The German and his lawn and then also a lawn edge, and embarrassed – if you want to continue clicking contemptuously because your natural garden is definitely not squeezed in by a lawn edge, you should at least scan the beginning of this article for a moment. He will tell you why a lawn edge is…
Rhubarb, botanically Rheum rhabarbarum, is actually a vegetable, but like fruit it is used for delicious cakes, compotes, jams and desserts. Characteristic feature of this plant is the strong sour taste. You may have eaten the long, thick stalks raw when you were a child. However, this is not entirely harmless, because the raw stalks of the rhubarb…
Fast-growing climbing plants offer the ideal short-term solution for boring walls, decorate house facades and serve as privacy screens. With flowers, they provide a summery flair and some varieties produce delicious fruits. If they are perennial and survive the winter outdoors in good health, you can save money and, above all, time. Below is a list of the…
The time-honored ginger root is experiencing a furious renaissance. For a modern, nature-loving lifestyle, ginger tea in particular is considered the universal alternative to denatured nutrition and health care. The concentrated load of valuable ingredients has been proven to promote well-being. Even with minor health problems, such as colds or travel sickness, ginger water does a good job. Properly…
Size alone is not the key to success. This thesis not only applies to humans and animals, but also has a significant impact on the plant world. Small plants know only too well how to put themselves in the right light so as not to go unnoticed. The dwarf juniper is such a small master of the art…
When the first flowering bushes unfold their yellow, white or soft pink blaze of color in spring, a blood-red dab of color sometimes flares up between them, drawing everyone’s attention. It is the ornamental currant with its deep red flower clusters that is also preparing to announce spring with all its might. Although their small black berries…
The mussel cypress is an easy-care and very handsome plant that is extremely decorative in the bucket or garden. It gets by with just a few measures a year and is therefore a great asset for beginners and anyone who does not want to work in the garden all the time. Due to its poison content, however,…
“No wonder the shrubs bloom so beautifully, after all the trees also have a strong trunk,” some inexperienced gardeners think. The secret of good plant growth lies in its roots. Adequate nutrient supply can only be guaranteed if the relationship between the plants above and below ground is correct. For this reason, it is worth promoting root growth…
A clematis becomes more and more beautiful over the years. Their tendrils develop stronger, more numerous and grow a little taller each time. The number of flowers is steadily increasing. It’s a pity when a disease or pests stop the clematis from climbing and cause its colorful ornaments to wither. What signs do we see that we must fight…
Anyone who grows tomatoes in their own garden experiences first-hand how much a good harvest depends on the weather: if the summer is warm and dry, then the plants will grow a lush harvest, but if the summer is cool and rainy, the harvest will be poor . With the right tomato fertilizer and an in-depth…