The actually stately Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) from Japan can be cultivated in local areas thanks to miniature education in the tub. The prerequisite is that it is drawn in a certain way. The main difficulty with a bonsai lies in the maintenance, which relates in particular to the cutting / shaping. With the right instructions, it still…
If the bamboo is dried up and looks frozen, it could be natural. Leaves that turn yellow are quite normal in autumn, because the plant sheds part of its foliage by the beginning of winter. However, if this process expands too much, errors in maintenance and location are mostly responsible, which can be reversed by taking appropriate…
When the bedding withdraws in winter and the trees and bushes no longer have any leaves, evergreen hedge plants cheer up the dreary garden landscape. Even in summer, easy-care perennials have many advantages. As a privacy screen, they enable undisturbed sunbathing on the terrace or attract insects. However, any disadvantages should also be included in the planning. Here is…
The tulip (Tulipa), a member of the lily family, grows perennial and herbaceous and, depending on the variety, with heights of 10 to 70 cm. There are tulips that not only impress with their flower shape or color, but also with an intense scent. They adorn herbaceous beds, rock gardens or the edge of lawns. But what if…
The African Lily enters spring as an inconspicuous plant. Just a dense pile of leaves, nothing else. But before long, an amazing transformation is taking place with her. It lets thin stems sprout towards the sky, on which enchanting blue-purple flowers are enthroned. The owner is looking forward to this moment. Sometimes, however, in vain. How can he persuade them to…
If the decorative bougainvillea does not bloom, the reasons why this is so must be found. Because every hobby gardener wants an abundantly blooming climbing plant that covers a wall or a privacy screen with its bright pink flowers. Mostly it is due to maintenance errors that can be fixed quickly. Since the plant is not winter hardy,…
As a frequently used plant, the garden hibiscus owes its popularity primarily to its beautiful flowers. But what should be done if this of all things does not happen? Now it is time to identify the causes and remedy them. Often it is only small changes in care that cause the mallow family to form again buds. Common…
Bamboo is a fascinating plant that is noticeable for its particularly rapid growth. Of the approximately 1500 different types of bamboo, around 100 are sufficiently hardy in Germany and are preferably planted as fast-growing privacy screens or in Asian-designed gardens. How fast bamboo grows and when it is fully grown depends on the one hand on the…
An unwanted bush is quickly removed from the ground, after all, it is not a tree. Anyone who thinks like that and starts digging out haphazardly will soon be very surprised. Often there are more roots than the visible bush would suggest. And they reach deeper than your own spade. But giving up is not an option for a…
The different types of lavender bloom at different times. The crested lavender or butterfly lavender shows its lush blossoms from May, while the warmth-loving variants of the real lavender and the spotted lavender open their flowers from June at the earliest. Basically, what has faded should be cut off, but not if the lavender does not bloom…