The ornamental apple impresses with its high decorative value, as the fruits are ideal for autumn arrangements or bouquets, for example. And even if the very small fruits are not generally suitable as table apples, some varieties can be used for making jelly and jam. Robust and easy to care for, the approximately 500 species of the…
The biodiversity is varied, as is the color of the flowers, which bloom either white, yellow or in different shades of pink. The floating leaves of the water lilies are also very nice to look at, which, like the flowers, can reach a considerable size and are dark green in color. The tropical and strongly scented water…
Growing blueberries is not that easy and requires a sure instinct and regular care of the plants – not just shortly before harvest time. Planting blueberries requires loose soil, plenty of moisture, and careful planting. In addition, attention must be paid to the correct balance of certain nutrients. The choice of the location and the preparation of the…
Growing blackberries is simple in itself and doesn’t require a lot of effort – if it’s properly prepared. Because only with a suitable variety and coordinated care will the shrubs reward with numerous delicious fruits in summer and autumn. And with the following tips, you don’t even need a garden for that. Blackberry cultivation – in the…
When the snowpack melts, the lawn often appears greyish and brownish. In addition, it is stuck together, shaggy and looks matted in places. So it is very far from the lush green gem. Nevertheless, nobody should be tempted by this sight to reach for the mower directly or to fertilize the lawn. Because before these steps can be done,…
Basil is also called royal herb. It smells pleasantly of essential oils and has found its way into many kitchens, especially due to its unmistakable taste. Basil is a southern herb. Therefore, it takes a little care to grow and thrive in our climate. The classic among the different types of basil is the Genovese basil. You can get it…
The medicinal properties of the herbaceous sage plants have been known since ancient times. Its versatility makes it an extremely popular plant in the herb garden, but the European garden sage – Salvia officinalis – can also be cultivated without any problems as a container plant on the balcony or terrace. The aromatic leaves of the labiates…
Would you like to lay the paving stones around your house or in the garden yourself, with new concrete paving or with old paving stones? Or maybe create a garden path? Here you will learn a lot about the fundamental differences between concrete and natural stone and how you can lay paving stones yourself. Concrete paving stones…
The potato is ancient, around 13,000 years old. It originally comes from South America and has long been our most popular crop. Each of us eats around 50 kilograms of potatoes a year. This is certainly also due to the fact that the tuber is so versatile. You can conjure up a wide variety of dishes from it, from…
Potatoes have many talents. They can be used extremely versatile. Potatoes are not just a filling side dish. They are real jack-of-all-trades. The healthy tuber provides soup, main course, dessert and snack all in one, and cultivation is also fun. Often you don’t even know what is nicer to grow potatoes or to use them? There are an incredible number of…