Akebia, also known as chocolate wine or climbing cucumber, is very popular as a decorative climbing plant. We reveal what you should consider when planting chocolate wine and give tips on caring for the Akebia. Are you wondering what is meant by chocolate wine? There is a fascinating climbing plant behind this name. It owes…
Where and when do you sow summer savory herbs? How do you go about harvesting? And can you freeze or dry savory? We reveal everything to do with planting savory in your own garden. Savory ( Satureja ) must not be missing in any herb bed. The aromatic herb has always been valued for its…
With a caper bush, you can bring Mediterranean holiday flair into your own garden. We reveal what you need to consider when growing capers. A caper bush ( Capparis spinosa ) is definitely a visual enrichment for the garden, balcony, or terrace. And on top of that, it also delivers delicious capers that you can…
Mint is an absolute classic in the herb bed. We present the best and most aromatic types of mint and show what makes them different from each other. Everyone knows the peppermint. But have you ever heard of pineapple mint or chocolate mint? The genus of mint ( Mentha ) comprises around 30 species and…
Hardly any other evergreen plant is as popular with us as the boxwood. Here you can find out what you need to consider when planting, cutting. Box trees ( Buxus ) have become an integral part of our garden landscape. As a hedge, bush, ball, or even in imaginative shapes, box trees decorate gardens and…
Fertilizer sticks are easy to use and promise sustainable and safe fertilization. We take a close look at which promises they keep. Gardening life can be so simple: Put your chopsticks in, put water on them, done. One could summarize the manufacturer’s application of fertilizer sticks like this or something like that. You should already…
The pulp gives the caviar lime its name. We show you what to consider when growing and caring for the caviar lime and what makes it so special. Caviar from your own garden: You don’t have to go to the fish farmers for this. Because a special type of lime, the caviar lime (…
A dry stone wall in the garden is not only decorative but also provides an important habitat for beneficial insects. Here you can find out what you should consider when planting a dry stone wall. Dry stone and natural stone walls have a long tradition in garden design: In the past, they were used in…
Not all beans need additional nutrients after planting. We show which beans need them and what needs to be considered when fertilizing. Whether haricot beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) or field beans ( Vicia faba ) (also called broad beans) – beans should not be missing in any garden. They provide valuable vegetable protein and…
In order for the cherry harvest to be abundant in summer, the tree needs enough nutrients. We show what you have to consider when fertilizing cherry trees. There is nothing more beautiful than a cherry tree ( Prunus ) that is hung all over with red fruits. But in order for it to come to…
