When planting a raised bed, it always depends on the type of use. A vegetable bed follows different laws than a pure flower bed. What must always be considered, however, is that the nutrient levels in the raised bed are initially very high. Not all plants like it the same way. Therefore, a precise planting sequence must be observed. However,…
We breathe in the scent of fresh needles, collect cones and marvel at the graceful growth of different conifers in the forests. Sometimes we don’t even know what kind of tree it is. Spruce and fir may look confusingly similar, but if you know which details to look out for, you can still tell the Picea and…
Hibiscus is one of our most popular ornamental plants, especially the indoor hibiscus “Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis” in an incredible number of cultivars. The next well-known hibiscus, which is currently gaining ground, is the Hibiscus syriacus as a garden hibiscus, for both of which you will find detailed cutting instructions in the article. To many other types of…
With heart-shaped leaves and blue spike flowers, pikeperch rounds off the bank planting at the garden pond and stream in an eye-catching way. Thanks to its vigorous growth, this decorative aquatic plant will not leave sandy-muddy flat areas up to 30 cm deep ungreened for long. Immigrated from the temperate regions of America, the distinctive water hyacinth…
Bluebells are just as much a part of spring as tulips and daffodils. The dainty bell-shaped flowers look like miniature hyacinth flowers. They do well under trees or in the middle of the lawn. They are even suitable for planters. Rhododendrons are ideal as an accompaniment. They like similar conditions. Caring for bluebells is easy. The plants are quite undemanding and robust. We…
Planting along the edge of a wood is often a bit tricky. Such locations are either too dark, too moist or too calcareous for the majority of ornamental plants. As a native wild perennial, hazel root does not have such problems. With a height of up to 20 cm, the Easter Luze plant thrives in dense carpets, covered…
Many hobby gardeners wish to cultivate a silver birch in their garden. The deciduous deciduous tree with the slender, picturesque silhouette, accented by a black and white bark, is indeed impossible to miss. In addition, the Betula pendula brings advantageous attributes to the table, such as rapid growth, remarkable undemanding and a great pioneering spirit. Where no other…
Cucumbers are usually grafted onto a pumpkin. Both species are related to each other, which is why this usually works very well. Even if the cucumber is considered the diva of fruit vegetables, her bitches are so refined. The plants develop healthier, there is a more plentiful harvest and the fruits also get bigger if you let them. On…
Harvesting delicious vegetables from the garden is the goal of all work for many hobby gardeners. Unfortunately, the joy of this is often spoiled by bitter zucchini, pumpkins or cucumbers. Many cucurbits can form these substances, mostly through mutation or crossing with wild varieties. The bitter substances can even be toxic in high concentrations, so much so that…
Jelly palms are extremely decorative. The overhanging fronds, the inflorescences and the fruits make this palm plant a highlight in the pot garden. Although slow-growing, the jelly palm develops into a stately specimen with fronds up to 2.50 m long. Butia capitala is quite undemanding when it comes to care. Well-drained soil, preferably mineral, is important. Jelly palms get their…