There are trees that round off a plant composition in the garden in a meaningful way. This applies to the large park as well as to the small garden. A house tree provides shade, attracts birds, is visited by squirrels and keeps prying eyes away. Nobody has to do without it even in a very limited area, because…
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 decorative fir, which is also known under the names Andean fir, snake tree, monkey tail tree, Chilet fir or shingle fir, belongs to the araucaria family. This evergreen conifer is one of the oldest still living and one of the rarest plant species in the world. It is now threatened with extinction in its country of…
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 monkey tree originally comes from Chile and is also native to the neighboring countries of this region in South America. It bears the biological name araucaria and is also referred to as Andean fir, chilli fir, snake fir and shingle fir. Appearance The extremely unusual leaves or needles have a broad triangular shape and sting…
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…
Hobby gardeners have taken juniper to their hearts because it is an excellent design element for a creative garden. As an evergreen conifer, in the form of a hedge, it serves as a privacy screen and wind protection and brings variety to the appearance as a natural screen. Freezing frost impresses the juniper just as little as…
The fir tree, which comes from the mountain forests of Korea, has long since started its triumphal march in domestic gardens with its conical, spreading growth and decorative cones. The tree is considered extremely hardy. The different cultivated forms of the Korean fir not only influence the color and winding of the needles and shoots, but also…
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…