There are house plants that are extremely decorative, but have some requirements in terms of care. There are houseplants that are barely offensive to the eye, but require almost no care. Where are the houseplants that are extremely decorative AND require almost no maintenance? Such a houseplant will be presented to you below. The pinnate aralia, which is one…
A yew tree is as versatile as hardly any other conifer. In summer and winter, green or yellow soft needles decorate the trees. In addition to broad-growing forms such as the eagle wing disc with its characteristic overhanging shoots, species that grow like carpets or columnar forms are known. Yew trees can reach a great age, the oldest…
Yew trees are very slow-growing conifers, but they are also often grown in a hedge as a privacy screen. So that they grow faster, there are a few care tips and tricks to accelerate growth so that a newly planted hedge also quickly offers the desired protection from prying eyes from the street or the neighboring…
The plant genus Lysimachia has produced many beautiful species. Of these, the snowflake area is one of the most attractive variants, because with its 30 cm long, curved, lush white inflorescences it is an asset to any garden. With a height of 70 cm to 100 cm, the perennial forms a decorative contrast on the edge of…
The monkey tree originally comes from Chile and is also native to the neighboring countries of this region in South America. It bears the biological name araucaria and is also referred to as Andean fir, chilli fir, snake fir and shingle fir. Appearance The extremely unusual leaves or needles have a broad triangular shape and sting…
Exotic, robust and decorative – the Antarctic tree fern, which originally comes from Tasmania, the eastern Australian mountain forests and some sub-Antarctic islands, is becoming more and more important as a container or outdoor plant in domestic gardens. The tree fern (Cyatheales) presents a thick trunk and numerous green fronds, which are decorative both in the…
The rapid growth is one of the reasons why bamboo is often used. One pole at a time sprouts out of the ground, forming a bushy look. But that also means a lot of work for the owner. The scissors are required to tame the garden bamboo and give it the desired shape. But it has to be used…
The common adder head, also called natter head, was often used in natural medicine in the past. He has done a particularly good job with adder bites. Today it is mainly cultivated as an ornamental plant. If you like blue flowers and have dry soil in the garden, this adder head is ideal, especially since it requires extremely…
The mountain ash can often be found in cities and impresses above all with its decoratively shaped leaves and bright orange fruits. These attract birds magically, which is why the mountain ash can also be an animal-friendly and beautiful eye-catcher in the garden. There are, however, one thing and another to consider when caring for them. Characteristics…
Sequoias are the record holders among trees in three directions – the largest, the thickest and the oldest. No wonder that tree lovers almost adore the sequoia tree, no wonder that there are gardeners who dream of planting a sequoia tree or even shaping it into a bonsai. If you are one of them, you will learn…