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Schabzigerklee: Cultivation, Use & Effect

The Schabzigerklee or bread clover is a popular spice plant, especially in German-speaking countries. With us you will learn everything about the characteristics, choice of location and cultivation of the bread clover.The fragrant flowers of the Schabzigerklees are considered good pasture for bees [Ilizia/ Shutterstock]The Schabzigerklee (Trigonella caerulea) belongs to the bread spices and can also be grown in your own garden or on the balcony. We give tips on growing, harvesting and using S...

  • 22-Feb-2022
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Caring for the Schefflera: cutting, watering & Co

the scheffleraCare is not complex and the plant will thank you for your attention with strong growth and shiny leaves. If it sheds its leaves, you should act quickly.The Schefflera must be pruned for compact growth [Photo: Jana Milin/ Shutterstock.com]Water and nutrients are basic needs of the radiant macaw (Schefflera arboricola), but an occasional pruning is also good for the plant and promotes bushy growth. It also tells you when it's time to schefflera to repot. The recommendations in thi...

  • 22-Feb-2022
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The most beautiful dogwood varieties and species

Dogwoods are popular shrubs or small trees for almost any location with a good water supply. We present the most beautiful Cornus species and varieties.The diverse dogwoods usually show a bright autumn color [Photo: LSP EM/ Shutterstock.com]The Hornbush or dogwood (Cornus) is one of the wild, widespread shrubs in our latitudes, but numerous ornamental species have also found their way into our gardens. We give an overview of the most beautiful dogwood species and varieties.contentsDogwood Var...

  • 24-Feb-2022
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Propagating Schefflera: Cuttings & Offshoots

Do you already own a radiant ara and can't get enough of the beautiful plant? Don't worry one schefflera can be propagated very easily.The easiest way to propagate radiate aralia is to use cuttings [Photo: Tatiana Foxy/ Shutterstock.com]The propagation of Radiation Aralia (schefflera) cannot be done in just one way. Here we show which methods are possible and how they work.contentsPropagating Schefflera: what are the options?Grow schefflera offshootsTake cuttings of the Scheffleracare after p...

  • 24-Feb-2022
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Spotted Ivy: Care, Location & Propagation

The spotted ivy combines ease of care, long, overhanging shoots and decorative leaves, which makes it a popular houseplant.The spotted ivy is quite similar to the classic ivy [Photo: Meena Meese/ Shutterstock.com]The silvery patterned leaves make the spotted ivy (Scindapsus pictus) a real eye-catcher. The pattern varies depending on the variety. You can find out here which variants there are and how to care for the undemanding spotted ivy.contentsSpotted ivy: characteristics and originThe mos...

  • 24-Feb-2022
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Toad Lily: Plants, Care & Varieties

Toad lilies can be planted particularly well under trees and attract everyone's attention with their extraordinary flowers. We present the toad lily and its requirements in terms of location, fertilization and hibernation.Toad lilies don't show their attractive, mottled flowers until late summer [Photo: Jennifer Yakey-Ault/ Shutterstock.com]The toad lily (tricyrtis) is a delicate and graceful flowering plant for woodland gardens. The eye-catching, colorfully spotted flower is reminiscent of a...

  • 26-Feb-2022
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Pruning, planting & propagating dogwoods

Dogwoods can grow into impressive shrubs and trees. They delight with their colorful autumn colors and some bear edible fruit. We present the versatile dogwood and give tips on planting and care.Cornelian cherry blossoms appear as early as February [Photo: Picmin/ Shutterstock.com]The Hardy Dogwood (Cornus) can be used in a variety of ways in garden design. We provide tips on planting, propagating and caring for dogwood.contentsDogwood: origin and propertiesPlant dogwood: location, planting t...

  • 26-Feb-2022
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Plant, cut and propagate Firethorn

With its intensely glowing berries, firethorn is one of those shrubs that add color to parks and gardens in autumn and through winter. Its foliage remains a rich green color during the cold season.The firethorn serves as a decorative privacy screen when planted as a hedge [Photo: pa-ka5000/ Shutterstock.com]Of the Firethorn (Pyracantha) there are around ten different species that occur in different countries. The species that is widespread and planted in gardens is Mediterranean firethorn (Py...

  • 26-Feb-2022
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Plant, care for and cut finger aralia

Whether it looks particularly elegant or not – the finger aralie is definitely beautiful. Their interesting leaf decoration is a specialty in the kingdom of indoor plants.Their narrow leaves are the special feature of the finger aralia [Photo: Sharaf Maksumov/ Shutterstock.com]Warmth and high humidity are the be-all and end-all if you hold your fingers for a long time (Schefflera elegantissima) would like to please. Here you can find out what else needs to be considered when caring for it and...

  • 26-Feb-2022
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Caring for, planting and overwintering caladiums

The names Buntblatt and Buntwurz already suggest it: Bei caladium It is a decorative foliage plant with variegated and patterned foliage.Caladium varieties come with brightly colored leaves [Photo: Firn/ Shutterstock.com]But it doesn't stay with a single colorful plant, because from the Kaladie (caladium) numerous varieties in the most varied colors are known. You can find out how to plant and care for the decorative bulbous plant here.contentsCaladium: flower, origin and propertiesThe most b...

  • 27-Feb-2022
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