Gardening Tips

The ash maple is a North American pioneer woody plant that is also popular in this country. In this article you will learn how to plant the tree in your garden and what you need to consider when caring for it. The ash maple is originally from North America and grows there mainly on lakeshores […]

Thanks to its thick leaves, houseleek can easily withstand drought, heat and cold. That’s why you can use it to green roofs or beautify gravel paths, for example. The houseleek or rock rose is suitable even for gardeners without a green thumb. Thanks to its thick leaves, the plant can withstand drought and heat as

Pennywort grows in nature, especially near rivers and lakes. We show you how you can plant and care for the ground cover pennywort in your own garden, on the balcony or in the apartment. Planting pennywort: this is how it’s done Pennywort is a well-known perennial that also goes by the name of coinwort. It

Rose rust is one of the most common fungal diseases that can affect your garden roses. Here you’ll learn four natural remedies for rose rust. Recognizing rose rust: Characteristics and spread You want to make your garden more colorful and you’re planting a large flower bed. Finally, the first rose bushes sprout and the flowers

Japanese knotweed is a plant that is no longer welcome in Europe. Here you can read why this perennial is being fought at full speed and how you can get rid of it from your garden. In keeping with its name, Japanese knotweed originated in Japan, China and Korea. It only came to Europe during

Speedwell comes in a variety of sizes and colors. The plant is very valuable both for bees and other insects, and for us humans as a medicinal plant. Read here how to plant speedwell in your garden. Speedwell refers to a genus of plants that includes about 450 different species. Because of their botanical name

Pachysandra can enhance shady spots in your garden with little maintenance. Here’s what you need to know about growing and caring for Pachysandra. Thickets, also called ysanders or pachysandra, are small shrubs that do best in shady areas. They are originally native to Chinese and Japanese forests. Pachysandra grows over a wide area. The shoots

Planting a willow in your own garden is not witchcraft. Anyone who has enough space for the beautiful woody plant makes a good decision with a willow. The trees are easy to care for and hardy. Willows are impressive trees that are always an eye-catcher. They are among the most ecologically valuable native woody plants

If you want to transplant roses, you should pay attention to the right time. What that is and what else you should consider, you will learn here. There are various reasons why roses planted in the garden may need to be transplanted after a while. Perhaps they have grown too large in their previous location

Propagate your forsythia is not difficult. There are various methods to propagate the yellow early bloomer. Read here what you should pay attention to. Forsythia is also called goldbell, golden rain or golden lilac because of its bright yellow flowers. Because the early bloomer is easy to care for and requires little time, the plant

Mangoes are true exotics. If you plant the mango seed, a small mango tree can grow at home. Find out how it works here. One thing in advance: Unfortunately, your home-grown mango tree will not bear any of the sweet and juicy fruits. The temperatures in this country are simply too low for this, because

Oregano is a popular and versatile herb for cooking and healing. We’ll show you how to plant oregano – whether in a pot or in the garden. Oregano: Popular Mediterranean herb Oregano (Latin: Origanum) is also known as thistle, origano or wild marjoram. The tasty herb originated in the European Mediterranean region and is now

You should overwinter gladioli indoors if you want to enjoy them for a long time. Read here how you can best prepare them for the cold months. Gladioli are popular as cut flowers in summer and are also an eye-catcher in any garden. Garden gladioli in particular are popular in this country – but they

The low-maintenance viper’s bugloss is a great choice for an insect-friendly garden. Read here how to plant and care for this plant that is popular with bees and butterflies. Viper’s bugloss is an herbaceous plant and grows from 25 inches to a foot tall. Viper’s bugloss is hardy and widespread throughout Europe. The viper’s bugloss

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. Planting ground covers in the garden In nature, barren, unvegetated soil is virtually non-existent. There is a botanical reason for this: low-growing plants of various species keep the soil

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. Propagate roses: What you need a cutting (from the rosebush or a bouquet of flowers) a pair of garden shears with a sharp

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. Flower strips: Endangered habitats Flower strips refer to field margins where blooming flowers and herbs grow. A sight that

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,