Mosquito bites are a popular topic for supposed horror reports – but only in media that like to cash in with “the sky is falling on our heads” topics. If you look closely, there’s nothing verifiable behind it, although buzzing gnats can drive insane all but the sober Zen master. There are nasty inflamed mosquito bites –…
The heliconia belongs to the Caribbean, like white dream beaches and parrots. With their unique splendor of flowers, the enchanting species transform living spaces and conservatories into a heavenly oasis of well-being. The most beautiful varieties are waiting to be discovered by you here. The exotic ranking is led by the Heliconia psittacorum, also known as the lobster…
Hemlocks are remarkably tall trees that simply outgrow most gardens. As an alternative, however, there are a number of small-scale varieties that are suitable even for today’s terraced gardens. Hemlocks are a bit choosy when it comes to location and planting medium, but are otherwise fairly easy to care for. What they cannot tolerate is prolonged drought. The trees…
In terms of propagation, the hibiscus is just as uncomplicated as in its care. The desired goal defines the applied method. If you aim to breed new varieties, the project succeeds excellently with the help of the seeds. If you are already cultivating a perfect rose mallow that is simply being bred, propagation by cuttings is an option. If…
The stag’s tongue fern is perennial and perennial. It grows clumpy and arching overhanging. Otherwise, this rosette plant is evergreen and not sensitive to frost. Characteristic of this fern are the leaf ribs with forked side veins. Older leaves are dark and leathery, while young leaves bud light green. Like other ferns, Asplenium scolopendrium likes to remain in the same…
A raised bed not only brings variety to the garden design, but also scores points over the classic, ground-level garden bed with numerous advantages. Thanks to its comfortable height, it can be worked on in a back-friendly manner. The hobby gardener is not dependent on the soil quality, as with a flat bed, but determines it himself…
Hokkaido pumpkins are not only delicious and healthy, they are also very easy to grow in the garden. The fruits have the advantage that they can be stored for a long time. What many hobby gardeners find difficult is recognizing the right time to ripen. But there are very clear symptoms by which this can be recognized. There is…
The Hokkaido pumpkin is one of the most well-known types of pumpkin. The rather small pumpkins, weighing only 0.5 to 2 kg, are very popular, which is not only due to their good taste, but also because you don’t have to peel them. Hokkaido squash is ideal for soups, but it can also be used as a…
Malus sylvestris belongs to the wild apples. These are very popular with insects, birds and also wild animals. The trees or large shrubs provide food and shelter. Unfortunately, they are no longer often found in nature or in gardens. In some federal states, they even belong to the endangered, native tree species, although they look very good due to…
Hobby gardeners who cultivate their ornamental and vegetable garden in harmony with nature do not want to do without a compost heap with all its ecological advantages. At the same time, they are striving for a tastefully designed green space that would be difficult to integrate with a pile of rubbish. A patent solution to the problem…