Gardening Tips

Catnip can become rampant if not kept in check. For many, this is the main reason to regularly prune this perennial. But there are many other reasons why pruning can be useful. To maintain healthPruning, for example, when disease is present lets catmint know, ‘You’ve got to push through!’ If it is affected by powdery […]

Simple and at the same time with a ravishing elegance present the lip flowers of catnip. It is they that attract bees in swarms and emit an aromatic fragrance. But from when do they present themselves and for how long? Once or twice a yearDepending on the variety, the flowering period of catnip usually begins

The world of catmints can quickly become confusing for laymen. After all, there are numerous varieties that differ in terms of their flowering time, flower color, growth size, site requirements and resistance, among other things. Here you will get an overview of the best varieties. The differences between gray and green-leaved varieties. First of all,

At first it was a single plant. But then it sowed itself. Now catnip proliferates in the garden. Now it’s time to cut the perennial and dry the best parts of the plant! Drying catnip is a simple process that helps preserve the potency of this herb, making it more appealing to cats. Here’s how

Catnip (bot. Nepeta cataria), also known as cat balm or cat weed, not only attracts four-legged fur friends with its scent, but is also a beautiful perennial for the natural or herb garden. Outside the flowering season rather inconspicuous, the plant shines meanwhile with its lush blooms in the most beautiful hues. Another plus: catmint

Some love it, while others are glad when it finally disappears from the garden. Via self-seeding, catnip likes to multiply quickly on its own. But you can also take the propagation into your own hands. Method 1: Sowing After flowering, catnip produces numerous small seeds. Thus, they become new perennials: collect them in autumn and

Quickly find pleasure in these uncomplicated tropical plants. Whether the leaves, which can be green, dark red or blue-green, or colorful flowers – flower cane is visually appealing. Therefore, it is worth to propagate it with their own hands. Canna grow from seed If you don’t want to buy the seeds, you can take them

Whether using purchased seeds or seeds from their own breeding, sowing canna is difficult, lengthy and requires effort. Compared to propagation by dividing the rhizomes, this method is less recommended. It’s the groundwork that counts Seeding is especially worthwhile for those who want to create new canna varieties. It starts with preparatory work, which is

To say in advance: to grow calla from seed is laborious. Above all, it takes several years before the plants grown in this way form the first flowers. Sowing indoor calla is worth it only if they are particularly beautiful, otherwise unavailable varieties. Grow calla from seed Cut off seed stalks Hang to dry Shake

Wild violets grow in the garden bed. In the household are dog, cat and small children. What now? Do the violets have to go away because they are poisonous or can they be left carefree? Violets are edible, healthy and medicinal Violets are anything but poisonous. They can be eaten and have an extremely positive

The snowdrop is one of the first plants to show itself to the world in full bloom in the spring. Each snowdrop has only one flower. When this has withered, the fruits with their numerous tiny seeds form When are the seeds ripe? The seeds of most snowdrop species are mature in April. But maturity

If you want to use the seeds to propagate lilies, you can be lucky and get completely new varieties. For (hobby) growers, this is absolutely worth it. What should you know about the seeds and their sowing? When are the capsule fruits ripe and the seeds ready for harvesting? After lilies have finished their flowering

They are usually hard to get in stores, the seeds of the peony. But here and there in online stores you can find the seeds of some peony species. However, you also have the opportunity to harvest the seeds yourself, if peonies are already growing in the garden. Seed ripening time and harvest The seeds

The overall expression makes the desert rose an exceptional specimen in local living rooms, balconies and terraces… Those who choose the desert rose, know that it is quite demanding. Every now and then it should also be repotted. Spring – time to repot Once the desert rose has come through the winter in good health

Only in the spring it was sown from a tiny and inconspicuous seed. In early summer it grew and bore shiny green leaves. But now these are falling off. Normal or exceptional condition? Leaf loss in winter is completely normalYou don’t have to worry about leaf loss if the desert rose sheds its leaves in

It is a steppe plant that shrugs off long periods of drought thanks to its water storage capacity. Both in its home in Africa and in this country in pots on the balcony, the terrace and in the living room, the desert rose makes quite an impression. On the one hand rustic and on the

Black-eyed Susanne is a climbing plant from Africa whose flowers and leaves are even edible. So it is doubly worthwhile to plant the pretty plant as a screen in the garden. You can propagate it yourself to grow enough plants for the garden and balcony. How to propagate the black-eyed susan There are two ways

Yews belong to the native conifers. They do not bear cones, but produce bright red fruits. That is why the yew is so popular as an ornamental tree in the garden. Yews can be propagated quite easily from seeds or cuttings with a lot of patience. This is how propagation works! Propagate yew – What

Frangipani, also known as Plumeria, belongs to the succulents. This genus of plants is easy to propagate yourself, if you have some basic knowledge. Quite easily you can grow frangipani from cuttings. Propagation from seed is tedious and does not always succeed. Propagate frangipani – cuttings or seeds? Frangipani can be propagated in two ways:

A leaf cactus you can propagate yourself. To do this, you only need a healthy plant, from which you can cut cuttings, or seeds, which you can buy from a specialty store. How to propagate leaf cactus. How to propagate a leaf cactus easily You can propagate a leaf cactus in two ways. Either you

Leaf cactus, especially known are the species Christmas cactus and Easter cactus, delights with its beautiful flowers. But occasionally the bloom fails to appear altogether. What is the reason when the leaf cactus does not bloom, and what can you do about it? What to do if the leaf cactus does not bloom? If the

Leaf cacti come in numerous species, which differ not only in shape and color their flowers, but also in their requirements for care. Only when this is optimal, the leaf cactus can develop its beautiful flowers. Leaf cacti are also called epiphyllum or epi-cactusThe best known species of the leaf cactus are the Christmas cactus

Epiphyllum anguliger, just like Epiphyllum oxypetalum, is a foliage cactus species that features wonderfully pretty, fragrant flowers. Caring for this decorative houseplant is quite simple. You need to pay attention to very little if you want to properly care for this leaf cactus. How to water Epiphyllum anguliger correctly? In the spring, slowly increase the

Epiphyllum belong to the foliage cacti, which convince with great abundance of flowers. The easy-care plants have a shrub-like growth, rather unusual for typical cacti. Due to the often hanging shoots, they are often cultivated as hanging basket plants, but they have different requirements regarding location, substrate and care than other cacti plants. How to

In principle, the leaf cactus does not need to be cut at all. If you have enough space, just let it grow. Only the faded flowers you should cut right away. For some species, this will encourage a second flowering. When to cut the leaf cactus? Leaf cactus is often grown as a hanging basket

Epiphyllum is the botanical name for the leaf cactus, which comes in numerous species. Most varieties are extremely easy to care for and are therefore ideal plants for beginners. Due to their great diversity in flower colors and growth habit, they enjoy great popularity as houseplants. Interesting facts about Epiphyllum speciesnative to the rainforests of

With its beautiful flowers, the leaf cactus or epiphyllum is a real eye-catcher in any living room. When the bloom fails to appear, it is a great disappointment. What is the reason that Epiphyllum does not bloom and how can it be prevented? Causes why epiphyllum does not bloomplant too youngno winter breaktoo humid winteringtoo

Epiphyllum oxypetalum is a species of leaf cactus, the care of which is not laborious. Therefore, this Epiphyllum variety, just like Epiphyllum anguliger, is perfectly suitable for beginners. What should you pay attention to when caring for Epiphyllum oxypetalum? How to water Epiphyllum oxypetalum? In spring and summer abundantlyno waterlogging!Water less in winteruse water with

Epiphyllum differs other species of cacti by its requirements to the soil. What substrate is suitable for a leaf cactus? How to compose the right soil for the epiphyllum yourself. Never use cactus soil as a substrate!Even though the Epiphyllum is a cactus species, its requirements differ from those of other cactus species. In cactus