Many plants are suitable for separating your own property from that of your neighbors as a privacy screen. Not only hedges and shrubs are suitable here, various plants in tubs or tall grass can also offer good protection. shrubs in hedges Hedges of shrubs on the property line are the first alternative when it comes to…
Dahlias (Dahlia) are beautiful perennials with bulbs that are unfortunately not hardy. For this reason, they have to be replanted every year. This article tells you how to plant dahlias correctly. The special thing about dahlias There are many different types of dahlias, from very small to very large specimens. With double or single flowers, in all colors. What…
Again and again the water drains out of the flowerpot too slowly. Preferably make holes in the plastic flower pots to solve the problem. Why holes in the flower pot? Holes in the flower pot are important because they ensure adequate water drainage. When watering the plants, it is impossible to estimate the needs of the same. The…
There are also suitable plants for shady and semi-shady places in the garden. For example, if you want to plant ground cover there, you will find a large selection for shade or partial shade here. Definition of penumbra/shadow There are ground covers that often prefer a sunny to partially shaded location. All ground covers for shady locations…
Asteraceae are probably the most well-known plants in the local latitudes, since most species occur in the forest and on the meadow. Many of them are known as medicinal, but also spice and even vegetable plants. Korbblüts The daisy family (Asteraceae) is the largest family found under the order Asteraceae (Asterales). This order is the angiosperm plants…
Pulling the dahlias forward can bring flowering forward by four to six weeks. The tubers are often soaked in the process. However, these methods also come with some risks. We clarify. Dahlia tubers must be overwintered frost-free, as they usually do not survive low temperatures. A cool and dark cellar with medium to high humidity is ideal for this….
If the leaves on your cherry laurel are eaten, you need to take a closer look. There are various pitting pests that can be responsible for the damage. This text tells you what they are. 4 Pitting Pests Dickmaulrüssler (Otiorhynchus) damage picture Cherry laurel leaves are only eaten by adult vine weevils active from April to mid-October…
Bog plants do not always have their natural habitat in the bog, but they can also feel at home in the home garden. However, they make some claims. More on this and a list of well-known bog plants below. Acidic soil desired Bog plants are often associated with bogs or swampy soils. This can sometimes be a bit…
During photosynthesis, plants convert carbon dioxide into energy-rich substances. In doing so, they release oxygen, which is vital for humans and animals. What is the course of the most important biological process? Requirements for photosynthesis Photosynthesis takes place in plant cells. The basis is chlorophyll, the green pigment contained in the leaves. Without the leafy greens, plants cannot produce…
Even in a small garden you don’t have to do without trees, they should just be a little smaller. No matter whether they are evergreen, flowering, shapely or small trees with colorful foliage. Small deciduous trees True laurel (Laurus nobilis) small trees with a beautiful, compact habit between 150-250 cm high dark green, leathery foliage, margins…