A beautiful lawn does not happen by itself. He needs care and plenty of it. The grasses have to be cut, fertilized and watered regularly and there is a lot of other work to be done. Lawn care starts with buying seeds. If you choose the wrong seed, it will never be an even patch of green. Then it should…
Lavender is extremely popular as a scented plant, flower and kitchen herb in German gardens and on balconies. Different types are offered for every need. Many hobby gardeners and plant lovers are often unsure whether Lavandula angustifolia is poisonous and if so, when it is. Before buying and planting, you should find out more about this. Toxic –…
Hardy grasses not only provide accents, but also prove to be long-lasting and easy-care garden dwellers. To ensure that they get through the winter unscathed, a certain amount of care is essential. However, most species can be left to their own devices. There are both low and tall ornamental grasses that are winter hardy. Some species can also overwinter…
With its glossy green leaves and funnel-like pink or white individual flowers, the joint plant (Physostegia virginiana) makes a statement in any flower bed. grows as a perennial and reaches a size of up to 120cm. The joint flower owes its name to the enormous mobility of its flowers, which can be turned in all directions…
Ferns can still occasionally be admired in older gardens, but they are very rarely included in the design of newly landscaped gardens today. Which is a pity considering the undemanding and diverse variety of ferns. In the following article you will therefore get an overview of the many types and care of garden and indoor ferns. Ferns…
With its white berries that look like little snowballs, the snowberry is one of the most popular shrubs in domestic gardens. The intense green colored leaves of the plant, which reaches a total height of three meters, form a decorative contrast to the delicate spherical fruits. The plant is particularly diverse in its numerous areas of application…
A raised bed offers an interesting variety for gardens and is equally suitable for the cultivation of useful and ornamental plants. Worked-in compost and moist leaves ensure a high level of heat development inside the hill bed, which in turn ensures good growth and high harvest yields. The height of the bed ensures back-friendly work, which also…
Herbs are one of the essential components of the kitchen, are used in cosmetics and body care and are often planted in the garden or kept in pots on the terrace or balcony. One of the most important grooming steps that some people overlook is the cut. Even if the plants are harvested regularly, the pruning measures…
Not all commercially available mints are hardy. That is why they are often cultivated in buckets. This is also good for the varieties that are frost-resistant, because mints have a property that has driven many garden owners to despair. They spread incredibly fast. The plants form underground rhizomes or stolons and migrate throughout the garden. I have a peppermint planted…
Rhubarb is one of the perennial vegetables, but it is mainly used in desserts and cakes. The fleshy stalks are harvested, but not the blossoms, leaves or fruits. Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) begins to sprout in early spring, there is even the possibility to help. But just as early as the harvest begins, it ends again. Rhubarb harvest time is…