Garden 2024, September

Palm tree for balcony: The best types & care tips

Palm tree for balcony: The best types & care tips

Palm trees enchant balconies or terraces with their Mediterranean charisma. You can find out here what is important when purchasing and maintaining it

Oleander Location: How do I find the perfect spot?

Oleander Location: How do I find the perfect spot?

Oleander needs a sunny, warm location protected from rain. If it is too cold or too dark for the plant, the flowers will fail

Oleander profile: Everything you need to know about the potted plant

Oleander profile: Everything you need to know about the potted plant

The oleander is a very impressive flowering shrub with shiny leaves, depending on the variety. We present the ornamental plant in the profile

Holly: Is it poisonous to people and pets?

Holly: Is it poisonous to people and pets?

Do you have holly in your garden? Here you can read how poisonous the Ilex berries can be for humans

Is ivy poisonous? Risks and security measures

Is ivy poisonous? Risks and security measures

Ivy is poisonous and a danger in the house and garden, especially for children and animals. This doesn't just apply to consumption. That's why ivy is so poisonous

Planting ivy: Everything you need to know about the climbing plant

Planting ivy: Everything you need to know about the climbing plant

Ivy can be planted as a ground cover or privacy hedge in the garden. How to plant ivy correctly and what you should consider when planting it

Removing ivy: effective methods and useful tips

Removing ivy: effective methods and useful tips

Permanently removing ivy from the garden is not that easy. Tips and tricks on how to permanently eliminate climbing plants

Propagating ivy made easy: methods and instructions

Propagating ivy made easy: methods and instructions

Propagating ivy is child's play. There are different methods for propagation. This is how you grow new offshoots from ivy

Caring for ivy: The best tips & tricks for he althy plants

Caring for ivy: The best tips & tricks for he althy plants

Ivy is one of the robust plants in the home and garden that requires little care. What you need to consider when caring for ivy

Ivy diseases: Recognize, combat and prevent

Ivy diseases: Recognize, combat and prevent

What diseases and pests occur on ivy? This is how you can recognize diseases and pest infestations that can occur in ivy

Pulling ivy offshoots: This is how you can easily propagate the plant

Pulling ivy offshoots: This is how you can easily propagate the plant

Getting ivy offshoots is incredibly easy and almost always works. New plants can be grown from cuttings or sinkers

Ivy as a houseplant: tips for successful care

Ivy as a houseplant: tips for successful care

Ivy can also be kept inside the apartment. Here the plant needs more care than in the garden. How to care for ivy as a houseplant

Ivy on the balcony: This is how the greenery works perfectly

Ivy on the balcony: This is how the greenery works perfectly

You can easily grow ivy on the balcony if it is not too sunny. What you need to consider when caring for ivy in a box or pot

Ivy in its old form: recognizing and propagating

Ivy in its old form: recognizing and propagating

After ten years, ivy shows the age form that is more designed for the formation of flowers and fruits. Young plants, on the other hand, form climbing tendrils

Ivy in all its glory: discover the blooming season

Ivy in all its glory: discover the blooming season

Ivy blooms in autumn. However, young plants do not bloom at all. Unfortunately, the fruits, which are unfortunately poisonous, only develop as they age

Ivy: Recognize and successfully combat infestations

Ivy: Recognize and successfully combat infestations

Ivy often suffers from infestation by fungal spores that cause disease and pests. What you should do if there is an infestation

Ivy as a ground cover: location, planting and care

Ivy as a ground cover: location, planting and care

Ivy is a very fast-growing, easy-care ground cover. What you need to consider if you want to grow ivy as a ground cover

Ivy as a bonsai: creative design and care tips

Ivy as a bonsai: creative design and care tips

Like all plants that become woody, ivy can also be cultivated as a bonsai in almost any design form. How to grow ivy in bonsai form

Ivy: Brown leaves – explore causes and solutions

Ivy: Brown leaves – explore causes and solutions

In a poor location, with incorrect care or due to disease, ivy turns brown. What causes brown leaves on ivy?

Hardy types of ivy: Which varieties can withstand the cold?

Hardy types of ivy: Which varieties can withstand the cold?

Ivy is one of the robust garden plants. Older plants are absolutely winter hardy and can survive low temperatures without any problems

Palm tree in the bedroom: Does it really have any benefits?

Palm tree in the bedroom: Does it really have any benefits?

Do you want to say goodbye to chemical air fresheners in bedrooms? Palm trees are ideal for improving the air in the bedroom

Fertilize ivy successfully: tips for garden and houseplants

Fertilize ivy successfully: tips for garden and houseplants

Opinions differ as to whether fertilizing ivy is necessary or not. What you need to consider when fertilizing ivy

Dividing oleander: What should you pay attention to when propagating?

Dividing oleander: What should you pay attention to when propagating?

Older and large oleander can be easily propagated by dividing it. You can find out how it works best in this article

Removing ivy as ground cover: Effective methods & tips

Removing ivy as ground cover: Effective methods & tips

Once established in the garden, it is not easy to clean an area covered with ivy. Here's how to remove ivy as a ground cover

Pulling oleander cuttings: step-by-step instructions

Pulling oleander cuttings: step-by-step instructions

Oleander is easy to propagate from cuttings. The water method works very well, but the shoots can also be rooted in soil

Ivy brown spots on leaves: causes & solutions

Ivy brown spots on leaves: causes & solutions

Ivy is very robust but still vulnerable. Diseases and pests often cause brown spots on the leaves

Oleander and temperature: How to properly care for the plant

Oleander and temperature: How to properly care for the plant

Like so many Mediterranean plants, the oleander can only tolerate low, frosty temperatures. Therefore, the shrub should be kept frost-free over the winter

Oleander: why does it have dry leaves and what to do?

Oleander: why does it have dry leaves and what to do?

If the oleander gets dry leaves, a lack of water is often the cause. Dried plant parts should always be removed

Oleander: Are your shoots drying out? You can do that

Oleander: Are your shoots drying out? You can do that

Dried shoots on oleander are an indication of Ascochyta infection, also known as dry rot. Cut the shrub back vigorously

Oleander pot size: How to choose the right planter

Oleander pot size: How to choose the right planter

Choosing the right pot size for the oleander is very important - the more beautifully the delicate shrub grows and blooms

Repotting oleander: When is it necessary and how does it work?

Repotting oleander: When is it necessary and how does it work?

Oleander should be repotted regularly to promote growth and flowering. We'll show you the best way to do this

Dried oleander: what to do to save the plant?

Dried oleander: what to do to save the plant?

If the oleander has dried out, incorrect watering behavior is often the cause. The plant can sometimes be saved with a courageous pruning

Transplanting oleander: The right time and instructions

Transplanting oleander: The right time and instructions

Oleander should be transplanted into a new pot with fresh substrate once a year. The best time for this is spring

Oleander loses leaves: causes and solutions

Oleander loses leaves: causes and solutions

If the oleander loses leaves, this can have various causes. Incorrect watering or fertilizing is usually behind it

Is it safe to eat ivy? Risks and warnings

Is it safe to eat ivy? Risks and warnings

Eating ivy is dangerous. The plant is highly poisonous. Eating the fruits in particular can be fatal for children and animals

Water ivy correctly: Tips for garden and house plants

Water ivy correctly: Tips for garden and house plants

Ivy tolerates neither drought nor waterlogging. When casting, sensitivity is therefore required. How to properly water ivy in your home and garden

Ivy in the flower box: care, location and overwintering

Ivy in the flower box: care, location and overwintering

Ivy can also be cared for in a flower box - provided it gets enough moisture. Tips for caring for the flower box

Disposing of ivy: Practical tips for small and large quantities

Disposing of ivy: Practical tips for small and large quantities

Getting rid of ivy can be a problem, especially if you have to remove large amounts of the plant. How to dispose of ivy

Ivy in the bedroom: why it is the perfect plant

Ivy in the bedroom: why it is the perfect plant

Ivy in the bedroom ensures a better climate and therefore better sleep. The plant filters a large proportion of pollutants from the air

Ivy light requirements: How do I find the right location?

Ivy light requirements: How do I find the right location?

Ivy is an undemanding climbing plant in the home and garden. It only requires little light. Ivy does not like direct sunlight