Your own fountain in the garden – a romantic idea or a very specific financial calculation or just a fantasy that can hardly be realized? Given today’s water prices, it is certainly not unrealistic to think about drilling a well in your own garden. You basically have the right to do so, and here’s how it works….
The Colorado potato beetle belongs to the leaf beetle family. It becomes between 7 and 15 millimeters long and is yellow. Its pronotum, which has black spots and the 10 dark longitudinal stripes on the wing covers, is noticeable. The Colorado beetle can defend itself well. In the event of danger, he excretes what is known as a military…
After the long, gray, cold and rather dreary winter, the spring flowers are the first splash of color in the garden. They delight eyes and hearts with bright colors. Whether in the bed, on the lawn, in pots or boxes, the first tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths and others spread a good mood. They are offered in pots early…
The lily cluster prefers well-drained substrates that are as neutral as possible – but at least low in lime. Fresh, high-quality garden soil is usually sufficient if some bark mulch is added to it. The same applies to bucket soil. If the soil tends to become compact, bark mulch can also help. Coconut fibers can also be used. Choosing…
Hot peppers are popular, including jalapeños and habaneros. The small to medium-sized jalapeños were named after a Mexican city, after Xalapa. They are typical representatives of the species Capsicum annuum, i.e. the Spanish pepper. Habaneros do not come from Havana, i.e. from Cuba, as is often assumed, but from the Yucatan peninsula, where they are still grown today. They…
The decorative daisies are easy to care for and make no special demands on their location. As a container plant, they can decorate the terrace, balcony and window sill, but nothing stands in the way of planting in the flowerbed. There are only a few tips to consider so that the daisy family unfolds its full bloom…
Unfortunately, some types of lettuce, such as the lettuce and lettuce, tend to shoot in summer. That means: The visual appearance of the plant begins to change. A tall stalk grows out of the middle of the head of the lettuce, which only bears isolated, small leaves and forms flowers after a short time. What does shooting…
The Cocos nucifera, better known as the coconut palm, is reminiscent of distant countries, summer weather and tropical beaches like hardly any other plant. But why wander into the distance? With a coconut palm as a potted plant, everyone has the opportunity to bring summer into their own four walls. If you want, you can turn the Cocos…
The hostas or hostas are on the rise with us. In the following article you will find out why this is the case and why a hosta can really do something good for every garden. And if you are then convinced, you can read up on what needs to be considered when planting, caring for and propagating…
The Calycanthus floridus, which comes from North America, has been cultivated in local green spaces and parks since the 18th century. Used by the Indians as a medicinal herb, however, the plant is only now slowly beginning its triumphal march into the smaller gardens. The ornamental wood, which smells of cloves and strawberries, is easy to cultivate…