The quince has always been considered the favorite fruit of the gods and was often referred to in mythology as the true apple of paradise, which was sometimes offered for certain ceremonies on altars. The health-promoting ingredients of the fruit helped many sick people back on their feet. They have been shown to be extremely effective for…
Whether you choose celeriac or celery is not just a question of taste. Both forms are suitable for cultivation in your own garden and also have the same requirements in terms of location and care. However, celery requires significantly less space and can therefore even be grown in small pots or boxes on the balcony. The right…
No grave can do without care, but it can be minimized. If you don’t have time at all, you have to hire someone to look after the grave, but you can’t do without it. The right choice of plants is of great importance. A dense vegetation prevents excessive weeds from forming. The plants must of course be selected based…
The Mediterranean cypress, also aptly called columnar cypress, is an evergreen tree that can be found as an ornamental wood in many gardens and parks. In the Mediterranean region in particular, long rows of Mediterranean cypress trees line the avenues and streets. The tree reaches heights of up to 6m after about 10 years. Fully grown splendid specimens…
The boxwood moth is a small butterfly that was introduced to Central Europe from East Asia at the beginning of the 21st century. The first specimens were reported in Germany in 2006. As beautiful as the butterflies are to look at with their silky white wings and brown border, they do a lot of damage to the…
Most gardeners put a lot of time and love into their plants. But even if optimal conditions are provided, the plants in the garden can be infested with diseases or pests. Unfortunately, clematis, especially the large-flowered species with their beautiful and colorful flowers, are sometimes attacked by wilt fungi. Clematis wilt is one of the dreaded fungal diseases…
Weeds may play some role in the ecological balance; In the garden and on paths, however, no hobby gardener wants to be confronted with it. Thanks to increased environmental awareness, no one expects a universal one-size-fits-all solution today. The chemical club is no longer desirable in the modern hobby garden. The trend is towards biological weed control. Maybe a little…
The wisteria attracts everyone’s attention with its impressive flowers. The popular plant is an eye-catcher in every garden, provided it unfolds its purple-blue buds. Unfortunately, the failure to bloom is not uncommon, which leads to great disappointment for many gardeners. With the knowledge of the requirements of the plant in terms of location and care, the plant will…
The plumeria, which is also called frangipani, temple tree or jasmine tree, is one of the most fragrant and beautiful tropical flowering trees. It is one of the succulents and grows as a deciduous shrub or tree, with heights of up to 8 m. Because of its lack of frost resistance, it is only cultivated in…
Over 500 species, the possibility of a substratum-free attitude and low maintenance costs, plus the inexpensive purchase and the exotic flair – all these advantages make Tillandsia popular plants. Especially during the Christmas season and at the beginning of winter, the small exotic species can be found in abundance in the trade. As easy to care for…