We show you ten tips for a perfect raised bed that will not only please your back. Raised beds are probably one of the biggest gardening trends at the moment. No wonder, after all, the mini-gardens are easy on the back and knees. Gone are the days when you had to laboriously bend over or…
The cherry laurel can be found in many gardens. Here you can find out what you need to bear in mind when planting cherry laurels. The cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae). Compared to the related fruit species such as apple and cherry, the evergreen plant is quite undemanding and quickly…
The evergreen cherry laurel offers perfect privacy protection as a hedge. We show you what to consider when planting, pruning, and caring for it. Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a popular hedge plant not only because of its good growth and dense, evergreen leaves. Unlike other members of the rose family (Rosaceae), this robust plant…
In order to plant hibiscus and enjoy its bloom, you need to know a lot about this ornamental plant. We have helpful tips ready for you. It is a real eye-catcher in any garden, but can also shine visually in the house. Hibiscus, which originates from Asia, belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae) and decorates…
Make two from one rubber tree is not difficult. Here you can learn how to easily propagate his rubber tree by cuttings or mossing. The rubber tree (Ficus elastica) is pretty to look at and also very easy to care for. It is even nicer to grow new little trees from your own plant. Soon…
There are numerous types of decorative mini trees. We show how and when to prune bonsais correctly and what to look out for in the different shapes and varieties. Cutting a small tree as a bonsai – the Japanese art form of tree design needs to be learned and has its pitfalls. But even beginners…
For the bonsai to thrive, the right watering is crucial. Here you can learn what you should pay attention to when watering bonsai. Due to the shell culture, there is hardly any room for error when caring for a bonsai. Watering in particular can quickly become a source of error here. This is because the…
The cucamelon is all the rage right now. We reveal what to consider when planting the Mexican mini cucumber and how to eat it. The Mexican mini cucumber is a frugal plant with a decisive advantage: the small snack cucumbers are loved by children. And because growing them is almost as easy as child’s play,…
Turmeric or Curcuma Longa, also called yellow root, is very healthy and is fully on-trend. We give you five tips to make the cultivation of turmeric possible in a pot. Turmeric has recently experienced a real surge in attention. Who can blame the yellow root (as turmeric is also called) already, after all, it is…
No summer garden can not be without flowering petunias. How you can propagate petunias from seed or by cuttings yourself, you will find here. Petunias (or with botanical name Petunia) are annual plants of South American origin, which unfortunately do not withstand our frosty temperatures in winter. Therefore, you need to restock your balcony with…
