Flowers And PerennialsLilies

Lilies: poisonous or not?

Lilies are among the most popular ornamental flowers. But many gardeners wonder whether lilies are poisonous, especially for dogs, cats & Co. We clarify.Are lilies poisonous to cats? [Photo: Yuliia Hurzhos/ Shutterstock.com]lilies (Lilium) are an innocent dream in white. For the full-grown amateur botanist, this may also apply at all levels. They can upgrade any ready-to-eat salad with impressive flowers or dig for tasty onions during the next survival training session. Here you will find...

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Flowers And PerennialsGeraniums

Plant geraniums: when, where & how?

Here you can find out everything about planting standing and hanging geraniums, the optimal location and the right companion plants.Geraniums are one of the most popular ornamental plants [Photo: Maya Afzaal/ Shutterstock.com]geraniums or pelargonium, as the plant is called by its botanical name, are a real feast for the eyes for the balcony at home with their sea of ​​flowers. This genus includes about 250 different wild species. Most species originally come from sunny South Africa. The non-...

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Flowers And PerennialsLilies

Buying Lilies: Tips & Sources

Here we tell you what you should consider when buying lilies and where you can get particularly beautiful specimens from.Lilies are not only available in garden centers [Photo: Jacob Boomsma/ Shutterstock.com]Of course there are also in every well-stocked garden center, at the hardware store or seasonally in the discounter lilies (Lilium)-onions. But for those who would like to explore the world of around 2000 lily varieties more intensively, the wide world of online mail order offers unbeata...

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Flowers And PerennialsAutumn Aster

Plant, cut and overwinter autumn asters

Are you still looking for a flowering autumn plant for your garden that is insect-friendly? We introduce you to the Herbstaster. There are numerous colors that show up in the last days of summer at the beginning of their flowering.With proper care, Japanese asters bloom profusely [Photo: Sirius3001/ Shutterstock.com]Autumn also has a lot to offer when it comes to gardens. autumn asters (symphytricum and aster) are an excellent example of a beautiful floral display - they come in many differen...

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Flowers And PerennialsAgapanthus

Caring for agapanthus: tips for fertilizing and watering

African lilies enchant with their beautiful flowers. We show what is important when planting and what you need to do when caring for the agapanthus with regard to fertilizing and watering.Thanks to its impressive flowers, agapanthus is one of the most popular tub plants in Germany [Photo: Dina Einstein/ Shutterstock.com]The African Lily (agapanthus) fits into any garden with space for a large flower pot. It forms large, impressive flowers and is still easy to care for. If the popular tub plan...

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Flowers And PerennialsAgapanthus

Overwintering Agapanthus: Tips for a successful overwintering

Again and again the question arises whether the popular agapanthus (also called African lily) is hardy or needs to be overwintered. We show how and where to agapanthus properly wintered and how to care for the container plant in winter.The African lily is easy to care for and beautiful [Photo: Cassio de Holanda/ Shutterstock.com]A true beauty has made it to Europe from southern Africa: the African Lily (agapanthus). The perennial and herbaceous plant already adorned many a stately garden in t...

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Flowers And PerennialsLilies

Lily species: Colorful & hardy varieties

Lilies are traditional and popular ornamental plants. We present the species with the most beautiful colors as well as hardy lilies.Some types of lilies (Lilium) are among the oldest ornamental plants ever. Looking at the large, elegant flowers of lilies, however, one immediately understands why the plants have long attracted the interest of avid flower lovers. Today, nine divisions are distinguished in lily breeding, which serve to classify over 2000 species and their varieties and hybrids. ...

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Flowers And PerennialsGeraniums

Overwintering geraniums: pruning and care

To ensure that your geraniums survive the first frost, we have summarized everything you need to know about overwintering, cutting and caring for them.When the first frost sets in, many geraniums (pelargonium) after a blooming summer season on the compost. The geraniums can be brought through the winter without much effort.Incidentally, the term "geranium" is actually an unfavorable trivial name, since there is a genus called Geranium, to which the pelargoniums no longer belong. Most wild spe...

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Sweet VioletFlowers And Perennials

Sow & use sweet violets in the garden

The sweet violet enchants with its delicate flowers and fragrant fragrance. Read everything you need to know about variety selection, location and sowing.The sweet violet likes to grow on the edge of woods or under bushes [Photo: rustamank/ Shutterstock.com]The sweet violet (Viola odorata) is an easy-care scented perennial that can be planted particularly well under trees and shrubs. We present the sweet violet in the profile and give tips on cultivation, care and healing effects.contentsSwee...

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Flowers And PerennialsCatnip

Planting catnip: location, sowing & Co.

Catnip is not only popular among house cats. We reveal what you need to know about planting catnip in the garden or as a houseplant.Catnip is also popular in beds [Photo: islavicek/ Shutterstock.com]catnip (Nepeta) is a real miracle herb. It has a very special effect on cats and humans can use the fragrant plant as a medicinal herb or as a touch of color in perennial borders. With a few tips and tricks, catnip can also find its way into your garden. In this article we will tell you everything...

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