In spring and autumn, pansies can convince with their flowers. But how are they to be cared for and how do you successfully overwinter them? Pansies (Viola × wittrockiana ) not only attract attention because of their name. They convince us with their colorful, characteristic flowers, which shine towards us from plant bowls or the…
The bitter orange, also called bitter orange or Seville orange, is a hybrid citrus plant. Below are tips on how to grow, care for, and use the exotic plant. Exotic citrus plants are very popular in this country. But while lemons and oranges are increasingly cultivated, bitter oranges are rarely found. Here you will find…
Do you want to grow cloves in the garden yourself? You will find helpful tips on using, planting, and caring for the extraordinary clove tree with us. Everyone knows the taste of cloves at Christmas time. But how can you cultivate a clove tree yourself in the garden? We introduce the special plant and reveal…
To plant hibiscus and enjoy the hibiscus blossom, you need specialist knowledge of ornamental wood. We have helpful tips ready for you. It is a real eye-catcher in every garden, but it can also shine in the house. The hibiscus (Hibiscus ), which comes from Asia, belongs to the Malvaceae family and adorns the window…
Cacti (Cactaceae) are very popular ornamental plants. We give expert tips on what you need to consider when caring for and fertilizing prickly plants. Cacti (Cactaceae) are a family within the order of the carnation-like (Caryophyllales) and belong to the Bedecktsamern ( Magnoliopsida ). In general, more than 100 genera and over 1500 species belong…
The oleander is one of the warmth-loving plants, but it can also overwinter with us. We show how to protect the oleander from frost and cold. Cold and snow are temporarily no problem for the oleander (Nerium oleander ) because it gets chilly around the Mediterranean from time to time. If the temperatures drop below…
So that your geraniums survive the first frost well, we have summarized everything for you to successfully overwinter, cut, and care for. When the first frost sets in, many geraniums ( pelargonium ) end up on the compost after a blooming summer season. The geraniums can be brought over the winter without much effort. The…
Successfully overwintering palms: How to overwinter planted palms outdoors and indoor palms indoors. With expert tips on care after the winter. The world of palm trees is diverse. Some specimens can withstand snow and frost. But which palm species are hardy? When do palm trees get too cold? How do you overwinter palm trees in…
Dahlias are lush and beautifully blooming summer plants. However, there are a few things to consider when handling the dahlia for successful flowering. Dahlias – mostly bought as a tuber and found in many gardens – have long been one of the most popular ornamental plants. Originally from Mexico, the exotic dahlia (Dahlia) has found…
Epsom salt is a very special plant fertilizer. We will show you what is characteristic of Epsom salt and what it can be used for in the garden. Some of you will not know Epsom salt as a fertilizer but from its medicinal use. On the one hand, we find Epsom salt in so-called heat…
