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Exclusive natural pool: how much does a swimming pond cost?

Exclusive natural pool: how much does a swimming pond cost?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Instructions: how to lay pond liner without wrinkles

Instructions: how to lay pond liner without wrinkles

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Create and plant a natural pond - that's how it works

Create and plant a natural pond - that's how it works

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

How much water does a pond lose? - Tips for water loss

How much water does a pond lose? - Tips for water loss

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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

Make your own pond soil - composition of pond substrate

Make your own pond soil - composition of pond substrate

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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

Build your own pond cover - tips for child protection

Build your own pond cover - tips for child protection

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

One-off and ongoing costs for the koi pond

One-off and ongoing costs for the koi pond

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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

Plants in the mini pond - 10 ideas for planting

Plants in the mini pond - 10 ideas for planting

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Hornleaf (hornwort) - care and propagation

Hornleaf (hornwort) - care and propagation

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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?

Poly rattan becomes brittle: what to do?

Poly rattan becomes brittle: what to do?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Girl's eye, coreopsis - care tips and overwintering

Girl's eye, coreopsis - care tips and overwintering

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Cut rosemary and dry it properly

Cut rosemary and dry it properly

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

African violet, Saintpaulia – care, propagate and bring to flower

African violet, Saintpaulia – care, propagate and bring to flower

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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

Bitterroot, porcelain rose, Lewisia cotyledon - care instructions

Bitterroot, porcelain rose, Lewisia cotyledon - care instructions

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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

Bergenia, Bergenia - varieties and care instructions

Bergenia, Bergenia - varieties and care instructions

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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

Chestnut tree, chestnut tree - care instructions

Chestnut tree, chestnut tree - care instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Burning Love, Lychnis chalcedonica - care instructions

Burning Love, Lychnis chalcedonica - care instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Successfully combat green algae in the aquarium and pond

Successfully combat green algae in the aquarium and pond

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Garden pond water becomes green and cloudy - what to do?

Garden pond water becomes green and cloudy - what to do?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Fight diatoms in the aquarium - in 5 steps

Fight diatoms in the aquarium - in 5 steps

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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

The best home remedies for algae in the aquarium

The best home remedies for algae in the aquarium

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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

Natural remedies against thread algae

Natural remedies against thread algae

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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:

Installing and planting the pond bowl - DIY instructions

Installing and planting the pond bowl - DIY instructions

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Install the pond tray yourself and plant it correctly

Install the pond tray yourself and plant it correctly

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

DIY stone foil - instructions for making and laying it yourself

DIY stone foil - instructions for making and laying it yourself

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Build your own indoor pond - instructions in 10 steps

Build your own indoor pond - instructions in 10 steps

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Useful underwater plants in the pond - 16 native species

Useful underwater plants in the pond - 16 native species

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Attach the pond edge: this is how the pond liner stays on the pond bank

Attach the pond edge: this is how the pond liner stays on the pond bank

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Oleander doesn't bloom - buds don't open - what to do?

Oleander doesn't bloom - buds don't open - what to do?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Correctly eliminate green algae in the aquarium

Correctly eliminate green algae in the aquarium

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Carbonate hardness: this is how you lower or increase the KH value

Carbonate hardness: this is how you lower or increase the KH value

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

How old do goldfish get in ponds and glass aquariums?

How old do goldfish get in ponds and glass aquariums?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Keeping goldfish in the pond – feeding, diseases and reproduction

Keeping goldfish in the pond – feeding, diseases and reproduction

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Pond security: Five ways to childproof garden ponds

Pond security: Five ways to childproof garden ponds

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Veiltail goldfish in the pond: keeping, breeding and overwintering

Veiltail goldfish in the pond: keeping, breeding and overwintering

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Remove and dispose of pond sludge - but where to put it?

Remove and dispose of pond sludge - but where to put it?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Calculate pond volume: Determine pond size for fish

Calculate pond volume: Determine pond size for fish

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Mosquitoes / mosquitoes at the garden pond - what to do about mosquito larvae?

Mosquitoes / mosquitoes at the garden pond - what to do about mosquito larvae?

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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

Applying garden lime: for what and when? That's why lime is good

Applying garden lime: for what and when? That's why lime is good

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

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

Overwintering water lilies - caring for pond plants in winter

Overwintering water lilies - caring for pond plants in winter

Last modified: 2025-01-24 12:01

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