Colorful and exuding a delicately aromatic fragrance – roses are among the most important and diverse woody plants that are cultivated in Germany’s gardens. Properly cared for and optimally watered, the popular plants thrive in every green area. But the “Queen of Flowers” also shows susceptibility to various diseases and pests, which can be felt, for example,…
The rose is considered the finest and most beautiful of all flowers, but it also makes very high demands on its gardener. Hardly any other beauty is as difficult to care for as it is. Aphids, powdery mildew or rose rust, yellow leaves or unopened flowers, the variety of diseases bring some owners to the verge of…
Brightly colored and with a delicate floral scent – the summer lilac from the fig family has become more and more popular as a robust garden plant in recent years. And because the lilac, which can easily reach a height of two meters and a circumference of one meter, is a popular meeting place for butterflies,…
For many years the boxwood was considered a robust shrub that was hardly affected by any disease. The box tree, which originally comes from regions with an oceanic climate, has not had to fear any diseases or pests in Central Europe for a long time. In recent years it is not only the boxwood moth as a…
The trees with the low-hanging branches often line the banks of rivers and lakes. But the Salix alba “Tristis” also comes into its own in home gardens, provided it is given enough space to grow. Weeping willows are very robust and do not make any special demands on the hobby gardener. Their pruning tolerance makes the native deciduous…
The color of the hornbeam leaves changes with the seasons: a delicate fresh green in spring and summer, in autumn the leaves turn bright yellow and in winter they take on a dry, light brown tone. The wood of the hornbeam is very light in color, which is what gave it the name of hornbeam. Hornbeams are…
Anyone who has ever experienced a German winter knows exactly why exotic plants and houseplants are so popular in Germany. Here you can find out which exotic plants and house plants brighten up the cloudy weather in Germany a little. Exotic plants for the garden The exotic plants that can withstand the climate in our gardens…
The Mediterranean cypress, also aptly called columnar cypress, is an evergreen tree that can be found as an ornamental wood in many gardens and parks. In the Mediterranean region in particular, long rows of Mediterranean cypress trees line the avenues and streets. The tree reaches heights of up to 6m after about 10 years. Fully grown splendid specimens…
The wisteria attracts everyone’s attention with its impressive flowers. The popular plant is an eye-catcher in every garden, provided it unfolds its purple-blue buds. Unfortunately, the failure to bloom is not uncommon, which leads to great disappointment for many gardeners. With the knowledge of the requirements of the plant in terms of location and care, the plant will…
The plumeria, which is also called frangipani, temple tree or jasmine tree, is one of the most fragrant and beautiful tropical flowering trees. It is one of the succulents and grows as a deciduous shrub or tree, with heights of up to 8 m. Because of its lack of frost resistance, it is only cultivated in…