A houseplant with a magical aura decorates the window sill on the trellis or elegantly sets the scene in the traffic light. The exotic climbing plant spotted ivy entices with leathery ornamental leaves covered with tiny, white dots that mysteriously reflect the light. The mystical shimmer is enhanced by a gradient halo that encompasses each silvery-white patch. The…
Goose cress also thrives where it is too barren and desolate for many plants. These plants are very undemanding and easy to care for, yet attractive all year round. Early in the year they surprise with rich flowering, and the rest with evergreen foliage. Some varieties flower a second time after pruning. Not much needs to be done to…
A narrow hedge as a privacy screen has numerous advantages, because there is not always enough space for a broader boundary. If the hedge plants are narrow in growth and evergreen, there are even more advantages and almost every area can be protected from unwanted looks and wind with the compact plants. Some plants are particularly good…
Bananas are a staple for many when it comes to fruit varieties. It is also a fruit that is commercially available all year round. The shells are usually given in the residual waste. But it is precisely here that there are many nutrients that different plants need for healthy growth. Therefore, the banana peels should not be thrown away,…
Lady’s slipper orchids are popular indoor plants, but there are also numerous hardy varieties for the garden. The new hybrids are extremely hardy and easy to care for. It’s not that easy with indoor plants and not all species have the same requirements. That’s why we’ve divided the plants a bit to make it easier to get an…
Previously treated as an insider tip among connoisseurs, the Californian flannel shrub conquers the hearts of enthusiastic hobby gardeners with its summer blooms. In a pot on the balcony or planted out in the conservatory, the flannel shrub trumps from May with large, golden-yellow flowers above the fluffy, hairy, evergreen foliage. Well into the summer, new buds…
With stylish, triangular-shaped feathered leaves on slender, upright trunks, the fishtail palm moves beyond classic palm tree silhouettes. It is therefore recommended as a year-round greening of conservatories and living rooms. Since each leaf appears doubly pinnate and the palm fronds divide into several segments, the result is an extremely lush appearance. Most other palm species can hardly…
Grapes are also obviously considered a delicacy among garden pests. Consequently, many species settle on a grapevine. The hobby wine grower often lacks the experience to discover them in time. But that could save his harvest. So keep your eyes open and check the vines, leaves and fruits for abnormalities at an early stage. Then you can even succeed in…
Pinwheel trees impress with their fantastic flowers. However, it takes 10 to 15 years for the plants to flower. A heated conservatory that can be opened up in the summer is the best place for these impressive trees. Care is not difficult, you just need to be familiar with watering and fertilizing. Otherwise, there is not much to consider…
Field maple is one of the most popular and also cheapest trees for the home garden. The good thing about these plants is that they are easy to prune. They can be kept at any height and width. In addition, the shrubs or trees are quite frugal and robust and require very little care. The location and plant substrate…