Gardening 2024, September

Sowing silver leaf: This is how it can be propagated in the garden

Sowing silver leaf: This is how it can be propagated in the garden

The silver leaf is planted in the garden by sowing, but it takes more than a year for the first flowering and seed formation

Snowflake flower: choosing a location for optimal growth

Snowflake flower: choosing a location for optimal growth

The optimal location for the snowflake flower is free from extremes such as heat and waterlogging, but offers enough light and moisture

Silver leaf care: tips for he althy and beautiful plants

Silver leaf care: tips for he althy and beautiful plants

The silver leaf usually requires very little care if it has enough space and moisture in a partially shaded location

Hardy or not? The snowflake flower in the cold check

Hardy or not? The snowflake flower in the cold check

Although its flowers are in the shape of small snowflakes and the name suggests otherwise, the snowflake flower is not hardy

Caring for and cutting silver leaves: This is how to do it correctly

Caring for and cutting silver leaves: This is how to do it correctly

Most gardeners cut off the ripe seed heads of silver leaf to use as a durable indoor decoration

Silver leaf – poisonous or non-toxic? This is what you should know

Silver leaf – poisonous or non-toxic? This is what you should know

The silver leaf has a certain concentration of alkaloids in the seeds, but the non-toxic leaves can be eaten

Successful silver leaf culture: hardy with these tips

Successful silver leaf culture: hardy with these tips

The silver leaf of the genus Lunaria is easily hardy in Europe; it blooms in the second year after overwintering outdoors

How do silver leaf propagate? Tips & Tricks

How do silver leaf propagate? Tips & Tricks

The silver leaf of the genus Lunaria can be easily propagated in the garden by sowing; stocks often reproduce by self-sowing

When will Busy Lieschen bloom and how do I promote it?

When will Busy Lieschen bloom and how do I promote it?

The balcony plants of the genus Impatiens are called busy lizards because of their long flowering period from May to autumn

Edible olive willow fruits: Which varieties are edible?

Edible olive willow fruits: Which varieties are edible?

Some varieties of olive willow are edible. Fruit ripens on them and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Which olive trees bear edible fruit?

Winter-hardy olive willow: How to find the right variety

Winter-hardy olive willow: How to find the right variety

Not all olive willow varieties are winter hardy. Some tolerate frost well, while others die in frost. How to overwinter an olive willow tree

Cutting Japanese maple: When and how to do it correctly

Cutting Japanese maple: When and how to do it correctly

Basically it means that maple must not be cut. This rule only applies to a limited extent to the Japanese maple, as the tradition of bonsai shows

Japanese maple in a bucket: How to cultivate it successfully

Japanese maple in a bucket: How to cultivate it successfully

Japanese maple is ideal for keeping in a pot. Read our article about what you should pay attention to

The right planting time for Japanese maple: tips & tricks

The right planting time for Japanese maple: tips & tricks

The Japanese maple can generally be planted throughout the entire growing season, but the best time to plant is spring

Japanese maple bonsai: care, location & suitable varieties

Japanese maple bonsai: care, location & suitable varieties

Traditionally, the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is not only trained for bonsai in Japan. This way you too can create a work of art

Fertilize Japanese maple: when, how and with what to provide it properly?

Fertilize Japanese maple: when, how and with what to provide it properly?

Fertilize your Japanese maple only moderately and preferably with organic fertilizers. Too much fertilization affects the autumn color

Japanese maple in the garden: step by step to become a stylish eye-catcher

Japanese maple in the garden: step by step to become a stylish eye-catcher

In order for the Japanese maple to grow and thrive, certain principles should be adhered to when planting. We'll show you what you should pay attention to

Maple maple diseases: How do I recognize them and what to do?

Maple maple diseases: How do I recognize them and what to do?

With the Japanese maple, diseases and pest infestations can be traced back primarily to care errors and/or to an unsuitable location

Japanese maple profile: Everything you need to know about the ornamental tree

Japanese maple profile: Everything you need to know about the ornamental tree

The Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is - in our opinion - one of the most beautiful ornamental trees, which is why we are now introducing this exotic tree to you in the profile

Propagating Japanese maple cuttings: instructions & tips

Propagating Japanese maple cuttings: instructions & tips

Japanese maple is difficult to propagate via cuttings? With our tips & tricks you can also succeed in this project

Faech maple hardy: How frost-resistant is the ornamental tree?

Faech maple hardy: How frost-resistant is the ornamental tree?

In his native Japan, the winters are long and cold, the summers are short and rather warm. As a result, the Japanese maple is also winter hardy here

Multiply Japanese maple: step by step to success

Multiply Japanese maple: step by step to success

Normally, the Japanese maple is not considered easy to propagate. With a few tricks, the project can still be achieved

Silver birch in the garden: fruiting, sowing and cultivation

Silver birch in the garden: fruiting, sowing and cultivation

The silver birch reproduces primarily through its fruit, which is only about three millimeters in size and is spread very widely by the wind

Silver birch: The peculiarity of its leaves and use

Silver birch: The peculiarity of its leaves and use

The characteristic leaves of the silver birch can be seen, among other things: for birch water and are traditionally used in folk medicine

Silver birch: profile, types and possible uses

Silver birch: profile, types and possible uses

The silver birch (Betula pendula) is a widespread, very undemanding deciduous tree. Get to know the multi-purpose birch tree in the profile

Cutting silver birch: When and how to do it best

Cutting silver birch: When and how to do it best

Basically, you don't have to cut the silver birch. If it is necessary, pruning is best done between November and January

Silver birch as a bonsai: care, design and wintering

Silver birch as a bonsai: care, design and wintering

The silver birch - otherwise a frugal and easy-care tree - is difficult to cultivate as a bonsai. But the effort can be worth it

Planting tulip magnolia: The best tips & tricks

Planting tulip magnolia: The best tips & tricks

For he althy growth and recurring blooms, you should ensure optimal conditions when planting the tulip magnolia

The perfect location for a tulip magnolia in the garden

The perfect location for a tulip magnolia in the garden

The impressive tulip magnolia prefers a sunny and protected location with enough space for growth

Cutting tulip magnolia: when, how and why?

Cutting tulip magnolia: when, how and why?

Like all magnolias, you should prune the tulip magnolia as little as possible. Please note our instructions

Tulip magnolia: care tips for he althy flowers

Tulip magnolia: care tips for he althy flowers

The tulip magnolia needs good care for beautiful blooms and he althy growth. Above all, cutting should be avoided

The optimal planting time for tulip magnolias: What should you pay attention to?

The optimal planting time for tulip magnolias: What should you pay attention to?

The ideal planting time for the tulip magnolia is either after the Ice Saints in late spring or in early autumn

Transplanting tulip magnolia: This is how the change of location is successful

Transplanting tulip magnolia: This is how the change of location is successful

If the tulip magnolia becomes too big or the location is no longer suitable, the only solution is to transplant it. We'll show you the best way to do this

Tulip magnolias: How fast do they grow per year?

Tulip magnolias: How fast do they grow per year?

The tulip magnolia, which is often impressive as it ages, grows an average of between 30 and 60 centimeters per year under optimal conditions

Planting a ball trumpet tree: location, substrate & tips

Planting a ball trumpet tree: location, substrate & tips

The globe trumpet tree can be easily planted in the garden in mild regions, but it needs a sunny and warm location

Be careful! Globe trumpet tree is slightly poisonous

Be careful! Globe trumpet tree is slightly poisonous

All parts of the globe trumpet tree are considered slightly poisonous and should not be consumed. However, the wood naturally repels mosquitoes

Ball trumpet tree: shoots in May - pruning & care

Ball trumpet tree: shoots in May - pruning & care

The ball trumpet tree is also known as the "official tree" because it shoots very late - but the autumn leaves fall all the earlier

Cutting the ball trumpet tree: When and how do you do it correctly?

Cutting the ball trumpet tree: When and how do you do it correctly?

Basically, you don't have to cut the ball trumpet tree unless you want to shape a young tree. The tree is very easy to cut

Ball trumpet tree & its flowers: when, how and why?

Ball trumpet tree & its flowers: when, how and why?

The spherical trumpet tree shows only a few flowers, but impresses with its large, heart-shaped leaves and the spherical crown shape

Ball trumpet tree: growth, care & varieties at a glance

Ball trumpet tree: growth, care & varieties at a glance

The globe trumpet tree shows very slow growth, averaging 20 to 30 centimeters per year