Garden plants

At first glance, the tree fern looks like a palm tree. myHOMEBOOK provides tips for the correct care of the largest ferns.

Gallant soldier is actually considered a weed, but you can still plant it in the garden and use the tasty plant in the kitchen

From plastic-free raised beds to rare vegetable varieties — Judith Rakers shares how she makes sustainability a part of her life.

myHOMEBOOK explains which early bloomers you can still plant now and what you need to consider in the garden or on the balcony.

myHOMEBOOK introduces the medicinal plant elecampane. The various species of elecampane are also suitable as ornamental plants.

If the cucumbers become watery, glassy, or dry out during storage, you're storing them wrong. myHOMEBOOK explains how to store cucumbers.

Snow is beautiful to look at, but is it also good for our plants? myHOMEBOOK explains whether you should remove snow from early bloomers.

But when should plants be woken from their winter dormancy? myHOMEBOOK explains the right time to care for plants after winter.

Black cumin is an annual, slender-growing, herbaceous plant. Learn how to plant and care for it in the garden on myHOMEBOOK>

Flower bulbs go into the ground in the fall - but not all of them! myHOMEBOOK explains which flower bulbs you should plant in the spring.

Some mistakes can be made when caring for hydrangeas. myHOMEBOOK explains which mistakes you should avoid when watering hydrangeas.

Imperial crown is a real highlight in the garden. myHOMEBOOK reveals what you should bear in mind when planting and caring for them.

Ground ivy is often considered a weed in the garden - but wrongly so! It has been used as a medicinal and aromatic plant for centuries.

There are many different hedge plants: Some grow remarkably quickly, are evergreen or have a dense growth habit.

The most popular Christmas trees in this country are the Nordmann fir and the blue spruce - but what are the differences?

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.