table of contentswinteringpreparationOutdoorsWinter quarterscareAfter the winterCutWith its Mediterranean flowers it counts oleander the most popular container plants. Due to its natural origin, the flowering wood, also known as rose laurel, is only partially hardy in this country. In cold locations, it needs appropriate winter quarters, while a few species in particularly mild regions, with appropriate protection, can also overwinter outdoors. Regardless of the variety, however, there are a ...
table of contentsAre all hydrangeas hardy?Hibernate hydrangea properlyWintering of container plantsWinter hardy hydrangea varietiesFarm hydrangea (H. macrophylla)Panicle hydrangea (H. paniculata)Snowball hydrangea (H. arborescens)Velvet Hydrangea (H. sargentiana)Climbing hydrangea (H. petiolaris)Hydrangea (H. serrata)The garden classic has been cultivated for centuries. With their impressive flowers and eye-catching leaf color in autumn, the romantic garden beauties set special accents in eve...
table of contentsPropagate magnoliaPropagation by seedssowingGermination timePropagation by cuttingsCut cuttingsPropagation by subsidencePropagation by mossingMagnolias are among the first heralds of the beginning of spring. They have already found their way into many gardens. Its bizarre growth and the tireless, wonderful bloom enchants every year anew. These imposing plants are available in every well-stocked specialist shop. However, the hobby gardener must expect relatively high prices he...
table of contentsBrown leavesNutrient deficiency / over-fertilizationDrought / waterloggingRoot damageLate frostLeaves have brown spotsMagnesium deficiencyLeaf spot diseaseLeaves curl up / curl updrynessPestsA healthy one magnolia shows large, strong green leaves, which in many species cultivated in this country turn yellow in autumn and are thrown off. However, if the foliage of the deciduous magnolias turns brown or yellow in spring or summer, the cause is mostly to be found in an unsuitabl...
table of contentsRecognize and fight diseases in cherry laurelLeaf margin necrosisVine weevilPowdery mildewWrong mildewFrost damageNectariesShotgun SicknessBranch drought (peak drought)The cherry laurel is often cultivated in hedges in the local latitudes. Because the evergreen plant offers an ideal privacy screen at any time of the year. In addition, it is actually a hardy plant. But the cherry laurel is not immune to diseases that can be caused by pests, fungi or viruses. The following arti...
table of contentscausesseasonWinter damageNutritional problemSummer drying upFungal infectionPest infestationThe cherry laurel is very popular because, with its dark green foliage, it brings color to gardens, especially on dreary winter days. It is all the more annoying when the leaves suddenly turn brown and the leaves fall off. Here it is important to quickly identify the cause in order to be able to react correctly. The plant expert will give you all the essential information.causesIf the ...
table of contentsCut Japanese mapletimepreparationCutting Japanese maple: instructionsThe Japanese maple is one of the most popular ornamental trees in Germany due to its delicate leaves and characteristic growth. The plant originally comes from the East Asian region, more precisely Japan, China and Korea, and is one of the most important plants there that are used for bonsai art. If you are the proud owner of Acer palmatum, you are most likely wondering how the Japanese maple is pruned. You ...
table of contentsApple tree (Malus domestica)Beech (Fagus sylvatica)Tree magnolia (Magnolia kobus)German oak (Quercus robur)Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)Silver birch (Betula pendula)Cherry (Prunus avium)Mirabelle plum (Prunus domestica subsp. Syriaca)Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippccastanum)Sal willow (Salix caprea)Norway maple (Acer plantanoides)Rowanberry (Sorbus aucuparia)Wild apple (Malus sylvestris)Quaking aspen (Populus tremula)Deciduous trees are not only known from the forest, they a...
table of contentsPlanting butterfly lilacsPlanting timepreparationWinter protectionPlant butterfly lilacs in the tubPlant spacingButterfly lilac, also known as buddleia, enchants many gardens from July to October into a splendidly blooming paradise. The long panicles of flowers appear in a colorful sea of flowers from white to light pink, red to lavender and dark purple. As the name suggests, the scent and nectar of the flowers attract many colorful butterflies. Buddlejas are extremely robu...
table of contentsFruits of the common beechHealthy but Toxic?Also poisonous for animals!Making beechnuts ediblePeel the beechnutsUse in the kitchenBeechnuts are considered a delicacy among birds and numerous rodents, but the nuts were once very popular in human nutrition. In times of need after the Second World War, oil was pressed from the nuts, which was used both in the kitchen and as lamp oil. Even today the nuts are a valuable ingredient in many recipes, although they are known to be poi...
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