The classic climbing plants are roses and clematis. Unfortunately these are not evergreen. In winter their beauty is gone. Evergreen climbing plants are rather rare. The classic is ivy, but not all types of ivy are hardy. You have to be careful when choosing. In addition, the fruits of the plant are poisonous. Who small children should choose another plant. An alternative is…
The prickly pear is a species of plant that belongs to the cactus family. Within this family it belongs to the genus Opuntia. In everyday language, this plant is also referred to as prickly pear. The prickly pear reaches heights of between 1 m and 6 m, adopting a shrubby or tree-like form. There is usually a trunk about…
Whether as a decorative houseplant or as a classic green groundcover – the bobbed head (Helxine soleirolii) can now be found in almost all plant lovers either in the house or in the garden. As a noble-looking green plant, the plant impresses with its thread-thin shoots and shiny green leaves, which are arranged in a dense…
The tomato is one of the favorite plants to be grown by home gardeners at home. No wonder, since tomatoes are actually very easy to grow and produce a lot of delicious harvest with an aroma that is usually not found in commercial tomatoes. If only it weren’t for the stinging! In the following article you will learn…
The yucca or palm lily is often known as a houseplant. There it usually grows with a tall stem that can reach several cm in diameter and forms a radiating crown. The yucca belongs to the succulents and does not appear to be very hardy. In fact, of the approximately 50 known varieties, only about 10 are suitable…
Listening to the chirping songbirds when out and about in the countryside, but at home this pleasure can quickly pass. When birds such as sparrows, swallows and the like build a permanent nest under the roof, this poses a number of problems. The stinking feces of the little flyers is just one of them. Most bird species are…
The easy-care pond mussel can populate any garden pond that is not home to fish. Because these are used by the larvae of the mussels as hosts, on the other hand the mussels serve as food. But a swimming pool or a pond that is exclusively planted can be filtered by keeping the mussels without an extra…
The striking creamy-white to light yellow flowers of the sticky-seed appear between May and September, depending on the species, and exude an intense, pleasant fragrance. The most well-known types of sticky-seed are the narrow-leaved sticky-seed (Pittosporum tenuifolium), the Chinese sticky-seed (Pittosporum tobira) and the curly-leaved sticky-seed (Pittosporum undulatum). location Sticky Pittosporum are usually very undemanding container…
Ground covering plants are popular with many gardeners to cover up bare and drab spots. The Waldsteinia impresses with its vigorous growth, which not only effectively suppresses weeds. Planted in groups, the evergreen perennial turns into a magnificent sea of golden yellow flowers in spring. Golden strawberries are not only suitable for greening partially shaded garden areas, but…
Decoratively colored leaves and delicate twigs with dense flowers make the flowered maple an eye-catcher. In order for the maple, as the flowering maple is also called, to retain its beauty for a long time, it needs coordinated care. Location requirements The flower mallow needs a location that is bright and sunny. However, the indoor maple must…