Gardening 2024, September

Cutting garden hydrangeas: When and how to do it correctly

Cutting garden hydrangeas: When and how to do it correctly

Garden hydrangeas bloom on the previous year's wood and should therefore not be cut back in spring. New varieties also bloom on new shoots

Location tips: This is how garden hydrangeas thrive

Location tips: This is how garden hydrangeas thrive

Garden hydrangeas like a sunny location, although a spot in full sun should be avoided because they bloom too early

Successful garden hydrangea care: What should you pay attention to?

Successful garden hydrangea care: What should you pay attention to?

Only with proper care will garden hydrangeas develop their magnificent, large flower balls. What is particularly important is an adequate supply of water

Overwintering garden hydrangeas successfully: tips & tricks

Overwintering garden hydrangeas successfully: tips & tricks

Garden hydrangeas are not really hardy in our latitudes and should therefore only overwinter with sufficient protective measures

Pruning the gentian bush correctly: tips and techniques

Pruning the gentian bush correctly: tips and techniques

Gentian bushes must not be cut too heavily. Then they hardly bloom anymore. What you need to consider when cutting a gentian tree

Gentian bush in winter: How do I protect it from frost?

Gentian bush in winter: How do I protect it from frost?

The gentian bush does not tolerate frost and must be kept frost-free over the winter. This is what you need to keep in mind when overwintering your gentian tree indoors

Propagating the gentian bush: instructions for hobby gardeners

Propagating the gentian bush: instructions for hobby gardeners

Propagating a gentian bush is time-consuming and not always successful. You need to keep these points in mind when propagating gentian trees

Gentian bush not blooming? Possible reasons & solutions

Gentian bush not blooming? Possible reasons & solutions

A gentian bush needs a lot of care and good conditions for it to bloom. What can you do if the gentian tree just won't bloom?

Gentian bush and frost: How to protect and overwinter?

Gentian bush and frost: How to protect and overwinter?

The gentian bush does not tolerate frost. Before winter, he therefore has to move to winter quarters. How to protect the shrub from frost

Gentian bush: How poisonous is this plant really?

Gentian bush: How poisonous is this plant really?

The gentian bush, like almost all nightshade plants, is a poisonous plant. Caution is therefore advised around children and pets

Overwintering the gentian bush: hardy or not?

Overwintering the gentian bush: hardy or not?

The gentian bush is not hardy. That's why he has to go to winter quarters over the winter. How to protect the gentian tree from cold temperatures

Pure gardening joy: The right care for velvet hydrangeas

Pure gardening joy: The right care for velvet hydrangeas

Velvet hydrangeas are true beauties and a true addition to any garden. With our care tips, the shrub will thrive for you too

Velvet hydrangeas: The ideal location for magnificent flowers

Velvet hydrangeas: The ideal location for magnificent flowers

Like all hydrangeas, the velvet hydrangea prefers a partially shaded location with loose, slightly acidic soil

Hydrangeas: The most beautiful varieties at a glance

Hydrangeas: The most beautiful varieties at a glance

Hydrangeas, like farmer's hydrangeas, bloom pink or blue depending on the pH value and have similar requirements. However, they remain significantly smaller

Cutting velvet hydrangeas: When and how is it optimal?

Cutting velvet hydrangeas: When and how is it optimal?

Velvet hydrangeas bloom on the previous year's wood and should therefore be pruned as little as possible. However, a rejuvenation cut is occasionally necessary

Hydrangea in the garden: Which location is best?

Hydrangea in the garden: Which location is best?

Hydrangeas come from the rainy forests of Korea and Japan, which is why they prefer a light, shady location in German gardens

Hydrangea: The best care tips for lush flowers

Hydrangea: The best care tips for lush flowers

Hydrangeas are easy to care for. But they impress with their delicate, often two-tone flowers

Multiply hydrangeas: Simple methods & instructions

Multiply hydrangeas: Simple methods & instructions

Hydrangeas are very easy to propagate using top cuttings. If the bush is large enough, you can also divide it

Propagate velvet hydrangeas: Simple methods for success

Propagate velvet hydrangeas: Simple methods for success

Velvet hydrangeas are ideal for propagation from cuttings. We'll show you how it works with our step-by-step instructions

Frost-hardy hydrangeas: varieties & proper overwintering

Frost-hardy hydrangeas: varieties & proper overwintering

Hydrangeas are usually hardy and also significantly less sensitive than farmer's hydrangeas. However, they still need protection in winter

Cutting hydrangea: This is how you promote lush flowering

Cutting hydrangea: This is how you promote lush flowering

Hydrangeas should be cut as little as possible. However, regular maintenance pruning is necessary to ensure that the plant does not age

Fern care made easy: tips for he althy plants

Fern care made easy: tips for he althy plants

What care does the fern need? Find out how to do it right here! Read more about watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

Overwintering tree ferns: This is how it works without any problems

Overwintering tree ferns: This is how it works without any problems

Why should tree ferns be overwintered? Read here what you should do with tree ferns outdoors and at home in pots before the onset of winter

Fighting bracken: Effective methods and tips

Fighting bracken: Effective methods and tips

Why should you fight bracken? Which methods have proven successful? Read here how to proceed to get rid of the plant

Bracken profile: Everything about this poisonous plant

Bracken profile: Everything about this poisonous plant

In our profile of the bracken you will find all the important facts in brief &. Plus, find out more details about its characteristics

Overwintering tree ferns: How to protect them from frost

Overwintering tree ferns: How to protect them from frost

Not all tree fern varieties are hardy. Read here which species you need to protect and now what's important

Tree fern as a houseplant: tips for care and location

Tree fern as a houseplant: tips for care and location

The tree fern is also suitable as a houseplant. What should you consider when choosing a location and substrate? What care does this houseplant need?

Cycad care: Tips for he althy growth and well-being

Cycad care: Tips for he althy growth and well-being

What care does the cycad require? Get the information on how to water, fertilize, cut, repot and overwinter correctly here

Worm fern: profile and important knowledge for gardeners

Worm fern: profile and important knowledge for gardeners

In this clear profile of the worm fern you will find out its characteristics and everything you need to know in brief

Cycad and frost: How to protect the plant in winter

Cycad and frost: How to protect the plant in winter

How does cycad react to frost? Which species tolerate frost well? Plus, learn how to overwinter cycads

Deertongue Fern Care: Tips for He althy Fronds & Growth

Deertongue Fern Care: Tips for He althy Fronds & Growth

What care does the deer's tongue fern require? Read now what is important and which procedures should be neglected

Hardy cycads: types and wintering tips

Hardy cycads: types and wintering tips

Which varieties of cycad are hardy? You can also read about the differences between the species and how to overwinter at home here

Overwintering cycads: Cool room & high humidity

Overwintering cycads: Cool room & high humidity

Should you overwinter cycads? What is to be considered? Find out all the essential details here to get the cycad safely over the winter

Yellow leaves on the cycad: How to fix the problem

Yellow leaves on the cycad: How to fix the problem

Why do cycads get yellow leaves? You can find out what reasons there may be if you read the following article

Snail defense in the garden: Use worm fern effectively

Snail defense in the garden: Use worm fern effectively

Is the worm fern a biological agent for controlling snails? How can it be used? Read everything you need to know here

Generational change in the worm fern: A fascinating process

Generational change in the worm fern: A fascinating process

What does the change of generation mean in the worm fern? Read here why generational change is essential for the survival of this plant species

Repotting a cycad: step by step to a he althy plant

Repotting a cycad: step by step to a he althy plant

How to repot the cycad? Find out all the facts about the right time, the procedure and the care afterwards

Blue Gentian: Discover the fascinating flowers

Blue Gentian: Discover the fascinating flowers

The Blue Gentian has very showy large flowers. White and yellow gentian varieties, on the other hand, develop longer stems with smaller flowers

Gentian care: This is how the alpine flower thrives optimally

Gentian care: This is how the alpine flower thrives optimally

The gentian doesn't need much care in the garden. Only when kept in a pot do you have to water more frequently and provide winter protection. Care tips

Planting gentian: The ultimate guide to beautiful growth

Planting gentian: The ultimate guide to beautiful growth

Gentian needs good site conditions. With a little care it can be easily grown in the garden or in a container. What you need to consider when planting