Ornamental cabbage can be found almost exclusively in autumn in the garden trade. At this time, the leaves begin to change color and the cabbage is used for decoration, autumn planting, autumn arrangements and bouquets. The plants can be easily grown by seed, the culture is simple. New varieties keep appearing on the market, more and more colorful…
Crosne, Stachys or Knollenziest – the Ziest is almost unknown, but still has numerous names. Stachys sieboldii is a wonderful winter vegetable with a fine taste, which can also be harvested fresh at Christmas and requires little care throughout the year. If you want to bring the gourmet vegetables into your own garden, you only have to…
The indoor aria makes it easy for the hobby gardener to take it to heart. With magnificent foliage, deep green, shiny and decoratively lobed, it spreads Far Eastern charm in living rooms, conservatories and in the garden. When other plants go into hibernation in autumn, the Fatsia japonica presents a distinctive, creamy-white flower and a umbelliferous infructescence…
Who does not know them, the large, apple-like, orange-red to coral-red berries of the mountain ash, the so-called rowan berries. They are extremely decorative and a valuable forage plant for birds and insects. They also play a special role in mythology. To this day, the opinion persists that rowan berries cannot be eaten. But is that true or is…
They are masters of illusion because they belie their true character with lavish blooms and bright fruits. Poisonous plants are widespread in the garden because they often present a particularly beautiful appearance. In Central Europe alone, this group includes 50 species with hundreds of varieties. Banning them completely from the planting plan would hardly be in the interest…
Plants enrich the living space with color and, depending on the species, even improve the indoor climate. The location is not just limited to the window sill. Climbing plants also feel comfortable on cupboards or in tubs with a trellis. The climbing plants presented here are not only easy to care for but also the most natural decoration…
Ornamental onions (Allium) can be found in many gardens. No wonder, after all, the plant with the star ball flowers looks attractive. It is also popular with bees and butterflies and also keeps voles away. In addition to the well-known purple varieties, varieties with white, yellow and pink flowers are also available. If you want, you can propagate the…
The foam flower is a popular garden plant that feels comfortable and thrives in the partial shade or shade of deciduous trees. There are only three species in this genus, but numerous cultivars. The choice is great. The plants differ mainly in the shape and markings of the leaves and in the intensity of the…
A feast for the eyes in the bed and on the plate, nutty aroma and rich in vitamin C – this is how Mediterranean radicchio has conquered the hearts of hobby gardeners. Thanks to innovative breeding, cultivation north of the Alps is no longer a dream. We are talking about the Palla Rosso varieties, which are impressively…
Pistachio trees only thrive in a few areas in Germany, often in botanical gardens. The plants need sun and heat in summer and temperatures around 5°C in winter. Unfortunately, they are not frost-resistant, at least not in prolonged sub-zero temperatures. Otherwise they are not difficult to cultivate. They grow slowly, you need some patience. An appropriate location and a suitable…