Rainwater tanks are usually buried in the garden soil. Only very rarely are they set up in the house cellar. The collected rainwater can be used in many ways, for the plants in the garden and in the house, but also for flushing the toilet and the washing machine. Whether you use a water tank or a cistern…
Flowering rhododendrons are a feast for the eyes. Keeping these beautiful trees is not easy, but not overly complicated either. A suitable location and, above all, the plant substrate are important. In addition, these shrubs must not be planted too deep. If a few basic things are taken into account when planting, nothing stands in the way of a…
Depending on the species, this plant is a deciduous shrub or deciduous tree. It can reach heights of growth of up to 25 m and a trunk diameter of up to 1.50 m. The white flowers, which depending on the species can also be yellowish or pink, appear from May to June and hang in dense…
Leaves are much more than just a decorative accessory for a magnificent rose blossom. The leaves have the vital task of keeping the metabolism going by means of photosynthesis. To do this, the rose petals remove the carbon dioxide from the air and capture the sunlight so that, in combination with water, glucose forms as an energy…
Anyone who owns plants, whether in the home or in the garden, knows that they often require a lot of attention and care. But often this is neglected and many plants show their discomfort by brown leaf tips. However, since not every care and every location is suitable for every plant, the reasons for this must be…
From the medical-cosmetic field, aloe vera is probably known to many people beyond the circle of hobby gardeners. Because of this popularity, it can also be found in numerous garden landscapes and plant pots today. However, in order to feel comfortable away from its original home, the aloe vera places high demands on the substrate used. We will…
In order for rose blossoms to pile up in opulent abundance, healthy, vital foliage is essential. If the leaves are healthy, the entire metabolic process runs smoothly. Photosynthesis proceeds in a regulated manner. Nutrients and water get to where the buds thrive and develop into royal blooms. All the more devastating for the rose gardener when the leaves present…
If you want floral variety on the creative windowsill, you can’t get past the rosette thick leaf. The distinctively branched semi-shrub impresses with succulent, terminal rosettes in beautiful shades of purple to dark red-brown and dainty yellow flowers. Equipped with the potential for stem formation, the Mediterranean plants contrast impressively with the classic potted plants on the…
Arugula salad, also known by the less sonorous name rocket, is becoming more and more popular. The pleasant spiciness, the slightly nutty aroma and the strong green make the rocket a delicious ingredient in salads, pasta and pizza. The leaves are also a great decoration on the plate. In addition, the cultivation of the rocket is very easy…
She has made herself rare in the wild. The enchanting checkered flower is becoming increasingly rare in wet meadows, along bodies of water or along biotopes. Bring the distinctive flower beauty into your own green kingdom, it will thank you with colorful bell-shaped flowers from March to May. No viewer can escape their unique, purple and white checkerboard…