Pampas grass comes from South America and impresses with its fronds that gently bend back and forth in the wind. However, this effect requires a certain height and size of the plant. Pampasgras The American pampas grass, also called silver pampas grass or pampas grass for short, belongs to the sweet grasses (Poaceae). The eyrie of Cortaderia selloana ,…
In order for the plants in the house, on the balcony and in the garden to thrive as best as possible, they need light, warmth, water and also a suitable substrate that contains important nutrients. When it comes to earth, however, the question arises as to which is the right one. Should you choose a potting soil…
The possible uses of reeds cover an enormous range. They are just as much a natural part of the unspoilt cottage garden as they are of the idealized natural landscape of a Japanese garden. Learn how to propagate reeds in this guide. We also introduce you to different types of reed. privacy screen Reed is not only an…
Both the balcony and the potted plants contain numerous specimens that can cope very well with intense sunlight or even depend on getting lots of light. Here you will find 21 plants that are suitable for the south-facing balcony. Balcony plants for the blazing sun A considerable part of the balcony plants originally comes from the…
The optimistic spirit of optimism in the spring garden is gone when tulips refuse to bloom. If only leaves sprout instead, affected gardeners want to get to the bottom of the problem. A complicating factor is that the causes can have different origins. The spectrum ranges from an unsuitable location to improper planting and neglect in care. With this…
Ranunculus – or Ranunculus asiaticus – may not have the most beautiful name in the plant world, but it captivates with its magnificent flowers. And with this she can definitely keep up with Rose and Co. As a spring bloomer, it gets you in the mood for summer and transforms the garden into a blooming paradise at…
The ranunculus shrub is also known under the name golden rose or scientifically as Japanese kerrie (Kerria japonica). The shrub impresses with its beautiful and numerous golden yellow flowers, which adorn it from April to June. With good care there is a second bloom, then from August to September. There are both simple (‘Simplex’) and double flowers (‘Pleniflora’). There…
A harsh winter puts the frost resistance of hydrangeas to the test. When the snow and frost retreat in spring, muddy leaves and brown remains of flowers cling to the branches. Despite obvious frost damage, there is still hope for your hydrangeas, because the plants often only appear to have frozen to death due to sub-zero temperatures. With…
Fast-growing trees are in great demand, especially for new gardens. However, rapid growth should not be overestimated. Many of the trees quickly grow to a comfortable size, but they don’t stop growing. Often they simply become too big for the small garden and have to be felled again after 10 to 15 years. It is therefore important to make…
An old Italian manuscript from the 14th century already shows a picture of the maiden in the green. In the 16th century, the exotic-looking plant – at that time with full, blue flowers – was widespread in German gardens. Unfortunately, the wild beauty went out of fashion with the introduction of the large-flowered and colorful summer flowers. Today,…