When pruning plants in the fall, remove unwanted shoots and branches that are preventing the plants from growing. With a proper pruning, gardeners can improve the health of their plants. The following article is dedicated to the specimens that you should cut in the fall. fruit plants If you have fruit plants in your garden, you want…
Chestnuts are stately trees that are also a visual eye-catcher in a large garden. A distinction is made here between edible and horse chestnuts. The following article explains how these can be extracted from the fruit. Horse or noble/edible chestnut When talking about a chestnut tree, a distinction must be made between the inedible horse chestnuts (Aesculus…
Many potted plants have to be moved to a safe winter quarters when there is frost. Here we present 20 species suitable for sun and shade that are absolutely hardy and can spend the cold season outside. Deciduous shrubs In principle, deciduous species are less sensitive to frost than evergreens, since the latter also transpire water…
Thanks to its magnificent growth and evergreen leaves, the Thuja hedge is very popular. The trees of life are easy to care for and robust. Nevertheless, garden owners have to cut back the thuja hedge regularly. Find out how here. Maintenance of thuja hedges The Thuja hedge is a hardy plant. If you don’t cut the trees of life regularly, you…
Anyone who has cultivated a smoke bush in the garden also has to deal with the right cut. There are a variety of options and times, which are explained in the following instructions. build-up cut The pruning is always necessary when the smoke tree ( Cotinus coggygria ) was not cultivated as a solitary plant with a lot…
Boxwood is a popular tree for borders, hedges or as a topiary. However, it is very susceptible to pests and fungi. But not everything that looks like a pest is actually one. Annual phenomenon in spring White flakes on the boxwood do not necessarily indicate a pest infestation. This phenomenon can also be a completely natural protective mechanism…
Hydrangeas are generally known to be shade-loving, but in fact most species bloom best in light penumbra. In this article you will find out which hydrangeas also feel comfortable in the deep shade or in the blazing sun. The ideal location for hydrangeas Hydrangeas (Hydrangea) are popular flowering shrubs that you can cultivate both outdoors and…
Almost a third of Germany’s area is covered by forest. About ten tree species dominate, which make up about 90% of the entire forest area. More than 40 other tree species share the rest of the area among themselves. Tree species in Germany The German forest is known for its diverse tree species. A common subdivision is made…
Agave and aloe vera are both succulent plants and are often confused with one another due to their visual similarity. But even with the numerous varieties of these genera there is a risk of confusion – just like with some other succulents. Species-rich plant genera Aloes and agaves are very similar succulent plants that are often…
Not every tree wears a colorful foliage dress in autumn. If you want to experience the Indian Summer in your own garden, you have to plant the right trees. The following species prefer the color red. 5 trees with yellow-red leaves Eberesche – Sorbus aucuparia also called rowan berries a medium-sized tree up to 15 m tall pinnate leaf,…