Clematis are so easy to care for that the question of the details of how to cut them back quite often only comes to mind when “the wild undergrowth on the house wall” clearly needs a pair of scissors … until then, the clematis was just there and doing what Vines just pretend: they grow…
Originally widespread in the Mediterranean, rosemary has since made its way into our gardens and balconies. The plant manages to give its surroundings an exotic and Mediterranean flair with ease. The stimulating effect of the leaves and shoots of the mint family are world-famous and are preferred for the preparation of fish and meat. Harvesting and drying your…
Cats are popular pets. The furry four-legged friends have a fascination for many people. Their usefulness in a large mouse population in the garden and house cannot be denied. However, the animals are not always welcome. Anyone who has ever discovered the droppings of the animals in the children’s utility bed or sandpit knows how to sing a song…
Peppermint is an extraordinary and fascinating herb. The taste of the aromatic leaves warms you from the inside out and at the same time gives you a feeling of security. Mint has been valued for its healing properties for thousands of years. The Mentha piperita variety, which was only discovered in the 19th century, impresses with its intense…
The pseudo-berry with its low growth and the bright red berries is by no means an inconspicuous plant. Despite its low height of a maximum of 20 cm, the dwarf shrub knows how to assert itself visually. Planted in groups, Gaultheria procumbens quickly forms a dense carpet of plants. The evergreen carpet berries decoratively enhance the garden and…
One look at this plant is enough to understand the choice of name. Euphorbia trigona, the western cactus, has become an integral part of classic western films. The prickly fellow is also becoming increasingly popular in our part of the world. The cactus-like appearance of the plant is deceptive, as they belong to the species-rich family of succulents. The…
To grow an apple tree from seeds, go to the roots of hobby gardening. Equipped with a long thread of patience and these instructions, you will experience first hand how a majestic fruit tree develops from a tiny apple core. For a successful process, various criteria must be taken to heart, such as the careful choice of…
Quiver flowers (hyssop-leaved, but you usually save that), Japanese myrtle, false heather, Japanese false myrtle … the many German names already indicate that it is a much-loved plant. Rightly so, quiver flowers grow as dainty subshrubs, give us a sea of violet-blue (pink, white) flowers for months, hardly need any care and can be overwintered….
The sweet fruits from the tropics enrich desserts, sauces and smoothies with their pulp. The healthy exotic comes from India, where it can look back on a history rich in tradition. The commercial cultivation of mangoes in our latitudes is not possible because of the local climate. With little effort, however, you can cultivate the tropical plants in…
Even if the blooming lily is not winter-proof here, it is often cultivated outdoors or in a tub, because this is where the distinctive flowering plant can develop well. The onion flower not only impresses with its shiny, often wavy or dotted foliage, but above all with its magnificent blossom, which looks like a pineapple. This is…