Gardening Tips

The hoya flower is a popular houseplant thanks to its special flowers. We show you what you should pay attention to when caring for the wax flower. The hoya flower owes its name to its decorative flowers, the inside of which resembles small ceramic ornaments. In addition, they exude a pleasantly sweet scent. These are […]

With its compact form, the harlequin willow also fits into small gardens and is easy to care for. We explain how it grows best and what native alternatives are available. The harlequin willow is an ornamental willow and is also called ‘Hakuro Nishki’. This indicates its East Asian origin. You can buy this undemanding and

Overwintering chili is possible without any problems if you bring the plant indoors during the cold season. With what care the perennial chili plant comes well through the winter, you will learn in this article. Chilies originate from Central and South America and are used to warm temperatures. That’s why they don’t cope well with

Planting hostas is quick and easy. The Asian heartleaf lilies decorate your garden with leaves and flowers. Here’s how to grow this leafy perennial in your garden. Hosta is the scientific name for funcias, a genus of plants in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae). This foliage-decorating perennial is originally from Asia. In Japan, as well as

If you discover horned sorrel in the garden, you should fight it in time. Otherwise it will quickly spread throughout the garden. We give you tips on how to get rid of the stubborn clover in beds, on meadows and in joints. The horned sorrel originally comes from the Mediterranean region. However, it has also

Propagating currants is not difficult. What three methods there are and what you should consider when propagating, we show you here. Currant bushes do not need much space and they bear many healthy berries. In addition, currants are easy to care for. If you take good care of them, you will have few problems with

If you want to propagate mint, you can use different methods depending on the variety. We explain exactly how they work. Mint is a popular kitchen herb that you can use for tea, syrup, lemonade or as an ingredient for salads and dips. There are many varieties to choose from: typical representatives include peppermint, Moroccan

Long-flowering perennials not only ensure that the garden remains colorful for a long time, but also provide a good food supply for insects. We present you a selection of long-flowering perennials. Long-lasting blooms in the garden not only please us, but also smaller garden inhabitants: Native bees, butterflies and other insects constantly serve as a

Especially in a natural environment like the garden, plastic has no place. Unfortunately, however, new plastic plant pots keep accumulating. You can find out how to avoid this here. If you are aware of the poor environmental compatibility of plastic, you try to avoid disposable plastic in your everyday life. And what about in the

Propagate rhubarb is quite simple. You have two options. Here you will find detailed instructions on the correct technique and the best time. Rhubarb is a popular ingredient in jams, cakes and desserts. However, the perennial is a vegetable and not a fruit. Only the stalks are suitable for consumption. If you propagate rhubarb, you

The black elderberry is ideal for insect-friendly gardens. You can easily plant the imposing elderberry shrub yourself and the necessary care is also limited. Black elderberry: the ideal locationThe black elderberry is widespread in Europe and Asia. In the wild, you can find it both in the undergrowth and at the edges of forests. The

If you want to propagate your Schefflera, you have several options. We present three different methods for propagating the ray arable. The Schefflera is also known as the ray aralia. It is an evergreen plant that is one of the more robust species and requires little care. The Schefflera has a straight growth habit and

Saxifrage is a hardy plant that brings life to barren places. In addition, the evergreen plant is bee and insect friendly. Here’s how to plant and care for saxifrage. Saxifrage is also known by its Latin genus name, Saxifraga. Together with about 450 other species, it forms the saxifrage plant family Saxifragaceae. Saxifrage probably owes

Forget-me-not is not only a plant that is popular for its colors. Its blue flowers are also good for use in the kitchen. We show you how to grow and care for forget-me-nots. Forget-me-not, Latin Myosotis, belongs to the family of broad-leaved plants. There are many different forget-me-not species worldwide. The plant is often used

Zinnia not only produces very beautiful flowers, but is also one of the most important plants for insects. How to grow them in the garden and what ecological value the insect-friendly flowers have, you can read here. Zinnia: food for insects Zinnia (also zinnia) is originally from Central America and is a popular ornamental plant

Autumn flowers for the balcony are a nice way to dispel the gloomy mood on cool days. In this article we show you which varieties are particularly suitable. Although the summer is coming to an end, this does not mean that the flowering also comes to an end. On the contrary, there are colorful fall

Sea cabbage is a native plant that grows mainly on coasts. With a little skill, however, you can also plant and harvest the cabbage in your own garden. Sea cabbage, also called shore cabbage, is native to the coasts of northern and western Europe. It used to be abundant, but today the stocks have dwindled.

Algal lime is an ecological garden fertilizer and is used to improve the soil climate. In this article you will learn interesting facts about it. What is algal lime? Algal lime is made from the dead sediments of red algae and is mainly used as a garden fertilizer. As the name suggests, it contains a

Bamboo is not only a very popular evergreen plant, but is also easy to propagate. We show you what you should pay attention to and how you can best propagate your bamboo. Bamboo is a popular plant. Its evergreen leaves and exotic appearance have made it very popular in recent decades. Moreover, bamboo is one

Sage is easy to propagate and complements the kitchen and home pharmacy with its aroma. With these tips, we’ll show you how to safely propagate sage. Sage is a popular kitchen herb. With its Mediterranean aroma, it enhances dishes and drinks. As a medicinal plant, it is also a time-honored household remedy for cold symptoms.

If you have a garden, you have plenty of lawn clippings. Instead of throwing it away, we have ideas for you on how to reuse your lawn clippings. If you take proper care of your lawn and mow it regularly, you will be rewarded with a strong and dense lawn. Mowing the lawn means not

Sunburn can also affect plants. Read here how you can tell if your flowers, trees and shrubs have gotten too much sun and what you can do about it. Recognizing and treating sunburn in plants Sun is important for plants. Without it, photosynthesis and thus the survival of plants would be impossible. But: plants that

Many plants help against mosquitoes. This can be very useful: Because especially on balmy summer evenings, the insects in your own garden can become a real problem. It hums and buzzes loudly next to your ear and – bang – you’ve been bitten. Hardly a summer barbecue on the balcony or terrace is free from

You can fight fungus gnats with natural means. We show you how to get rid of the flies in the soil and how to prevent fungus gnats in the future. If the plants are outside on the balcony over the summer, there is no sign of fungus gnats. It is not until winter that the

Catnip has a magical attraction to cats. Everything about the effect, cultivation, care and use of the plant can be found here. Catmint (Nepeta) comes from the labiates family and is a perennial plant that grows up to one meter high. Between July and September, it bears lush white to light blue flowers. Catnip gets

Lavender is easy to propagate and enriches any garden with its colorful and fragrant flowers. We explain to you what you need to pay attention to when propagating lavender. Lavender is an attractive plant for bees and other insects. Lavender flowers are rich in pollen and attract bees with their scent. The pollinators thus ensure

To propagate hydrangeas, you can resort to various options. We present three options and explain what you should consider. The hydrangea impresses with its large inflorescences that shine in all colors – often even in several color gradients per flower. The popular ornamental plant for home and garden is easy to care for, robust and,

With cuttings you can easily propagate hibiscus and enjoy a variety of the colorful plants or even grow a hedge. We show you how to do it. Hibiscus is a popular plant that decorates many a garden or balcony. Depending on the species, hibiscus is annual or perennial and hardy or not. Hibiscus is also

If you want to propagate strawberries, we have suitable instructions for you. Because: They taste best when they come from your own strawberry plants. Strawberry plants are perennial, so you can enjoy the fruits for several years. Different varieties offer different sized and sweet tasting berries. If you want to propagate the healthy strawberries, you