Gardening advice: Plant care, maintenance, and invasive species

Various gardening guides offer practical advice for plant maintenance and garden health. For weed control, tests of 17 weed cloths suggest that high-grammage options like GardenGloss 150g/m² and Xabian Premium 150g/m² are effective, cost-efficient, and easy to apply.

Plant-specific care includes instructions for hydrangeas, which are generally winter-hardy but may require protection like mulch or frost-free locations for potted varieties. For butterfly bushes (Buddleja), radical pruning in late winter or early spring is recommended to ensure lush flowering and a compact shape.

To minimize garden labor, experts suggest choosing low-maintenance perennials that are winter-hardy, snail-resistant, and adapted to the local climate. Conversely, gardeners are cautioned against invasive species like cherry laurel (Kirschlorbeer), which can displace native flora and damage local ecosystems due to its rapid spread.