Which conifers can be planted in the garden and which ones need a lot of space? Here you will find some of the most popular conifer varieties – from the native larch to the exotic primeval sequoia. Evergreen plants are an enrichment for every garden, especially in winter. We give you an insight into popular…
The water chestnut (Trapa natans) is a very special water plant. We tell you how you can plant and care for the water chestnut in your own pond. The water chestnut is an endangered beauty that can also decorate your garden pond. In the following, you will learn how to cultivate and care for this…
Beautyberry bears striking fruit and, depending on the species, show magnificent autumn foliage. We present this extraordinary species of shrub. The genus Callicarpa belongs to the verbena family (Verbenaceae). The approximately 100 species of the genus Callicarpa originate from the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and North and Central America. The name “Callicarpa”…
Red fescue (Festuca Rubra) is a common ingredient of lawn seed mixtures for the garden. But what are the characteristics of the grass, and how is it used in the lawn? No lawn grass is as fine-leaved and can grow as dense and carpet-like as Festuca Rubra. On the one hand, this makes red fescue…
We explain everything important about the characteristics and varieties of Festuca arundinacea and show the benefits of fescue seeds in lawns. Many plants are true survivors, but the tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) takes the discipline of indestructibility to the extreme. Hardly any adversity in its environment can stop its growth. In the following, you will…
A fine and delicate lawn with a dense turf, even in the shade? No problem for the all-rounder Agrostis capillaris! With its dense foliage, the Common Bent survives many an inconvenience and is quite undemanding. Agrostis Capillaris Profile Characteristics Spur-driving; dense growth; reddish flower rise; intense green leaf Claims Law-free; rather nutrient-poor, dry and moist…
We clarify how the spindle shrub is properly planted and tended and whether it is poisonous. We also answer the question of whether the spindle shrub is hardy. The spindle tree (Euonymus) is a versatile plant for the garden. It provides privacy, the greening of facades, and true explosions of color. It also convinces with…
The speedwell is known above all for its healing properties. We will reveal which varieties of the flower there are and what you have to consider when planting in the garden. Speedwell (Veronica) is easy to care for and has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. The flowers of the plant also attract…
The Japanese maple from the Far East has no special requirements but is nevertheless happy to be fertilized. We show how to fertilize maple correctly. Maple (Acer) is a diverse tree species, which can be found in temperate latitudes all over the world. While our native maple species such as the Norway maple (Acer platanoides)…
The fruits of the Arbutus already look very similar to the strawberries from the bed. We will introduce you to the best varieties from American and show you how to plant and care for Arbutus in the garden. Well, are those strawberries on that tree? Even though the fruits of the Arbutus resemble red berries,…
