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Fish in the rain barrel: How do they overwinter correctly?

Fish in the rain barrel: How do they overwinter correctly?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Have you ever wondered whether it is possible to keep fish in the rain barrel? Yes, it works! Here you can read what is important

Shadow in the rock garden? These plants still thrive

Shadow in the rock garden? These plants still thrive

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Rock garden plants can't only be planted in a sunny location. Many species also thrive in the shade

Fertilize the vegetable garden: This is how you provide your plants with the best possible care

Fertilize the vegetable garden: This is how you provide your plants with the best possible care

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

When fertilizing in the vegetable garden, every plant gets exactly as many nutrients as it needs. Over-fertilization is just as harmful as under-fertilization

Vegetable garden mixed culture: The best plant combinations

Vegetable garden mixed culture: The best plant combinations

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Mixed culture has proven successful in the vegetable garden because many types of vegetables complement each other - and, for example, keep pests away from each other

Designing a vegetable garden: Creative ideas and tips

Designing a vegetable garden: Creative ideas and tips

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Designing a vegetable garden sensibly requires some thought. We have put together a few ideas for you

Planning a vegetable garden: cultivation plan tips for optimal yields

Planning a vegetable garden: cultivation plan tips for optimal yields

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

With a sensible cultivation plan you can get the most out of your vegetable garden. You need to think about these points when planning

Rock garden care: How to get rid of annoying weeds

Rock garden care: How to get rid of annoying weeds

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To prevent weeds from getting out of hand, you must weed the rock garden regularly. However, there are ways to prevent it

Designing a rock garden: Which border is best?

Designing a rock garden: Which border is best?

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There are numerous options for edging a rock garden. Which one is best depends on the garden style you choose

Growing tomatoes in your own greenhouse: construction instructions & tips

Growing tomatoes in your own greenhouse: construction instructions & tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Want fresh, home-grown vegetables? We show you how you can build a tomato greenhouse yourself, easily and without raiding your bank account

Build your own indoor greenhouse: Simple instructions & tips

Build your own indoor greenhouse: Simple instructions & tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

We tried building the indoor greenhouse ourselves. Just look at how easy it is to do when you only have a few fruit boxes left over

Raised bed in the greenhouse: increased yield & easy care

Raised bed in the greenhouse: increased yield & easy care

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Would you like to harvest more, maybe even more often, while gardening in a back-friendly way? Then a productive raised bed in the greenhouse is just the thing

Tomato greenhouse balcony: Best varieties & care tips

Tomato greenhouse balcony: Best varieties & care tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Even with a small tomato greenhouse on your balcony, you can achieve worthwhile yields - with little effort in growing, but a lot of fun

Build your own mini greenhouse: Creative ideas for your home

Build your own mini greenhouse: Creative ideas for your home

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Building a mini greenhouse yourself is not only great fun and easy, but also adds some variety to the family's menu

Raised bed greenhouse: advantages and construction instructions

Raised bed greenhouse: advantages and construction instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

A back-friendly raised bed greenhouse makes gardening much easier and offers your plants optimal conditions for he althy growth

Gardening in the greenhouse: successful harvest all year round

Gardening in the greenhouse: successful harvest all year round

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In addition to vegetables, cacti and other houseplants can be grown in the greenhouse. Here you will find planting and care tips

Greenhouse: leisure fun and he althy nutrition combined

Greenhouse: leisure fun and he althy nutrition combined

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We will try to explain the advantages of a greenhouse using a few striking examples. Using them correctly requires forward planning

Strengthening the greenhouse in storms and rain: The best tips

Strengthening the greenhouse in storms and rain: The best tips

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Particularly with purchased complete sets, subsequently reinforcing the greenhouse is an important contribution to increasing the stability of the building

Greenhouse substrate: How to prepare it correctly

Greenhouse substrate: How to prepare it correctly

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The prerequisite for the safe statics of the building and its frost-proof interior is the solid preparation of the foundation and greenhouse subsoil

Elatior begonias: The most beautiful varieties for your home

Elatior begonias: The most beautiful varieties for your home

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Today there are seemingly countless varieties of Elatior begonias that bloom either single or double in a wide variety of colors

Preparing the greenhouse floor: What should you pay attention to?

Preparing the greenhouse floor: What should you pay attention to?

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Preparing a greenhouse and preparing the soil for the plants is one of the most beautiful but also most demanding gardening activities

Converting a terrace into a greenhouse: step by step

Converting a terrace into a greenhouse: step by step

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

With skilled craftsmanship, you can convert your terrace into a greenhouse with little effort if the area in the garden is too small

Winterizing the greenhouse: Tips for care and protection

Winterizing the greenhouse: Tips for care and protection

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

One of the last activities in late autumn is to make the greenhouse winter-proof in order to provide the plants with optimal conditions even in frost

Elatior begonias: care instructions for lush flowers

Elatior begonias: care instructions for lush flowers

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When caring for the Elatior begonia, the main thing to pay attention to is the right level of moisture, fertilizer and sunlight

Greenhouse: advantages, disadvantages & optimal planning

Greenhouse: advantages, disadvantages & optimal planning

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

If a greenhouse has advantages, must there also be disadvantages? Actually not if some elementary rules are taken into account before and after construction

Rock garden substrate: The right mixtures & instructions

Rock garden substrate: The right mixtures & instructions

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Rock garden substrate must be lean and have good drainage. You should also pay attention to lime-free or lime-containing varieties - depending on the plant species

Successfully creating a rock garden: How does it work?

Successfully creating a rock garden: How does it work?

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You should plan a rock garden carefully so that there are no unpleasant surprises later. What you should pay attention to at this stage

Why is Phlox the perfect plant for your rock garden?

Why is Phlox the perfect plant for your rock garden?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The cushion-forming phlox with its numerous species blooming in strong colors is perfect for the rock garden. The plant forms large mats

Rock garden care: This is how it always stays in good shape

Rock garden care: This is how it always stays in good shape

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The necessary care in the rock garden depends primarily on the plant species selected. Some are easier to maintain than others

North side rock garden: Suitable locations & plants

North side rock garden: Suitable locations & plants

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

You don't have to do without a rock garden on the north side either. There are many shade-loving perennials and evergreen ferns that thrive here

Rock garden with water: creative ideas and design tips

Rock garden with water: creative ideas and design tips

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

The elements of stone and water complement each other perfectly. So it's no wonder that a rock garden usually also includes a stream or pond

Perfect for the rock garden - lush blooming carnations in many varieties

Perfect for the rock garden - lush blooming carnations in many varieties

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Carnations are simply perfect for the rock garden. There are numerous beautifully flowering species that either form mats or grow like bushes

Planning and designing a rock garden with a pond

Planning and designing a rock garden with a pond

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

A stylish rock garden also includes a pond. Planning and building this is not that difficult - but it does involve a lot of work

How to design a rock garden with a stream

How to design a rock garden with a stream

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A rock garden with a stream needs good planning and preparation - but the result is definitely worth the effort

Rock garden costs: What should you plan for?

Rock garden costs: What should you plan for?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Creating a rock garden can cost between a hundred and tens of thousands of euros - depending on how big the garden is and what preparatory work is necessary

Rock garden care in autumn: removing leaves made easy

Rock garden care in autumn: removing leaves made easy

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Removing leaves from the rock garden can be a difficult task. The best tips for a leaf-free rock garden bed

Rock garden raised bed: step by step to your own oasis

Rock garden raised bed: step by step to your own oasis

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

A rock garden can be created in the smallest of spaces - even in a raised bed. What options there are and which plants are suitable

Alpinarium for home: create a rock garden in a pot

Alpinarium for home: create a rock garden in a pot

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

You don't need a large garden to create an attractive rock garden - a small pot or a shallow planting bowl is sufficient

Fantastic natural rock garden: creating it made easy

Fantastic natural rock garden: creating it made easy

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There are numerous types of rock to choose from for creating a natural rock garden. However, not all plants thrive on every stone

Mini rock garden for the balcony: tips & tricks

Mini rock garden for the balcony: tips & tricks

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

A pretty miniature rock garden can also be created on the balcony. For this you only need a few ingredients

Algae in the rain barrel: causes & biological solutions

Algae in the rain barrel: causes & biological solutions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Algae in the rain barrel? That's not a pretty sight. It is also a deterrent if your rain barrel also supplies the household. These tips help