The sloe is an important wild shrub. In the spring it provides nectar to many insects, especially butterflies, serves numerous species of tensioners that feast on the leaves, and also provides food for some species of beetles. Finally, the blackthorn is still a food source for numerous birds, such as titmice and warblers. Sloe corners offer shrub breeders…
When it comes to chestnuts, we differentiate between two classic types, the horse chestnut and the sweet chestnut. The horse chestnut is most common in our latitudes. This is the one whose fruits the children love to collect and with which they then diligently tinker with. The fruits of the sweet chestnut are edible. They are called chestnuts and…
The blossoms of numerous types of magnolia ring in the spring and are immensely decorative with their lush blossoms. As one of the first plant species, they bring color to the mostly gray days. Others underline the summer ambience with their blooms. Annoying when the magnolia blossoms are a long time coming. This can have different causes, which are…
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…
First of all, if you have children, a strawberry tree is actually a must. No child of herbalist parents should be denied the chance to report to school that they have a tree at home with strawberries growing on them. If not, the purchase is not a mistake. It is not for nothing that experts consider the strawberry…
The larger the walnut tree, the more shade it provides. However, many plants cannot stand the constant darkness under the big tree. In addition, the walnut secretes a substance from the leaves for its own protection, which prevents the formation of weeds. Plants that have been specially grown under the tree can be affected. The following article explains how…
Blue-black berries appear at the end of June. They look like blueberries, but are the pear fruits edible or even poisonous? We do the fact check. The garden wood with a lot of potential The rock pear belongs to the rose family. Most of the known varieties come from North America. The only rock pear found in Europe is…
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 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…