table of contentsCutting Japanese blood grassThe best time to cut backInstructions for cuttingCaution: razor-sharp leaf marginsHow hardy is the Japanese blood grass?Winter in the gardenIn the bucketThe Japanese blood grass is a cultivated form of the much larger silver hair grass. It is particularly popular because of its high-contrast, blood-red leaves, from which it owes its name. When it shoots, the leaves are still green and turn increasingly bright red towards summer. This color becomes ...
table of contentsbambooBamboo blossomGarden bamboo Flat tube bamboo frequently asked QuestionsDecorative gazebos, fences and furniture can be made from bamboo cane. The attractive plant can be discovered more and more often in gardens. When does bamboo bloom? Does the plant really die after flowering?In a nutshellThe cause of the bamboo blossom is still unknown todayPlant blooms at intervals of 60 to 120 yearsFlowering takes a lot of energysome species die immediately after floweringbambooBam...
table of contentsNatural leaf sheddingUnnatural leaf sheddingCold drynessLack of root formation before winterBucket cultureA bamboo hedge is not only a good privacy screen, it also brings something exotic into the home garden. But the plants from the sweet grass family are also found on the balcony or terrace. Poaceaeein, real eye-catchers. The different types of bamboo usually survive the German winter well outdoors. However, it does happen that bamboo dries up despite good winter care. And ...
table of contentsPrevent it from spreadingPlanting bambooDepth and diameterSuitable materialsinstructionsRetrofit the root barrierfrequently asked QuestionsPlanting bamboo is easy when you choose the right root barrier. A rhizome barrier is essential to prevent excessive spreading. Suitable material, depth and diameter are just as important as instructions.In a nutshellDimensions must be adaptedBamboo spreads very quicklya large selection of suitable materials is availablecorrect depth is cru...
table of contentsSpring plantingSummer plantingAutumn plantingWinter plantingBasically, bamboo can be planted all year round. However, you should carefully examine the circumstances to determine the right time to plant.Spring plantingThis time of year turns out to be ideal for exposing bamboo, because the ornamental grasses are now in full sap. The new vegetation phase is already in the starting blocks. All bamboo species benefit from the mild and humid weather during spring, when extreme tem...
table of contentsBamboo speciesBamboo species without runnersRunners-forming bamboo speciesBamboo that remains smallThe bamboo, which comes from Asia, is not only very popular with panda bears, but also a versatile design element in the garden: So Some species can be planted wonderfully as a privacy hedge, while others even become a ground cover due to their low growth suitable. The easy-care grass can also be cultivated in the bucket, as long as there is sufficient water there. The selection...
table of contentsHardy grassesMiscanthusChinese reed (Miscanthus sinensis)Fescue (festuca)Sedges (Carex)Pennisetum alopecuroidesPampas grass (Cortaderia)Reed grass (Phalaris arundinacea)Ornamental grasses are real eye-catchers in the garden, on the balcony or terrace. The grasses come in a wide variety of heights and colors. Particularly exotic are the flowers of some ornamental grasses, which often protrude far beyond the plants and are visible from afar. However, one asks oneself with such ...
table of contentsHardinessBamboo speciesHedge plantsPotted plantsAsian garden concepts are increasingly finding their way into Germany. Just the one bamboo with its numerous species is a popular plant that is immediately reminiscent of the bamboo forests in Japan, pandas in China or the Buddhist garden. Since the local climate can be quite harsh, gardeners ask themselves whether it is worth growing bamboo at all. Here the question arises: is bamboo hardy and if so, which species are suitable ...
table of contentsCuttimeBefore the cutCutting toolBinding materialCutting processThere are numerous Chinese reed species that decorate the garden all year round. Correct cutting is also essential for optimal care and healthy, strong growth. Here the specimen, which is often called "elephant grass", has special requirements. The plant expert explains how you can achieve the perfect cut.CutDepending on the species, the Chinese grass can reach a height of up to two meters. It is particularly pop...
table of contentstimetoolpreparationCut backCut back in two stagesVase cutAmerican pampas grass is a popular ornamental grass that stands out due to the large silver panicles that gently sway in the wind and are a relaxing sight over the summer. As the name suggests, Cortaderia selloana comes from America and is even found in New Zealand. Also known as silver pampas grass, which indicates the color of the panicles, annual pruning is necessary so that the plant can sprout in full splendor.time...
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