Our gardens, however well fenced, are easily accessible to some wildlife species. They regularly look for food in it, have found shelter or are just “passing through”. When we discover feces as a sign of their presence, the question quickly arises: which animal was that? Is a squirrel responsible for this? These features speak for themselves. Combine multiple clues…
You have to like a gabion fence. Not everyone likes the stone-filled mesh baskets, although there are quite a few differences in design. What is certain is that they are practical. They can also be set up and filled independently and with almost no help. It is important that you do it right. Anyone who has ever seen crooked and…
A wonderful apple for the visually minded, the Gala apple is rosy-cheeked with a naturally waxed skin that can be polished to a shine. The Gala apple is also a great kid’s apple, sweet and very low in acidity. However, the aroma is in the malic acids, which is why the Gala apple is not a great…
Synthetically produced fertilizer is not necessarily the dream material for gardens: Sensible application only after soil analysis, helpful and tolerable application for the environment and plants only after complicated quantity calculation; In general, fertilizer, the production of which consumes tons of petroleum and promotes climate change, is not exactly the latest craze among responsible gardeners –…
With bright yellow flowers from May to October and a very intense, pleasant smell, the spice bark is becoming more and more enchanting in local gardens. However, since it is not hardy, the bush or standard stem originally from South America is ideally cultivated in a bucket. So it can be brought to a sheltered, frost-free location…
Callisia repens is a herbaceous perennial plant bearing a multitude of small, fleshy leaves. The Creeping Upholstery is not very demanding when it comes to caring for it, so it is also suitable for beginners who do not have a green thumb. The plant doesn’t like something, it can be recognized immediately because it changes the color…
Not all lawns are the same, as many gardeners have experienced first-hand. Because only with the right seed mixture at the appropriate location can the lawn be enjoyed over the long term. One of the most important prerequisites for the successful cultivation of lawns is the selection of the right type of lawn, which is precisely tailored…
Fascinating contrasts meet on a Senecio barbertonicus ‘Himalaya’. Long, round, pointed, evergreen leaves thrive on succulent, thick-fleshed shoots. This massive appearance is cushioned by a delicate stature with a height of 20 cm. After the yellow cup flower has withered, filigree, white crowns of hair are enthroned on the fruiting plant, which gave the groundsel its name. This exotic…
The brick grill is one of the best garden grills, simple in material, adaptable in function/shape, you do not need to check pollution. You don’t have to spend four-digit sums like for the designer grill made of stainless steel, and it still fits better in some natural gardens than the sparkling design monster – the garden…
Colorful flower stalks or leaf rosettes are typical of Guzmania, which belong to the bromeliads. These exotic houseplants are not easy to grow, especially in winter. They like it really bright, which is difficult to do in our latitudes. Special lighting can help the plants not only survive the winter well, but even bloom. We have put together for…