Garden design 2024, December

Propagating conifers - this is how it works with cuttings

Propagating conifers - this is how it works with cuttings

You can easily grow new conifers from existing plants. All you need is suitable cuttings and compost.

Greening the house wall

Greening the house wall

Greening the house wall and beautifying the facade is the trend. But greening doesn't only have advantages and you have to find the right plants.

Chinese flower dogwood - planting, caring for and pruning

Chinese flower dogwood - planting, caring for and pruning

Who says white plants look boring? Certainly not the Chinese flower dogwood. In fact, he's a feast for the eyes.

Garden furniture trends 2014 - an overview of the new products of the season

Garden furniture trends 2014 - an overview of the new products of the season

When it comes to the garden furniture trends of 2014, the keyword is

Care for conifers - How to maintain your evergreen hedge

Care for conifers - How to maintain your evergreen hedge

Conifers are extremely robust and undemanding. Nevertheless, they need a lot of care, especially in the first few weeks, so that they can develop splendidly.

Protect the garden pond from herons - 8 effective tips presented

Protect the garden pond from herons - 8 effective tips presented

There are many ways to protect a garden pond from herons. Ultimately, you must decide which variant is best for your pond.

Tulip magnolia: tips on location, soil and care

Tulip magnolia: tips on location, soil and care

If you are looking for a garden highlight, then a tulip magnolia is the best choice for you. She looks beautiful and is easy to care for.

Lilac as a hedge - it blooms from May

Lilac as a hedge - it blooms from May

Did you know that you can also plant lilacs as a hedge? This actually works quite well, because lilac grows opaque together. Find out more here.

Construction costs for the garden: Plan these expenses when building a house

Construction costs for the garden: Plan these expenses when building a house

When building a house you have to think of all sorts of things. When it comes to financing, many forget that the garden design also has to be paid for. Here are the most common issues at a glance.

Mending bare spots in the lawn - 6 tips

Mending bare spots in the lawn - 6 tips

Bald spots in the lawn are often found when the summer is over and the lawn has been heavily used. Here are six tips on how to mend your lawn. Read more.

Peasant hydrangea - planting, fertilizing and pruning

Peasant hydrangea - planting, fertilizing and pruning

They bring beautiful colors to the garden and don't even need a lot of care: you can't go wrong with farmer's hydrangeas.

Video: Creating a garden shower with granite stones and decorative gravel - For quick cooling in the garden

Video: Creating a garden shower with granite stones and decorative gravel - For quick cooling in the garden

Garden showers are an absolute hit for young and old. This video shows how you can quickly and easily create a perfect place for it.

Save time with alternatives to lawn

Save time with alternatives to lawn

A lawn is beautiful, but it is also a lot of work and takes time. As an alternative to the lawn, why not fill a piece with gravel or lay paving stones. Read more here.

Rhododendron - plants, care and species

Rhododendron - plants, care and species

It is one of the most popular plants of all and can be found in almost every garden. No wonder, the rhododendrons are beautiful and totally easy to care for.

Create a natural garden - how it's done

Create a natural garden - how it's done

If you don't want to invest so much time in caring for your garden, you should create a natural garden. This is easy to care for and beautiful. Read more.

Care for hawthorn – few requirements, many advantages

Care for hawthorn – few requirements, many advantages

The hawthorn is very popular with hobby gardeners. The reason for this is not least its advantages - above all the extremely low maintenance effort.

Which radiant heater balcony & is ideal for heating open outdoor areas?

Which radiant heater balcony & is ideal for heating open outdoor areas?

Do you like to sit on the balcony or terrace for a long time? Then a radiant heater is just what you need. It ensures pleasant temperatures and a feel-good atmosphere.

Plan light in the garden: 5 ideal lighting ideas

Plan light in the garden: 5 ideal lighting ideas

Good lighting in the garden creates cosiness and, above all, ensures safety. We give inspiration, your personal taste decides!

Boxwood - planting, fertilizing and pruning

Boxwood - planting, fertilizing and pruning

There is hardly a garden where you cannot find a box tree. No wonder, because the evergreen shrub grows reliably and is very easy to care for.

Create a vegetable patch - How it's done

Create a vegetable patch - How it's done

If you always want to have fresh vegetables in the house, then you should create a vegetable patch. Just try it. More here.

English lawn edging – tips for separating your beds from the lawn

English lawn edging – tips for separating your beds from the lawn

English lawn edges look very elegant and ensure a well-groomed appearance. We will show you how to create them and what alternatives there are.

Barbecue he althier with charcoal

Barbecue he althier with charcoal

Charcoal grilling is probably the most popular way to cook meat, but it's not very he althy. Read here how to grill he althier with charcoal.

Increasing wisteria - 3 different ways presented

Increasing wisteria - 3 different ways presented

If you can't get enough of the wisteria flower, you can easily multiply it. You have 3 different options.

Tatar dogwood - planting, fertilizing and pruning

Tatar dogwood - planting, fertilizing and pruning

Would you like more color in your garden? Then the easy-care Tatar dogwood (Cornus Alba) is just right for your green oasis.

Gaps in the lawn - causes and repair

Gaps in the lawn - causes and repair

A lawn is most enjoyable when it is beautiful to look at and has no gaps. I'll show you 5 ways to close gaps.

Mowing the lawn on a slope too difficult? - 5 alternatives presented!

Mowing the lawn on a slope too difficult? - 5 alternatives presented!

Mowing the lawn on a slope can be a real challenge. Here we present 5 alternatives that make mowing lawns on slopes easier.

Thuja Smaragd - plant, fertilize and cut

Thuja Smaragd - plant, fertilize and cut

It cuts a fine figure as a solitary plant as well as a hedge plant and is quite easy to care for. We are talking about the Thuja occidentalis Smaragd.

Propagate Deutzia: Quickly and easily with cuttings

Propagate Deutzia: Quickly and easily with cuttings

Deutzien convince with their enchanting flowers. From just one bush you can get a flowering hedge. Because it is very easy to share.

Planting, caring for, pruning and overwintering Japanese maple 'Aureum'

Planting, caring for, pruning and overwintering Japanese maple 'Aureum'

The Japanese golden maple 'Aureum' cuts a fine figure even in smaller gardens with its filigree foliage and picturesque growth habit.

Caring for frangipani - it can become lazy

Caring for frangipani - it can become lazy

The frangipani is a beautiful exotic flower. Caring for a frangipani is actually quite easy if you pay attention to a few things. Read more.