Hints & Tricks 2024, December

Vegetable garden in May - 5 tasks

Vegetable garden in May - 5 tasks

The vegetable garden requires a lot of work from us in May. In May, beans have to be sown, courgettes and cucumbers planted and rhubarb harvested. Read more.

Winter shoes for gardening - which ones are the right ones?

Winter shoes for gardening - which ones are the right ones?

Even in autumn or winter there is a lot to do in the garden. So that you don't get cold feet here, the right winter shoes for gardening are an absolute must.

Stack firewood correctly - How to ensure adequate air circulation

Stack firewood correctly - How to ensure adequate air circulation

If you want to have enough dried firewood in winter, you have to stack it optimally. Important tips and 2 decorative stacking ideas can be found here.

Building a catchy house out of a clay pot - instructions and tips

Building a catchy house out of a clay pot - instructions and tips

Anyone who thinks that earwigs are annoying insects is wrong. In fact, they are very useful. That's why it makes sense to build a catchy house.

Buy a garden rake – tips for model and material selection

Buy a garden rake – tips for model and material selection

Whether for raking leaves, aerating the lawn or spreading sand - every gardener should have a garden rake. But you should always buy this with caution.

Garden tools for left-handers - 3 tools presented

Garden tools for left-handers - 3 tools presented

One would think that all gardening tools are suitable for both right- and left-handers. But this is not the case. Therefore, 3 devices especially for left-handers are presented here.

Growing mushrooms - 3 ways

Growing mushrooms - 3 ways

If you don't want to buy expensive mushrooms anymore, then you should grow mushrooms yourself. You have three options for this. You can find out what they are here.

Gardena spiral hose box - practical water tapping in the garden

Gardena spiral hose box - practical water tapping in the garden

Watering in the garden is very easy with a spiral hose box. Read here how easy it is to integrate such a spiral hose box in the garden.

Winter garden in July - 4 gardening tasks

Winter garden in July - 4 gardening tasks

The conservatory also needs care in summer. Read here what work you have to do in July to enjoy your plants in the conservatory.

Design a seating area in the garden - 19 inspiring ideas for every taste

Design a seating area in the garden - 19 inspiring ideas for every taste

A cozy seating area in the garden is like an extension of the living room. These 19 inspiring ideas will show you what it can look like.

Building a raised bed out of gabions - explained step by step

Building a raised bed out of gabions - explained step by step

For many, gardening is more than just a hobby. Unfortunately she goes on her back. Raised beds can help. Currently trendy: gabion raised beds.

Holiday in the home garden - ideas for an unforgettable summer

Holiday in the home garden - ideas for an unforgettable summer

You don't necessarily have to get on a plane to go on vacation. Holidays in your own garden are cheaper and still comfortable.

Design garden paths: 22 creative examples

Design garden paths: 22 creative examples

You don't necessarily have to rely on paving stones when designing the garden path. There are many more options. Presented here are 22 creative ideas.

Farming rules for the garden - the most important wisdom presented

Farming rules for the garden - the most important wisdom presented

"Thunderstorms in May bring many fruits!" - This is one of many farmer's rules. We have put together the most important ones for the garden here. Farming Rules are based on centuries of observations made by farmers and gardeners, passed down in rhyme from generation to generation.

Gardening gloves: Models and their areas of application presented

Gardening gloves: Models and their areas of application presented

When working in the garden, good gardening gloves are simply essential. Here we present a few models and their areas of application.

Sight- & Sun protection of a different kind: 3 modern variants for the garden

Sight- & Sun protection of a different kind: 3 modern variants for the garden

Hedges, wooden fences and the like were modern privacy ideas for the garden a few years ago. Today the trend is towards other variants.

Make your own mosaic garden table - step-by-step instructions

Make your own mosaic garden table - step-by-step instructions

If you like Greece, you will definitely love the mosaic technique. We will therefore show you here how you can make a mosaic garden table yourself.

Overwintering Strelitzia - This is how it survives the winter

Overwintering Strelitzia - This is how it survives the winter

Even if Strelitzias are mainly indoor plants, they still have to be overwintered. And there is a lot to consider here.

Building a roof terrace: planning and design

Building a roof terrace: planning and design

If you want to build a roof terrace, you have to meet certain conditions in order to get permission for it. We explain and give tips on design.

Hail damage to plants - Tips to limit the damage

Hail damage to plants - Tips to limit the damage

When it rains, Gardeners often lose out. Because hail damage to plants usually has fatal consequences. Here are 6 damage limitation tips.

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.

Garden party in bad weather - this is how grilling and co. still works

Garden party in bad weather - this is how grilling and co. still works

Don't count on the weather when planning a garden party. With a little preparation and clever ideas, your event will not fall through.

Sun protection for roof terraces - 4 variants presented

Sun protection for roof terraces - 4 variants presented

If you want to use your roof terrace intensively even in midsummer, you should think about suitable sun protection. You can find out which variants are possible here.

First weeks of autumn in the garden

First weeks of autumn in the garden

When autumn arrives, it doesn't mean that the gardening season is over. We reveal here what else you can do in the first weeks of autumn.

Gardening in July - 8 tasks

Gardening in July - 8 tasks

July is one of those months when you can really enjoy your garden. But there is also plenty of gardening to do in July. More here.

Gardening in June - 5 tasks

Gardening in June - 5 tasks

When it comes to gardening in June, there are many important tasks to think about that can easily be forgotten. Read more.

Laying the tread plates - step-by-step instructions

Laying the tread plates - step-by-step instructions

Stepping stones in the garden bring solid ground under one's feet without paving it over. Laying is not difficult, but should still be carefully planned.

Sproute potatoes - step by step instructions

Sproute potatoes - step by step instructions

If you want to increase your yield by 20 percent, then you should pre-sprout your potatoes. It's not difficult at all. Find out how here.

Video: Sharpening an ax - Here's how it's done

Video: Sharpening an ax - Here's how it's done

The ax is blunt again, although you need it so badly now? No problem. With these instructions you will be ready within 3 minutes at most.

Prefer paprika - That's how it's done

Prefer paprika - That's how it's done

If you want to grow your peppers early, you should start sowing in March. You can find out what you need to consider when sowing here.