The fern (Filicinophyta and Polypodiopsida) is one of the oldest plant species on earth. Of a total of 12,000 different varieties worldwide, almost 200 are native to Germany. Wonderful specimens are mainly found in forests. But whether plant lovers can simply take them with them depends on various factors, but above all on the variety. What is allowed and…
As if the sky were their goal, the dainty flower heads of the native wildflower thrive like a ladder up deciduous stems. Consequently, the plant genus Jakobsleiter respectively Himmelsleiter was baptized. If the knowledgeable hobby gardener assigns them a sunny, damp spot, Polemoniums express their thanks with light blue, white, violet or lilac-colored flower bells. Among the 20…
Although the Hoodia gordonii is colloquially often referred to as a cactus, the easy-care plant is actually a member of the silk family. Also known as the carrion flower, the succulent is a sturdy room ornament that doesn’t require much effort. Coming from barren but warm regions, it requires neither many nutrients nor water. This makes Hoodia gordonii…
We breathe in the scent of fresh needles, collect cones and marvel at the graceful growth of different conifers in the forests. Sometimes we don’t even know what kind of tree it is. Spruce and fir may look confusingly similar, but if you know which details to look out for, you can still tell the Picea and…
Hibiscus is one of our most popular ornamental plants, especially the indoor hibiscus “Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis” in an incredible number of cultivars. The next well-known hibiscus, which is currently gaining ground, is the Hibiscus syriacus as a garden hibiscus, for both of which you will find detailed cutting instructions in the article. To many other types of…
Bluebells are just as much a part of spring as tulips and daffodils. The dainty bell-shaped flowers look like miniature hyacinth flowers. They do well under trees or in the middle of the lawn. They are even suitable for planters. Rhododendrons are ideal as an accompaniment. They like similar conditions. Caring for bluebells is easy. The plants are quite undemanding and robust. We…
Planting along the edge of a wood is often a bit tricky. Such locations are either too dark, too moist or too calcareous for the majority of ornamental plants. As a native wild perennial, hazel root does not have such problems. With a height of up to 20 cm, the Easter Luze plant thrives in dense carpets, covered…
Many hobby gardeners wish to cultivate a silver birch in their garden. The deciduous deciduous tree with the slender, picturesque silhouette, accented by a black and white bark, is indeed impossible to miss. In addition, the Betula pendula brings advantageous attributes to the table, such as rapid growth, remarkable undemanding and a great pioneering spirit. Where no other…
Goose cress also thrives where it is too barren and desolate for many plants. These plants are very undemanding and easy to care for, yet attractive all year round. Early in the year they surprise with rich flowering, and the rest with evergreen foliage. Some varieties flower a second time after pruning. Not much needs to be done to…
A narrow hedge as a privacy screen has numerous advantages, because there is not always enough space for a broader boundary. If the hedge plants are narrow in growth and evergreen, there are even more advantages and almost every area can be protected from unwanted looks and wind with the compact plants. Some plants are particularly good…