Raspberries are real delicacies. So it’s no wonder that raspberry bushes are only too happy to plant in the garden. After that, people hope for a rich harvest. Pruning is particularly important for this, as it promotes the flowering and fruiting of the prickly bushes. Therefore, at least once a year you should prune your […]

In addition to classics such as peppermint and lemon balm, lesser-known tea herbs such as honeydew melon sage, Indian nettle or anise hyssop will convince the passionate tea drinker with their fine aromas and beneficial ingredients. A real enrichment for every garden – culinary and visually! Contents1 Tea herbs and their use2 Agastache: Lipwort from

Since the Renaissance, boxwood has occupied a special place in many gardens as a topiary. Later, in the first Baroque gardens from the second half of the 17th century, it continued to be artistically pruned into shape in many cases. In addition to creating extravagant green sculptures, however, pruning also serves the purpose of encouraging

When it comes to perennial climbers, most people think of ivy and wild grapevine, while garden enthusiasts may also think of blue vine and clematis. However, in addition to these main species, there are many other scaffold climbers and self-climbers that delight with their variety of colors and shapes, especially in summer. And some representatives

They come in red, black and even white: currant stems and bushes are a real joy in the garden, because they not only produce a variety of the refreshing sour or tart fruit, but also have a high ornamental value. However, often the annual thinning and rejuvenation of berry bushes is greatly neglected. We explain

Originally, the hibiscus, also called marshmallow, comes from China. Opulent, mauve-like flowers usually decorate it throughout the summer. Most commonly planted in this country is the garden hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus), which has many varieties with diverse flower colors to offer. Pruning your hibiscus can positively affect the growth of the shrub. We’ll tell you what

Madagascar palm (Pachypodium lamerei) is a pretty houseplant that, with proper care, turns out to be quite fast-growing and vital. Even if the name suggests otherwise, the plant is not a palm tree, but a succulent. Contents1 Madagascar palm: growth and appearance.2 Location and substrate3 Madagascar palm care4 Propagation Madagascar palm: growth and appearance. In

Succulents are often touted as extremely low-maintenance houseplants for the inexperienced, as they require little water. Of course, this is true in principle, but some knowledge is required for ideal watering of these impressive plants. Read here what makes a plant a succulent in the first place and how you should water your succulents to

Depending on how fast a plant’s roots grow, after two or three years the time has come for a larger container. A look at the root ball will tell you if you should repot your potted plants. After the winter dormancy period, most plants are at the start of a new growing season in spring,

Ufo plant: growth and appearance The pilea can grow 30 to 40 centimetres high. Originally, the leafy ornamental plant was found in the Chinese region, but today the pancake plant can also be seen in our country, especially due to the internet, it is becoming more and more popular. The large circular leaves are not

Decorative flower fronds that rustle gently in the wind, a stately growth habit and filigree, matt green leaves characterise the pampas grass. For some years now, ornamental grasses have played an increasingly important role in modern garden design: as discreet intermediary elements in perennial beds, loose planting groups or impressive solitary grasses. Their popularity is

Spring is here and it is high time to start planning for the garden. What fruits and vegetables should grow in the garden this year? Which herbs should it be? Not entirely unimportant is the big question of which method should be used to grow the plants. This article introduces two growing methods and their

Nettle liquid manure fertilises and strengthens plants. That convinces every gardener. And best of all: it is very easy to make. Karl Ploberger shows you how to prepare and use the plant fortifier. Contents1 How is nettle liquid manure made?2 Harvesting nettles3 Chop thoroughly4 Stir the nettle liquid manure regularly5 Treating plants with nettle liquid

For gardeners who can hardly wait to start the vegetable garden in spring, broad beans (Vicia faba) are very interesting. Their seeds germinate at just a few degrees above zero and the care of the plants is uncomplicated. After four to five months it is time to harvest. The annual broad beans are legumes, which

It is really fascinating what unusual mechanisms carnivorous plants use to hunt insects. The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) from the sundew family (Droseraceae) is one of them. The fancier plant is definitely an attraction for the sunny windowsill and offers a great natural spectacle. Contents1 Growth and appearance2 Flowers and leaves of the Venus flytrap3

The table is richly laid for bees and bumblebees in summer, but at the end of the most beautiful season it usually looks rather sparse: In many gardens there is a yawning void of flowers in autumn. Late-flowering shrubs can alleviate the insects’ plight. Compared to perennials and summer flowers, they also offer more flower

Whether with bright autumn colours or in wintergreen splendour: there is a semi-shady spot in every garden for the many fern species available. We would like to introduce you to wintergreen ferns and explain what to look out for in terms of location and planting. Wintergreen ferns Love for ferns rarely begins at first sight.

If you don’t want to do without aromatic greenery at home, you are well advised to use herbs for the windowsill. However, not all species that succeed in the bed and balcony box are suitable for year-round indoor cultivation. But with the right selection, the spicy abundance is amazingly diverse. Herbs for the windowsill provide

If you are still in the middle of the busy planting season by the end of November, you should not forget that you should also prepare your garden for winter in good time. This includes, among other things, arming frost-sensitive plants, beds and lawns or even garden tools against the cold, damp weather. We explain

The capabilities of the plant world never cease to amaze us. The metabolic processes of our indoor plants also benefit us: they produce oxygen, increase humidity and thus make our environment more liveable. Some can even filter pollutants from the air. However, this effect turns out to be rather small under everyday conditions, as has

Don’t shy away from familiar sizes: a grafted walnut tree fits into the home garden and bears fruit much earlier than a seedling tree. Specialist editor Arne Janssen explains what is important for successfully planting and pruning a walnut and introduces you to varieties for different garden sizes. Walnuts from your own house tree A