The plum tree is ornamental and useful at the same time, because it produces both decorative flowers and delicious fruits. In return, it requires little care and a suitable location. Especially with the latter, however, there are a few factors to consider, and only if these are observed will a rich harvest be in store. Self- and…
Even in the Middle Ages, a well-groomed garden without trimmed yew trees was unthinkable, whereby the most creative design ideas can be realized. The famous gardens of Versailles, for example, are significantly influenced by the European yew with imaginative hedges and shapely solitary plants. Nevertheless, the Taxus baccata is on the Red List of endangered species because…
A pond in the garden is a beautiful extension of your own green oasis and can be integrated for relaxation, the settlement of a wide variety of pond inhabitants and to improve the ambience. A disadvantage of creating a body of water yourself is the cleaning required to keep the water clean. In this article you will…
Fennel has the botanical name Foeniculum vulgare and belongs to the umbelliferae family. Problems often arise when cultivating the tasty useful plant. In this context, two phenomena can be seen which are closely linked. The fennel shoots up and at the same time does not form any bulbs. In order to avoid this growth behavior, the causes must…
When an orange tree loses leaves, its owner quickly fears the worst. But instead of panicking, he should first take a look at the calendar sheet. It makes a difference whether the leaf loss occurs in summer or winter. The good news is: At any time of the year, the problem can be dealt with as soon as…
It is by no means certain that the strawberries belong to the fruit. In reality, nuts are involved here, so it would be entirely conceivable to classify strawberries as vegetables. You can find out more about the classification of strawberries and many other things about the strawberry plant that are of interest to gardeners in the following…
Do you want decorative wilderness in the garden? With lush vegetation reminiscent of fairytale and distant lands? This is possible, but only if you are careful and knowledgeable about the selection of tropical plants for your garden. Tropical plants for German gardens Unfortunately, Germany is very far from the tropics. Most of the tropical plants that really come…
There is hardly a type of soil for which no adequate hydrangea can be found. From sun-loving farmer’s hydrangeas to velvet hydrangeas for shady locations to adaptable panicle hydrangeas , no desired location remains unfulfilled. The primary requirement for an opulent abundance of flowers is an adequate supply of nutrients, because hydrangeas are anything but starvation artists. The soil should be acidic…
The natives of South America already used the stevia plant to sweeten their food and drinks. However, it was not until 1899 that the herbaceous perennial with the botanical name Stevia rebaudiana was scientifically described and gradually became known in Europe, also under the name sweet herb or honey herb. The stevia plant is a true miracle…
The sloe is an important wild shrub. In the spring it provides nectar to many insects, especially butterflies, serves numerous species of tensioners that feast on the leaves, and also provides food for some species of beetles. Finally, the blackthorn is still a food source for numerous birds, such as titmice and warblers. Sloe corners offer shrub breeders…