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Indoor azalea, Rhododendron simsii: care from A to Z - 10 buying tips

Indoor azalea, Rhododendron simsii: care from A to Z - 10 buying tips

2025-06-01 06:06

In the winter months, our flower shops often offer a lushly flowering potted plant: the indoor azalea. We show what is involved in caring for Rhododendron simsii

Thuja occidentalis Columna - Care and cutting of the columnar thuja

Thuja occidentalis Columna - Care and cutting of the columnar thuja

2025-06-01 06:06

Better known as columnar thuja, the Thuja occidentalis Columna is characterized by its narrow columnar shape and medium-strong growth. Tips and information on care and cutting:

Potted gerbera - Instructions for caring for gerberas in pots

Potted gerbera - Instructions for caring for gerberas in pots

2025-06-01 06:06

Potted gerbera - Care for gerberas in pots - Because of their long shelf life, gerberas are popular cut flowers - even in pots. Find out everything you need to know

Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca - care instructions

Wild strawberry, Fragaria vesca - care instructions

2025-06-01 06:06

Their name is a deception: wild strawberries can also be cultivated in the garden. You can find out how this can be done easily here

Cutting conifers: When is the best time?

Cutting conifers: When is the best time?

2025-06-01 06:06

Conifers like a sunny and airy environment and should therefore be cut regularly. You can find all the information about it here

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Golden poppy, California poppy - sowing and care

Golden poppy, California poppy - sowing and care

Gold poppies are well suited for gardeners with little time. The California poppy impresses with its yellow flowers

Goldenrod, goldenrue, solidago - profile and care

Goldenrod, goldenrue, solidago - profile and care

The goldenrod sets accents, especially in the perennial bed. How do you properly handle the daisy family? Find out here

Golden Yarrow, Achillea filipendulina - Caring for Yellow Yarrow

Golden Yarrow, Achillea filipendulina - Caring for Yellow Yarrow

The golden sheaf has a permanent place in cottage gardens and natural borders. How do you properly care for yellow yarrow?

Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea - caring for the poisonous plant

Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea - caring for the poisonous plant

Foxglove: The decorative and impressive plantain plant is one of the best-known poisonous plants. How to plant and care for it in the garden?

Torch lilies, Kniphofia - planting and care tips

Torch lilies, Kniphofia - planting and care tips

Torch lilies: The perennials belonging to the asphodel family are well suited as cut flowers. Their care is uncomplicated

Grave planting in summer - ideas for cemetery planting

Grave planting in summer - ideas for cemetery planting

There are many different ideas and options for grave planting. Is there a lack of necessary knowledge or creativity? We show how to do it

Sanding lawns: how much sand per m²?

Sanding lawns: how much sand per m²?

When it comes to lawn care, the motto “a lot helps a lot” is unfortunately not a good guide. Read how much sand is recommended for sanding the lawn

Grave care - costs per year and tax deductibility

Grave care - costs per year and tax deductibility

Is grave maintenance really tax deductible as a household-related service? Let's get to the bottom of this question

Instructions: Grave care in winter - here's what to do

Instructions: Grave care in winter - here's what to do

Grave care is also a very big issue in winter. We show what is possible and necessary for grave care in the cold season

Make your own grave arrangements for the Sunday of the Dead - DIY instructions

Make your own grave arrangements for the Sunday of the Dead - DIY instructions

You can also make grave arrangements for the Sunday of the Dead yourself. On Sunday of the Dead, people flock to the cemeteries to honor and remember the dead

Houseplants for allergy sufferers

Houseplants for allergy sufferers

Certain houseplants are particularly suitable for allergy sufferers because they filter pollutants from the air. We introduce popular plants

Make your own grave arrangement and grave bouquet - instructions

Make your own grave arrangement and grave bouquet - instructions

Grave bouquet for Eternal Sunday (Sunday of the Dead) - The deceased are remembered on the Sunday before the first Sunday in Advent

Blue Pipe Grass, Molinia caerulea - care and cutting

Blue Pipe Grass, Molinia caerulea - care and cutting

In farm and heath gardens, but also in pots, the blue pipe grass fascinates with its graceful growth. What you need to know about sweet grass

Autumn aster, rough-leaf aster, Aster novae-angliae - care

Autumn aster, rough-leaf aster, Aster novae-angliae - care

There are many types of asters. In this article we introduce autumn asters, more precisely the rough-leaf aster, in more detail

Larkspur (Delphinium) - profile and care tips

Larkspur (Delphinium) - profile and care tips

In the summer months, the flowering delphinium enriches every perennial bed. We'll tell you what's important when it comes to caring for it

Golden Spurge, Euphorbia polychroma - Planting and Care

Golden Spurge, Euphorbia polychroma - Planting and Care

The golden spurge is suitable for normal beds as well as for borders and rock gardens. This is how you properly care for the spurge plant

Hostas, hostas - care and propagation

Hostas, hostas - care and propagation

Hostas are popular garden plants because you can beautify shady areas with the decorative foliage perennials. Our care tips

Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris - Plants & Care

Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris - Plants & Care

If you want to grow mugwort yourself, you can do so in a bucket or in a bed. We summarize the necessary care measures here

Large periwinkle, Vinca major - care and cutting

Large periwinkle, Vinca major - care and cutting

The large periwinkle belongs to the dogpoison family and requires little care. This is how you care for the subshrub

Moss saxifrage - care, propagation & Cutting

Moss saxifrage - care, propagation & Cutting

The moss saxifrage is a flowering ground cover. How do you properly cultivate the evergreen cushion perennial?