Hints & Tricks 2025, January

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.

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.

Laying metal lawn edging - explained step by step

Laying metal lawn edging - explained step by step

Metal lawn edging is in greater demand than ever. They are indestructible, can be flexibly shaped, are comparatively inexpensive and are also very easy to lay.

You must complete these 5 tasks before the first frost!

You must complete these 5 tasks before the first frost!

Before the first minus degrees set in, garden owners have to lend a hand again. In this article we will tell you exactly what to do.

Garden & Make gardening attractive for children

Garden & Make gardening attractive for children

Children love to play in the garden, but they also like to help at work. Here you can find out what you can expect from the little ones.

Mulch mower: advantages and use of the mower in detail

Mulch mower: advantages and use of the mower in detail

Mowing the lawn and fertilizing at the same time? That's fine. All you need is a mulching mower. Here are the advantages and use of the mower in detail.

Buy a hand sweeper - you should pay attention to this before buying

Buy a hand sweeper - you should pay attention to this before buying

When autumn is here, it starts again: then leaves have to be raked. If you want to make this work a little easier, you can use a manual sweeper.

Store garden tools - 6 practical ways

Store garden tools - 6 practical ways

To ensure that tools in the garden can be used for a long time, you should store your garden tools in such a way that they are protected from the wind and weather.

Tents in the garden - it works with these ideas and tips

Tents in the garden - it works with these ideas and tips

Sitting around the campfire with the kids at sunset and sticky dough? With these 7 ideas, camping in the garden becomes a wonderful experience.

Laying wooden balcony tiles - Instructions & Tips

Laying wooden balcony tiles - Instructions & Tips

Wooden tiles are not only very popular on terraces, but also on balconies. They exude a cozy atmosphere and are also very easy to lay.

Make a Halloween tombstone for the garden - DIY instructions for a spooky garden decoration

Make a Halloween tombstone for the garden - DIY instructions for a spooky garden decoration

What would Halloween be without a garden that gives you goosebumps? Probably a boring one. So here are instructions for a spooky tombstone.

Build insect hotel out of cans - instructions and tips

Build insect hotel out of cans - instructions and tips

You don't have to be a great craftsman to attract insects and offer them shelter. You can also build a bug hotel out of cans.

Build a concrete garden bench yourself - Instructions & Tips

Build a concrete garden bench yourself - Instructions & Tips

Decorations made of concrete in the garden are currently very trendy. You can also easily build a bench yourself out of concrete. You can find out how this works and how it can be designed here.

Build a garden table from Euro pallets yourself - step by step instructions

Build a garden table from Euro pallets yourself - step by step instructions

Stylish garden furniture can be made from simple Euro pallets. This is how you build your garden table from Euro pallets yourself!

Fence made of wood - How to protect it from UV light

Fence made of wood - How to protect it from UV light

If you want to protect your wooden fence from UV light, you should coat it with a varnish. You can find out how to do this here.

Sun protection in the conservatory - possibilities for inside and outside

Sun protection in the conservatory - possibilities for inside and outside

A sunshade in the conservatory protects you from very high temperatures, especially in summer. You can find out what options are available to you for protection here.

Painting wooden decking boards - bringing new life to decking boards with varnish or glaze

Painting wooden decking boards - bringing new life to decking boards with varnish or glaze

Terrace boards made of wood lose their charm over the years. A new coat of paint not only provides more color intensity, but also offers optimal wood protection.

Build a garden bench from a tree trunk yourself - step by step instructions

Build a garden bench from a tree trunk yourself - step by step instructions

Rustic, but still elegant: there is something special about a garden bench made from a tree trunk. Our instructions show how you can build them yourself.

Beautify the balcony cheaply - 6 creative ideas for a small budget

Beautify the balcony cheaply - 6 creative ideas for a small budget

With the right ideas, your balcony can become an outdoor living room. You can do this even with little money. You just have to be a little creative.

Building a garden bench with a coffee table - material, instructions and tips

Building a garden bench with a coffee table - material, instructions and tips

Why spend a lot of money on garden furniture when you can build it yourself and save money? We will show you how to implement this project correctly.

Design a Mediterranean terrace - Mediterranean flair in just 4 steps

Design a Mediterranean terrace - Mediterranean flair in just 4 steps

Get Mediterranean flair on your terrace with plants and the right furniture. Our step-by-step instructions show you how.

Enjoy autumn days in the garden - 4 warming tips

Enjoy autumn days in the garden - 4 warming tips

Autumn draws many people inside. It's a pity really, because with the right preparation, autumn days can also be enjoyed in the garden.

Creating a garden pond – step-by-step instructions

Creating a garden pond – step-by-step instructions

If you want to create a great oasis of calm in the garden, you should create a garden pond, for example. Here's a guide on how to do it.

Grave care in autumn: This is how the grave planting gets through the winter

Grave care in autumn: This is how the grave planting gets through the winter

When autumn arrives, it's high time to winterize the graves. However, grave care does not only mean covering.

Planting flower bulbs in autumn

Planting flower bulbs in autumn

Flower bulbs have to be planted in autumn so that you can enjoy the full bloom in spring. Also, flower bulbs require Frost.

Grave design in autumn: How to keep the grave attractive until next spring

Grave design in autumn: How to keep the grave attractive until next spring

Just because autumn is gray doesn't mean it has to look sad on the grave. With the right plants, it will remain attractive until next spring.

Expelling hyacinths in a glass - Here's how

Expelling hyacinths in a glass - Here's how

The sprout of the hyacinths starts in autumn when you want to drive out the hyacinths in the glass. We'll show you how to proceed in eight steps.

Create a prairie garden - These flowers and grasses fit in

Create a prairie garden - These flowers and grasses fit in

In many films, cowboys ride through infinite expanses with beautiful flowers. You can bring this flair home with you in the form of a prairie garden.

Garden party in winter - how to make your garden party-ready!

Garden party in winter - how to make your garden party-ready!

With the right preparations, you can celebrate unforgettable parties even in winter. Find out what to think about here.

Create gravel path

Create gravel path

Gravel is becoming more and more popular in the garden. Gravel paths in particular are a very beautiful element in the garden. You can find out how to create one here.