The Bornholm marguerite is also known as the cape marguerite. These brightly colored composites are popular summer planting for window boxes and pots. But they also cut a fine figure outdoors, in front of green hedges or in the front part of the storage bed. She needs a little care for a long and abundant flowering period. If you…
The tree hazel from Asia Minor and Southeastern Europe is a robust tree that has been used in central Europe in extensive parks and to fortify slopes since the 16th century. The fruits, which are not unlike the local hazelnut, stand out particularly striking. As a pioneer plant, Corylus colurna requires little maintenance. If you want to cultivate…
If daffodils have faded, the biological process inside your bulbs continues to run at full speed. So please do not ignore your lavish signs of spring at the end of the flowering period. Since the preparations for next year’s blooms are already being made, the care program will continue for some time, although the flowers have all…
A hedge as a privacy screen for the garden is not only decorative, but also offers insects, birds and smaller mammals a safe haven. The garden marshmallow is a wood that quickly grows into a compact hedge and impresses with its colorful blossoms in the summer months. The deciduous plants are easy to cultivate, robust and easy…
Almost every garden friend has one or two rose bushes in his garden. With the right care, roses will delight you with abundant flowering, often and depending on the weather from spring until well into autumn. But the question often arises whether the faded rose petals should remain on the bush or whether it is better to…
The botanical name of the oleander is Nerium oleander. In the system, it is the only species of the genus Oleander, it belongs to the family of the dog-poison plants. The oleander grows and blooms in the poor soils of the Mediterranean countries. In German pots he is dependent on a balanced fertilization. This is the only way for…
From June to October, Celosia pulls out all the floral registers in beautiful shades of color. As a border, in flower borders or in the balcony box, the annual summer flowers draw picturesque garden images with delicate flower clouds in red, yellow, purple or white. The name plume couldn’t be more apt, given its fluffy inflorescences. Discover here…
Cacti are fascinating plants. A predominant part of the plants occurs in warm, dry areas. Designed for life in extremes, the carnation plants defy even long-lasting heat and strong sunlight. In addition to the desert cacti, a large number of exotic plants can be found in tropical forests and on coasts. The species and hybrids differ not only in…
The decision to plant a fast growing tree in the garden often arises from the need to quickly and effectively plant a bare area. It would be best if the tree stays green even in winter so that a real highlight is created in the garden. However, if you plant a fast-growing tree in your garden, you…
If you are looking for flowers for the garden, you should make sure that they don’t all bloom at the same time and that all plants match in terms of color, size and design. Of course, the location is also decisive. You simply cannot plant sun worshipers on the north side of a house, they cannot develop…