Garden plants

When the garden is under a blanket of snow, the plants are in their winter break. Is it still necessary to water plants despite the snow?

myHOMEBOOK shows you how to prepare your vegetable patch for winter. With the right precautions, next year's harvest will be more abundant.

Planting radishes in the garden is always a good idea. Location and care are crucial for a successful harvest.

The common viper's bugloss is the perfect choice for easy-going gardeners who want to garden close to nature. Planting and care tips.

Hardy potted plants can be kept on balconies and patios all year round. Gardeners can find out which species are suitable here.

Sugar loaf remains steadfast even in the fall, when most vegetables have already cleared the field. How to plant and care for lettuce.

Before the first frost, it's time to get the garden ready for winter. myHOMEBOOK reveals which tasks should be completed.

Goldenrod is particularly attractive in the natural garden with its robust charm. The robust plant is healing and a real magnet for bees.

Pak choi is an Asian cabbage vegetable with only a mild cabbage flavor. With a little skill, the vegetable can be grown in the garden.

The common boneset is an impressive wild perennial that attracts numerous insects with its nectar-rich flowers.

Leaf compost is a good helper in the garden. myHOMEBOOK explains what it can do, how to make it and how to use it.

Beach rose is a perennial and pretty flowering plant. However, it can become a problem in the garden as it is considered invasive.

There are around 5000 different varieties of tulip. myHOMEBOOK explains how to look after tulips properly, regardless of the variety.

In the fall, you should already be thinking about the coming spring and planting flower bulbs. Find out what to look out for here.

Goji berries are considered a superfood - read here how to cultivate the goji berry, also known as wolfberry, in your own garden.

The cosmea, also known as the Mexican aster or cosmos, is characterized above all by its colorful flowers.

Many butterfly species are considered endangered. myHOMEBOOK presents caterpillar food plants and reveals how they help butterflies.

Hydrangeas need a lot of attention, care and fertilizer. myHOMEBOOK reveals the best way to fertilize hydrangeas.

The taste of Thai basil is reminiscent of licorice or aniseed. How to plant and care for this tasty herb in the garden.

If you want to prune a bald rhododendron, there are a few things to bear in mind. myHOMEBOOK explains how to do it.

The Weeping willow is deciduous and, above all, fast-growing. If you want to plant them, you need a very large garden.

Lavender includes many different species and varieties. An overview of the most popular lavender varieties for the garden and balcony.

Indian balsam is invasive and can also spread in your own garden. Read how Indian balsam should be controlled in your own garden.

Borage is very easy to care for and enhances the appearance of the garden as a culinary herb. What should you bear in mind when planting?

Some popular plants can become a real problem in the garden. myHOMEBOOK identifies problem plants and explains how to keep them in check.

Occasionally, when cutting into an apple, you notice that it has glassy spots. Why do some apples turn glassy? And can you still eat them?

The Australian lemon leaf exudes an intense citrus scent. How to cultivate the plant in the garden or on the balcony.

Nasturtium is a good neighbor to many plants. Read which plants go well next to nasturtiums and which plants don't.

Parsley is often used as a seasoning in the kitchen. What many people don't know: Parsley can become poisonous under certain circumstances.

Saharan summers and floods are making many people think about using rainwater in the garden and household. But how does it work?

Blackcurrants are known for their tart taste. You can find out how to grow this berry variety in your garden here.

Should you water the plants in your garden despite the rain? myHOMEBOOK explains why rainwater alone is often not enough.

Tomatoes can be canned in just a few steps. You can find out how to go about preserving tomatoes and what you need in these instructions.