The perennial lemon balm is easy to propagate and grow yourself. A rich harvest of the medicinal plant is almost certain. Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ) is a Mediterranean herb with an extremely long lifespan. The perennial, fruity herb can stay in the garden for twenty to thirty years without any problems. Thanks to…
The Bloombux is the ideal alternative to boxwood. We show what you should consider when planting and repotting Rhododendron Bloombux. A popular novelty among the rhododendron species is the pale pink, slow-growing, and evergreen ‘Bloombux’, which can also be used to plant low hedges. Despite its small size and slow growth, it is also occasionally…
The blackberry is an uncomplicated berry bush for the garden. We explain to you how you can successfully propagate the blackberry yourself. The blackberry ( Rubus fruticosus ) is an often evergreen, prickly shrub that can be found growing wild on many roadsides. The blackberry is cultivated in gardens mainly for its sweet, aromatic fruits,…
Everything you need to know about planting hydrangeas: From the location in pots or beds to the right soil and suitable companion plants for the hydrangea. The genus of hydrangeas ( Hydrangea ) includes a large number of different hydrangea species. The most famous representative in our gardens, however, is by far the farmer’s hydrangea…
Autumn is here and the raised bed is empty? That doesn’t have to be the case – we’ll show you how you can still plant your raised bed in autumn. Raised beds are currently on the rise. No wonder, after all, the practical beds are not only easy on the back but also offer numerous…
Tried and tested, resistant or even strange – garlic has many facets. Find out which types of garlic you shouldn’t miss here. Garlic ( Allium sativum ) has become an integral part of most kitchens and is now also grown in many gardens. Unfortunately, you often only see a few standard varieties romping about in…
The bitter winter salad is extremely healthy. Here you can find out what to consider when growing and harvesting chicory. If you want to grow chicory yourself, you need a little patience. Because the delicious bud is not already formed in the vegetable patch, but only after the roots have been harvested in autumn and…
Growing lettuce is easy and promising. Here you will find instructions on planting lettuce and tips on where to place it and when to do it. The cultivation of lettuce ( Lactuca sativa ) is easy and therefore also suitable for beginners or those who don’t like gardening. In this article, you will find out…
The popular orange fruit requires a little special care. You can find out everything you need to know about watering, fertilizing, and pruning physalis here. The physalis ( Physalis peruviana ) – also called Cape gooseberry or Andean berry – is now also conquering the gardens in our latitudes. The nightshade family (Solanaceae), which comes…
Make two, three, or even more out of one: We’ll tell you how you can easily propagate your currant plant yourself in various ways. The simplest and therefore most widespread method of propagating currants (Ribes ) is to propagate cuttings. Propagation can also be achieved with the production and cutting of sinkers, but propagating cuttings…
