Trees, shrubs and hedges form enormous root networks underground. If you don’t think about this and don’t apply a root barrier, you can have a rude awakening in a few years. The problem often only becomes apparent after planting, when the runners poke holes in pond liners, lift flagstones, or penetrate drains and other crops. It can be…
Since the laurel cherry is an evergreen plant and also grows quickly, it is often used for hedges. In addition, the wood is well tolerated by pruning. The only disadvantage of numerous varieties is that the plants are not winter hardy indefinitely. In extremely cold winters or in very unfavorable weather, it often happens that large parts of…
We’re not in Asia, are we? This article will tell you why bamboo is still a good idea in the garden, especially as a Muriel bamboo, and the details on planting, care and growth of the Fargesia murielae right away. Plant Muriel Bamboo Muriel bamboo needs a spot in the garden where it can flourish. This means…
Are there plants that climb high, survive icy winters unscathed and delight us with beautiful blooms every year? Yes, there really are! The list of such hardy climbing plants is long and the agony of choice is correspondingly great. Happy is he who can offer a home to several specimens at the same time. We have discovered the most…
The spherical maple is a great tree for small home gardens, one of the most interesting house trees out there. Even without pruning, it develops a spherical, branchy crown that gets a little wider with age. The maple can be kept in shape and bridled by a cut. The tree grows 3 to 5 meters high. The trunk remains…
False cypresses only differ from real cypresses in a few characteristics. The tree, originally from America and Asia, is often found in parks and gardens as a solitary plant. However, its evergreen appearance also makes the Chamaecyparis a popular hedge plant, which can easily be cultivated at almost any desired height. location and substrate False cypresses react…
The sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) not only spreads an intense scent in the garden, the plant from the olive tree family is also an eye-catcher. Several small inflorescences can be found on each branch. Depending on the species, the plants flower in spring or autumn and then often in shades of white to orange. In addition, the osmanthus…
A poisonous beauty that has been a constant companion in cottage and perennial gardens for centuries and delights the silent observer with its lush flowers: we are talking about delphiniums, a member of the buttercup family. Larkspur is a herbaceous plant, which is why it does not become lignified and dies after each vegetation period in…
Thuja is one of the most popular hedge plants. It not only grows quickly, but also forms a dense privacy screen. Occasionally, especially when autumn arrives, the conifer starts to turn brown from the inside out. It is a recurring phenomenon that does not harm the plant. It only becomes a problem when the brown areas expand and the…
Lavender is extremely popular as a scented plant, flower and kitchen herb in German gardens and on balconies. Different types are offered for every need. Many hobby gardeners and plant lovers are often unsure whether Lavandula angustifolia is poisonous and if so, when it is. Before buying and planting, you should find out more about this. Toxic –…