Garden design 2025, January

Record sheet care - the perennial does not need much

Record sheet care - the perennial does not need much

Plant diseases can hardly harm it and the perennial rarely needs to be cut. The record sheet is quite easy to care for.

Propagating apple thorn - instructions for cuttings and seeds

Propagating apple thorn - instructions for cuttings and seeds

Apple thorn can be propagated by cuttings or by seeds. Our detailed step-by-step instructions show you how to do this.

Loss tree care - tips for watering, cutting and wintering

Loss tree care - tips for watering, cutting and wintering

Colorful blossoms and expansive leaves are the trademark of the Losbaum. To keep it that way, you should know a few things about caring for the shrub.

Propagating hibiscus with cuttings

Propagating hibiscus with cuttings

Buying hibiscus plants for a hedge can be expensive. Propagating your hibiscus with cuttings is easy on the wallet.

Propagating orchid trees - 2 methods with instructions

Propagating orchid trees - 2 methods with instructions

If you want to propagate an orchid tree, you have two options. We explain step by step how to propagate by cuttings and seeds.

Planting dogwood - requirements for location and soil

Planting dogwood - requirements for location and soil

The dogwood is an impressive ornamental shrub that can also be planted as a hedge. We reveal here exactly what to look out for.

Propagating the plume bush by cuttings or seeds

Propagating the plume bush by cuttings or seeds

A plume bush not only looks great, it also smells wonderfully of honey. We'll show you how to propagate this wonderful plant.

Copper Rock Pear - planting, fertilizing and pruning

Copper Rock Pear - planting, fertilizing and pruning

Even if the name suggests it: the copper pear tree is not a pear tree. On the contrary: the tree or bush bears berries.

Barbecue on the balcony - regulations & Safety tips for barbecue fans

Barbecue on the balcony - regulations & Safety tips for barbecue fans

Summer at last! Now nothing stands in the way of nice barbecue evenings. But be careful: if you fire up your grill on the balcony, you have to follow a few rules.

Sea buckthorn in the garden - 5 things you need to know

Sea buckthorn in the garden - 5 things you need to know

Having sea buckthorn in the garden is becoming more and more popular. The sea buckthorn needs a lot of light, but can grow very well on stony ground. Find out more here.

Drying flowers and using them as decorations

Drying flowers and using them as decorations

You can dry flowers and make them last longer. This is particularly useful if you want to bring the flowers indoors and use them as decoration.

How climbing roses grow better - 4 tips

How climbing roses grow better - 4 tips

Your climbing roses will be even more enjoyable if you know some tricks and tips to make your climbing roses grow better.

Using rainwater in the garden

Using rainwater in the garden

Many hobby gardeners are afraid that the costs of watering will get out of hand. Why don't you just use rainwater?

Creating a vegetable garden - 7 tips

Creating a vegetable garden - 7 tips

If you want to harvest a lot in your vegetable garden, you have to do a lot beforehand. My tips make the work easier and promise a good yield.

Algae in the pond? - These tips will help!

Algae in the pond? - These tips will help!

Algae in the pond not only look ugly, they can also harm other pond inhabitants. Read here what to do now and what really helps.

Build a garden bridge - How it's done

Build a garden bridge - How it's done

If you have a large garden, then you can easily build a garden bridge. You can buy components for garden bridges in specialist shops. Read more.

Planting black cherries - tips on location, soil & Planting

Planting black cherries - tips on location, soil & Planting

The bird cherry is a popular hedge plant that also serves as a privacy screen. However, how magnificently it develops depends on the planting.

Royal lilac - planting, caring for and tips on diseases

Royal lilac - planting, caring for and tips on diseases

The royal lilac bears its name for a reason. It is truly the king of lilacs for its looks and fragrant flowers.

Planting wisteria - tips for an overflowing sea of ​​flowers

Planting wisteria - tips for an overflowing sea of ​​flowers

Wisteria needs the best location for a rich bloom. Read here how to find the right place and what you absolutely have to consider.

Witch Hazel - Cultivation and Care

Witch Hazel - Cultivation and Care

Blooming witch hazels are a real eye-catcher in the wintry garden. Find out everything you need to know about planting and caring for witch hazel here.

Proper care of photinia

Proper care of photinia

Our guide explains what needs to be considered when caring for the medlar, especially when cutting, watering, fertilizing and overwintering.

Transplanting hibiscus - instructions and location tips

Transplanting hibiscus - instructions and location tips

Every now and then there are reasons to plant your hibiscus in the garden. We give you tips for successful transplanting here.

Wind protection for the terrace - 5 stylish variants presented

Wind protection for the terrace - 5 stylish variants presented

A fresh breeze can quickly destroy the cosiness on the terrace. A proper windbreak can help here. But it doesn't have to look boring.

Garden Plan - Why you should make one!

Garden Plan - Why you should make one!

Creating a garden plan makes sense. Here you can find out why I use a garden plan and which 3D garden planner software I work with.

The right garden furniture for your own needs: That's what counts!

The right garden furniture for your own needs: That's what counts!

Anyone who wants to buy new garden furniture should not only pay attention to the look, but also think practically. What matches to whom? We'll tell you!

Maintaining an ornamental lawn: 3 tips for a beautiful lawn

Maintaining an ornamental lawn: 3 tips for a beautiful lawn

An ornamental lawn is not really suitable for extensive garden parties. But the green carpet can be the visual highlight in your garden.

Planting photinia as a hedge

Planting photinia as a hedge

A perfect alternative to conventional hedge planting is the use of medlar. The evergreen Photinia looks much more impressive as a hedge.

Create a flower column - Here's how

Create a flower column - Here's how

A flower pillar is an ideal way of skilfully staging different plants. How to create a flower column, read here.

Avoid hail damage in the garden

Avoid hail damage in the garden

Hail can cause a lot of damage in the garden. Here are tips on how to avoid the worst and prevent hail damage in your garden.

Create more storage space in the garden shed - ideas for more space and quality of life

Create more storage space in the garden shed - ideas for more space and quality of life

Anyone who opens their garden house and finds pure chaos should do something as soon as possible. With our ideas you can provide more storage and living space.