The magnolia tree enchants us in spring with its blossoms. We show you what you should consider when planting, caring for, and propagating your magnolia. A true Prachtexemplar under the trees is the Magnolia (Magnolia). Not only the perfect shape of the trees but especially the fragrant flowers make spring a lot more beautiful. Anyone…
Bergamot is less well-known among the citrus plants. We reveal how to plant and care for the bergamot tree and how to use its flower fruits. The bergamot is closely related to the lemon. Despite their identical ancestry, however, they are nowhere near as well known and widespread as their relatives. Bergamot: origin and characteristics…
Healthy soil is the basis for good growth and a rich harvest. From time to time you should therefore take measures to improve the quality of your soil. The best tips for soil improvement can be found below. Is your garden soil not fertile? Surely you have already received various tips: Lime and quartz sand,…
We show new and old varieties of chives, which differ in terms of yield, height, taste, and tube thickness. Chives ( Allium schoenoprasum ) is one of the most popular culinary herbs and belongs to the Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). The different types of chives differ mainly in height, taste, and tube size. If you are…
The selection of Aronia species and varieties is large and ranges from red or black-fruited chokeberries to unusual hybrids. We present the best types and varieties of Aronia. The chokeberry ( Aronia ) can be found in more and more gardens because, in addition to their splendid autumn colors, the extremely healthy fruits are also…
The healthy chokeberry is trendy as a superfood and also brings a rich yield to the home garden. We give tips on location requirements and the cultivation of Aronia berries. Health-conscious people know the chokeberry as a superfood in the form of juices or powder from health food stores and well-stocked organic shops. But healthy…
Those who plant wild roses in the garden can enjoy their five-fold flowers and deep red fruits – the rose hips. We give tips on successfully planting and caring for wild roses. Rose hips are the tasty and extremely healthy fruits of wild roses. We explain the main steps for planting rose hips and how…
The medlar is rarely found in our gardens these days. We’ll introduce you to the best varieties of medlar and provide tips and tricks for planting and caring for medlar. The medlar ( Mespilus germanica ), also known as the common medlar or stone apple, was widespread in Europe in the Middle Ages. In the…
Love pearl bushes bear striking fruits and, depending on the species, show magnificent autumn leaves. We present the extraordinary genus of wood. The genus of beautiful fruits ( Callicarpa ) belongs to the verbena family (Verbenaceae). The approximately 100 species of the genus Callicarpa come from the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and…
The blood flower is a special potted plant for the garden or living room. Read here how to plant and care for them. Few have a blood flower at home, though the showy, scarlet bloom is a real beauty. How to properly care for the tropical plant and in which places it grows well, you…