Garden 2024, September

Hornbeam: meaning, symbolism and cultural aspects

Hornbeam: meaning, symbolism and cultural aspects

Various meanings have been attributed to the hornbeam. Here you can find out what the beautiful tree and its name can mean

Hornbeam on the balcony: tips for care and maintenance

Hornbeam on the balcony: tips for care and maintenance

The hornbeam can also enrich your balcony. Here you will find out how to bring the beautiful tree onto the balcony and take care of it properly

Hornbeam: Edible Parts and Culinary Uses

Hornbeam: Edible Parts and Culinary Uses

The hornbeam is not only non-toxic, some parts of the plant are even edible. Here you can find out what they are and what you can use them for

Is the hornbeam poisonous to dogs? Safety tips

Is the hornbeam poisonous to dogs? Safety tips

In contrast to the common beech, the hornbeam is non-toxic to dogs. Here you can find out why this is the case and how to recognize the plant that is non-toxic to dogs

Ginkgo in garden design: tips & inspiration

Ginkgo in garden design: tips & inspiration

The ginkgo tree is considered robust and not very susceptible to diseases and pests. It can be used in a variety of ways in garden design

Frost damage to the ginkgo: what to do and how can you prevent it?

Frost damage to the ginkgo: what to do and how can you prevent it?

The Ginkgo biloba is considered to be particularly robust against weather influences, diseases and pests. However, it is not immune to frost damage

Rolling up ginkgo leaves: What's behind it and what helps?

Rolling up ginkgo leaves: What's behind it and what helps?

Are the leaves curling on your ginkgo tree? Read about the causes and what you can do about it

Ginkgo Biloba in dogs: Does it relieve dementia symptoms?

Ginkgo Biloba in dogs: Does it relieve dementia symptoms?

Ginkgo biloba has been administered since ancient times to improve brain performance and the nervous system. Is this also possible against dementia in dogs?

Eating spruce: Discover delicious recipes with spruce needles

Eating spruce: Discover delicious recipes with spruce needles

You can also eat spruce. Here you can find out what culinary uses the local conifer promises you

Spruce: What spiritual significance does this conifer have?

Spruce: What spiritual significance does this conifer have?

The spruce is also said to have spiritual meaning. Here you can find out how this works and what cultural practices result from it

Hornbeam in a pot: This is how you create an eye-catcher in the garden

Hornbeam in a pot: This is how you create an eye-catcher in the garden

The hornbeam can also be kept in a pot. Here you will find out how this is possible and what you should pay attention to

Yew as a conifer: What makes it so special?

Yew as a conifer: What makes it so special?

Find out what distinguishes conifers and whether the yew is a conifer. We also give tips on garden design with conifers

Yew hedge: Advantages and disadvantages at a glance

Yew hedge: Advantages and disadvantages at a glance

The yew is often used as a topiary or hedge in the garden. What advantages does Taxus have over other plants and what disadvantages?

Planting yew in the garden: tips for location and care

Planting yew in the garden: tips for location and care

Can you plant yew in the garden? Read about the reasons for and against it

Combining cherry laurel and hydrangeas - tips and ideas

Combining cherry laurel and hydrangeas - tips and ideas

Cherry laurel and hydrangeas inspire with decorative combinations. - Get inspired by these ideas. - Many tips for suitable perennials

Ginkgo buds not opening? Causes & Solutions

Ginkgo buds not opening? Causes & Solutions

Leaves and flowers emerge from the buds of the ginkgo tree in spring. But what do you do if the buds don't want to break open?

Ginkgo leaves drooping: causes and solutions

Ginkgo leaves drooping: causes and solutions

For various reasons, the ginkgo tree can suddenly drop its leaves. Read here why he does this and what you can do about it

Is ginkgo poisonous to dogs? Important facts & information

Is ginkgo poisonous to dogs? Important facts & information

The ginkgo tree has been known for thousands of years as a medicinal plant for all kinds of ailments and ailments. But is Ginkgo biloba possibly poisonous to dogs?

Ginkgo and cats: compatibility and possible risks

Ginkgo and cats: compatibility and possible risks

The ginkgo tree has not only been known as a medicinal plant for thousands of years, but is also often used as an ornamental plant. Is ginkgo poisonous to cats?

Wasps in the tree trunk: How do I get rid of them?

Wasps in the tree trunk: How do I get rid of them?

Are wasps in tree trunks giving you a headache? - Read tips on common reasons, natural countermeasures and effective prevention here

Ginkgo with small leaves: causes and tips for action

Ginkgo with small leaves: causes and tips for action

Especially after transplanting, the ginkgo suddenly only has small leaves. Find out why this is and what you can do about it

Cherry laurel as a bush: This is how you achieve the perfect shape

Cherry laurel as a bush: This is how you achieve the perfect shape

Cherry laurel also looks great as a single bush - whether in the garden, on the terrace or on the balcony. Learn more

Removing cherry laurel: Is this allowed and why?

Removing cherry laurel: Is this allowed and why?

If you want to remove your cherry laurel and are now wondering whether it is allowed, you will find the answer as well as some tips and advice here

Grafting cacti correctly: instructions & tips for success

Grafting cacti correctly: instructions & tips for success

Grafted cacti grow faster and are more likely to bloom than non-grafted specimens. How exactly do you graft cacti?

Ornamental onion fades: what to do and how to care for it?

Ornamental onion fades: what to do and how to care for it?

The attractive spherical flowers of the ornamental onion have dried up by autumn at the latest. What to do when the ornamental onion has faded?

Branching Monstera: Is it possible and how does it work?

Branching Monstera: Is it possible and how does it work?

The Monstera grows vertically as a climbing plant without branching. With a simple trick you can still achieve bushy growth

Crossing Monstera: Step by step instructions & tips

Crossing Monstera: Step by step instructions & tips

If you love your Monstera, you may have already had the idea of crossing it with other houseplants. Read here whether this is possible

Monstera: Meaning in art, symbolism and cuisine

Monstera: Meaning in art, symbolism and cuisine

The Monstera has always been of great importance in art. But it also plays an important role in culinary terms and in Chinese symbolism

Monstera in a dark location: How well does it cope?

Monstera in a dark location: How well does it cope?

The Monstera is well suited to dark locations. Nevertheless, like all other plants, it depends on sunlight

Attach Monstera to coconut stick: This is how it works

Attach Monstera to coconut stick: This is how it works

A Monstera should be attached to a trellis early on so that it grows straight. Find out here why the coconut stick is a good choice

Monstera in a vase: tips for successful cultivation

Monstera in a vase: tips for successful cultivation

Monsteras can also be cultivated in a vase without a substrate. You can find out here what needs to be taken into account to ensure that the plant thrives

Bright spots on the Monstera? These could be the reasons

Bright spots on the Monstera? These could be the reasons

Bright spots on the leaves can easily unsettle Monstera owners. We explain in which cases you have to act

Attach Monstera to the wall: Decorative room design

Attach Monstera to the wall: Decorative room design

Monsteras can climb both a pole and a wall. You can find out here what you need to pay attention to when attaching to the wall

Several Monsteras in one pot: is that okay?

Several Monsteras in one pot: is that okay?

Can you plant several Monsteras in one pot? You can find out what should be taken into account in this article

Felling spruce trees professionally: How to do it step by step

Felling spruce trees professionally: How to do it step by step

This is something to keep in mind when felling a spruce tree in the garden. - Tips for hobby gardeners about approval, time period, safety and felling technology

Planting tulips correctly: tips and optimal conditions

Planting tulips correctly: tips and optimal conditions

When planting tulips, important steps should be followed to ensure that the plant grows smoothly

Perennial tulips: This is how they bloom every year

Perennial tulips: This is how they bloom every year

Most tulips are perennial plants that prepare to bloom in both winter and summer

The true origin of tulips: Kazakhstan or Netherlands?

The true origin of tulips: Kazakhstan or Netherlands?

Kazakhstan is considered the original country of origin for tulips. After their discovery in the mountains, they were eventually distributed throughout the globe

Oak, beech or spruce: which tree is the biggest?

Oak, beech or spruce: which tree is the biggest?

Oak, beech or spruce - if you are wondering which type of tree grows the tallest on average, you will find the answer here

Cutting spruce roots: How to solve problems in the garden

Cutting spruce roots: How to solve problems in the garden

What reasons are there to cut the roots of a spruce? And what effect does the intervention have? Is that even allowed? You can get all the answers here