Trees are decorative. They provide shade in summer and provide important habitats for birds, insects and small animals. Are you allowed to cut down trees on private property, for example if they are too big or disturbing? Trees on private property Who doesn’t wish to plant a tree once in their life? If you have your own property,…
Even in a small garden you don’t have to do without trees, they should just be a little smaller. No matter whether they are evergreen, flowering, shapely or small trees with colorful foliage. Small deciduous trees True laurel (Laurus nobilis) small trees with a beautiful, compact habit between 150-250 cm high dark green, leathery foliage, margins…
Growing a bonsai from a seed is less complicated than many hobby gardeners think. The advantage is that you can shape the bonsai tree according to your own ideas right from the start. Seed selection There are no specific species for bonsai, they are grown from the seeds of normal-sized trees. Those who prefer native species can,…
Fast-growing trees are in great demand, especially for new gardens. However, rapid growth should not be overestimated. Many of the trees quickly grow to a comfortable size, but they don’t stop growing. Often they simply become too big for the small garden and have to be felled again after 10 to 15 years. It is therefore important to make…
Numerous trees and shrubs that bear black berries grow in nature and in gardens. While we can eat some fruits without hesitation, we must treat others with extreme caution. 7 trees and shrubs with raw edible berries Brombeere – Rubus sect. Rubus Wild shrubs can be found in the wild, while mostly cultivated forms grow in…
Growth plays a major role in garden design with trees. Shrubs are usually selected according to the criteria “deciduous” or “evergreen”. Rarely, however, does the fruit decoration influence the decision. Orange berries set a wonderful color accent. shrubs The orange berries on shrubs can usually only be seen in autumn. With these five shrubs you set a colorful accent…
If it is not possible to plant trees outdoors, it is possible to plant both ornamental and fruit trees in containers. It is important to choose the right variety for pot planting. Differences to outdoor culture If trees grow in pots, the effort in terms of care is slightly greater. Even hardy tree species need protection in…
Like almost all plants, trees and shrubs need sunlight. Nevertheless, you do not have to do without beautiful trees in shady gardens. We introduce you to 29 attractive shade trees for every location. 8 evergreen shrubs Evergreen trees and shrubs provide color even in the shade during the gray winter months. The following species keep their leaves all…
Almost a third of Germany’s area is covered by forest. About ten tree species dominate, which make up about 90% of the entire forest area. More than 40 other tree species share the rest of the area among themselves. Tree species in Germany The German forest is known for its diverse tree species. A common subdivision is made…
Overall, this plant family of the Muskwort family is of interest to home gardeners, as it contains four genera with approximately 220 species of plants that are mainly found in the northern hemisphere, from temperate to subtropical latitudes. There are various snowballs that can cope with our climate because they developed under similar climatic conditions. You can…