There are around 550 species in the genus of the primrose. Many of them come from the mountainous regions of Europe or Asia, but there are also species from North America. Most primroses are perennials, but there are also annual and biennial species. In mild winters, the primrose season can start as early as February, but the plants…
Black aphids are unwelcome guests on outdoor and container plants. The defective insects are not very choosy and do not even stop at exotic plants. If the pests feel comfortable on the host plant, damage and population increase. However, chemicals do not necessarily have to be used to combat it. Because in your own garden and in the kitchen…
May beetles and June beetles are closely related. They are also very similar and can easily be confused. June beetles are usually a little smaller than May beetles. However, both are equally dangerous for the native plants in the garden. Because the larvae and the beetles can cause great damage to the roots and leaves. Therefore, the larvae should also…
When the garden is buzzing in spring and summer, the cockchafer (Melolontha) and the June beetle (Amphimallon solstitiale) are often part of it. Cockchafers are better known and are often recognised, but sometimes it can be the June bugs that stand out in the garden and can be just as damaging to the plants as the…
Engerlings are the larvae of certain beetle species. These include cockchafers and June beetles, which are among the best-known scarab beetles. In the larval stage they reach a length of up to six centimeters and are very thick. Their bodies are light, greyish, brownish or yellowish. The head and legs are darker. These can be brown, orange, or even black…
It is one of the most fascinating orchid genera that can be cultivated indoors. The cattleya orchid enchants the viewer with unusually large flowers and is the undisputed flower queen for many garden lovers. To date, 45 species have been recorded, which in turn have been refined into colourful, stunning hybrids. As glorious as its blooms may appear,…
Blossoms in winter – always in demand in our rather dreary climate at this time of year, and the winter jasmine spoils us with a whole abundance of flowers. He is really undemanding and, after a somewhat more reserved start phase, also grows quickly. If you need a green shrub in front of a window that blooms…
A flower bed offers a variety of design options. Depending on what you want to plant on this flower bed, there are a few things to consider beforehand. For example, sun-kissed plants should not be planted in the shade and shade-loving plants should not be planted in the blazing sun. Just as important as the location are the…
In March, the first early bloomers stick their heads out of the ground and chase away the winter blues with a colorful blossom. With the right choice of plants, new buds will appear as soon as the first flowers have faded. From June to August, planting in the flower box transforms the balcony into a colorful sea…
Fresh herbs from the garden straight to the table has become a popular trend in this part of the world. Anyone who has cultivated basil in the garden bed will notice that it also blooms in summer. But now the question arises, is the herb still edible or should the flowers be cut off? The following article deals…