The Phacelia (also called Büschelschön, Phazelie, or bee friend) inspires not only bees in the garden with its flowers. We reveal what you should consider when sowing, planting, and caring for the Phacelia. The Phacelia can be found in autumn on harvested fields as green manure and in many flower mixtures for the house garden…
Which location is best suited for angel trumpets (also called Brugmansia or trumpet plant)? Are angel trumpets hardy? We reveal everything about planting and caring for the angel trumpet. Just the affectionate name of this plant genus suggests how much admiration is shown for it: Angel trumpets (Brugmansia) are extremely popular ornamental plants. They are…
The so-called pineapple flower (also known as a crested lily, eucomis, or pineapple lily) brings exotic flair to your own garden. But are Eucomis hardy? And what do you need to consider when planting and caring for them? We explain. A pineapple flower brings exoticism into your garden. The pineapple-like flowers are an eye-catcher in…
The dragon tree is a popular indoor plant with a variety of different dragon tree species. We introduce the most popular and beautiful species. The Dragon Tree (Dracaena) can be found in over fifty different species. The genus belongs to the asparagus family (Asparagaceae) and is widely distributed. The appearance of the dragon tree varies…
If a dragon tree is not properly cared for, it quickly loses its charm as an indoor plant. Therefore we have all the helpful care tips for you. The Dragon Tree (Dracaena) is a very frugal houseplant, which is satisfied even with little attention. However, there are things you need to pay attention to when…
A little bit of green creates more atmosphere and a more pleasant climate. We show ten easy-care plants that are perfect for the office. Numerous studies have already looked at how plants have a positive effect on people. It is undisputed that they promote concentration and have a relaxing effect. In combination, this leads to…
The queen of the flower is a popular victim of lice. We reveal how to successfully fight aphids on roses, which household remedies help and how to prevent lice on roses. Are you already looking forward to the splendid colors and the unique scent of your roses in summer? But as soon as the first…
Aphids can weaken our plants so much that they die. We reveal which beneficial insects help against aphids in the garden and how to use ichneumon flies, lacewings, and other insects specifically against aphids. Aphids (Aphidoidea) are frequent but mostly uninvited guests in our gardens, greenhouses, or even on the windowsill. The plant sapsuckers are…
What blooms in July? What can be planted or sown in July? We will tell you what work is due in the garden in the summer month of July. For many gardeners, summer is one of the most beautiful times of the year: the warm weather invites you to relax and the plants show their…
Where do aphids come from? What do aphids look like and how do I recognize an infestation? In our fact sheet, you will learn everything about the different aphid species. Mostly one speaks of “the aphids”, but we know about 3000 species of which 850 species are found in Central Europe alone. They differ not…
