Hints & Tricks 2025, January

Make a bird feeder out of a clay pot - It's that easy

Make a bird feeder out of a clay pot - It's that easy

Winter is coming and you still have a clay pot lying around? You can use this to make a bird feeder quickly and easily!

Video: Scarifying the Lawn - Differences & Results for manual and electric scarifiers

Video: Scarifying the Lawn - Differences & Results for manual and electric scarifiers

Every gardener dreams of a lush green lawn. But very few actually get it right. Most of them grow next to the lawn

Make your own growing pots: 7 inexpensive options

Make your own growing pots: 7 inexpensive options

Growing pots are great for growing plants. However, you can also use cheaper alternatives for this.

Gardening in September - Tasks you should do

Gardening in September - Tasks you should do

It will be quieter in the garden from September? None! September is particularly busy again. You can find out what needs to be done here.

Anti-Stress Plants: Overview of Plants with Calming Effects

Anti-Stress Plants: Overview of Plants with Calming Effects

Have you ever heard of anti-stress plants? Our overview shows which plants have a calming effect and in which way.

DIY flower bulbs in wax - This is how hyacinths & Co. thrive without soil

DIY flower bulbs in wax - This is how hyacinths & Co. thrive without soil

Wax flower bulbs are currently THE trend of all. The great thing is that this trend can be easily imitated at home. Find out how here.

Gardening despite allergies? - These tips make it possible

Gardening despite allergies? - These tips make it possible

You would like to have a garden, but unfortunately you suffer from allergies? No problem! You can still work in the garden with our tips.

Prepare the garden for the winter – small checklist

Prepare the garden for the winter – small checklist

In mid-October it's about time to winterize the garden. So that you don't forget anything, we have a checklist for you ✅.

Garden railway in winter – so it can run despite the snow

Garden railway in winter – so it can run despite the snow

Do you store your garden railway in the garage in winter? It doesn't have to be! As a rule, you can also put them into operation in winter.

Recognize good online garden shops - 5 identifying features presented

Recognize good online garden shops - 5 identifying features presented

Shop at the garden center? This is easier if you cover your needs in the garden online shop. But how do you recognize good online shops?

Build wellness oases in the garden - 5 tips

Build wellness oases in the garden - 5 tips

There is no better place to relax than in your own garden. So why not integrate one or the other wellness oasis in the garden?

Create a growing plan for vegetables - explained step by step

Create a growing plan for vegetables - explained step by step

No matter if tomatoes, lettuce or beans - if you want to grow vegetables in your garden yourself, you should draw up a cultivation plan in good time.

Seal balcony with tiles - 3 options presented with instructions

Seal balcony with tiles - 3 options presented with instructions

Balconies that are getting old often have cracks or tiles that have come off. You should seal such balconies as soon as possible!

Indian summer feeling in the garden

Indian summer feeling in the garden

Autumn the gray season? no way! With selected plants and colorful autumn decorations, the Indian summer can be realized in every garden.

Are poppies allowed in the garden?

Are poppies allowed in the garden?

Did you know that in Germany it is forbidden to plant poppies in the garden? However, this only applies to the opium poppy.

Gardening with the moon - How it works

Gardening with the moon - How it works

It's no secret that the moon has a powerful influence on all life on earth. The moon also plays a role in gardening.

Video: This is how good potting soil can be distinguished from bad

Video: This is how good potting soil can be distinguished from bad

Not all potting soil is the same. There are not only big differences in price, but also in quality. You can see how to distinguish good potting soil from bad here.

Buy a garden spade – Tips for choosing a model and material

Buy a garden spade – Tips for choosing a model and material

Gardening is much easier to do with the right spade. But what should you look out for when buying a spade?

Use walnut shells: 6 ideas for use

Use walnut shells: 6 ideas for use

Walnuts are delicious and he althy. You don't have to throw away the shells. We have 6 ideas for you on how you can use them.

Attach the articulated arm awning to the balcony - step-by-step instructions

Attach the articulated arm awning to the balcony - step-by-step instructions

Articulated arm awnings offer good protection from the sun on the balcony. But how do you install such an awning correctly?

Gardening tips for seniors - this way you can enjoy gardening for a long time

Gardening tips for seniors - this way you can enjoy gardening for a long time

Particularly when there is finally a lot of time for gardening in old age, this is often difficult. But not if you follow our tips.

Repaint garden shed - step by step instructions

Repaint garden shed - step by step instructions

A weather-beaten garden shed will ruin the look of your garden. That's why you should repaint your garden shed from time to time.

Vegetables in the garden - 4 tasks in July

Vegetables in the garden - 4 tasks in July

If you have vegetables in your garden, you always have something to do. Read here what tasks need to be completed in July.

North balcony planting - plants & care instructions for the shaded balcony presented

North balcony planting - plants & care instructions for the shaded balcony presented

Flowers on the north balcony? It really is possible. We have some tips for you and introduce you to suitable plants.

Magnificent garden in every season: 5 tips

Magnificent garden in every season: 5 tips

Gardening is important at any time of the year. We explain what needs to be done when and which highlights in the garden you can particularly look forward to.

Allotments: 2 plant variants presented

Allotments: 2 plant variants presented

If you want to rent an allotment garden, you should first think about how you want to set it up. Here are 2 system variants presented.

Gardening on a budget: 11 tips for small budgets

Gardening on a budget: 11 tips for small budgets

A beautiful garden does not have to be expensive. Even with little money, you can create flowering beds and bring in rich harvests.

Grow seeds yourself: instructions and tips

Grow seeds yourself: instructions and tips

Many plants are annuals and have to be resown every year. So it's handy if you win the seeds yourself.

Fasten a slope with gabions - explained step by step

Fasten a slope with gabions - explained step by step

Gabions are becoming more and more popular. No wonder, because they are versatile. They can also be used to fasten a slope very well.

Winter magnolia - How to do it right

Winter magnolia - How to do it right

Magnolias are beautiful and attract everyone's attention. However, they will only flower if you have overwintered them properly.