Garden lovers looking for a fast-growing tree will find what they are looking for in the Chinese tree of heaven with the botanical name Ailanthus altissima. This deciduous tree species grows up to 30 meters high in nutrient-rich locations. Even in lean and dry places, it still shoots up to 25 meters in height. It is not for…
Goldenrod, Goldenrod herb and Solidago – behind these names hides an undemanding plant, which nevertheless does not skimp on the rich flowers. Because it gets by with little care, the goldenrod is particularly suitable for those new to their own green space. But even experienced hobby gardeners with a green thumb will enjoy the golden flowers…
Without flowers, the acrobatic climber looks almost like a pea plant. However, when its colorful butterfly blossoms appear from June, it becomes clear why the otherwise inconspicuous garden sweet pea is one of the most popular climbing plants in our gardens, especially as the fine blossoms exude a wonderful fragrance. Sweet peas are available in a wide…
The great variety of forms of ferns as well as their adapted way of life and frugality are the reason why more and more fern lovers are interested in this shade plant and are establishing it in their gardens or homes. The graceful maidenhair fern in particular has attracted plant lovers all over the world. Its lush…
The bat flower is also known to botanists under the names devil flower and demon flower. All this already indicates that the bat flower is an extraordinary plant. What is special about it is the shape of its threefold flower. She resembles a bat. This is the reason why the plant is called bat flower. What is striking about the…
The plume bush is an ornament for gardens and terraces. Its white flowers smell delicately of honey and in autumn its leaves turn a bright yellow, orange and even red. The graceful shrub belongs to the witch hazel family. It is listed as a separate genus, which, however, consists of only two different species. These include the Fothergilla…
The large family of spurge plants inspires hobby gardeners all over the world with convincing attributes such as frugality, location flexibility and undemanding care. The Euphorbia obesa is no exception. The little green ball looks so amazingly like a cue ball that it’s often referred to as baseball spurge. Of course, this does not detract from their cult…
Are you looking for new trees for your garden, maybe even a house tree, and would you like to plant deciduous trees that are something special? The service tree is a good candidate in this case. In the following article you will learn a lot about planting and caring for the almost forgotten “Sorbus torminalis”. plant…
Elf flowers are the true beauties of the shade perennials. Between copses and under trees, they cover the space with a dense carpet of leaves. The graceful flowers float like little elves on the delicate heart-shaped canopy. Depending on the species, the leaf ornamental shrub can reach a height of 15 to 30 centimeters. True jewels in the…
Large umbels of flowers in numerous colors make the hydrangea an extremely popular plant for the garden and balcony. In order for the decorative hydrangea, as the hydrangea is also called, to survive even harsh winters, it needs a little extra care. And the right winter quarters. If the flowering plant is offered these amenities, it will reward…