When it comes to chestnuts, we differentiate between two classic types, the horse chestnut and the sweet chestnut. The horse chestnut is most common in our latitudes. This is the one whose fruits the children love to collect and with which they then diligently tinker with. The fruits of the sweet chestnut are edible. They are called chestnuts and…
The decorative fir, which is also known under the names Andean fir, snake tree, monkey tail tree, Chilet fir or shingle fir, belongs to the araucaria family. This evergreen conifer is one of the oldest still living and one of the rarest plant species in the world. It is now threatened with extinction in its country of…
Peonies are very popular in the local gardens. Because the large, graceful bloom in many bright colors appears in May and is a decorative eye-catcher in the spring bed. The rest of the year, however, the plant is rather inconspicuous. However, the large, green leaves tempt pets such as dogs and cats to nibble, which could be dangerous…
If you only have a north-facing balcony, you don’t have to do without flowers, green plants, vegetables and herbs. Because not every plant needs sun to thrive. There are also various shade plants for all varieties, which can be cultivated well on the shady and often dark north balcony. So it can also bloom and flourish on the…
When the roses have faded in autumn, they have done “their duty” for us. Nevertheless, they still need a little attention so that they are as well prepared as possible for the next year to produce beautiful blooms again in large numbers. With the right rose care in autumn, your roses will get through the winter well….
Rhipsalis cacti are rare succulents, the shoots of which are mostly hanging. This is why amateur gardeners like cacti to cultivate them as an ampelous plant. About 40 species are known that, with proper care, not only develop the leaves or braid-like interwoven shoots, which are unusual for cacti, but also bloom splendidly in spring. Berry-like, smooth fruits…
Spring is the time for the deciduous hibiscus to sprout again and form its lush green leaves. But it can happen that the shoot simply does not want to take place. This can have various causes, and a distinction must also be made between plants grown in the field and plants grown in pots. Because not every variety…
The hydrangea glows behind many garden fences in blue, purple, yellow or snow-white. Sometimes there is even a whole sea of flowers in the borders. The highlight: for a lush bloom, it only takes a few steps and the necessary know-how that the following instructions convey. Learn how to properly propagate a hydrangea using cuttings and cuttings. Hydrangeas…
The blossoms of numerous types of magnolia ring in the spring and are immensely decorative with their lush blossoms. As one of the first plant species, they bring color to the mostly gray days. Others underline the summer ambience with their blooms. Annoying when the magnolia blossoms are a long time coming. This can have different causes, which are…
Scented plants are suitable for a wide variety of areas in the garden. For example, you can create special scent beds or scent paths, but also complete scent islands with different types of plants. But you can also create your own little oasis of well-being indoors with scented plants. However, especially for the home, you should not use…