Gardening 2024, September
Carnations are a feast for the eyes in every garden and on the balcony. The frugal plants do not require much care
Properly caring for a carnation is primarily a question of type. The needs in terms of location and care vary greatly
The cuckoo carnation feels particularly at home in damp locations. Here you will find the most important information in the profile
Like their relatives of the Dianthus species, the carnations also prefer a sunny location. However, these perennials need a rather humus-rich soil
The red carnation can be found in wet meadows and can also be cultivated very well in the garden. The most important information in the profile
Is the red carnation edible? The young leaves and flowers of this flowering perennial can be used in salads. But be careful: they contain saponins
Puzzle carnations or crown carnations can be sown directly outdoors, and sowing can take place in both spring and autumn
When it comes to carnations, dead flowers should be cut away, as this promotes the formation of a second flower. Shoots without flowers can be used as cuttings
There are around 27,000 different types of carnations known worldwide. We would like to introduce you to some of the most beautiful carnations for the garden and balcony
Most carnation species are very robust and do not require winter protection. Only cloves in pots should be protected from frosty temperatures
Carnations are ideal for growing in pots on the balcony. Find out here tips & tricks for abundant flowering and he althy plants
Sowing cloves is a fairly simple matter, as the robust plants can be sown directly outdoors. The same applies to cloves in pots
The popular heather cloves prefer a sunny location on lean, well-drained soil with a neutral to alkaline pH value
Most pipe bushes are non-poisonous. However, they can contain toxic components due to crossbreeding with poisonous varieties
The European pipe bush is represented by over 70 species. There are now countless varieties that are often sold as hybrids
The pipe bush can be easily propagated by cuttings or sowing after flowering. Tips for propagating the ornamental shrub
The pipe bush needs almost no care. The hardy shrub thrives almost everywhere
The pipe bush is one of the most popular ornamental shrubs in the garden. From May to July it turns into a white, often fragrant sea of flowers
If you want to prune a pipe bush, timing plays an important role. Small instructions for pruning pipe bushes
Pipe bushes are not picky about location. They just don't like complete shade. The right location for the pipe bush
Blue cypresses are very popular as individual plants or in hedges because of their fast growth. Planting tips
Find out here whether the blue cypress is poisonous and, if so, which parts of the plant can be dangerous
Blue cypresses do not necessarily need to be cut. You should only trim hedges regularly. Tips for the right cut
Blue cypresses need a good but balanced supply of nutrients. This is how you properly fertilize the blue cypresses
If poorly cared for, the blue cypress can become diseased or suffer from pest infestation. How to recognize diseases of false cypress trees
By planting correctly, you create the best conditions for a long life for your blue cypress. Planting tips
Blue cypresses require little care. The robust conifers are relatively undemanding. You have to keep this in mind when caring for ornamental trees
Blue cypresses grow very quickly. Every year the conifer grows many centimeters in width and height
If the blue cypress turns brown, it is usually due to incorrect care or the location. Tips to avoid brown spots
Snowberries are slightly poisonous. The berry, also known as the snap pea, should therefore only be grown in the garden when the children are older
The snowberry or snap pea is grown as a single shrub or hedge. What you need to know if you want to plant snowberries as a hedge
Snowberries are very easy to care for. However, you cannot avoid an occasional pruning. This is how you cut the snap pea correctly
The snowberry, also known as the snap pea, is an ornamental shrub that is planted individually or in hedges. Here you will find the most important features
Would you like to plant a Japanese spindle bush in your garden? Here you will find out how to cut the plant and what you should pay attention to
Most carnations bloom during the summer, although the specific flowering time depends on the type of carnation. There are carnations with very long flowering times
Would you like to plant a balloon flower in your garden? Here you can find out which location is best suited for this
Would you like to know whether the balloon flower is hardy? Here you can get the information you need and further tips about the Chinese bellflower
Are you interested in balloon flowers? Here you can find out whether the Chinese bellflower is a suitable plant for your garden
Do you know the Chinese bellflower? Here you will find out how to plant the balloon flower - that's what this plant is also called
Would you like to redesign your balcony? Here you will find out whether you can plant the balloon flower on the balcony and what you should consider