The bright yellow butterfly flowers of the pea bush are arranged in umbellate inflorescences and sit on long stalks. They appear from May to July. These flowers then develop into initially green and later reddish, narrow pods with a length of about 5 cm. The seeds, which look like peas and give the plant its name, ripen in…
At first glance, the Turk’s cap lily does not appear like the typical lily that everyone is familiar with from mourning arrangements and grave decorations. Rather, its pink to purple, dotted petals are curved in such a way that they touch the stem, resembling a turban from a distance. Even the deep green, lanceolate whorls of leaves along the…
Even in the Middle Ages, a well-groomed garden without trimmed yew trees was unthinkable, whereby the most creative design ideas can be realized. The famous gardens of Versailles, for example, are significantly influenced by the European yew with imaginative hedges and shapely solitary plants. Nevertheless, the Taxus baccata is on the Red List of endangered species because…
Do you want decorative wilderness in the garden? With lush vegetation reminiscent of fairytale and distant lands? This is possible, but only if you are careful and knowledgeable about the selection of tropical plants for your garden. Tropical plants for German gardens Unfortunately, Germany is very far from the tropics. Most of the tropical plants that really come…
There is hardly a type of soil for which no adequate hydrangea can be found. From sun-loving farmer’s hydrangeas to velvet hydrangeas for shady locations to adaptable panicle hydrangeas , no desired location remains unfulfilled. The primary requirement for an opulent abundance of flowers is an adequate supply of nutrients, because hydrangeas are anything but starvation artists. The soil should be acidic…
The sloe is an important wild shrub. In the spring it provides nectar to many insects, especially butterflies, serves numerous species of tensioners that feast on the leaves, and also provides food for some species of beetles. Finally, the blackthorn is still a food source for numerous birds, such as titmice and warblers. Sloe corners offer shrub breeders…
Creepers have many advantages. They can be used for natural and decorative protection from unwanted looks, provide shade, beautify unsightly walls or hide tree stumps that cannot be easily removed. Flowering climbing plants in particular are a special feast for the eyes. When choosing and deciding between annual and perennial species, however, there are a few points to…
Every hobby gardener wants decorative colorful flower balls on his hydrangeas in summer. The plants need the right fertilizer so that the flowers develop as desired. Since hydrangeas are often cultivated in a near-natural cottage garden, organic fertilizers should be primarily used here. Horn shavings and horn meal are ideal here, but there are differences between the two…
There are trees that round off a plant composition in the garden in a meaningful way. This applies to the large park as well as to the small garden. A house tree provides shade, attracts birds, is visited by squirrels and keeps prying eyes away. Nobody has to do without it even in a very limited area, because…
The sun bride bears the botanical name Helenium and is a beautiful and easy-care summer shrub that is becoming increasingly popular in the local gardens. Due to its robust frost resistance and good growth vigor, the plant will delight the heart of every gardener for many years and will continue to spread quickly on its own. The…