The nasturtium is an exotic beauty and has a pungent, aromatic taste. We will inform you about the cultivation, varieties, care, and use of nasturtiums. The nasturtium ( Tropaeolum ), also known as nasturtium or Indian cress, is often cultivated as an annual due to its sensitivity to cold. In this article, we will show…
Rose arches create a fairytale charm in the garden. We will show you how to create a rose arch and which varieties are suitable for it. If you’ve always dreamed of your own rose arch, you’ve come to the right place. Whether for a specific occasion, such as a wedding or simply as a pretty…
Tried and tested, resistant or even strange – garlic has many facets. Find out which types of garlic you shouldn’t miss here. Garlic ( Allium sativum ) has become an integral part of most kitchens and is now also grown in many gardens. Unfortunately, you often only see a few standard varieties romping about in…
Growing lettuce is easy and promising. Here you will find instructions on planting lettuce and tips on where to place it and when to do it. The cultivation of lettuce ( Lactuca sativa ) is easy and therefore also suitable for beginners or those who don’t like gardening. In this article, you will find out…
It grows in almost every garden, but there are a few things to consider when caring for parsley. How to cut, water, and fertilize parsley properly. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum ), which comes from the Mediterranean region, has been a common medicinal and aromatic plant since the Middle Ages. In this article, you will find out…
The popular orange fruit requires a little special care. You can find out everything you need to know about watering, fertilizing, and pruning physalis here. The physalis ( Physalis peruviana ) – also called Cape gooseberry or Andean berry – is now also conquering the gardens in our latitudes. The nightshade family (Solanaceae), which comes…
Olive trees in the tub spread a Mediterranean flair in the garden. We show how to care for olive trees in pots and what is important when wintering. Olive trees ( Olea Europea ) are used to the dry, warm climate of the Mediterranean. They are so robust that they can also thrive in this…
How and where can you grow sea buckthorn plants in the garden? What do you have to consider when cutting sea buckthorn? We give tips on care and reveal how the fruit can be used as sea buckthorn juice, oil, and liqueur. Sea buckthorn ( Hippophae rhamnoides ) in your own garden? A few years…
How do you recognize the damage caused by thrips? What options are there to combat? We reveal which remedies against thrips and how to get rid of them. In the USA there are innumerable names for the thrips ( Thysanoptera ), well-known names are fringed-winged, bladder-footed, or even thunderstorm animals. As a rule, these insects…
Banana plants are a real eye-catcher. Some varieties can even tolerate frost in moderation. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the banana plant. Banana plants ( Musa ) are a genus of the banana family (Musaceae), which includes around 70 different species. The exotic plants, which used to be called…
