A clematis should not be missing in any garden. Not only do they produce magical flowers, evergreen clematis are also a beautiful sight in winter. Compared to the varieties that shed foliage, evergreens require slightly different care requirements in order to produce lush blooms year after year. location Clematis of the genus Armandii prefers very bright locations. Sun…
Clematis is known to many people by its biological name Clematis. Regardless of the name used, it convinces as a perennial and above all as a climbing plant with bright flowers and the ability to form a dense green growth when climbing. However, care must be taken when cultivating them. Because you read again and again that the…
The Judas tree or ordinary Judas tree shows lush flowers early on, which can shine in pink, red or white. As a tree or shrub, it also creates an exotic flair with its unusual pods and can do without complex care. This makes the ornamental tree suitable for almost every garden and also for hobby gardeners without…
Whenever the design of the ornamental garden calls for a decorative element that creates structure without dominating, Reitgras enters the stage. With a growth height of 60 cm, which stretches up to 150 cm in autumn with the enchanting blossom, it takes the much-vaunted ‘golden mean’ among sweet grasses. In small areas, the ornamental grass is often…
The holy herb Santolina belongs to the daisy family. These species are mostly upright, branched, sometimes overhanging to deciduous perennial subshrubs that usually reach heights of 10-60 cm. Most of the plants, which are often hairy, exude a very aromatic scent. The basket-like, white to yellow flower heads can reach diameters of 3-12 mm. The holy herb is an…
The blood plum was created by crossing the cherry plum with a related species. The tree or bush does not grow very large and can be kept in good shape with targeted pruning measures. The blood plum looks particularly beautiful in contrast to green-leaved trees and shrubs. Trees that can reach a height of 8 meters also do…
In addition to being kept as a perennial, the clematis, or clematis, convinces as a lush, thriving creeper and climbing plant. Under ideal conditions, individual varieties can reach shoot lengths of up to 12 metres. However, in order for this sprawling growth to be achieved, certain climbing aids are required to which the plant can cling with…
The flowering time of the extremely versatile garden beauties varies greatly and extends until autumn. Because while the first asters are already a real eye-catcher in May, the autumn asters still decorate the home garden in September and October. Due to their great diversity, the fascinating plants find numerous uses, whether for rock gardens, flower beds or…
A pergola over a terrace or a corner seat in the garden is usually erected for the purpose of providing shade. Accordingly, the plants climbing here should then become so dense that the hot, burning sun is practically locked out in summer. Many fast-growing, climbing and often flowering or fruit-bearing plants are suitable for a pergola. Climbing…
Even if the photinia, which is popular in the local latitudes, is generally considered to be easy to care for, it can still happen that it loses its decorative red or green shiny leaves. This may be due to improper care or an inappropriate location. In such a case, the possible causes should be found as soon…