Garden design 2025, January

Garden pond in winter - you should pay attention to this

Garden pond in winter - you should pay attention to this

Now it's that time again: winter is just around the corner. But what happens to the garden pond in winter? We'll tell you how to winterize it.

Create a fruit hedge – how it's done

Create a fruit hedge – how it's done

Would you like to plant a hedge? How about creating a fruit hedge? You have two options. This one presented here.

Pond plants that clean the pond

Pond plants that clean the pond

A pond in the garden must be kept clean. Pond plants that clean the pond can help with this. These pond plants, like the porcupine cob, take action against algae. Read more.

First own garden - tips for planning and implementation

First own garden - tips for planning and implementation

Your first garden can become a real little paradise if you pay attention to the necessary work and calculate your budget exactly.

Shotshot disease in cherry laurel: 3 important tips to combat it

Shotshot disease in cherry laurel: 3 important tips to combat it

If you see light spots on the leaves of the cherry laurel, you must act quickly. Because then the cherry laurel is affected by shotgun disease.

Create an annual bed and bloom every month

Create an annual bed and bloom every month

An annual bed is round and divided into twelve equal parts. These represent the months. Each month a different plant blooms, so you have flowers all year round. Read more here.

Video: Brown water in the pool - vitamin C helps

Video: Brown water in the pool - vitamin C helps

Brown water in the pool can be removed very quickly. All you need is vitamin C. Find out more here.

Climbing Plants - Avoid Ivy!

Climbing Plants - Avoid Ivy!

Climbing plants can beautify house walls, but avoid ivy. Alternatively, it is better to use clematis, passion flower or wine. Ivy is difficult to remove. Read more.

Video: Make your own hanging basket from a sieve - simple upcycling project for a stylish garden decoration

Video: Make your own hanging basket from a sieve - simple upcycling project for a stylish garden decoration

Did you know that you can make a hanging basket out of a standard household colander? This is absolutely simple and brilliant. Instructions are here.

Gargoyles - decoration for the garden

Gargoyles - decoration for the garden

Gargoyles are stone figures that look like dragons, devils or demons. They should protect the garden and also the people. Read more.

Pruning Buddleia - Here's how!

Pruning Buddleia - Here's how!

Buddleia is cut back in spring. The actual wooden base must not be damaged and not all shoots should be removed. Read more.

Safety for children in the garden

Safety for children in the garden

When it comes to safety for children in the garden, you immediately think of a garden pond. But this is not the only source of danger. Poisonous plants can also be dangerous for the little ones.

Wooden garden furniture - 5 care tips

Wooden garden furniture - 5 care tips

Wooden garden furniture is particularly popular as it looks so much better than plastic furniture. This garden furniture requires special care. Read more here.

Planting shrubs made easy

Planting shrubs made easy

When planting shrubs in the garden, you should pay attention to a few things. Important is the right location and the loosening of the soil. Trim long roots. Read more tips here.

Video: tying a wreath of herbs - using fragrant herbs for decoration

Video: tying a wreath of herbs - using fragrant herbs for decoration

Herbs are not only used in the kitchen, they can also be tied into an eye-catching wreath. Instructions with further decoration tips can be found here.

Picture gallery: Hanging basket Plants for the shade

Picture gallery: Hanging basket Plants for the shade

Hanging baskets are a flowery eye-catcher on the balcony and terrace. But what if there is no sun here? No problem. There are also plants for the shade.

Picture gallery: Hanging basket Plants for the sun

Picture gallery: Hanging basket Plants for the sun

Of course, hanging baskets should not be missing on a sunny balcony or terrace. But which plants actually tolerate so much sun?

Raise wisteria to a high stem - this is how the plant also thrives in pots

Raise wisteria to a high stem - this is how the plant also thrives in pots

Wisteria is not suitable for every facade. And yet the flower lover does not have to do without the magnificent blossoms. Just pull yourself a log.

Planning and creating a garden pond

Planning and creating a garden pond

A garden pond is a gem in the garden. Before you can do that, you have to plan and create a garden pond. To do this, you first dig a hole and then decide on a pond basin or pond liner.

Rake immediately after mowing the lawn?

Rake immediately after mowing the lawn?

Do you have to rake immediately after mowing the lawn? It all depends on how much clippings you have. Too much clippings could damage the lawn if it rots. Read more.

Rhododendron curls leaves

Rhododendron curls leaves

The rhododendron is rolling up its leaves, which is a shock at first, but it's not as bad as it looks. The rhododendron is evergreen and therefore evaporates water. More here.

Spring treatment for the lawn in 3 steps

Spring treatment for the lawn in 3 steps

When winter goes and spring comes, not only the garden needs care, but also the lawn needs a spring cure. You should proceed in three steps. Read more.

The horse chestnut shrub for the garden

The horse chestnut shrub for the garden

The little sister of the horse chestnut is the bush horse chestnut. With it you can enjoy the beauty of this plant in the garden without having to plant a meter high tree. Read more.

Mowing the lawn only twice a year

Mowing the lawn only twice a year

Mowing the lawn is definitely one of those jobs in the garden that you don't particularly enjoy doing. So why not just mow the lawn twice a year? Read how to do this here.

Which type of lawn do you prefer?

Which type of lawn do you prefer?

Not all lawns are created equal. We present the different types of grass here. From ornamental lawns to shaded lawns. Choose the lawn that suits your needs.

Pruning shrubs in early summer

Pruning shrubs in early summer

Shrubs that bloom in spring, such as forsythia or lilac, should only be pruned in early summer. Only after the bushes have bloomed do they survive the cut unscathed. Read more.

Terracotta figures adorn the garden

Terracotta figures adorn the garden

Your garden can be beautifully designed with figures and flower pots made of terracotta. The disadvantage of this beautiful material, however, is that it is very heavy. Read more.

Bye bye the lawn - the verbena is "in"

Bye bye the lawn - the verbena is "in"

The Verbena is a good lawn substitute. The so-called Summer Pearls come from Japan and are a kind of ground cover. Advantage of verbena, they are only 4 cm high. Read more.

Mowing the lawn - 5 helpful tips

Mowing the lawn - 5 helpful tips

If you think you can't go wrong when mowing the lawn, you're wrong. Follow our five lawn mowing tips and you'll soon be enjoying a beautiful green carpet. Read more.

Trumpet flowers for the pergola

Trumpet flowers for the pergola

The trumpet flower is a popular climbing plant that is also ideal for planting in a pergola. Read what you need to know here.