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Build your own garden house door: Three simple methods

Build your own garden house door: Three simple methods

Do you need a door for your garden house and would you like to build it yourself? Our article tells you how to do this

Build your own garden wall out of natural stone: step by step

Build your own garden wall out of natural stone: step by step

A garden wall made of natural stone can be used in many areas. You can mortar the stones, but you can also build a dry stone wall

Build your own garden house: costs at a glance & saving tips

Build your own garden house: costs at a glance & saving tips

We will go into more detail in this article about the cost factors involved when you build a garden house yourself

Adjust the scarifier correctly: This is how you can do it

Adjust the scarifier correctly: This is how you can do it

How do I set up a scarifier correctly? - Find out here how to determine the ideal working depth and scarify your lawn gently

Lawn care: How deep should the scarifier work?

Lawn care: How deep should the scarifier work?

How deeply should I scarify the lawn? - Read practical tips about the ideal working depth for the scarifier here

Laying garden tiles: step by step instructions

Laying garden tiles: step by step instructions

Garden slabs made of concrete or natural stone are ideal for use on patios or for paths. Laying requires some specialist knowledge

The best ideas for the balcony garden

The best ideas for the balcony garden

You can use the space on a balcony to grow fruit and vegetables. How to harvest tomatoes, strawberries and even potatoes in the middle of the city

Concrete fire pit: Is this a good idea?

Concrete fire pit: Is this a good idea?

For a concrete fireplace you should only use fireproof concrete. Conventional concrete cannot withstand the heat and will burst

Fire pit allowed in the garden? Rules and permits

Fire pit allowed in the garden? Rules and permits

In most communities, setting up a fireplace in your own garden is only permitted with permission

Terraces and seating: How do I design them with stones?

Terraces and seating: How do I design them with stones?

Garden design with stones can be very varied and exciting - depending on which stones are used and how they are laid

Growing oyster mushrooms: This is how it works perfectly on wood

Growing oyster mushrooms: This is how it works perfectly on wood

Oyster mushrooms or oyster mushrooms can be grown very well on wood. It is best to use hardwood or spruce wood for this

Oyster mushrooms Shelf life: This keeps them fresh for longer

Oyster mushrooms Shelf life: This keeps them fresh for longer

Fresh oyster mushrooms have a short shelf life, but can be preserved using various methods such as freezing and drying

Buddleia: What planting distance is ideal?

Buddleia: What planting distance is ideal?

Buddleia - no matter what type and variety - requires a fairly large planting distance because it is both strong and fast-growing

Scarifying the lawn manually: This is how it works correctly

Scarifying the lawn manually: This is how it works correctly

Scarifying by hand made easy. - These instructions explain when and how to skillfully scarify your lawn by hand

Mowing before scarifying: How it optimizes the lawn

Mowing before scarifying: How it optimizes the lawn

Can I scarify the lawn without mowing first? - Read here why cutting the lawn before scarifying makes sense

Growing oyster mushrooms on straw: Why wheat straw is ideal

Growing oyster mushrooms on straw: Why wheat straw is ideal

Oyster mushrooms are ideal for growing on straw. All you need is straw, mushroom spawn and a dark, cool place

Scarifier for lawn tractor: How do I build it myself?

Scarifier for lawn tractor: How do I build it myself?

How to expand your lawn tractor with a self-made scarifier. - Ideas for building your own scarifier for the ride-on mower

Sharpen your own scarifier: tips and tricks

Sharpen your own scarifier: tips and tricks

This is how the blades on the scarifier become sharp again. - This guide explains how to expertly sharpen the blades of your scarifier

Build your own scarifier: tips, tricks and ideas

Build your own scarifier: tips, tricks and ideas

How to build a scarifier yourself. - Inspiration and tips for gardeners with a preference for home-made garden tools

Natural stone fire pit: How to build one in your garden

Natural stone fire pit: How to build one in your garden

Not all types of stone are suitable for a fireplace made of natural stone, as many of them burst. However, granite or bas alt are very usable