Gardening 2024, November
In order for the privet hedge to become really dense and thus offer optimal privacy, it must also be properly cared for. We show you how to cultivate the privet into a real hedge. The green alternative to the garden fence
Before laying patio tiles, you should make a few preliminary considerations. There are different surfaces on which the panels can be laid, with their respective special features. We'll show you what you need to pay attention to, what dangers there are and how best to proceed
The dream of having your own garden is not difficult to realize. We show what requirements there are and give tips for investing
Thuja is very popular as a hedge. There are different varieties with different growth heights and speeds. Find out more about it here and find the right plant
Hedges made of plants are the most natural way to delimit your property or garden. Conifers are very popular here. Find out from us which plants belong to the conifers
Lawn edging stones are a good and inexpensive solution for edging lawns, beds, garden paths or ponds. You can find out from us what you need to consider here
If you want to install a fountain in your garden, you don't necessarily have to have the well drilled by a professional, but you can do it yourself. Tips & Information can be found here
The cherry laurel is very popular in German gardens. Since it is evergreen, it is particularly often used as a hedge plant. Tips & You can find information about planting and planting times here
There are acidic cleaners that are used to remove dirt from stone & stone floors. We show how they do it. Useful tips and background information
An herb has grown to combat stains on paving stones. At least there are a few things you can do to keep your patch clean. Every stain has its antidote, we'll show you what they are
The sundial is the oldest and simplest tool for determining the time. A shadow is cast by the position of the sun using a pointer. Find out more here:
A garden fence can be desired for several reasons, namely as an ornamental object, as a privacy screen or simply to demarcate your own property. With good planning you get the optimal result
Make your property safe with a metal mesh fence. A double bar fence is suitable for private or commercial areas. You can find out tips, information and what you should pay attention to here
Everyone has probably seen a hunter's fence before. It is characterized by its crossed slats or boards and its usually half-height height. Tips & You can find information from us
Previously, the false cypress, which belongs to the conifer genus, was assigned to the cypress, which makes it clear that the difference between the plants is small. Tips & Information about care can be found here:
Privet (Ligustrum) - Height: 1.5 - 7m - Flowers from mid to late summer - Normal garden soil - Sunny or shady location - Hardy to frost sensitive, evergreen or deciduous. Info & tips here
Thuja is a genus of arborvitae and belongs to the conifer family. Thuja are greenhouses that are always green, even in winter. Tips & You can find information here
What you need to pay attention to when trimming hedges. Tips for cutting hedges: the right time, basic rules and exceptions, as well as safety instructions can be found here
Many people decide to plant a hedge for visual reasons. It simply looks more natural and therefore more beautiful. Tips & You can find information about care here
Better known as columnar thuja, the Thuja occidentalis Columna is characterized by its narrow columnar shape and medium-strong growth. Tips and information on care and cutting:
Even if the hedge is a little out of shape, you can't and shouldn't trim it at any time. Here you can find out what legal framework conditions need to be observed for bird protection
You cannot build an optimal deep well (see also drilling a well) for garden irrigation with tools from your hobby cellar. What do you have to consider? Find out here
If you want to protect yourself from the sun on your balcony or terrace in wind and weather, you need a storm-proof awning. We show how to do it
Setting a bed border - You can set special accents in your garden with a bed border. A bed border primarily serves as a boundary, for example to paths or green areas. Has
Building, grouting and plastering a quarry stone wall - The quarry stone wall is better known to many as the dry stone wall, although this name is not entirely correct, as the quarry stone
Building a herb snail - building instructions. A herb snail is pretty to look at and serves a good purpose at the same time. Many different herbs can be stored in a herb snail
Build your own squirrel house - watching squirrels in the garden is great fun. But in our increasingly urban residential areas, the funny little animals only find a bed
Build your own bat box Bats fluttering in the twilight and the full moon in the sky, the backdrop for a vampire film is perfect. If you like mystical scenes, you will love the night time
Wooden tiles - Wood is the oldest building material of all. Wooden tiles are often found as floor coverings in swimming pools, solariums, courtyards, garden avenues, terraces, balconies and fitness centers. They offer
When you run a garden, it happens that you don't want to use certain areas or you can't use them. Gravel can be used as a decorative element here. We show how it's done
Granite pavement - Granites contain igneous plutonic rocks that are rich in quartz and feldspars, but also contain dark minerals such as mica. Granites are massive, relatively coarsely crystalline gestures
Paving a driveway - costs and prices per m² - Not all types of paving stones are suitable for a driveway to the property, because the traffic
Building a sandstone wall - costs and prices - A sandstone wall on your own property looks very natural and gives the garden a Mediterranean style. It can be used to separate parts of the garden
Laying concrete lawn grids - In courtyard entrances or in gardens there are paths that are subject to very high levels of wear and tear. If you don't want to miss out on greening with lawn, you should use Rasengit
Laying granite slabs - granite slabs in generalGranite has some advantages over normal tiles or marble. On the one hand, granite is significantly harder and more resilient than the other two
Even in windy regions you want to have sun protection on your balcony and terrace. We show what solutions there are
Boxwood fungal infestation - recognizing and fighting fungus - The boxwood is one of the most popular plants that can be found in our gardens. Not only is it extremely robust, but it is also beautiful to look at
Fertilizer for cherry laurel - fertilize correctly - Cherry laurel is so common in our country that it is sometimes referred to as a weed. But that doesn't matter to the fans of this tree
Creating a Benje hedge - The Benje hedge is a very practical form of hedge. The Benjes hedge is named after its inventor Hermann Benjes, who was born in Lower Saxony in 1937
Brown and yellow leaves on cherry laurel - Cherry laurel is mainly used as a hedging plant in our gardens. Every now and then you can also see it as a solitary plant. Cherry laurel hedges wax