To say it straight away: feather poppy is not suitable for all gardens, because this perennial needs space. Not only enough space to show off well, but also to be able to spread out. If she is not granted this space, she can quickly overgrow all her neighbors. Unfortunately, it has somewhat discredited its ability to spread quickly. That…
Strawberries are healthy and extremely tasty. There are many different types and varieties. The selection is important, especially if you want to harvest fresh berries over a longer period of time. It is then advisable to choose varieties that ripen differently so that the harvest time is extended. In addition to strawberries that bear once, there are also varieties…
Endive lettuce is quite easy to grow. The plants are undemanding and don’t need a lot of care, provided the site conditions are right and you always keep an eye on them. Endive can be harvested just three months after planting. Characteristics genus of chicory Annual to biennial species Cultivated as a salad only once a year…
Once planted, ivy cannot be crushed in the garden or house. The undemanding climbing plant with the decorative, evergreen foliage will not let its gardener down. She transforms sober fences, desolate downpipes and sparse facades into picturesque green landscapes. If nothing at all wants to thrive in a shady bed, Hedera helix takes on this task as an…
There are two types of southernwood, lemon southernwood with its fresh scent of citrus fruits and camphor southernwood with a very special, sweet and cola-like scent. Both can be grown in the home garden. They don’t bloom reliably in our climate, but if you want to use southernwood, you only need the leaves anyway. The maintenance is quite…
Are horned violets edible or poisonous? The plants, known in technical jargon as Viola cornuta, are decorative and not least popular for this reason. But are they also safe for humans and animals? Safety should come first, especially when it comes to curious pets or small children living in the household. This is also why many people do without…
Silverweed does not play an intrusive role in the foreground, but decorates the bed discreetly with white flower cushions or acts as a lush border. No sunny, dry area remains desolate and empty thanks to scented stone, because the Mediterranean ornamental plant even thrives in thin wall joints. From June until late autumn, the dainty white, pink…
The flowering bush diptam exerts a fascinating attraction on hobby gardeners who like to move on unusual paths in the cultivation of ornamental plants. The Dictamnus albus is not only an absolute rarity among the wild perennials, but also scores with unique attributes. These include an enchanting habit, a bewitching scent and a pleasant unpretentiousness. On warm summer…
Of course you can let the tropical beauties Dipladenia, Mandevilla and Sundaville do their climbing skills. With your secateurs, on the other hand, you are free to influence the growth form creatively. Do you want a bushy, compact habit or do you prefer a lavish accentuation of flowers on the trellis? Last but not least, an opulent display…
Fat men are ideal ground cover for shady areas. If the lawn does not like to grow in the shade, these plants are a good alternative. They are also suitable for underplanting trees and thus for suppressing weeds. In addition, the plants are very good leaf eaters in autumn. Fallen leaves fall between the leaves of the ground cover…