Garden encyclopedia 2024, November

Build your own pond cover - tips for child protection

Build your own pond cover - tips for child protection

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

Make your own pond soil - composition of pond substrate

Make your own pond soil - composition of pond substrate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Instructions: how to lay pond liner without wrinkles

Instructions: how to lay pond liner without wrinkles

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

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

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

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

Clean frosted glass properly - tips against grease stains & Co

Clean frosted glass properly - tips against grease stains & Co

Clean frosted glass properly - frosted glass has the advantage that it is very translucent but opaque. It is often used for windows in bathrooms and room doors. So

Lipmouth, Mazus reptans - care tips

Lipmouth, Mazus reptans - care tips

Lipped Mouth - Plants & Care - The Lipped Mouth is an extremely attractive ground cover with its blue/purple flowers. It shows through

Montbretie, Crocosmia - Location, Plants & Care

Montbretie, Crocosmia - Location, Plants & Care

Caring for the Montbretia - Montbretias look like gladioli that are too small. The plants are actually evergreen. For us, however, the cold leaves us

Felbrich, loosestrife, yellow loosestrife - care

Felbrich, loosestrife, yellow loosestrife - care

Loosestrife (Lysimachia) is also known as loosestrife. There are extensive care instructions with lots of tips and information here

Rock alyssum, Aurinia saxatilis - Care & Cutting

Rock alyssum, Aurinia saxatilis - Care & Cutting

Rock alyssum - care & Cut - Rock alyssum has become very rare in its natural habitats. It is one of the protected ones there

Petunias, Petunia – common diseases and pests

Petunias, Petunia – common diseases and pests

Petunia (Petunia x Hybrida) - Species/Family: Perennial (usually only cultivated as an annual). Belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) Care effort: Medium, as it is usually only an annual and very dry

Dead nettles - white, red, yellow and spotted - care tips

Dead nettles - white, red, yellow and spotted - care tips

Nettle (Lamium) - Species/Family: Perennial. Belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae)Care effort: Low. Undemanding and easy to care for. Flowering time: Depending on the species and variety, May to October with a small lip

Instructions: Cutting the pipe bush - how to do it correctly

Instructions: Cutting the pipe bush - how to do it correctly

Pipe bush (Philadelphus coronarium) - species/family: woody plant. Belongs to the hydrangea family (Hydrangeaceae)Care effort: Low, as it hardly requires any careFlowering period: May to June with white str

Evening primrose - white, pink and yellow - location and care

Evening primrose - white, pink and yellow - location and care

Evening Primrose - Perennial Evening Primrose (Oenothera fruticosa, Syn. Oenothera tetragona) - Species/Family: Perennial. Belongs to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). Care requirements: low. Easy careFlowering time:

Over 200 Cool Fish Names - Invent names for fish yourself

Over 200 Cool Fish Names - Invent names for fish yourself

Whether it's for a goldfish or a fighting fish, we'll show you how you can come up with cool names for fish yourself. There are over 200 ideas for fish names here

Green algae (thread algae) in the pond - what to do?

Green algae (thread algae) in the pond - what to do?

String algae grow in many ponds. There are various ways to eliminate them. What do you have to do? - We'll explain it to you

Planting a seapot in the pond: instructions - Care from A-Z

Planting a seapot in the pond: instructions - Care from A-Z

Sea jugs (Nymphoides) are herbaceous perennial aquatic plants. Here you will find extensive care instructions from planting to propagation and overwintering

When does the heather bloom in 42 regions? - Heather blossom 2023

When does the heather bloom in 42 regions? - Heather blossom 2023

Heath refers to both a plant and the region in which it grows wild. We show when the heather blooms in different regions

How much chlorine per 1,000 liters of water?

How much chlorine per 1,000 liters of water?

Chlorine is often used to keep a pool clean and free of algae. We show how much chlorine you need in 1,000 liters of water

Shock chlorination / shock chlorination for green water

Shock chlorination / shock chlorination for green water

If the water in the pool turns green, there is no need to panic. With shock chlorination / shock chlorination, a remedy is at hand. We give tips

Lower chlorine levels in the pool: chlorine values explained

Lower chlorine levels in the pool: chlorine values explained

If the chlorine level in the pool is too high, it must be lowered. We show which chlorine levels are questionable and which are okay

Pool initial filling: initial chlorination dosage

Pool initial filling: initial chlorination dosage

Before the bathing fun begins, there should be the right amount of initial chlorination in the pool. We give tips on initial filling and dosage

Too much chlorine in the pool: still swim?

Too much chlorine in the pool: still swim?

Chlorine keeps the water in the pool clean and germ-free. But what if the chlorine level in the pool is too high? Can you still swim? We'll reveal it

Too much chlorine in the pool: what to do?

Too much chlorine in the pool: what to do?

Too much chlorine in the pool can pose a he alth risk. We show you what you can do if too much chlorine ends up in the pool

How quickly does chlorine break down?

How quickly does chlorine break down?

Chlorine ensures clean water in the pool, but what to do if there is too much chlorine in the pool? We show how quickly chlorine can break down

Goldfish overwinter successfully - fish in winter

Goldfish overwinter successfully - fish in winter

Goldfish do not survive the cold season in every pond. The conditions must be right. This is how you properly overwinter goldfish

Glücksbamboo, Lucky Bamboo - care tips

Glücksbamboo, Lucky Bamboo - care tips

Lucky bamboo, the lucky gift! This souvenir, which is so popular at the moment, only needs a little attention. How to care for Lucky Bamboo

Beach chair / beach chairs

Beach chair / beach chairs

Beach chairs are increasingly being used as garden furniture. This article explains why this is the case and where you can get beach chairs

Garden chair with cushion

Garden chair with cushion

The garden chair is indispensable as garden furniture. The choice is limitless. Chairs made of wood, metal and plastic have these advantages

Snails in the garden pond - keeping pond snails

Snails in the garden pond - keeping pond snails

How can you keep snails in your garden pond so that they improve the water quality? Everything you need to know about keeping pond snails

Creating a mini pond - instructions for building and planting

Creating a mini pond - instructions for building and planting

You can also enjoy water lilies and fish in smaller gardens or on balconies. We'll show you how to create a mini pond

Koi in the garden pond - keeping, care and overwintering

Koi in the garden pond - keeping, care and overwintering

Which pond owner wouldn't like to keep a koi? We explain what is important when it comes to keeping, caring for and overwintering fish

Goldfish in the pond – diseases and fungal infestation

Goldfish in the pond – diseases and fungal infestation

The goldfish is probably the most famous pond fish. Read about the diseases that threaten him in the garden pond and how to react correctly

Construction instructions for a stream in the garden

Construction instructions for a stream in the garden

Why not create a small stream? Here you will find construction instructions for a stream in the garden. You should definitely keep this in mind

Build and create a watercourse in the garden yourself

Build and create a watercourse in the garden yourself

How can you create a watercourse in your garden yourself? What is needed other than a gradient and a pump? We summarize:

Build your own natural stone fountain

Build your own natural stone fountain

Natural stone fountains are real eye-catchers, but also expensive to purchase. Build your own natural stone fountain

Biological algae control in the garden pond

Biological algae control in the garden pond

Are you also bothered by algae in your garden pond? Then we have put together some tips for biological algae control here

Frogbite - caring for the floating plant

Frogbite - caring for the floating plant

The frog bite owes its name to the characteristic shape of its leaves. Pond or aquarium owners know him. You too?

Crab claws - plants in the garden pond

Crab claws - plants in the garden pond

Crab claws prefer warm, wind-protected places in stagnant water. This is how you keep the aquatic plants in your own garden pond