Garden 2024, September

Hyacinths and tulips cannot be kept in the same vase as they damage each other and thus wilt more quickly

Temperature plays a crucial role when planting tulips. Frosty seasons are only suitable to a limited extent

A single tulip bulb is often enough to gradually fill a flower bed. Proper care is particularly helpful in this process

Tulips can definitely be put out at night. This means they stay fresh longer and serve as decorative elements over a long period of time

All kinds of perennials are suitable for planting an empty tulip bed. These are considered extremely practical bed partners for the faded tulip

Find out everything you need to know about the lifespan of the amaryllis and which effective tips can help you enjoy the amaryllis flowers for longer

Find out here what causes can cause your amaryllis to drop its flowers and how you can save it

Find out in this article how you can recognize, properly treat and prevent root rot on your amaryllis

Yew trees were considered sacred trees by the Germanic peoples. One reason is probably their old age, as yew trees can live more than 1000 years

Thuja and cherry laurel alternately arranged in rows would form a beautiful, opaque hedge. Read whether this mixture is possible and makes sense

Charles Darwin called the ginkgo a “living fossil.” In fact, the species has not only survived for millions of years, but can live very long

The Chinese ginkgo can live over 1000 years. There are no trees this old in Germany, but there are impressive record holders here too

Spruce trees are actually “only” around 600 years old. In Sweden, however, there is a real record holder in the flora world with the oldest spruce in the world

Are you looking for a ground cover or an underplant for the garden hedge? Here you can find out whether privet is suitable for this

Yew trees are not only available in tree or hedge form. The evergreen tree is also available commercially in the form of creeping or cushion yew as a ground cover

The yew tree is dangerously poisonous for us humans, but a delicacy for the black weevil and its larvae. This is how you recognize and combat it

What is the best way to dispose of poisonous yew clippings? Can you compost yew? We answer these and other questions

The yew hedge has been freshly cut and looks chic again. But what to do with the clippings? Can you chop and compost this?

It is not uncommon for the leaves of ornamental garlic to turn yellow. You can read here what the cause is in most cases

Ornamental garlic is generally considered a hardy plant. But how well does it really tolerate frost? You can find the answer to that here

Brown tips on the leaves of ornamental garlic make the plant appear sickly at first glance. Most of the time the cause is very harmless

The yew is a popular hedge tree, but it should not be planted at will. You must maintain this distance from your neighbors

When the large flower balls of the ornamental onion fade, the question arises as to when the flowers can be cut off. You can find answers here

The yew is an evergreen and very undemanding conifer that also delights with red fruit decorations. Is the tree also suitable as a hedge plant?

The attractive and adaptable yew tree decorates many gardens. But is the poisonous conifer also suitable as a Christmas tree?

The yew (Taxus baccata) is the most poisonous native tree. All parts of the plant contain the toxin taxin, which is also fatally poisonous to rabbits

Yews can be easily combined with evergreen or deciduous or flowering shrubs and perennials. We have a few suggestions for you

The red, poisonous yew fruits look tempting and can entice children to snack. Is there a variety without berries?

Yew trees (Taxus) like to be moist, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. How do you recognize a waterlogging problem and what can be done about it?

If you want to plant a hedge, you can choose between many different hedge plants. But which one is better: yew or thuja?

The yew is a versatile coniferous tree that is available in different types and varieties. These differ in growth and color

Hardly any other coniferous tree is as suitable for dense hedges as the yew. Unfortunately, the plant is highly poisonous. Is there perhaps a non-poisonous variety?

Is it a yew or a cypress? The Tuscan yew looks very similar to the columnar cypress that is so typical of Italy, but is hardy

If beige to brown discoloration appears on the leaves of the ginkgo, it may be sunburn. You can do that

The ginkgo tree is considered a sacred tree in its native China, especially since its leaves are used in medicine. Does ginkgo also help horses?

In the form of extracts, dietary supplements or shampoo, ginkgo is also said to have an effect on the hair and, for example, help against hair loss

The ginkgo is an extremely resilient tree and even survived the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima. But can it also suffer from a fungal infection?

Ginkgo biloba not only grows as a tall tree, but also as a small shrub. Read which shrub-shaped varieties are available

The ginkgo is actually a very robust tree that is not very susceptible to disease. What should you do if it still loses all of its leaves?

This is what lies behind the yellow liquid from aloe vera. Here's how to get rid of the harmful juice easily