Judas trees (Cercis) offer a variety of garden designs through three main species with numerous variations plus some rarer specimens. The most beautiful Judas tree varieties are listed and described below. The most beautiful Judas tree varieties The most common Judas tree species are: Common Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum) Canadian Judas Tree (Cercis canadensis) Chinese Judas…
Aphids are the most common garden pests. Fortunately, they are fairly easy to combat with a number of home remedies. We clarify here whether you can also get rid of aphids with washing-up liquid. Detect aphid infestation Usually an aphid infestation is easy to spot. characteristics of animals white, brown, black or green a few millimeters in…
Caterpillars on the box tree immediately ring the alarm bells. It could be the dreaded box tree moth. It is therefore important to reliably identify the caterpillars of the pest and to combat them accordingly. Identify caterpillars on boxwood Apart from the notorious box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis), other moth caterpillars can also get lost in the box tree. For…
The pineapple is a popular exotic fruit. Growing your own can be tempting, but it’s not that easy, because pineapple seeds don’t exist. It is therefore easiest to use the tuft of a fruit for this. We tell you how a pineapple grows. This is how the pineapple grows in its homeland The pineapple (Ananas comosus) belongs to…
Ranunculus are very beautiful bulbous plants. They bloom in all possible colors and are also suitable as cut flowers. For the gardener, the question arises as to how hardy the flowers are, i.e. how much frost the ranunculus can tolerate. temperature tolerance The ranunculus ( Ranunculus asiaticus) originally comes from the Orient. This explains why it is less suitable for…
Bark mulch has numerous positive properties for plants and beds and makes gardening easier. In order for the effect to be optimal, a certain amount must be applied depending on the desired benefit. bark mulch per square meter When applying bark mulch, it is important to use the right amount in order to get the most…
Garden pansies (Viola wittrockiana) and horned violets (Viola cornuta) show a similarity and are related to each other. They bloom colorfully from spring to autumn. Differences can be found above all in overwintering and frost sensitivity. Everything you need to know about how much frost they can tolerate and what else needs to be considered can be found…
The geraniums, which bloom for many months, are popular flowers for balcony boxes and colorful flower beds. The mostly red, pink or white flowering wonders often show their splendor well into autumn – only to be transported with the first frost either in the basement to overwinter or in the garbage. Aren’t there hardy geranium varieties that…
Primula, the Latin name for the species-rich genus of primroses, means “the first”. In fact, the colorful primroses bloom together with snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils as the first flowers of the year. The colorful flowers can be seen in some species as early as the end of winter, when temperatures are still around freezing. However, this does not…
For the best possible growth and maximum harvest yields when growing potatoes, it is essential to pay attention to the plant neighbors. These 17 planting partners are particularly suitable for a potato mixed culture. Mixed culture essential The cultivation of a potato mixed culture is strongly recommended. On the one hand, this promotes the growth and health…