Hardly any other plant is as versatile as the many different varieties of clematis. Because the clematis bloom in spring, summer or autumn. If the well-known hybrids and botanical species are cultivated together, a long flowering period can be guaranteed. Because the hybrids known to most hobby gardeners develop their large flowers between May and June. The less well-known…
Evergreen and hardy shrubs offer a green ray of hope in the garden as a hedge or as a solitaire even in the dreary, dark months. If a hedge has been laid out as a privacy screen from the neighbors or from the street, then it should be as dense as possible in winter and keep…
A garden can also be a feast for the eyes in winter if cold-resistant plants have been considered when planting it. In this respect, hardy cacti and succulents are very popular with hobby gardeners, as they not only ensure a natural and well-groomed look in the rock garden. These plants cope just as well with frosty temperatures…
Impressive, with white flowers and a touch of southern flair – the garden yucca, also known as “filamentous palm lily”, is a real eye-catcher in the home garden. The plant, which is assigned to the asparagus family, grows like a shrub without to form a tribe. During the summer months, the inflorescence, which can grow to…
With its flowers, the mountain clematis (Clematis montana) is reminiscent of anemones and is therefore also known as anemone clematis. The hardy clematis is one of the wild species of clematis and can decorate an unsightly wall. But the climbing plant is also often cultivated as a privacy screen or on a pergola. The care is quite simple…
The wart cactus is really one of the more uncomplicated cacti. It is even considered a real beginner cactus. But it is also useful for Mammillaria elongata to learn something about its natural environment – only then can you understand the cultivation instructions. Then the care tips get a meaningful background. This is the only way you have the…
One often reads or hears the question of how fir trees are properly shortened. Overall, this is a much-discussed topic on which opinions sometimes differ greatly. There are also some facts that speak in favor of not pruning these trees at all. This article is very comprehensive about whether fir trees should be shortened at all. The contras, which…
Perennials are perennial, perennial and herbaceous plants. Perennials remain herbaceous and do not become woody. The above-ground parts of the plant die off at the end of each vegetation period, the underground parts and those just above survive the cold season, sprout again from the overwintering buds and flower and bear fruit over several years. sorts The…
From late autumn, many plants begin a kind of hibernation. They switch to the back burner, reduce their energy and hold out until it gets warmer again in spring. Many of our garden plants do not need any help during the winter. You’re fine on your own. However, some are more sensitive. They need protection and special conditions to survive…
With the peonies (peonies) and their magnificent, beautiful white to pink colored flowers, early summer is announced everywhere. The most common species in our region is the common peony. It is also known as the farmer’s peony. However, the Chinese peony has recently become more and more common. A peony can occur both as a tree, i.e. as a…