Gardening 2024, September

Making the beach chair winter-proof: What should you consider?

Making the beach chair winter-proof: What should you consider?

You should overwinter a beach chair protected from moisture and frost. Then the decorative garden furniture will last much longer

Re-covering a garden lounger: tips and materials

Re-covering a garden lounger: tips and materials

Re-covering a lounger is not that easy. What options are there to repair and replace the covering?

Refurbish garden furniture: How to get it back to its shine

Refurbish garden furniture: How to get it back to its shine

Most garden furniture can be refurbished with a few simple tricks. Tips for refinishing garden furniture

Weathered garden furniture? So sand and freshen up

Weathered garden furniture? So sand and freshen up

After the winter break, wooden garden furniture needs a refresh. Beforehand, you should sand the garden furniture carefully

Garden lounge made of pallets: How do I build it myself?

Garden lounge made of pallets: How do I build it myself?

A great garden lounge beautifies every garden and invites you to linger. You can build a garden lounge yourself out of pallets for little money

Painting garden furniture: How to make it look like new again

Painting garden furniture: How to make it look like new again

If the garden furniture is getting old, it is often necessary to treat it with fresh paint. How to paint your garden furniture correctly

Winterizing garden furniture: step by step instructions

Winterizing garden furniture: step by step instructions

Most garden furniture is only partially winterproof. Which garden furniture belongs in the house in winter and which furniture can stay outside?

Reprocessing garden furniture: step by step instructions

Reprocessing garden furniture: step by step instructions

Spring is the time to inspect garden furniture for damage. Tips for preparing your garden furniture

Cover garden furniture properly: This way it stays beautiful for a long time

Cover garden furniture properly: This way it stays beautiful for a long time

Protective covers or tarpaulins ensure that the garden furniture is protected from wind and weather. This is how you can properly cover garden furniture

New life for old garden furniture: How and with what to refresh it?

New life for old garden furniture: How and with what to refresh it?

Garden furniture can be refurbished using simple means. How can you refresh wooden, plastic, rattan or iron garden furniture?

Making garden furniture theft-proof: Here’s how it works

Making garden furniture theft-proof: Here’s how it works

Garden furniture is often stolen, especially if it is of high quality. What you can do to protect your garden furniture from theft

Zen garden for balconies and terraces: elements and implementation

Zen garden for balconies and terraces: elements and implementation

This is how a Zen garden transforms your balcony into a relaxing retreat. - Read here how to create a Japanese rock garden on the balcony

A Zen garden for your home: step by step instructions

A Zen garden for your home: step by step instructions

This is how the Zen garden works for a meditative break in between. - These instructions explain how to build a mini Zen garden yourself

Pruning shears blunt? Here's how to get them back in top shape

Pruning shears blunt? Here's how to get them back in top shape

This is how your dull pruning shears become razor-sharp again. - This guide explains how to properly sharpen pruning shears

Garden tools dull? It's that easy to sharpen them

Garden tools dull? It's that easy to sharpen them

How to sharpen all garden tools with just one knife sharpener. - This guide explains how the universal sharpener works

Sharpening grass shears: How to do it safely and effectively

Sharpening grass shears: How to do it safely and effectively

How to sharpen your grass shears expertly. - These instructions explain how to properly sharpen dull lawn shears

Sharpening rose scissors: How can you do it quickly and easily?

Sharpening rose scissors: How can you do it quickly and easily?

This will make your dull rose scissors sharp again in no time. - This guide explains how to easily sharpen scissor blades

Installing garden lighting: This is how you can do it easily

Installing garden lighting: This is how you can do it easily

This is how you can easily install your garden lighting yourself. - Read here how to install low-voltage lamps in the garden

Garden lighting: laying cables made easy

Garden lighting: laying cables made easy

How to properly lay a cable for your garden lighting. - A step-by-step guide to laying underground cables professionally

Planning garden lighting: mood and safety combined

Planning garden lighting: mood and safety combined

This is how you can plan the perfect lighting for your garden. - This guide explains how to plan garden lighting professionally

Make garden lighting yourself: Creative ideas & tips

Make garden lighting yourself: Creative ideas & tips

This is how you can easily make your own garden lighting. - Read here how to do it with solar lights, lanterns and fairy lights

Planting roofs: tips and instructions for green roofs

Planting roofs: tips and instructions for green roofs

A green roof brings many benefits for the house and the environment. Find out here how and with what to plant your roof

Shade balcony: flowers, vegetables & herbs for north balconies

Shade balcony: flowers, vegetables & herbs for north balconies

Many plants and flowers need a lot of sun to thrive. Find out here which plants grow well in the shade on the north balcony

Sunny plant oasis: design tips for the south-facing balcony

Sunny plant oasis: design tips for the south-facing balcony

Not all plants thrive on the south-facing balcony. Here you will find a list of sun-hungry plants that can also tolerate full midday sun

Planting a slope: How to design your slope garden

Planting a slope: How to design your slope garden

A slope can be fortified well with plants. You can find out here what other options there are and how and with what you can plant your embankment

Colorful planting ideas: How to optimally design your east-facing balcony

Colorful planting ideas: How to optimally design your east-facing balcony

The east-facing balcony offers a lot of design options because many plants thrive in partial shade. Here is a list of the most beautiful ones

Slope design with ground cover: Which plants are ideal?

Slope design with ground cover: Which plants are ideal?

Ground cover plants on a slope look beautiful and also protect the slope from erosion. Here you will find an extensive list of the most beautiful ground cover plants

Planting steep slopes: How to protect your slope from erosion

Planting steep slopes: How to protect your slope from erosion

Planted embankments look pretty and are more resistant to erosion. Find out here what and how to plant on your steep slope

Planting a slope and making it easy to care for: tips & tricks

Planting a slope and making it easy to care for: tips & tricks

Slopes are difficult to reach and should therefore be designed to be easy to maintain. Find out here which plants are suitable for planting on slopes

Planting on the terrace: Which plants are best?

Planting on the terrace: Which plants are best?

A green terrace invites you to relax. Find out here which plants you can plant on your terrace

Vertical garden: How do I design a planted wall?

Vertical garden: How do I design a planted wall?

A planted wall looks beautiful and provides more oxygen. Here you will get an overview of the options for vertical gardens

Using the grass trimmer correctly: Tips for clean lawn edges

Using the grass trimmer correctly: Tips for clean lawn edges

How do I use a grass trimmer correctly? - These tips will familiarize you with the safe and effective use of a grass trimmer

Beautiful planting under fir trees with flowers and trees

Beautiful planting under fir trees with flowers and trees

Do you want to underplant your fir trees? Here you can find out which plants are best suited for planting under fir trees

Grass trimmer: Changing the thread made easy

Grass trimmer: Changing the thread made easy

Changing threads on the grass trimmer made easy. - Read here how to wind a new thread onto the spool in the brush cutter

Grass trimmer: wind and change the line correctly

Grass trimmer: wind and change the line correctly

Read here how to wind the new line in the grass trimmer. - These instructions explain how to correctly thread the mowing line into the spool

Grass trimmer line keeps breaking? How to fix the problem

Grass trimmer line keeps breaking? How to fix the problem

What to do if the mowing line in the grass trimmer keeps breaking? - This guide gives tips on how to make a grass trimmer line last longer

Grass trimmer line does not follow: causes & solutions

Grass trimmer line does not follow: causes & solutions

Why doesn't the string in the grass trimmer follow? - Read here about common reasons why the automatic thread system fails

Cutting line breaks or doesn't follow? Grass trimmer solutions

Cutting line breaks or doesn't follow? Grass trimmer solutions

These 2 thread problems make grass trimming a stressful experience. - Read here what to do if you have problems with the mowing line

Grass trimmer won't start: Solutions & quick help

Grass trimmer won't start: Solutions & quick help

Why won't my grass trimmer start? - This guide explains how to get a broken brushcutter engine running

Grass trimmer conversion: step by step to the thread technique

Grass trimmer conversion: step by step to the thread technique

How to convert your grass trimmer from knife to string cutting. - You can find out how to professionally convert a brush cutter here