Health
Powerful potato
What is no more than an inconspicuous tuber for others, which occasionally ends up as a side dish on the plate, is for some a plant that has great healing powers, an universal genius. Delicious […]
Month: September 2020
Grasses
Maiden silvergrass – planting, care and tips
With its fine flower panicles, the maiden silvergrass is one of the most striking plants in the herbaceous border. This is how to plant and care for the ornamental grass properly. Profile of maiden silvergrass: […]
Herbs
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) – plants, care and tips for wintering, pruning, propagation
Lavender is undoubtedly one of the most famous herbs. The fragrant plant with its purple flowers adorns many balconies, gardens and window sills. But the lavender can do much more than just being pretty. As […]
Iris family
Japanese iris – planting, care and tips
The Japanese iris enriches every pond bank with elegant grass-look leaves and noble blue flowers. It is robust and easy to care for. Profile of Japanese iris: Scientific name: Iris laevigata Plant family: iris family […]
Mustard family
Basket of gold – planting, care and tips
The basket of gold sets pretty yellow accents in the rock garden in spring and is predestined for dry places in the garden. Profile of basket of gold: Scientific name: Aurinia saxatilis; formerly Alyssum saxatile […]
Mint family
Catmint/catnip – planting, care and tips
The catmint is a classic in the perennial garden. There are many good reasons to buy and plant catmint. The most striking feature of the beautiful perennial is the strong scent of its leaves. If […]
Herbs
Cat’s tail – characteristics, cultivation and use
Since the juice of the Bulbine is often used for small wounds, insect bites or rashes, cat’s tail is also known under the names “first aid plant”, “burn jelly plant” or “ailments plant”. The botanical […]
Asparagus family
Adam’s needle – planting, care and tips
The Adam’s needle is extremely undemanding. It grows easily on all well-drained soils and shows its magnificent inflorescences in midsummer. Here you will find all the important information about the perennial. Profile of Adam’s needle: […]
Rose family
Water avens – planting, care and tips
The nodding flowers of the water avens radiate a special charm. Here you will find important tips for planting and maintaining Geum rivale. Profile of water avens: Scientific name: Geum rivale Plant family: rose family […]
Geranium / Cranesbill family
Herb-Robert – planting, care and tips
The cranesbills or geraniums are with about 400 species the most species-rich genus of the plant family of the geranium family (Geraniaceae). They are common on all continents. On this page, one of their growing […]