If a garden pond for goldfish is to be redesigned or created, then the living conditions for the animals must be taken into account. Because depending on the quantity and size of the fish, the size of the pond has to be different. In addition, a certain depth of the garden pond must be given for wintering…
The edge of the pond is considered to be the transition from solid ground to water. There are many attractive planting options for this. The most important thing here is that the plants should look beautiful, but also serve as a fastening for the edge. But the edge of a pond is not just the same; there are…
The tulip (Tulipa), a member of the lily family, grows perennial and herbaceous and, depending on the variety, with heights of 10 to 70 cm. There are tulips that not only impress with their flower shape or color, but also with an intense scent. They adorn herbaceous beds, rock gardens or the edge of lawns. But what if…
The African Lily enters spring as an inconspicuous plant. Just a dense pile of leaves, nothing else. But before long, an amazing transformation is taking place with her. It lets thin stems sprout towards the sky, on which enchanting blue-purple flowers are enthroned. The owner is looking forward to this moment. Sometimes, however, in vain. How can he persuade them to…
If the decorative bougainvillea does not bloom, the reasons why this is so must be found. Because every hobby gardener wants an abundantly blooming climbing plant that covers a wall or a privacy screen with its bright pink flowers. Mostly it is due to maintenance errors that can be fixed quickly. Since the plant is not winter hardy,…
Millions of basil are bought in pots every year. As potted plants, they are also a decorative eye-catcher for every kitchen. It is a pity that in most cases the basil dies quickly. If the first brown leaves appear, it can be assumed that health problems are already in full swing. Here the cause must be found and remedied….
In recent years, the calla has made it to the top of the popularity list for garden and indoor plants. With its exotic flowers, it looks very decorative. In addition to the well-known white flowers, brightly colored varieties are now also available. Plants with flowers in yellow, pink, salmon, up to deep burgundy red and even almost black…
As a frequently used plant, the garden hibiscus owes its popularity primarily to its beautiful flowers. But what should be done if this of all things does not happen? Now it is time to identify the causes and remedy them. Often it is only small changes in care that cause the mallow family to form again buds. Common…
Bamboo is a fascinating plant that is noticeable for its particularly rapid growth. Of the approximately 1500 different types of bamboo, around 100 are sufficiently hardy in Germany and are preferably planted as fast-growing privacy screens or in Asian-designed gardens. How fast bamboo grows and when it is fully grown depends on the one hand on the…
An unwanted bush is quickly removed from the ground, after all, it is not a tree. Anyone who thinks like that and starts digging out haphazardly will soon be very surprised. Often there are more roots than the visible bush would suggest. And they reach deeper than your own spade. But giving up is not an option for a…