Previously treated as an insider tip among connoisseurs, the Californian flannel shrub conquers the hearts of enthusiastic hobby gardeners with its summer blooms. In a pot on the balcony or planted out in the conservatory, the flannel shrub trumps from May with large, golden-yellow flowers above the fluffy, hairy, evergreen foliage. Well into the summer, new buds…
Pinwheel trees impress with their fantastic flowers. However, it takes 10 to 15 years for the plants to flower. A heated conservatory that can be opened up in the summer is the best place for these impressive trees. Care is not difficult, you just need to be familiar with watering and fertilizing. Otherwise, there is not much to consider…
Field maple is one of the most popular and also cheapest trees for the home garden. The good thing about these plants is that they are easy to prune. They can be kept at any height and width. In addition, the shrubs or trees are quite frugal and robust and require very little care. The location and plant substrate…
To say it straight away: feather poppy is not suitable for all gardens, because this perennial needs space. Not only enough space to show off well, but also to be able to spread out. If she is not granted this space, she can quickly overgrow all her neighbors. Unfortunately, it has somewhat discredited its ability to spread quickly. That…
Once planted, ivy cannot be crushed in the garden or house. The undemanding climbing plant with the decorative, evergreen foliage will not let its gardener down. She transforms sober fences, desolate downpipes and sparse facades into picturesque green landscapes. If nothing at all wants to thrive in a shady bed, Hedera helix takes on this task as an…
Are horned violets edible or poisonous? The plants, known in technical jargon as Viola cornuta, are decorative and not least popular for this reason. But are they also safe for humans and animals? Safety should come first, especially when it comes to curious pets or small children living in the household. This is also why many people do without…
Silverweed does not play an intrusive role in the foreground, but decorates the bed discreetly with white flower cushions or acts as a lush border. No sunny, dry area remains desolate and empty thanks to scented stone, because the Mediterranean ornamental plant even thrives in thin wall joints. From June until late autumn, the dainty white, pink…
The flowering bush diptam exerts a fascinating attraction on hobby gardeners who like to move on unusual paths in the cultivation of ornamental plants. The Dictamnus albus is not only an absolute rarity among the wild perennials, but also scores with unique attributes. These include an enchanting habit, a bewitching scent and a pleasant unpretentiousness. On warm summer…
Of course you can let the tropical beauties Dipladenia, Mandevilla and Sundaville do their climbing skills. With your secateurs, on the other hand, you are free to influence the growth form creatively. Do you want a bushy, compact habit or do you prefer a lavish accentuation of flowers on the trellis? Last but not least, an opulent display…
Fat men are ideal ground cover for shady areas. If the lawn does not like to grow in the shade, these plants are a good alternative. They are also suitable for underplanting trees and thus for suppressing weeds. In addition, the plants are very good leaf eaters in autumn. Fallen leaves fall between the leaves of the ground cover…