Native to the coastal regions of South Africa, the spider plant is a charming and hardy plant that never goes out of style. It gets its unique name from its strap-shaped, gently arching foliage featuring lengthwise stripes of yellow and white. Despite being the easiest plants to grow, some spider plants lose their beauty and…
It’s a no-brainer that Peace Lilies are one of the most popular indoor plants to keep and nourish because of their enchanting beauty. Also known as White Sails or Spathe Flower, the Peace Lily is a stunning plant that has been enjoying a recent growth in popularity, and it’s easy to see why. The combination…
Are you looking for a way to bring some extra beauty and color into your garden or home? If so, then flowers that start with the letter E are perfect for sprucing up any space. From exotic birds of paradise to common daisies there is sure to be an ‘E’ flower variety out there for…
Lilies can delight with their flowering for several years. It is important to know how to properly overwinter the lily. Lilies ( Lilium ) with their impressive flowers transform every garden and balcony into a midsummer night’s dream. But what happens to the exotic onion plants when summer ends and the first frost arrives? Most…
The yucca palm is a very grateful plant. Nevertheless, you cannot avoid a little care and possibly an occasional cut. Yucca palms ( yucca ) are considered to be particularly easy-care houseplants in the home that only need to be watered or cut a little. The agave family ( Agavoideae ) is at home in…
Even lawn seeds cannot be kept forever. We show how a germ sample can be used to test how well the seeds can germinate and whether the seeds can still be used. Certainly, it happens occasionally that one does not have the time and leisure for perfect seed storage. Suddenly an indefinite amount of time…
Are you looking for instructions on how to create a new lawn? At Gardender you can find out everything about seeds, mowing, watering, fertilizing, and other care. Are you perhaps thinking of creating a new lawn at the moment? Then you are exactly right here! It doesn’t always have to be the extremely expensive turf…
The red fescue ( Festuca rubra ) is a common ingredient in lawn seed mixtures for the garden. But what are the properties of the grass and how is it used in the lawn? No lawn grass is so fine-leaved and can grow as dense and carpet-like as Festuca rubra. This makes the red fescue…
We explain everything important about the properties and varieties of the fescue ( Festuca arundinacea ) and show the use of fescue seeds in lawns. Many plants are true survivors, but the fescue ( Festuca arundinacea ) takes the discipline of indestructibility to extremes. Hardly any adversity in its environment can stop its growth. In…
Sometimes it is important to know what type or type of soil you have in your garden. But what types of soil are there anyway? The soil can be tested and determined with a finger test. Do you have “good soil”? Many garden owners – especially new ones – can hardly answer this question, or…