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Where blossoms climb and colors flow, the garden becomes a romantic backdrop.

In the Garden and on the Balcony 5 Plants for a Romantic Touch

Romance in the garden isn't a fixed style; it's a matter of perception. Various plants with a romantic appearance can help achieve this effect.
Spring crocuses are considered mildly toxic.

Popular Harbingers of Spring How Toxic Are Crocuses Really?

Crocuses are popular spring bloomers that like to spread across meadows. myHOMEBOOK explains whether crocuses are toxic.
Kohlrabi

Ideal for Novice Gardeners How to Grow Kohlrabi Indoors

Kohlrabi can be started indoors for an early harvest. A gardening expert at myHOMEBOOK explains how to do it.
Paint the tree white

Consulting the Expert Why Trees Are Painted White

When trees are painted white, there can be various reasons behind it. myHOMEBOOK inquired at a tree nursery.
Garden Trends 2026

Naturally, Climate-Friendly, and Practical Trends in Gardening for 2026

Sustainability remains important but is being considered more practically: What works in everyday life? These are the garden trends for 2026.
February is a good time to prune some shrubs in the garden.

Closed Season Begins in March! Which Plants to Prune in February

February is a good time to prune certain plants in the garden, as the protection period begins in March.
A butterfly sits on a bloom of the butterfly bush

Inspiration for the Impatient 5 Fast-growing Plants for the Garden

Five fast-growing garden plants that enrich the garden for people and animals, and are also easy to care for and eye-catching.
Agapanthus plants are perennial, but only if they are properly overwintered.

Agapanthus How to Properly Overwinter Agapanthus

If you want the African lily to bloom next year, a few things are important. myHOMEBOOK explains what the Agapanthus needs during the winter.
The thuja, also a conifer, requires care during the winter.

Tips for Healthy Conifers Caring for Conifers in Winter

Conifers in the garden need care even in winter to survive the cold season. myHOMEBOOK explains what they require.
In a bright spot in a conservatory, geraniums can be overwintered with ease.

Popular Balcony Plant How to Successfully Overwinter Geraniums

Geraniums can't withstand freezing temperatures in winter. myHOMEBOOK shares tips on how to overwinter them so they bloom again next year.
Artificially dyed heather is something most people have likely seen at least once.

Splashes of Color in Winter Why Heather Is Artificially Dyed

Heather is especially popular as winter heath during the gray months. But why is the plant artificially dyed?
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