Lychee trees originally come from sub-tropical areas of southern China. The fruits are sold on the fruit shelves in local supermarkets and are suitable for growing your own litchi plant. In this way, the fruit can be used and eaten, and the core is then used to grow a lychee. With the right preparation and care, a decorative…
What is characteristic of chives ‘Allium schoenoprasum’ and the other allium species is their typical onion smell and taste. This makes it a versatile kitchen spice, be it finely cut as a topping on bread, together with other herbs in homemade herb butter or as a fresh decoration for a wide variety of dishes. You can sow…
Successfully using rose cuttings for propagation is generally associated with luck. Grafted roses in particular are difficult to grow in the earth using cuttings in the conventional way. A clearly promising result can be achieved with the so-called potato method. You can find out how this works and what to look out for below. Potato for the propagation…
The cherry laurel is said to be robust and evergreen, but when the leaves turn brown, speed is of the essence, because the damage can only be reduced if the cause is found. There can be a number of reasons why the foliage of the bay hedge suddenly turns brown. It is very important that the correct…
The garden pond is a popular project. Water, regardless of whether it is flowing or standing, has a fascination for people, something that is made possible without any problems by having your own pond. In addition to the selection of plants and creatures, not only the shape or the access to the stream, but also the pond…
The flowers of the nasturtiums are not only beautiful to look at, they are also extremely tasty and a nice addition to a salad. If the plant does not bloom, it can be very frustrating – even if the plant is otherwise growing vigorously and thriving well. With a few simple measures, however, the cress can be…
It is completely normal for fungi to live in the soil and on plants and occurs everywhere in nature. Houseplants are not alone in their pots either. In addition to the roots of the plant, there are also innumerable microorganisms and fungi in the earth. Under certain circumstances, however, these fungi can spread widely and pose a threat…
One of the most tedious and least loved tasks in the garden is digging up the cleared beds every year. But what has to be done has to be tackled. After all, digging brings a lot of benefits for the coming season. But first we come to the reasons for compacted soil. Reasons for soil compaction Pressure is…
Weeds are spreading everywhere, even in the lawn, where they are continually being displaced. For many lawn owners, weeding is time consuming and arduous. In addition, the roots often get stuck when they are pulled out and the weeds have grown again after just a few days. With the following instructions, the production of an environmentally friendly product…
Hedges are a natural alternative to protecting the garden and patio from prying eyes. These fit harmoniously into the overall picture in the garden area and also offer the animal world a suitable habitat. However, not every hedge is suitable for the respective soil and the corresponding space available. As a rule, the various hedge plants have their…