The garden in December is anything but quiet – find out here which gardening work is still to be done in December and what is even in bloom in December. The end of the year is slowly approaching and it is getting colder. Nevertheless, gardening in December does not need to rest: quite the opposite,…
Again and again one hears that wood ash can be used as fertilizer in the garden. We show you what you should consider when fertilizing with ash. Wood ash contains many nutrients but is unfortunately far too often not used for fertilization. This is a pity, after all the recycling of nutrients is an important…
For the Christmas cactus to bloom abundantly in winter, it requires some care. Here you can find out how to care for your Christmas cactus properly. Even if they do not look like it, the species of Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) are real Cactaceae. These wild species are native to tropical mountain regions in Brazil. There…
As sad as its name sounds, the flower Asian Bleeding-Heart gives every garden that certain something with its unusual blossoms. We present the most beautiful varieties, show how to plant and care for the Asian Bleeding-Heart properly, and reveal whether the plant is poisonous. The Asian Bleeding-Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) is a classic not only in…
The propagation of Aloe vera, also known as real aloe or desert lily, is successful even without professional knowledge. The popular plant belongs to the succulents. Spring is the right time for repotting. Take the chance to divide or multiply the plant. Propagate Aloe Vera Two to three-year-old aloe plants form shoots, so-called Kindel. Like…
The Monstera Deliciosa or Swiss-cheese plant, scores with its strong growth and huge decorative leaves with deep incisions. If these suddenly get brown or black stains, there can be many reasons. Optimal Temperature Range The Monstera Deliciosa has its home in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. There, pleasant temperatures between 25 and…
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…
