With purple roses express a special admiration. We present the five most beautiful varieties in unusual shades of purple and lilac. You want a real eye-catcher in the garden, which will attract all eyes with its exotic beauty? Then you should look for a purple flower. Although there is now an almost incredible selection of…
English roses provide a nostalgic charm in the garden. We present 15 of the most beautiful classic varieties. English roses with their unusual names are probably among the royal class of roses. In 1961, the English rose breeder David Austin succeeded in breeding the first flower, which combined the characteristics of Old Roses and modern…
Pink roses stand for youth and beauty. We make the girl’s dream come true and present the fifteen most beautiful pink roses varieties. Delicate, fairytale-like flower dream or brightly colored eye-catcher – Rosa is a real all-rounder in the flower bed and, along with the red varieties, are among the absolute favorites in the garden….
No summer garden can not be without flowering petunias. How you can propagate petunias from seed or by cuttings yourself, you will find here. Petunias (or with botanical name Petunia) are annual plants of South American origin, which unfortunately do not withstand our frosty temperatures in winter. Therefore, you need to restock your balcony with…
The yellow fruits of the lemon tree bring Mediterranean flair to our gardens. You can find out when, how, and with what to fertilize the lemon tree properly here. The lemon tree (Citrus limon) with its bright yellow fruits is one of the most popular citrus plants among the diamond plants (Rutaceae). Due to its…
Eggshells do not have to go in the trash but can serve as a source of nutrients for plants. We explain how to use eggshells as fertilizer. On average, a US citizen eats 245 eggs a year. The resulting eggshells usually end up in organic waste. However, some resourceful gardeners appreciate the shells as fertilizer….
Again and again, you hear that banana peels are used as fertilizer. But does it really work? We investigate the myth and clear it up. Fertilizing is often a double-edged sword for gardeners: On the one hand, nutrients are essential for the optimal supply of our plants and thus also for a good harvest, on…
Whether on tablecloths or wallpaper, Monstera window leaves are all the rage. The impressive leaves of the Swiss Cheese Plant will add a homely character to any room or conservatory. A particularly beautiful type of Monstera Adansonii. It will find a place in any home due to its smaller leaves, adding a modern touch of…
Although cacti and succulents are not considered to require much care, they too need a certain amount of attention to thrive magnificently. With their thick-fleshed leaves and unusual shapes, cacti (Cactaceae) and succulents have long been popular houseplants. But one characteristic, in particular, makes these green co-inhabitants so attractive: they are considered to be plants…
Even though cacti originate from desert regions, there are some varieties that can survive our winters. We present ten cold hardy cacti. Cacti are particularly popular as ornamental plants: undemanding and robust, the plants are usually perfect even for beginners and still provide decorative eye-catchers in the house. But all too often, the beautiful exotics…
