Gardening 2024, September

Conifers - Diseases and Pests

Conifers - Diseases and Pests

Conifers - Pests and Diseases - In order to keep pests and diseases away from conifers, a few factors are important. On the one hand, an ideal location and also good care, i.e. enough water

Which shrubs are suitable as privacy screens

Which shrubs are suitable as privacy screens

Which shrubs are suitable as privacy screens - If you feel like you are being watched in the garden, you can create a green privacy screen with shrubs. That is how it goes:

Golden privet, Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum - Care & Cutting

Golden privet, Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum - Care & Cutting

Golden privet, Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum - care & Cutting - Whether solitary or as a beautifully shaped hedge: golden privet is always worth considering

Clean the terrace properly - home remedies & tips

Clean the terrace properly - home remedies & tips

Clean the terrace properly - home remedies & Tips - There are different terrace coverings, but they all need to be cleaned after a certain amount of time. We recommend home remedies and cleaning methods

Effectively remove lichens from paving stones

Effectively remove lichens from paving stones

We will show you which tools and methods you can use to effectively remove lichen from paving stones

6 types of garden sheds in comparison

6 types of garden sheds in comparison

With a house in the garden you always have somewhere to shelter. There are many different types of garden sheds. We compare these

Instructions for planting a hedge

Instructions for planting a hedge

Would you like to beautify your garden with a hedge plant? Then read our tips for planting a hedge

Advantages and disadvantages of hedges

Advantages and disadvantages of hedges

Hedges are popular design elements, often have practical uses, but also have disadvantages. We compare them with the advantages

Edge attachment for garden paths

Edge attachment for garden paths

In this article we will tell you when edge fastening is recommended for your garden path. Here's how you can design them

Laying paving - instructions for paving

Laying paving - instructions for paving

From the foundation to the joints: We explain all the steps involved in laying paving and show how you can avoid common mistakes

Lay slabs (stone slabs) correctly

Lay slabs (stone slabs) correctly

Stone slabs can serve as flooring on garden paths and walkways, balconies and terraces. Read here how to install them professionally

Garden path - prepare the substructure

Garden path - prepare the substructure

The substructure of the garden path is particularly important for the later resilience and drainage of water. Here's how to plan it correctly

Terrace roofing - aluminum, glass or wood?

Terrace roofing - aluminum, glass or wood?

Here you will find helpful information on selecting the materials for a patio roof and comparing construction methods

Privacy fence - comparison of materials

Privacy fence - comparison of materials

A privacy screen keeps unwanted glances away from the balcony, terrace or garden. What materials can a privacy fence be made of?

Instructions: Lay cobblestones

Instructions: Lay cobblestones

Cobblestone is a typical material for garden paths, driveways and usable areas around the house. Here's how to lay it step by step

Finger bush - care, cutting and propagation

Finger bush - care, cutting and propagation

Botanists also call the finger bush Potentilla fruticosa. It is a popular flowering shrub. Read our care tips here

Attach the flower box holder correctly

Attach the flower box holder correctly

The most beautiful flowers only work when the flower box is securely attached. Read how to attach flower box holders correctly

Lawn carpet for the balcony - advantages + disadvantages

Lawn carpet for the balcony - advantages + disadvantages

More and more people are choosing a lawn carpet for their balcony or terrace. We present the advantages and disadvantages of the lawn

Lay out the gravel path correctly

Lay out the gravel path correctly

A gravel path in your own garden is a cheap alternative to paved and slab paths. With our tips you can easily create it

Do paving work in the garden yourself

Do paving work in the garden yourself

Would you like to pave your garden path yourself? Then a cost overview can provide planning security. We show you how to calculate

Instructions: Laying artificial turf on balcony & terrace

Instructions: Laying artificial turf on balcony & terrace

Even without a garden, you don't have to miss out on lush green lawns. We will show you how to lay artificial turf on balcony & terrace

Lay lawn stones and lawn grids

Lay lawn stones and lawn grids

Lawn pavers are mainly found on driveways and parking spaces. Read here how to lay lawn stones and lawn grids

Lay edging stones in the garden

Lay edging stones in the garden

Edging stones made of different materials give lawns or a usable area in the garden a tidy look. How are they laid?

Lay and set curbstones correctly

Lay and set curbstones correctly

If you want to add curbs to a piece of lawn or a terrace, it is important to place the stones precisely. Here's how to do it

Lay paving slabs

Lay paving slabs

You can make your garden or yard attractive with paving slabs. To ensure that they last a long time, read our tips on how to lay them correctly

Increase the double rod mesh fence: this is how it works

Increase the double rod mesh fence: this is how it works

Is your fence too low? Then you will find instructions here on how to raise a double rod mesh fence. This is how the fence can be raised

Laying balcony tiles - wood, concrete or plastic?

Laying balcony tiles - wood, concrete or plastic?

The balcony should not only look good, it should be safe and easy to clean. Read here how to lay balcony tiles correctly

Thuja - diseases, pests, brown leaves & Co

Thuja - diseases, pests, brown leaves & Co

Is your tree of life getting brown leaves or shoots? Here you will find tips for combating diseases and pests on the thuja hedge

Thuja hedge - Planting, planting distance and care

Thuja hedge - Planting, planting distance and care

If you are looking for an evergreen windbreak in your garden, Thujen is the right choice. Everything you need to know about planting and caring for the thuja hedge

Bamboo roll fence as a privacy screen - variants and costs - bamboo fence

Bamboo roll fence as a privacy screen - variants and costs - bamboo fence

In this article you will find out everything about bamboo rolling fences as privacy screens. We provide information about variants and costs

Fast-growing hedges - popular hedge plants

Fast-growing hedges - popular hedge plants

Find out more about fast-growing hedge plants such as Ilex, privet, cherry laurel and how to care for them. How to quickly pull privacy screens

Ilex varieties - care, cutting and diseases

Ilex varieties - care, cutting and diseases

Are you familiar with Ilex? Here you will find the most important care tips at a glance. We also present the most popular varieties

Ilex crenata “Dark Green” - care instructions

Ilex crenata “Dark Green” - care instructions

Ilex crenata has many uses. It looks good in containers, as a planting plant and as a hedge. We present the “Dark Green” variety

Laying natural stone paving

Laying natural stone paving

Would you like to create a garden path with natural paving? Read here what you should pay attention to when buying and laying the stones

Which balcony covering is optimal?

Which balcony covering is optimal?

A balcony definitely needs the right covering. Here we present various balcony coverings with their advantages and disadvantages

Instructions for trimming hedges in spring and autumn

Instructions for trimming hedges in spring and autumn

Hedges can be trimmed twice a year. You can find everything you need to know about hedge trimming in this article

Bay cherry – care, cutting and diseases

Bay cherry – care, cutting and diseases

Bay cherry is a popular hedge plant. What care requirements does it require? This is what you need to know about care and cutting

Building instructions for an oven (for outside)

Building instructions for an oven (for outside)

In the garden you can not only grill, but also bake. With our instructions you can easily build an outdoor oven

Carport - choice of material: wood or glued wood

Carport - choice of material: wood or glued wood

Would you like to build a wooden carport? We help you choose the material! It should definitely have these properties

Planting a hedge - instructions and distance from the fence/neighbors

Planting a hedge - instructions and distance from the fence/neighbors

If you want to plant a hedge, you should know the permitted distance to the fence or neighbor. Our instructions will help you plant hedges