For some years now, however, the garden hydrangea has been experiencing a brilliant renaissance, because with its large white, blue, pink or purple flowers it brings a romantic flair to the landscape. Since it also cuts a fine figure as a container plant, it often adorns terraces, balconies and house entrances. It does not make high demands…
The flowers of real chamomile are suitable for seasoning soups and making teas. The young leaves and shoots, on the other hand, have a slightly tart and somewhat sweet taste. The roots neither taste good nor do they have good nutritional value. The spread occurs through humans or through animals. The real chamomile can now be found all over…
Bear’s garlic, which is also called “wild garlic”, is a wild vegetable and aromatic plant and is related to garlic, onions and chives. However, daffodils and lilies are also some of its relatives. The taste and smell of wild garlic are very reminiscent of garlic. It is said to have an antibacterial and blood pressure lowering effect. In addition,…
Crawling in the garden and holes in the rose petals – the alarm bells are already ringing for hobby gardeners who are more remote from nature. Don’t panic, we will tell you who is crawling and nibbling there, how you can fight this vine weevil and how you can design your garden in such a way…
As far as the space requirement of the giant bamboo is concerned, no less than 10 m² should be planned. Depending on the variety, even more than 20 m² can be required in old age. Various types of giant bamboo are available in stores, which can reach different heights. In the garden, the giant bamboo, of which most…
The wide range of colors of the simple or double flowers with their five overlapping petals ranges from white to rose-red to violet, yellow and rust-brown in numerous shades. Although the hibiscus is native to Southeast Asia, China and the Polynesian Islands, numerous species and varieties have been cultivated in Germany, not only because of their…
Originally native to South America, we primarily use it as an attractive houseplant that can develop into a magnificent tall plant over the years. Even if the columnar cactus by far does not reach the stately height of up to 15 m as in the great outdoors of its home. Column cacti are succulent plants that can…
Depending on the variety, hot pepper plants reach heights of between 40 and 100 cm. Most of the species grown in the home garden are low and bushy. The plant forms numerous thin branches that are slightly woody at the base. Fleshy fruits of different lengths, thin, thick or round develop from their flowers. These can be green, red,…
Plants need nutrients for healthy and abundant growth. However, the plants can also be fertilized in a natural way, so that it is not necessary to buy a long-term or liquid fertilizer from stores. Biological waste from your own household, such as coffee grounds and eggshells, is also able to supply potted and garden plants with the…
Due to strict requirements and the breeding of higher-yielding varieties, many old apple varieties have been forgotten. Without the help of lovers who specialize in cultivating old varieties, many of them would have died out. However, other varieties were able to assert themselves in international trade despite higher-yielding and more resilient new breeds. Old apple varieties are rich…