Dog or cat droppings in the carefully tended green area – a nuisance for many garden owners. A certain genus of the harp bush (Plactranthus caninus), which is also known as the “piss off plant” can provide a remedy here; the essential oils of the plant ensure that cats and dogs are reluctant to enter the garden. The…
The bell vine is a lush climbing plant that is mainly cultivated as an annual. The ornamental species of plant from the meadowwort family with the botanical name Cobaea scandens is often called bell morning glory. Thanks to its rapid growth, the bell vine also greens larger facade areas within a short time and climbs up to…
The herbaceous perennial is a popular spring bloomer, which only comes into its own in plant groups. For a few weeks, it transforms your garden into a lush sea of flowers. Robust and lush, the plant, which is only about 20 centimeters high, covers a large area of its planting site within a few months. This makes the…
Fruity and refreshing – it goes without saying that gooseberries belong in summer. But when exactly is the best time to harvest the fruits of Ribes uva-crispa? The tasty berries sometimes shine red, sometimes green on the bushes. The gardener can therefore only vaguely orientate himself by the colour. In addition, the taste depends on whether the gooseberries are…
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), originally from Mexico, makes its big appearance around Christmas. The classic poinsettia is red, although there are now numerous other colors and even varieties with variegated or speckled bracts. After Christmas, the poinsettia is often simply thrown away, although it is actually a perennial plant and can easily spend the summer and winter…
Nemesia, which we call Elfenspiegel, has been making its way through flower shops as a “new discovery” for a number of years, where it is actually only offered as an annual cultivar. This vigorous plant has much more to offer. Here you can find out more about the Elfenspiegel, which in the right varieties also provides suitable…
Savoy cabbage has only been cultivated in domestic farm gardens and kitchen gardens since the 18th century. The tender vegetable is more robust than other types of cabbage, but still needs the right location and the right care. A large selection of fast-growing and slow-growing savoy varieties makes a year-round harvest possible. The cabbage plant with the large…
Known as a privacy hedge and very popular with hobby gardeners because of its low-maintenance nature, the weigela has firmly established itself in Germany’s gardens. The plant, which belongs to the honeysuckle family, shows its diversity in around 12 species and up to two hundred cultivars, some of which can reach up to three meters in…
The globe flower belongs to the buttercup family and is also known regionally as buttercup, goldhead or ball ranunculus. The beautiful yellow flowers grow wild in wet meadows and on the banks of streams, on bodies of water, banks and above all in mountains. They like altitudes of over 3,000 m and grow there in tall forb…
Straw flowers or helichrysum, as the decorative and species-rich plants are also called, are frugal and easy to care for. And with the right measures, they can continue to bring joy long after flowering. location and substrate Everlasting flowers are available in many different types. Different flower colors, sizes and growth forms, annual, perennial or hardy –…