The snapdragon enjoys continued popularity in cottage gardens and flower meadows. How it is properly planted, cared for and propagated, learn from this article. Snapdragons have a wide range of flower colors [Photo: demamiel62 / Shutterstock.com] In addition to marigolds, dahlias and peasant roses, the snapdragon ( antirrhinum ) is an integral part of the…
Coriander, an ancient medicinal herb and aromatic herb, rewards with good care with lots of aromatic leaves and seeds. But when and how should you cut coriander and is coriander hardy? Coriander needs sufficient moisture, especially as a young plant [Photo: Olga Miltsova / Shutterstock.com] Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum ) is an easy-care herb with…
At first glance, the corn berry or honeyberry looks like a blueberry. So what is a honeyberry exactly? We'll tell you about the properties and special features of the little blue berry. The elongated honey berries stand out due to the special shape of their fruit [Photo: Nagaev / Shutterstock.com] You can often find Mayberries…
The carnivorous pitcher plants from the tropics fascinate us above all with their unusual diet. We give tips on keeping things in the home. The eye-catching pitchers of the Nepenthes belong to the leaf, which is divided into three parts [Photo: Chantath K / Shutterstock.com] The pitcher plant ( Nepenthes ) absorbs nutrients from the…
How do you correctly identify a swamp tit? How do you distinguish them from the willow tit and what does their song sound like? We answer these and other exciting questions in the profile. The marsh tit is a native songbird [Photo: Erni / Shutterstock.com] The swamp tit (Poecile palustris ), also known as the…
The shade-tolerant elven flower is particularly suitable as underplanting and as a ground cover. We give tips on choosing the variety, planting and propagating the elven flower. Elven flowers are pretty, flowering perennials for shady locations [Photo: High Mountain / Shutterstock.com] One of the most famous shade plants is the elven flower. We will introduce…
The crown of fame is a climbing lily that is both beautiful and poisonous. Therefore, despite the impressive petals, it is considered a rather unconventional houseplant. The crown of fame can be used as a cut flower or a potted plant [Photo: Agnes Kantaruk / Shutterstock.com] The crown of fame ( Gloriosa superba ), or…
Different growth types of the sunflower are suitable for the bed, the balcony or as a potted plant on the table. We show what needs to be considered in each case. Sunflowers bring the sun into the garden, on the balcony or window sill [Photo: MalcolmC / Shutterstock.com] Large sunflowers ( Helianthus ) swaying in…
A cat catches a bird: unfortunately a common picture in our gardens. But what options are there to protect birds from cats in the garden? Can you stop cats from catching birds? And what to do with birds that have been rescued from cats? Cats and birds are not friends [Photo: Losonsky / Shutterstock.com] Free-range…
Because of its versatile use, mugwort has some names such as goose, broom, lady or midsummer herb. We show you how to plant mugwort, harvest it yourself from the garden and use it. Mugwort is a medicinal herb that has been known for a long time [Photo: pisitpong2017 / Shutterstock.com] Because of its healing properties,…
