Energy costs don't have to become a cost trap in the garden. We have 10 tips for you on how to save electricity in the garden.
Electricity prices are rising more and more, so that you really have to think about which devices you turn on or leave off to save a little money.
With these twelve tips, you can quickly get a grip on the energy costs in the household for washing machines, dishwashers, etc. But what does the garden actually look like?
Here an electric lawn mower, there a hedge trimmer and the garden lighting should also set pleasant accents - not so easy to reduce energy costs.
10 tips for saving electricity in the garden
It's hard to believe, but there are some situations in a garden where you can save a lot of money. Of course, you can't do without all the equipment and extras, but if you use them correctly, they'll be easy on your wallet in the long run.
Hint: The profit lies in the purchase, according to an old merchant's rule. So if you want to reduce your costs by saving electricity, you should above all lower your electricity price. The easiest way to do this is via comparison portals such as toptarif.de
Choosing the right garden lighting
When darkness sets in later in the summer, paths, stairs and dark corners must be illuminated to prevent accidents. Although it stays light longer in the summer, lighting can also cost quite a bit of money.
Tip 1: Use energy saving lamps
Use energy saving lamps. Although these are a bit more expensive to buy, they have a longer service life and they are not power guzzlers. If dark corners or paths are to be illuminated, it is also advisable to install a motion detector. Then the lamp only comes on when it is really needed.
Tip 2: Set up solar lamps
Solar lamps are particularly recommended for illuminating paths or stairs. You don't have a bright light with solar lamps, but the light source is always enough to show you the right way. Solar lamps are charged during the day by the sun and daylight and in the evening as soon as it gets dark, they are chargedher light off. In addition to lighting, solar lamps are of course also a beautiful eye-catcher in a garden.
Tip 3: Put out candles
Candles not only stand for romance and coziness, but also provide atmospheric light in the evening hours. Of course, candles are not that bright either, for example to read a book, but one candle is enough when sitting comfortably together. Lanterns and torches are also suitable for illuminating paths.
By choosing a scented candle, you can also fight the little mosquito beasts. So you're killing two birds with one stone very quickly.
Do without electric garden tools as far as possible
With the use of the right gardening tools and a little muscle power, you can also save a lot of electricity here. There are many electrical devices for the garden: lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, trimmers, shredders, leaf vacuums and grass shears - but do all these devices really have to be? Sure, they are very helpful, but in the past you could do without them. The muscles still took over the role. Do without one or the other device, this saves electricity and also the expensive acquisition costs.
» Tip: You can use an energy meter to identify and sort out power guzzlers.
Tip 4: Use muscle power
In addition to saving energy, you are also doing something for your fitness. For example, you can rake up the leaves in autumn instead of using the leaf blower. The lawn mower only needs to be started once a week, if at all. For short lawns you can also use a small hand lawn mower, the clippings can then remain on the lawn as fertilizer. For the hedge you can use a normal hedge trimmer instead of the electric one. You see, if you want, you can get results in the garden without a lot of electricity. And besides, a garden is there to create something and not just to relax.
»Tip: If you cannot or do not want to do without such devices, retailers also offer devices that are not powered by electricity. For example, in addition to the petrol lawn mower, there is also a petrol leaf vacuum.
Garden pond
A garden pond can be a real eye-catcher in a garden. But if you want to create a garden pond, you must also be aware that pumps and filters are necessary. In most cases, of course, these are powered by electricitylet the hand of the electricity clock turn properly.
Tip 5: Use a solar-powered pump
To prevent high power consumption, you can now buy pond pumps with solar cells. So far, such pumps have only been available for smaller ponds. Some of them are even equipped with a fountain, which makes the overall picture appear more attractive. And all without electricity.
Cool drinks
A garden party needs cold drinks, that goes without saying, they taste a lot better too. However, the refrigerator does not always have to be used for this. There are some alternatives you can use for cooling.
Tip 6: Cooler bag with ice packs
A cool bag with ice packs can keep you cold drinks for a long time. Simply put the batteries in the freezer the day before and put them in the cool bag with the drinks the next day.
As an alternative to the cooler bag, you can also use a compressor cooler, which can also be operated with gas, depending on the model.
Tip 7: Use ice cubes
Ice cubes are not only a good way to cool drinks, but also to keep bottles cool. You can buy large quantities of ice cubes in the supermarket or at the gas station if you don't want to make them yourself. Simply put them in a large container such as a bucket and keep the drinks cool in them. Of course, the ice cubes will eventually melt, but the water will still be cold for a while. Of course, you can always add more.
Tip 8: Bucket of cold water
A bucket of cold water from the ground can also keep the drinks and possibly the food on the grill cool for a certain period of time. Here you should change the water from time to time or add cold water.
Barbecue in the garden
Tip 9: Charcoal or electric grill?
An electric grill may be he althier in many eyes, but they are real power guzzlers. So not only do you have to dig deeper into your pocket for purchase and electricity, but you also have to do without the great smell of the grill. And to be honest, a nice, juicy steak from the charcoal grill tastes way better than one from the electric grill, doesn't it?
Help on cool days
Tip 10: Warm clothes instead of radiant heaters
Towards the end of summer the evening hours are getting quite cool, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you have to return to the house have to. Instead of radiant heaters or patio heaters, it's best to dress upput on a sweater and throw a cozy blanket over them. That's a lot cozier than being lit by a mushroom.
Conclusion: As you can see, saving electricity in the garden is not that difficult, you just have to do without the existing luxury from time to time.