Plant species 2024, September

Digging up Japanese maple: when, how and why?

Digging up Japanese maple: when, how and why?

Japanese maple can be dug up by deadheading and loosening the root area before removing the plant from the ground

Dead branches on the Japanese maple? Causes & Solutions

Dead branches on the Japanese maple? Causes & Solutions

Dead branches on the Japanese maple are usually a sign of fungal infestation. They can be cut out without harming the plant

Japanese maple: frost resistance and winter protection

Japanese maple: frost resistance and winter protection

Japanese maple is generally hardy. Young plants and potted plants in particular should be protected from frost over the winter

Japanese maple: No flowers? This is how you help him

Japanese maple: No flowers? This is how you help him

Find out here what can happen if your Japanese maple isn't blooming and what you can do to stimulate flowering

Sticky leaves on the Japanese maple: cause and solution

Sticky leaves on the Japanese maple: cause and solution

Does your Japanese maple have sticky leaves? Here you can find out what's behind it and what you can do about it

Japanese Maple: No leaves? Causes & Solutions

Japanese Maple: No leaves? Causes & Solutions

If the Japanese maple loses its leaves, it can be due to disease, pest infestation or incorrect care

Trumpet tree mildew: recognize, treat and prevent

Trumpet tree mildew: recognize, treat and prevent

If the trumpet tree is weakened by a fungal disease such as mildew, simple home remedies can help to combat it effectively and completely

Removing trumpet tree roots: tips and instructions

Removing trumpet tree roots: tips and instructions

The roots of the trumpet tree should be thoroughly removed or processed in order to sustainably prevent the plant from sprouting further

Dried leaves on the Japanese maple: what to do?

Dried leaves on the Japanese maple: what to do?

Is your Japanese maple drying out? Here you can find out what the reason for this can be and what you can do about dried leaves and withered shoots

Why Your Japanese Maple Is Not Growing and What to Do

Why Your Japanese Maple Is Not Growing and What to Do

Is your Japanese maple not growing as it should? In this article you can read what this has to do with and what needs to be right for good growth

Planting rhododendrons and hydrangeas together: This is how it works

Planting rhododendrons and hydrangeas together: This is how it works

Rhododendrons and hydrangeas can be planted together. - You can find out what needs to be taken into account here. - Tips on planting and variety selection

Colorful Agaves: Explore species and varieties

Colorful Agaves: Explore species and varieties

Agaves can not only have the characteristic blue-green colored leaves, but even multi-colored leaves. We introduce you to the most beautiful varieties

The healing properties of agave: what’s behind it?

The healing properties of agave: what’s behind it?

Agaves are crops that have been cultivated for thousands of years. But can they also be used as medicinal plants?

Edible Agaves: Uses in Cooking and Medicine

Edible Agaves: Uses in Cooking and Medicine

In Mexico, agave is grown in huge monocultures to produce alcohol and agave syrup. Can you also eat the plant in this country?

Are agaves poisonous to cats? Symptoms & Precautions

Are agaves poisonous to cats? Symptoms & Precautions

Many houseplants are very popular because of their exotic and attractive appearance, but are poisonous to pets such as cats. Is agave one of them?

Learn more about the rare flower of Agave tequilana

Learn more about the rare flower of Agave tequilana

The flower of the Agave tequilana is an impressive natural spectacle. But when can you expect the agave blossom? And what happens to the plant afterwards?

Mini agaves for the pot: Beautiful colors and growth habits

Mini agaves for the pot: Beautiful colors and growth habits

There are over 200 different types of agave, many of which grow very large. However, small agaves are recommended for container cultivation

Agave and Yucca: Differences and Similarities Explained

Agave and Yucca: Differences and Similarities Explained

Agaves and yuccas look very similar and even belong to the same plant family. How can you distinguish the species?

Agave vs Aloe Vera: Differences, Care and Use

Agave vs Aloe Vera: Differences, Care and Use

Agaves and aloe vera look very similar on the outside. How can you tell the two types apart safely and reliably?

Agave turning brown? The most common causes & solutions

Agave turning brown? The most common causes & solutions

The fleshy leaves of the agave turn brown and dry out for various reasons. Read our article about what you can do about it

Columbine in the garden: meaning as a medicinal plant & message

Columbine in the garden: meaning as a medicinal plant & message

The columbine appears in many artistic depictions and has a very special meaning. Here you can find out what the flower can mean

Bamboo lifespan: How old can the grass plant get?

Bamboo lifespan: How old can the grass plant get?

You can find out here how long the life expectancy of a bamboo is and why it can die suddenly

Columbine as a weed: How does it spread and what to do?

Columbine as a weed: How does it spread and what to do?

Although the flowers of the columbine look beautiful, the perennial can be an unpleasant weed. Here's why and how to get rid of it

Bamboo leaves: characteristics, discoloration & causes

Bamboo leaves: characteristics, discoloration & causes

What do he althy bamboo leaves look like and what is the cause of yellowish or even fallen leaves?

Does the columbine plant protect against slugs in the garden?

Does the columbine plant protect against slugs in the garden?

That's why snails avoid the columbine. Here you will find out how to use the slightly poisonous plant against animals

Combine columbine: This is how you create colorful accents

Combine columbine: This is how you create colorful accents

The columbine doesn't just look good on its own. It can also be combined well. Here you can find out which plants go well with columbine

Remove shoots on the tree trunk: Why is this important?

Remove shoots on the tree trunk: Why is this important?

What to do if there are shoots on the tree trunk? - Read here why you should remove shoots from the tree trunk. - Tips on the cause and correct procedure

Tree trunk structure: Everything you need to know from bark to heartwood

Tree trunk structure: Everything you need to know from bark to heartwood

The structure of a tree trunk explained simply. - Read here useful information about all tree trunk layers from the heartwood to the bark

Fighting pests in the tree trunk: This is how it works without poison

Fighting pests in the tree trunk: This is how it works without poison

How to fight pests in the tree trunk without poison. - Read the best tips for combating pest infestations on ornamental and fruit trees here

Barberry without thorns: Are there such hedge plants?

Barberry without thorns: Are there such hedge plants?

Are you looking for a barberry without thorns? - Read here whether your search for thornless Berberis species has a chance of success

Birds in the garden: What role does barberry play?

Birds in the garden: What role does barberry play?

Is barberry bird-friendly? - What does the best barberry for birds look like? - Read useful barberry tips for bird lovers here

Drying barberries yourself: tips and instructions

Drying barberries yourself: tips and instructions

How to dry barberries properly. - The best tips about drying methods and duration. - Drying barberries yourself - simply explained

Bee-friendly barberries: which type is best?

Bee-friendly barberries: which type is best?

A very specific barberry makes a name for itself as valuable bee pasture. - Find out here which barberry is particularly good for bees

Barberry in the shade: Suitable types & tips for care

Barberry in the shade: Suitable types & tips for care

These barberry species are shade tolerant. - Get to know deciduous and evergreen barberries that thrive in the shade here

Determine tree species through bark analysis: Here's how it works

Determine tree species through bark analysis: Here's how it works

How to correctly identify a tree trunk. - Tips for accurate tree identification. - You can find out how to identify a tree by its bark here

Flower bulbs in autumn: why shoots and how to protect them?

Flower bulbs in autumn: why shoots and how to protect them?

Why do flower bulbs sprout in autumn? - What can you do to prevent premature leaf shoots on bulb flowers? - Read the best tips here

Frost and flower bulbs: This is how they get through the winter well

Frost and flower bulbs: This is how they get through the winter well

Experts proclaim: Flower bulbs need frost. - Does this apply to all bulb flowers? - You can find out which flower bulbs can tolerate frost here

Leaving flower bulbs in the ground: advantages and tips

Leaving flower bulbs in the ground: advantages and tips

Can I leave flower bulbs in the ground? - Read understandable answers here. - You can find out which flower bulbs are better to dig up here

Why does the nettle burn? Causes & Remedies

Why does the nettle burn? Causes & Remedies

That's why the nettle burns. - Stop wondering why skin contact with nettles is so painful. - Read the answer here

Dead nettle or stinging nettle: What are the differences?

Dead nettle or stinging nettle: What are the differences?

These are the most important differences between dead nettle and stinging nettle. - Just read these tips before touching the hairy leaves