Musk mallow is an ancient medicinal plant that captivates with its large flowers. In the garden it is not only something for the eye, but also an important food source for bees. Musk mallow belongs to the mallow family and is characterized by its large white or pink flowers. The herbaceous plant blooms from June […]

Ground covers in the garden are a decorative solution with botanical benefits for empty spaces. Here’s how to plant and maintain a lush carpet of plants. Contents1 Planting ground covers in the garden2 Among the most popular ground covers are:3 Plant ground cover4 Ground cover care Planting ground covers in the garden In nature, barren,

With a homemade earwig house you offer the useful insects a protected place in your garden. The earwigs thank you by eating the aphids from your plants. An earwig house is not only very useful, but also a very decorative element in the garden. Pests can undo all the hard work you’ve put into your

You can also propagate roses with cuttings. You don’t have to buy overpriced varieties at the garden center. Just ask your garden neighbor to give you some cuttings and try it out. Contents1 Propagate roses: What you need2 What you need to know about rose propagation3 Step 2: Fill pot with soil4 Step 3: Plant

Lemon thyme gives your food a tangy, lemony flavor and enhances both savory and sweet dishes. You can easily grow the spice yourself. Origin and use of lemon thymeLemon thyme is a hybrid plant: it is the result of a cross between thyme and field thyme. However, lemon thyme is not a modern cultivation, because

When you plant your raised bed, there are a few things to consider. We show you which plants are suitable for raised beds and which crop rotation you should pay attention to. After you have built and filled your raised bed, you can plant it. There are a few things you should keep in mind

The candlestick flower is an easy-to-care-for houseplant that is especially suitable for somewhat higher locations. We show you what you should consider when caring for it and how you can easily propagate it yourself. The candlestick flower is a climbing or climbing plant that you can use as a houseplant. Due to its long shoots,

Flower strips promote biodiversity in fields and gardens through flowers and wild herbs. Why this is so, why it is so important and how you can create and maintain flower strips yourself, you can read here. Contents1 Flower strips: Endangered habitats2 More than just flowers disappear with the flower strips3 Flowering strips in agriculture4 “Flowering

Few plants are suitable for the full sun. But colorful specimens can also be found for south-facing balconies and terraces. Although many plants prefer a bright location, they cannot cope with direct sunlight or even get plant sunburn. This makes it all the more important to choose the right flowers for a balcony or terrace

Philodendron is very suitable for people with little plant experience. Because the plant Philodendron, also called tree friend, is easy to care for and robust. Philodendron originates from South America and belongs to the arum family. The plant is popular in this country as a low-maintenance, undemanding houseplant. Philodendron, also called tree friend, can grow

A potato tower is a great way to provide yourself with potatoes even in a small garden. In this article you will see different ways how you can build a potato tower yourself with simple means. A potato tower is perfect for a small garden because you grow the potatoes vertically. This way you need

Wild roses are a bee-friendly and low-maintenance alternative to cultivated roses. Why you should prefer wild roses to cultivated roses and what you need to consider when planting and caring for them, we show you in our guide. The rose is considered by many people to be the “queen of flowers” and is therefore also

The mole cricket is nocturnal and lives underground – that’s why amateur gardeners rarely get to see it. One problem is the animal’s underground tunnels. Here you can find out how to recognize the mole cricket and how to combat it gently. The mole cricket doesn’t really deserve its status as a pest. For example,

Plants in the bedroom can promote healthy sleep – or inhibit it. We show you which plants are recommended and which are not. Plants filter pollutants, produce oxygen and increase humidity. As a result, they improve the air quality in your bedroom and can promote restful sleep. However, this is not true for all plants

If you harvest and dry sage properly, it can be stored for a long time. So you can use it at any time of the year to refine and season dishes. Sage that you harvest and dry yourself can also be used as a tea to treat sore throats. 6 tips for harvesting sage properly

Reed grass is beautiful, robust and versatile. Cutting reeds is elementary for the care. Here we show you how to do it and when the right time is. Reed is a noble yet low-maintenance garden plant. The grasses are versatile. You can get them in numerous sizes and species, very common are reed, reed cane

As the original form of our present-day carrot, the wild carrot is also an important food source for insects. The white flowers attract bees, butterflies and beetles. How to plant the wild carrot and how you can use it, you can read here. The wild carrot is the original form of our modern carrot. It

Ivy plants are popular houseplants that are characterized by their rapid growth. Our guide tells you what you need to consider when caring for this robust plant and how to propagate it easily. Ivyututas are among the easiest to care for and probably also the fastest growing houseplants. They are very thankful and therefore suitable

Wisteria is a magnificent flowering climbing plant that is also becoming increasingly popular in European gardens. We show you what you should consider when planting and caring for wisteria. Wisteria is also known under the names Wisteria and Wisteria. Originally, the plant comes from East Asia and the eastern part of North America. For example,

Wild tulips are not only visually impressive with delicate flowers and colorful variety, but are also an enrichment for insects in the garden. Learn here how you can plant wild tulips. Contents1 What are wild tulips?2 Wild tulips are bee friendly early bloomers3 Planting wild tulips: Timing, location and care4 Location and soil5 Water, fertilize

Cockatrice flowers show their large, bright flowers throughout the summer months. What’s more, they are easy to care for. Find out how to make cockleburs a colorful eye-catcher in your garden here. The coquina flower is characterized by its long flowering period from June to October. Thus, it not only shows its colorful splendor throughout

To build a snail trap yourself, you do not need much. We’ll show you how to protect your plants from slug damage with simple tools. Snail traps help the diligent gardener in the fight against feeding damage from snails. There are several ways to catch slugs alive: Use natural points of attraction: Create places where

Living stones with their unusual appearance beautify any home. Planting and care of succulents, moreover, is not difficult. The living stones – with botanical name Lithops – belong to the succulents and come mostly from South Africa. They owe their name to their appearance: Among the stones in their native country, they hardly stand out.

Lucky feather is a good choice if you are looking for a low maintenance plant with low light requirements. Here you can find out what you need to consider when caring for and propagating this tropical plant. Lucky feather, botanically named Zamioculcas Zamiifolia, is one of the easiest houseplants to care for. The plant originates

Climbing roses need to be pruned differently than rose bushes. What you should pay attention to and how best to proceed, you can read in our guide. Contents1 Pruning climbing roses: Single-flowering or repeat-flowering?2 Cut single-flowered climbing roses: How to do it3 Prune climbing roses that bloom more often: This is how it’s done4 Spring

A balcony garden is not only beautiful to the eye, but can also help provide herbs, fruits and vegetables. Here you will learn how to create a balcony garden. A balcony garden can become a true oasis of tranquility, but also a practical spot for self-sufficiency in food. You can design your balcony garden according

Night violet is very popular as an ornamental plant in gardens because of its delicate flowers and pleasant smell. We’ll show you what you should keep in mind. The night violet belongs to the cruciferous family and is native to many areas in Europe and Central Asia. There it is found mainly in higher areas,

Under the right conditions, you can also plant a pistachio in this country. Here you can find out what to look out for and how best to go about it. Actually, pistachio trees do not grow in Europe – it is too cold for them here. The pistachios you can buy in the supermarket come