If wasps are in the vicinity, they spoil many outdoor fun in summer. An undisturbed lingering at the laid coffee table is spoiled by the buzzing pests as well as a happy barbecue evening on the terrace. Even if there is no wasp’s nest nearby, the uninvited guests appear and act as spoilers, because their stings are…
The occidental tree of life, as the plant species Thuja occidentalis is also poetically called, has produced with ‘Brabant’ a variety that is ideal for hedge planting. The cypress-like, evergreen tree, with a stature height of up to 4 meters, is by far not as tall as other cultivated forms of this genus; however, the…
The dogwood is a richly blooming ornamental wood, which stands out in white or pink in summer and even beautifies autumn with its colorful foliage. In order for it to bloom and thrive profusely, however, it requires special – albeit simple – care. Find the right location for the dogwood The flower dogwood prefers balanced proportions. Therefore,…
Lemon thyme emerged from a cross with real thyme and field thyme and has been cultivated in farm and monastery gardens for centuries. A fully aromatic, lemon-heavy taste and the fresh scent of the hybrid plant gave this plant its name. Even today, the traditional spice plant is still a real insider tip for the home kitchen…
The bindweed, also called devil’s intestine, windling or field bindweed, is a perennial, twining and herbaceous plant that belongs to the bindweed family. Despite its pretty pink or bluish funnel-shaped flowers, it is one of the most feared weeds in the garden as well as in vineyards and in the fields. The biggest problem is the spreading…
The sweet potato is one of the most important foods in the world after rice, but has only recently attracted the attention of hobby gardeners in the local regions. Although their name suggests it, sweet potatoes are not botanically related to the well-known potatoes, but belong to the bindweed family. In addition, they are extremely happy to…
A few years ago, carnations in the garden had almost been forgotten. Completely wrongly, because the green or gray-blue leafy upholstery plants are very easy to care for and also bring color to garden areas that hardly any other flowering plant would like to inhabit. But now the mostly wonderfully fragrant flowers in the rock garden, on…
Leeks, as they are also called, are healthy, tasty and popular vegetables. And with a little preparation and patience, it can easily be grown in your own garden. If the right variety is chosen, it can even be harvested in the middle of winter and thus enriches the menu. However, there are a few points to consider for…
Evergreen and hardy ornamental trees can be a great highlight in the garden. Especially in winter when they fill the barren and defoliated green space with life and color, but of course not every plant is equally suitable for every garden. And the right choice decides whether the ornamental wood is an eye-catcher or a puny blemish….
Firebeans, which are also known as runner beans, Turkish beans, make-up beans or flower beans, belong to the legumes and at the same time to the butterfly flowers. They are creeping and herbaceous, annual, biennial or perennial plants, whereby in our regions the annual species are usually grown and the perennial species tend to be grown…