Often the astilbe is also called the ‘spar’ because of the similarity of its inflorescences to the ‘spirea’. In the botanical name, however, astilbe is the Greek word for ‘shine’. And this is probably the closest thing to the name ‘Prachtspiere’. Astilbes (splendid sparrows) grow and thrive best where otherwise only a few plants feel comfortable. This makes them…
Bleeding hearts and their smaller relatives, the heart flowers, are easy to cultivate, perennial and extremely robust. If the location is chosen correctly, the plant will forgive many care mistakes and will thrive again in its full beauty in the following year at the latest. The perennial is also known in this country under the names Marienherz,…
The best protection against disease is robust rose varieties and a suitable location. Of course, this also includes an even supply of water and nutrients. You need a little instinct, because too much of a good thing leads to the fact that the roses develop soft, less resistant tissue. There is really no such thing as the best…
When roses bloom profusely, it’s no magic. Good care and the right cut are usually to blame. Many rose lovers do not dare to prune their roses abundantly or do not know when the best date for a cut is. There are so many conflicting opinions. Actually, the rose cut is not complicated. You only have to follow a…
There are few hedges that don’t need to be cut. This is mostly the case where there is enough space that they don’t need to be contained. As a rule, a hedge needs to be cut or shaped regularly. Of course, the editing dates cannot all be generalized. A lot depends on the type of plant. Basically, however, one says:…
A hedge does not always have to be really high so that you can no longer look over it. This is often not recommended at all, especially within a garden. It is ideal for delimiting individual sections and creating spaces. Fast-growing and evergreen hedges are the most popular, but deciduous plants should also not be left out. Advantages…
In search of almost forgotten plants – some gardeners swear by them, others wave it off, bored, and leaf on through the colorful catalog with raspberries the size of a child’s head. Who is right? As always, there is no clear answer, the connoisseur is silent on the debate and looks for the plants that thrive in…
The fruits of the orange tree, the oranges, are botanically classified as berry fruits, although they are a special genus, namely the tank berry or endocarp berry. With the orange tree, the focus is not only on the small fruits, but also on the more or less strongly scented, white, small flowers. The orange tree belongs to…
The mallow can serve as an eye-catcher on the balcony and terrace and is an edible decoration on the salad. Despite all its optical advantages, the mallow is very frugal and undemanding to look after. And therefore ideal for everyone who wants to enjoy their plants – without having to put in a lot of effort. The…
Originally used in Africa and parts of Asia as an energy-giving plant, the baobab tree has now also conquered the living rooms of European countries. Here the plant, which belongs to the woolen and mallow family, is kept as a houseplant. The small tree, which can be easily placed in plant tubs and large pots, impresses with…