Delicately scented, intensely colored and impressively beautiful – roses have been called the “queens of flowers” since ancient times. No other tree group even comes close to the importance of this popular plant, of which over 100 species are grouped together within the genus “Rosa” from the rose family. Bed roses, which grow very compact and bushy…
Radishes are one of the most commonly grown vegetables in private vegetable gardens. They taste fantastic and when the weather is ideal for flowering, they exude a summery flair. But what happens to the fruit when radishes bloom? Are they then still suitable for consumption? The answers are below. heyday In order for the Raphanus sativus var. sativus to start flowering,…
Dahlias are beautiful garden plants. They do best in the bed, but there are some varieties that also unfold their splendor in the bucket. Dahlias are originally from Mexico. The beauty of these flowering wonders is their variety of colors and variety of flower shapes. A distinction is made between single-flowering dahlias with an open centre, ruff dahlias, water…
The mountain palm, also known as Chamaedorea, is native to Mexico but is also very popular in Europe. She has an elegant appearance with her smooth trunk and feathery fronds. Since it is also easy to care for and has hardly any special requests, it is a widespread houseplant. Their popularity is certainly also due to the fact…
The bergenia is a flowering and evergreen plant that serves as a bee pasture, covers the ground, the leaves of which are often used as greenery for bouquets and has a decorative effect as a potted plant. It comes from the stone beaker family and is characterized as a perennial by its robustness and ease of…
Hardly any other native plant is used in so many ways as mugwort. The daisy family has therefore been cultivated in cottage and monastery gardens for many centuries. In medicine, the plant has been used, for example, for cramps of all kinds, worm infestations, epilepsy and diarrhea. In modern cuisine, however, its appetizing and digestive effect on high-fat…
The end of its bloom doesn’t mean your poinsettia’s days are numbered. Repotting encourages an Advent star to repeat the magnificent display on the wintry windowsill every year. This guide covers all aspects from A, like stuffing, to Z, like timing. Important criteria, such as the perfect pot size, optimal substrate and expert approach, leave no questions unanswered. Read…
Aphids are a problem worldwide. Instead of using chemicals to combat them, more and more hobby gardeners and garden owners are turning to home remedies such as baking soda to get rid of them. The application is based on a simple basic recipe that can be expanded at will depending on the infestation. All information about baking soda…
The tree tomato, also known as the tamarillo, belongs to the nightshade family like conventional tomato varieties. Otherwise there is no botanical relationship between them. The exotic tree fruit has its origin in the Andes regions of Central and South America. Today it is mainly grown in South America, Africa, New Zealand, India, Australia and some parts of…
The importance of edging beds for the visual aura of private green areas only penetrated the consciousness of creative garden architects late – but all the more intensively. For centuries degraded to the sober demarcation between paths, lawns and beds, the bed border now plays a dominant role in garden design. Hobby gardeners who do not want…