As one of the largest groups of garden and container plants, grasses are presented to you in this category. Grasses inspire because of their character and the numerous possible uses. For example, if you want to plant your pond edge, grasses such as Japanese sedge (bot. Carex morrowii) or the blue fescue (bot. Festuca glauca), while a privacy screen on the balcony made of bamboo (bot. Fargesia) can be created. This is just a small selection of grasses that you can either keep outdoors or in a ...
The world of ground cover is exciting. Ground covers are ideal plants for you if you're looking for undemanding species that can be used in many different ways. For example, are you looking for a non-slip lawn substitute? Then rely on the carpet verbena 'Summer Pearls' (bot. Phyla nodiflora 'Summer Pearls'), which is so robust that it can withstand football games and raging dogs. A shady corner in your garden should be planted, but you have no space for trees? In this category you will find t...
The oleander is a popular Mediterranean plant that is often kept in gardens at home because of its picturesque flowers. Nerium oleander is also known under the name rose laurel, as the flowers are clearly different from the intense green and are lighter or darker depending on the variety and in color from pink to red to purple range. There is a variety for every gardener that perfectly suits their own taste. When choosing an oleander, it is important to note that it is not a hardy plant. For ...
table of contentsPull chestnut tree out of chestnutLocationPulling chestnuts: instructionsgerminationPlant a seedlingPlanting outThe alternative cultivationGerminate faster with gibberellic acidWho does not know them, the magnificent balls that children love so much for handicrafts. We are of course talking about the chestnut, whose trees are really popular in autumn. The brown nuts are collected diligently and serve as a delicious meal, especially in the form of chestnuts. Pull chestnut tree...
table of contentsWinter plantsWinter blooming balcony flowersHardy grassesEvergreen dwarf shrubsColorful winter plantsWinter plants with colorful berriesNice combinationsIf you love lush flowers in the balcony box in summer, you may not want to do without a little attractive greenery and a few blooming balcony flowers in winter. In this case, hardy plants are just the thing. Usually it is evergreen winter flowers that find a place on the balcony during the cold season. But there are also wint...
table of contentsCherry laurel baldHelp through radical cuttingPrevention through maintenance cutsIn the springIn the autumnFrost-resistant cherry laurel varietiesfrequently asked QuestionsThe cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is popular as a hedge plant. The plant quickly forms high, opaque hedges. If the cherry laurel suddenly becomes bald from the inside, usually only a radical cut will help. Follow the instructions.In a nutshellFrost as a common cause of internal branch deathRadical cut...
table of contentsCherry laurel is easy to cutCutting toolExpose thick branchesCutting thick branches: instructionsfrequently asked QuestionsIf a cherry laurel can grow unmolested, it will develop excessively strong branches. Simple cutting measures are then usually not enough to shape it again in an appealing way. With our instructions you can cut thick branches on the cherry laurel correctly.In a nutshellCherry laurel can be radically cut back into the old woodcut between early November and ...
table of contentsBuddleia Save BuddleiaDetermine the extent of the frost damageFix damageCare after pruningPrevent frost damagefrequently asked QuestionsBuddleia are perennial ornamental plants that are actually hardy. Even so, it can happen that they show frost damage after a harsh winter. This is what you should do when the Buddleia has frozen to death.In a nutshellPay attention to winter hardiness when buyingFrost protection is necessary for young and freshly planted shrubsPruning and pati...
table of contentsBest timeSuitable boxwoodSuitable cuttingInstructions for propagating cuttingsCut and prepareSetto waterOverwinterFollow-up carefrequently asked QuestionsThe box tree (Buxus) can simply be multiplied by cuttings. Important details and step-by-step instructions for growing beds and pots can be found here.In a nutshellPropagation by cuttings is most promisingthe right time is cruciallignified shoots reduce the risk of fungusthen optimally care for the cuttingsBest timeTheoretic...
table of contentsHarvest: timingCut in detailDrying: Instructionsfrequently asked QuestionsPampas grass has established itself as a new design trend for an exciting ambience. The stalks can be harvested and dried yourself without any problems if the pampas grass is also to be used as decoration.In a nutshellCut off the stalks to dry after the flowering period has starteddo not cut too many stalks per plantTie up and hang to dryafter a few weeks they are dryafter drying, they can be used decor...
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