The clematis is a special kind of climbing plant. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the beautiful clematis. With its exotic appearance, the clematis is more popular than ever and is not missing in very few gardens. Whether in the bucket or outdoors – the clematis is one of the…
Orange trees grow in our pots and are usually not too big. Still, they need to be skillfully cut on a regular basis to keep them in shape. Since the orange tree ( Citrus x sinensis L.) cannot thrive outdoors in this country, it is often found in pots on balconies and terraces. With the…
Those who love their fruit trees know that they need to be pruned regularly. The right cut is important for health and yield. We’ll show you how to do it. How to properly prune a fruit tree depends on many different factors. So the demands of different types of the perfect cut are very different….
Horseradish is sturdy and easy to grow in your own garden. Nevertheless, the hot root plant has some peculiarities in cultivation. Horseradish ( Armoracia rusticana ) belongs to the cruciferous family ( Brassicaceae ). The thick taproot brings the characteristic sharpness into the kitchen. However, if the horseradish root is fried or boiled, it loses…
Proper fertilization is essential to ensure that the garden blooms abundantly. We show what flower fertilizer is made of and why it is so important. Your own vegetable and fruit harvest or a dense lawn is certainly something very beautiful. But what is more pleasing to the eye than a colorful pile of flowers, which…
With the right care, petunias will delight you with their strong flowering power. We show what to consider when caring for and hibernating petunias. Petunias ( Petunia ) are among the most popular bedding and balcony plants. This popularity is due not only to the enormous variety of different varieties in terms of flower color…
Roller lawn is the comfortable alternative to sowing the lawn. We take a closer look at the laying of turf and everything that goes with it. Laying turf is the quickest way to create a beautiful, dense lawn. Many hobby gardeners imagine it as follows: Simply roll out and you’re done! Unfortunately, it’s not that…
The Christmas cactus brings color to winter with its flowers. But how can you make christmas cactus to bloom successfully? In the first year you buy the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) with numerous flower buds. However, the cactus plant ( Cactaceae ) does not bloom permanently and loses its blooming power as the days…
Red cabbage can be used to make a crunchy winter salad or a hearty side dish. We explain the cultivation options and how to properly take care of the young plants. Early red cabbage seedlings can be planted in the bed from the beginning of April [Photo: Dolores M. Harvey / Shutterstock.com] Red cabbage (…
A balanced nutrient ratio is necessary for a splendid oleander blossom. When, how and with what to fertilize oleander correctly, you can find out here. For a rich flowering, the oleander, as a heavy eater, needs the right amount of nutrients [Photo: j.chizhe / Shutterstock.com] Even though Vincent van Gogh is best known for his…
