Bell-like inflorescences and pink-red foliage – the Japanese lavender heather (Pieris Japonica) impresses above all with its brightly colored plant parts, which come into their own especially in summer and autumn. The decorative plant is an evergreen shrub that is quite robust and can reach a height of up to four meters; however, smaller varieties are also…
The forget-me-not (Myosotis) belongs to the predatory or borage family and is a perennial and undemanding spring bloomer. This plant is now also available with bright white and pink, mostly five-petalled flowers. These can grow in the form of grapes or clusters. Mixed-colored varieties are sometimes also offered in stores. Growth of the plant This original forest plant…
Basil is also called royal herb. It smells pleasantly of essential oils and has found its way into many kitchens, especially due to its unmistakable taste. Basil is a southern herb. Therefore, it takes a little care to grow and thrive in our climate. The classic among the different types of basil is the Genovese basil. You can get it…
The medicinal properties of the herbaceous sage plants have been known since ancient times. Its versatility makes it an extremely popular plant in the herb garden, but the European garden sage – Salvia officinalis – can also be cultivated without any problems as a container plant on the balcony or terrace. The aromatic leaves of the labiates…
Ground cover protects the earth from temperature fluctuations, from excessive heat and rapid drying out, but also from the cold and from rapid freezing of the soil. The roots keep the soil loose and reasonably moist, even when it is dry. They also provide humus and that is important. The choice of evergreen ground cover is large. I once…
The Christ thorn is interesting, exceptionally decorative and is one of the few plants that make us happy with flowers in winter. In the following article you will find out that it is also one of the easiest to care for plants that you can invite into your living room, but is also quite dangerous. Wanted…
Mealybugs can be brown, white or pink in color and are coated with a white web of a waxy substance that is supposed to protect them from predators. This wool-like armor not only protects them from their natural enemies, but also makes it difficult to fight them. Control should be carried out immediately after the first signs…
Due to its cylindrically arranged inflorescences, the Callistemon is often referred to as a pipe and bottle cleaner. The genus includes several very frost-sensitive to hardy, evergreen trees and shrubs. The leaves smell wonderfully aromatic when rubbed, especially since they contain essential oils. location The cylinder cleaner prefers a sunny, airy place in their own four walls…
“A flower is a flower is a flower” – a characterization that quickly swims through your head when looking at a gerbera. It is something like the “flower in itself”, and that too in exceptionally clear, radiant and diverse colors. What not all flower lovers know: the gerbera is not only good as a cut flower, but…
The laburnum enchants with lush, bright yellow flowers that are a real eye-catcher in the garden. In addition, the laburnum, as the shrubby plant is also called, makes very little demands. Great beauty, an attractive effect on butterflies and little effort make the laburnum an enrichment – even for gardeners without green fingers. However, the Laburnum cannot be…