Ground covers are plants that grow low and cover the ground like a carpet. If they are also walkable and evergreen, they can act as an ideal lawn replacement. Not all groundcover plants have a certain degree of tread resistance. The plant expert reveals which ones have proven to be sturdy and do well in place of lawns….
When a new hedge is created, it does not have to be green. Only those who want year-round privacy need to plant suitable shrubs here. Otherwise, there are also suitable flowering shrubs for every type of hedge, which are real flowering wonders. Whether for high hedges as a property boundary or low hedges as a bed border, flowering…
Everyone knows gypsophila from tied bouquets. The combination with gypsophila is a bestseller, especially for rose bouquets. However, the plant is rarely seen in gardens, which is surprising because it is really pretty to look at. In addition, gypsophila has a lightness that is suitable for all bed neighbors. The gypsophila is also called paniculate gypsophila. In any case, it…
A picket fence is a very natural form of demarcation. Made of chestnut or oak wood, this older version of the picket fence consists of upright poles that are either tubular, square or slightly slanted in cross-section. The special naturalness of this type of fence is that only untreated wood is used and hammered directly into the…
Anyone who finds the right location for the Christmas rose has already met most of the needs. The evergreen and hardy plant should be given a sheltered place where it is in light shade, especially in summer. It can be a bit brighter in winter, but the Christmas rose does not get blazing sun at any time…
The largest pumpkin to date weighed more than 1,800 kilograms. The smallest specimen is hardly larger than a coin. There are also plenty of delicious pumpkin recipes to discover. In addition, pumpkins are easy to grow, undemanding and easy to care for. Although the pumpkin was one of the most important crops and food plants in its South and…
Scarifying is part of a beautiful lawn – every gardener has heard that. Is that really the case, or can some gardeners say goodbye to the scarifying myth with a clear conscience? That is exactly what this article clarifies. What does scarify actually mean? Scarifying comes from the English “vertical” and “cut”, in German “vertical” and “cutting”,…
Fountains in the home garden are a stylish decorative element and ideally they provide water for free. No wonder, then, that they are becoming increasingly popular. But whether newly built or years old, it can happen that the well water stinks. This can have different causes. Usually the smell gives an indication of where the problem is. Find out more…
In a lovingly tended garden, most shrubs need a careful trimming at least once a year. It is important to observe a few important rules, because a wrong cut can greatly disfigure garden shrubs and ornamental shrubs. In order to properly understand the importance of pruning for the care of the plants, the interested hobby gardener should…
Are you one of those dedicated house gardeners with an unbridled enthusiasm for discovering new house plants? Then the elephant’s ear, Haemanthus albiflos, has probably long since aroused your interest. Here you can find out the most important things about caring for and overwintering, as well as some information about other blood flowers. maintenance The Haemanthus…