The front yard is considered the visiting card of the house. And there are also species and varieties of small trees for small gardens that enrich the garden bed without becoming too bulky. Of course, a tree that actually grows tall can also be kept small, but that means a lot of work. However, there are some beautiful…
The Judas tree or ordinary Judas tree shows lush flowers early on, which can shine in pink, red or white. As a tree or shrub, it also creates an exotic flair with its unusual pods and can do without complex care. This makes the ornamental tree suitable for almost every garden and also for hobby gardeners without…
Whenever the design of the ornamental garden calls for a decorative element that creates structure without dominating, Reitgras enters the stage. With a growth height of 60 cm, which stretches up to 150 cm in autumn with the enchanting blossom, it takes the much-vaunted ‘golden mean’ among sweet grasses. In small areas, the ornamental grass is often…
The holy herb Santolina belongs to the daisy family. These species are mostly upright, branched, sometimes overhanging to deciduous perennial subshrubs that usually reach heights of 10-60 cm. Most of the plants, which are often hairy, exude a very aromatic scent. The basket-like, white to yellow flower heads can reach diameters of 3-12 mm. The holy herb is an…
The blood plum was created by crossing the cherry plum with a related species. The tree or bush does not grow very large and can be kept in good shape with targeted pruning measures. The blood plum looks particularly beautiful in contrast to green-leaved trees and shrubs. Trees that can reach a height of 8 meters also do…
Gravel is mostly used for special gravel beds, Asian gardens and a wide variety of path solutions. Natural stones such as boulders set accents. Natural stone slabs beautify terraces and paths. Stones are often used in garden design. For example, when constructing bed boundaries, stair design, constructing ponds and watercourses, slope stabilization, constructing raised beds and herb snails and…
In addition to being kept as a perennial, the clematis, or clematis, convinces as a lush, thriving creeper and climbing plant. Under ideal conditions, individual varieties can reach shoot lengths of up to 12 metres. However, in order for this sprawling growth to be achieved, certain climbing aids are required to which the plant can cling with…
Deer are an integral part of Central Europe and welcome from afar. However, those who live close to forests and nature reserves are less than happy when they attack the garden and eat plants. In addition to the visual aspect, this can be expensive. The solution: plant flowers that deer don’t like. deer in the garden The Capreolus…
Aromatically scented and flexible in use – lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) has also found its way into German gardens for several years. The lush green stalks, whose scent is reminiscent of lemons, are quite wild and can be easily cultivated even by beginners. However, one should keep in mind that the plant, which originally comes from Asia and…
The Monilia peak drought is caused by the fungal pathogen Monilia laxa, whose spores first infect the flowers and then penetrate the young shoots. Initially, this disease primarily affected stone fruit, in particular cherries, plums, apricots and peaches, but ornamental plants such as almond trees are increasingly becoming victims. Apples and pears are also among the host…