Akebia Quinata: Tips On Location, Planting & Care Of Chocolate Wine

Akebia Quinata: Tips On Location, Planting & Care Of Chocolate Wine

Akebia, also known as chocolate wine or climbing cucumber, is very popular as a decorative climbing plant. We tell you what to look out for when planting chocolate wine and give tips on how to take care of the Akebia Quinata. Are you wondering what chocolate wine is? Behind this name lies a fascinating climbing…

Heliotropium Arborescens (Common Heliotrope): How To Plant Care For The Solstices

Heliotropium Arborescens (Common Heliotrope): How To Plant Care For The Solstices

The Heliotropium Arborescens is a wonderfully fragrant eye-catcher for every garden or balcony. We introduce you to the most beautiful heliotrope species and show you how to plant and care for South American beauty in the right way. Profile Botanical name: Heliotropium arborescens. Trivial names: heliotrope, solstice. Plant families: Borage and robbery-leaf plants (Boranigaceae). Plant…

Fritillaria (Snake’s Head): Everything To Plant, Care For And Propagate

Fritillaria (Snake’s Head): Everything To Plant, Care For And Propagate

Fritillaria stands out for the almost chequered pattern of their flowers. We show you where the checkered flowers feel particularly comfortable and give you tips on planting, caring, and propagating. With the Snake’s Head Flower, you will get a unique eye-catcher in your garden. The eye-catching check pattern of this early bloomer exists in many…

Fertilize the Photinia: Expert Tips For Perfect Fertilization Red Tip Photinia

Fertilize the Photinia: Expert Tips For Perfect Fertilization Red Tip Photinia

The glittering Red Tip Photinia has special requirements and its fertilization also requires sensitivity. What you need to know to fertilize the Photinia can be found here. Glossy Photinia will literally give your hedge a new shine because their leaves really do shine. But that’s not all: some evergreen species also surprise with their red…

Butterfly Flower (Schizanthus): Plants, Care And Varieties

Butterfly Flower (Schizanthus): Plants, Care And Varieties

When is the flowering time of the Butterfly Flower (Schizanthus)? We have the answer and present it to you with the most beautiful varieties. Visually, however, the ornamental symmetrical flowers of the Schizanthus can certainly keep up with the flowers of their namesakes. Butterfly Flower: Flowering Time, Characteristics, And Origin Butterfly Flower x wisetonensis belongs to…

Yucca Rostrata (Beaked Yucca): Correctly Planting, Care, Cut And Winter

Yucca Rostrata (Beaked Yucca): Correctly Planting, Care, Cut And Winter

The beautiful exotic needs special protection in winter. Everything you need to know about wintering Yucca Rostrata is explained in this article. Yucca, often also called palm lilies, are extremely popular indoor plants in our country. Less well known, however, is that some species of yucca can also winter outdoors. But no matter whether in…

Cabbage Rose (Rosa x centifolia): Tips For Cutting, Planting And Propagating

Cabbage Rose (Rosa x centifolia): Tips For Cutting, Planting And Propagating

The cabbage rose belongs to the old rose varieties and is something very special. We present the most beautiful varieties and show what you should consider when planting and caring for Rosa x centifolia in pots and gardens. The cabbage rose is one of the historical roses and has been cultivated in our gardens for…

Bottlebrushes (Callistemon): Everything To Plant And Care

Bottlebrushes (Callistemon): Everything To Plant And Care

How are Bottlebrushe Bushes planted correctly and what must be observed during maintenance? All information about the so-called lamp cleaner shrub can be found here. Bottlebrushes (Callistemon) are very popular evergreen potted plants. With their exotic inflorescences, they transform your terrace or balcony into a beautiful tropical oasis in summer. Bottlebrushes: Origin And Properties The…

What Is The Shelf Life Of Lawn Seeds? Test With Germ Sample

What Is The Shelf Life Of Lawn Seeds? Test With Germ Sample

Even lawn seeds do not last forever. We show how a germ sample can be used to test how good the germination capacity of the seed is and whether the seeds can still be used. Surely it happens occasionally that you don’t have the time and leisure for perfect seed storage. Suddenly an indefinite period…