can be read…