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If a pool is too sterile and a pond is too wild for you, get a swimming pond or, better yet, a natural pool. We show what costs arise

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Laying pond liner - instructions - Laying a pond liner can cause problems if the weight that has to be moved is not taken into account. With a large pond liner of over 600 square meters

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Create a natural pond - What is a natural pond anyway? There are several opinions on this. Some people think of a pond that is built close to nature and has few technical accessories, such as pumps, filters and the like

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Garden pond loses water - What to do if you lose water in the pond? - It is nothing unusual that the garden pond loses water. Sun, wind, plenty

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Pond soil - The VT pond soil is ideal for almost all swamp and bank plants. The structure of the soil and its composition are crucial for he althy water growth

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Leaf protection net as a pond cover - A pond cover serves several very useful purposes, because on the one hand you can protect your pond from contamination and the fish are also protected by one

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Koi pond construction by a professional - Costs - If you decide to purchase a koi pond, there are a number of considerations. Firstly, the size and location of the koi pond in the garden. Then it turns out

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Plant a mini pond correctly - suitable plants - A small mini pond can be placed in a zinc tub, a barrel or another slightly larger container

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Hornleaf (hornwort) - care and propagation - aquarium enthusiasts know it: The hornleaf is an underwater plant that is also native to ponds. How is the plant properly cared for?

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Polyrattan is often the cheaper and more weather-resistant alternative to rattan furniture. However, polyrattan can also become brittle. We continue to help

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Here you will find extensive care instructions for the girl's eye (coreopsis). Lots of tips for overwintering and propagating

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Find out here how to cut rosemary and dry it properly - in the air, in the oven or in a dehydrator

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The most important thing about caring for African violets - location, fertilizing, planting and repotting, propagating and bringing them to flower successfully

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Bitterroot (Lewisia) - Species/Family: Perennial. Belongs to the purslane family (Portulacaeae). You can find instructions for care and much more information from us

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Bergenia (Bergenia) - Species/Family: Ornamental foliage perennial / saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae). Maintenance effort: Low. Undemanding, frugal and long-lasting. We have more tips and information

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Chestnut (Castanea sativa). Before you can enjoy chestnuts, you need to take care of the chestnut. Here you will find lots of tips and information about caring for your tree. Enjoy yourself

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Burning Love (Silene chalcedonica, syn. Lychnis chalcedonica). Here you will find all the necessary information and tips for successfully growing the plant

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There are a large number of green algae. In principle, you could call them indicator plants in the aquarium because they are good indicators of water quality. You can find tips and information here

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There are a few things you can do to keep the water in your garden pond clean. Find out here where the algae comes from, how to prevent it and how to remove it. Info & Tips on algae in the garden pond

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Spherical algae mostly occur in s altwater aquariums. They love and need s alt water. Diatoms, on the other hand, occur in fresh and sea water. Tips & You can find information on how to remove it here

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Which aquarium lover doesn't know the problem with algae? Basically, it occurs everywhere - completely independent of the shape and size of the pelvis. Tips & Information can be found here

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Although many garden pond owners swear by using chemicals to combat filamentous algae and other algae, there are at least as many natural methods. Find out more here:

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a pond bowl? What do I have to consider when installing? You can find out all this and much more here in our instructions for pond bowls

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There are various options available to you to build a pond. On the one hand, you can create this with pond liner, and on the other hand, so-called pond tubs are also available on the market

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Stone film is a PVC film that is covered with fine pebbles on one side and all over. The stones each have different colors and a diameter. Info & Tips can be found here

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An indoor pond is a beautiful and unusual alternative to an aquarium. The same pond trays that are common in the garden can be used for this purpose. Tips & Information can be found here

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You can also grow a garden under the surface of the water. This one looks a little different, but it doesn't require less care. We show useful helper plants for your pond garden

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The edge of the pond is the part of every water feature in the garden that is most open to design. Here you will find out what options you have for fixing pond liner in a visually appealing way

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When the oleander doesn't want to bloom and its buds don't open, it's pretty annoying. Don't despair! We'll show you what's probably wrong and what can help

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To enjoy an aquarium, you need he althy fish and a clear view. But green algae can often rob you of this joy. We show you how to get rid of green algae and how to prevent them from forming

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Every pond owner wants to provide their fish with the best water. We show what effect carbonate hardness has and how you can lower or raise it. Tips & information included

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With the right care, goldfish in an aquarium / garden pond can even live quite a long time. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to when caring for your goldfish in order to enjoy them for a long time

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The goldfish is ideal for keeping in a garden pond. But there are a few things to consider. We'll show you what you should definitely pay attention to. With our tips you can do it

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Every year many children have accidents in the garden pond. Many accidents end in death. That doesn't have to be the case. The source of the accident is known and we show how you can fix it decoratively

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The veiltail is a form of goldfish that is characterized by extravagant color displays and prefers to live in an aquarium rather than a garden pond. We will show you everything that goes into keeping and caring for the veiltail in a species-appropriate manner

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A pond in the garden is a nice thing if it is cared for properly. Since a pond is usually a biotope that houses various representatives of flora and fauna, it is easy for pollution to occur, which can significantly disrupt the delicate balance. We show you how to avoid, remove and dispose of pond sludge

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In order to install the right technology (filters and the like) for your pond, you have to be able to calculate the pond volume. We show how to calculate the pond volume of different pond shapes and how to calculate the optimal pond size

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Mosquitoes can really ruin your time outdoors in your beloved garden. Who likes getting pierced? We show you how you can successfully fight mosquitoes and even mosquito larvae

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Garden lime is a natural product that counteracts soil acidification. Garden lime is suitable for lawns, but also for plants and vegetables. We show how to determine the need for garden lime and how to use garden lime correctly

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First of all, you have to differentiate whether they are native or tropical water lilies. And you can find out everything else about overwintering water lilies in our article on the topic here