Harlequin willows evidently have a sense of aesthetics because they dress their leaves in different, harmonious colors. Brown tones are not part of the self-mixed color palette. If it still shows brown leaves, something is wrong. Not only is their beautiful looks gone, their lives are also seriously threatened. What treatment brings the hoped-for salvation? Care errors as the…
The willow family has the botanical name Salix, and there are now many different varieties. These magnificent trees can be used individually in the garden and easily propagated on your own. Willow cuttings form new roots within a short time, and after planting these trees sprout again quickly. To encourage root formation, the cuttings should stand in a…
The Japanese maple is becoming increasingly popular in the local latitudes. The decorative tree loses its leaves in autumn, but what are the causes if this should also be the case during the vegetation phase? If the leaves suddenly curl, turn yellow or dry, and then fall off completely, it is usually due to pest infestation, improper…
The harlequin willow is a willow and, like all willows, is characterized by powerful growth and growth speed. In the wild, that doesn’t matter because the pioneer plants colonize areas free of vegetation where they can spread without competition. You can certainly imagine the size of this pasture in the Hessian Kirchhain (Marburg-Biedenkopf district) with a trunk…
It is true that a walnut tree only bears the first fruits after one to two decades and it takes even longer before it brings large yields to the hobby gardener. Nevertheless, pruning measures are necessary right from the start to ensure that the tree can grow unhindered and that the crown has enough space to…
Walnut trees are among the most popular plants for the home garden. They fascinate by the old age they can reach and of course by the fruits. Walnuts contain many important nutrients that are good for humans. But how long do you have to wait for the tree to bear fruit for the first time? And what returns can…
There are endless birches and other trees in the nursery; sensational breeding successes and freshly imported exotic species as far as the eye can see – only the vigorous locals are (if at all) standing somewhere in the back rows because they don’t bring big profits. Then also often in refined form, which is why you can…
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…
With its evergreen leaves and fragrant, white spring blossoms, the grape heather is an elegant ornamental wood that is in the spotlight on the garden stage all year round. Its most beautiful varieties inspire as soon as they shoot with their bronze-violet play of colors, which, after subtle summer green, leads to a furious firework of…
The professional cut is one of the main pillars of a successful cultivation of peonies. The fact that the magnificent peony genus gives us both bushy perennials and shrubs is a headache. Do not wonder any longer about the skilful cut. These instructions show: This is how it works in a few minutes. Cutting peonies – this is…