How to turn an ordinary garden plot into a paradise

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Removing a forsythia - this is how you should proceed

Removing a forsythia - this is how you should proceed

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you how to permanently remove a forsythia bush and its roots, from which new bushes often sprout

Sea buckthorn and firethorn: These are the differences

Sea buckthorn and firethorn: These are the differences

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you the main distinguishing features of sea buckthorn and firethorn, which you can use to identify the bushes

Brown leaves on firethorn: causes and remedies

Brown leaves on firethorn: causes and remedies

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you what causes your firethorn to suddenly turn brown leaves and what you can do about it

Gray mold on the sedum: causes and control

Gray mold on the sedum: causes and control

2025-10-04 22:10

If the sedum is infected with gray mold, quick action is required. You can find out what you can do against this fungal disease here

Multiply stonecrop quickly and easily

Multiply stonecrop quickly and easily

2025-10-04 22:10

In this article we will show you how you can easily propagate the grateful stonecrop yourself by dividing, cuttings or sowing

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Design small gardens: ball trees as an attractive solution

Design small gardens: ball trees as an attractive solution

Ball trees are perfect for small gardens and front gardens, some can even be grown in pots. Many varieties naturally grow in a spherical shape

Spherical trees – deciduous trees and conifers at a glance

Spherical trees – deciduous trees and conifers at a glance

Spherical trees remain compact and rarely need pruning. They are perfect for the front yard or small garden

Autumn or spring? The best time to plant trees

Autumn or spring? The best time to plant trees

The best time to plant trees depends on various factors, such as the tree species, root system and weather

Barberry in the garden: Perfect fertilizer for he althy shrubs

Barberry in the garden: Perfect fertilizer for he althy shrubs

How to fertilize barberry correctly. - Read tried-and-tested instructions for the natural nutrient supply of barberries here

Cutting barberry radically: step by step instructions

Cutting barberry radically: step by step instructions

How to radically cut back barberry. - This guide explains when and how to expertly rejuvenate sour thorn bushes

Bonsai care: How to maintain a he althy tree

Bonsai care: How to maintain a he althy tree

A bonsai tree needs careful care to grow and develop he althily. Watering, fertilizing and cutting are particularly important

Bed edging with boxwood: design ideas & tips

Bed edging with boxwood: design ideas & tips

Would you like to border your beds with plants? Here you can read how well the boxwood is suitable for this purpose

Growing trees: Successful cultivation from seeds made easy

Growing trees: Successful cultivation from seeds made easy

Many trees can be grown from seeds you collect yourself. You can read how this works and what you should pay attention to in our guide

Hedge as a bed border: plant selection and care

Hedge as a bed border: plant selection and care

Would you like to surround your beds with a hedge? Then read here which plants are suitable for bordering beds and how to create a hedge

Fertilizing goji berries: when and how to do it correctly

Fertilizing goji berries: when and how to do it correctly

When fertilizing goji berries, less is more and it is sufficient to provide the plants with a little compost once a year

Protecting trees from ants: Effective methods & tips

Protecting trees from ants: Effective methods & tips

You need to protect trees less from ants and more from aphids. Troubling ants are often an indication of an aphid infestation

Evergreen plants for borders: Our top picks

Evergreen plants for borders: Our top picks

Would you like to re-edge your beds? Then read here how you can create a border with evergreen plants

Multiply goji berries: methods and helpful tips

Multiply goji berries: methods and helpful tips

The goji berry can be propagated very easily in various ways, as it tends to spread widely even in nature

Ivy on trees: does it damage growth or not?

Ivy on trees: does it damage growth or not?

Ivy on trees is generally not a problem as long as the host is he althy and strong. However, the plant should be removed from young trees

Evergreen trees for the garden: The best types & varieties

Evergreen trees for the garden: The best types & varieties

There are many evergreen trees for the garden. We present you the ten most beautiful species for large and small gardens

Small trees: Beautiful species for little space

Small trees: Beautiful species for little space

Small trees for the garden are available in a large selection. Read what you should pay attention to when choosing a variety

Evergreen trees for small gardens: The best types & tips

Evergreen trees for small gardens: The best types & tips

Evergreen trees for small gardens can be found primarily among the numerous species of conifers. These remain small and are robust

Trees with long-term charm: Discover slow-growing varieties

Trees with long-term charm: Discover slow-growing varieties

Slow-growing trees have one advantage: They can get very old, but also very large over the course of their life

Small trees with a big impact: ideal for the front garden

Small trees with a big impact: ideal for the front garden

Small trees for the front garden must make a good visual impression, for example through a special growth habit or colorful flower and fruit decorations

Hardy & Mediterranean: Suitable trees for your garden

Hardy & Mediterranean: Suitable trees for your garden

The majority of Mediterranean trees in Germany are not hardy and can therefore only be cultivated in pots. However, there are suitable alternatives