Fruit tree grafting is the traditional form of vegetative propagation of these woody plants. However, it is also becoming increasingly important when it comes to refining fruit varieties that gardeners no longer like. Basically, one part of the plant, the scion or scion, is transplanted onto another, the rootstock, creating a new plant with the desired characteristics. The…
Radishes in the garden bring you a lot of benefits – with probably the simplest care imaginable for an edible plant. The main thing is that it is not sown too early, because then it can shoot. Details later in the text. It’s also healthy and tasty – so if you don’t have a radish in your garden…
The plum tree is ornamental and useful at the same time, because it produces both decorative flowers and delicious fruits. In return, it requires little care and a suitable location. Especially with the latter, however, there are a few factors to consider, and only if these are observed will a rich harvest be in store. Self- and…
A pond in the garden is a beautiful extension of your own green oasis and can be integrated for relaxation, the settlement of a wide variety of pond inhabitants and to improve the ambience. A disadvantage of creating a body of water yourself is the cleaning required to keep the water clean. In this article you will…
Fennel has the botanical name Foeniculum vulgare and belongs to the umbelliferae family. Problems often arise when cultivating the tasty useful plant. In this context, two phenomena can be seen which are closely linked. The fennel shoots up and at the same time does not form any bulbs. In order to avoid this growth behavior, the causes must…
It is by no means certain that the strawberries belong to the fruit. In reality, nuts are involved here, so it would be entirely conceivable to classify strawberries as vegetables. You can find out more about the classification of strawberries and many other things about the strawberry plant that are of interest to gardeners in the following…
The natives of South America already used the stevia plant to sweeten their food and drinks. However, it was not until 1899 that the herbaceous perennial with the botanical name Stevia rebaudiana was scientifically described and gradually became known in Europe, also under the name sweet herb or honey herb. The stevia plant is a true miracle…
Lawn edging stones ensure a clean transition from the lawn to the beds or garden paths. They are available in numerous variants. At the top of the popularity scale are granite and concrete stones as well as paving clinker for the lawn edge. Bed borders and paving edges made of aluminum or plastic are also becoming increasingly popular. Of…
Home-grown tomatoes are something completely different than bought ones: the taste is worlds better. They are significantly fresher and not as watery. If you have a garden, you can grow tomatoes without problems with a lack of space. But there are also suitable varieties for balconies. However, the plants are not recommended for pure housing. Typical tomato diseases Tomatoes…
You can look after your lawn however you want, it can lead to problems. Weeds spread, moss appears, and suddenly even mushrooms grow in the lawn. Often you will find various large brown and other colored spots in the middle of the green. There are a lot of things that can be done about it. The type of lawn…