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In our own herb greenhouse: fresh spices all year round

In our own herb greenhouse: fresh spices all year round

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

Good yields every month and little work, and yet an herb greenhouse brings momentum to your he althy family kitchen 365 days a year

Cacti in the greenhouse: tips for optimal care

Cacti in the greenhouse: tips for optimal care

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A cactus greenhouse has particularly high climatic requirements and is a lot of work. But the effort is worth it from the first blossom

Small greenhouse for tomatoes: tips & tricks for success

Small greenhouse for tomatoes: tips & tricks for success

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A small greenhouse for tomatoes makes a significant contribution to ensuring that the popular red fruits thrive particularly well and produce rich harvests

Bright, frost-free, dry - the greenhouse for wintering

Bright, frost-free, dry - the greenhouse for wintering

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Optimal temperatures and an extra portion of light are among the most important requirements for using a greenhouse to overwinter plants

Indoor greenhouse: how to grow vegetables in the apartment?

Indoor greenhouse: how to grow vegetables in the apartment?

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What does someone actually do who doesn't have their own garden and still doesn't want to go without fruit and vegetables? Exactly: a greenhouse in the apartment

Mediterranean herbs in the rock garden: tips for choosing

Mediterranean herbs in the rock garden: tips for choosing

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Mediterranean herbs in particular find ideal living conditions in a rock garden. Unfortunately, many species are not winter hardy

The perfect greenhouse: What are the important criteria?

The perfect greenhouse: What are the important criteria?

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A new greenhouse, what you should pay attention to and what is particularly important about the prefabricated house ex works, is shown in our guide article in a brief overview

Overwinter indoor azalea: This is how it will bloom next year too

Overwinter indoor azalea: This is how it will bloom next year too

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When it comes to indoor azaleas, it is important to remember that they should be kept as cool and bright as possible over the winter so that they can bloom again

Take optimal care of indoor calla lilies: this is how they thrive

Take optimal care of indoor calla lilies: this is how they thrive

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When caring for the indoor calla, special attention must be paid to the water supply and a correctly dosed supply of nutrients

Rock garden: walls as a design element & living space

Rock garden: walls as a design element & living space

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A wall made of dry stones not only provides a habitat for plants in the rock garden, but also for endangered animals. It can be designed in many ways

Dreamlike gravel garden: How do I create it successfully?

Dreamlike gravel garden: How do I create it successfully?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Creating and designing a gravel garden is actually not that difficult. We will show you how best to prepare the planting area

Rock garden in partial shade: Which plants are suitable?

Rock garden in partial shade: Which plants are suitable?

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There aren't just exposed, sunny locations in the mountains either. That's why you can create a rock garden with suitable plants even in partial shade

Japanese rock garden: Which plants are best?

Japanese rock garden: Which plants are best?

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A Japanese garden is an oasis of meditation. Creating it requires a precise plan and a lot of precision

Planning and creating a gravel garden: an overview of cost factors

Planning and creating a gravel garden: an overview of cost factors

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

If you want to create a gravel garden, calculate the costs first. However, how expensive the system ultimately becomes depends on many factors

Beautiful grasses for the gravel garden: Our top selection

Beautiful grasses for the gravel garden: Our top selection

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There is a large selection of beautiful grasses for the gravel garden. Many come from the North American prairies, but some species are native

Making the most of the slope: instructions for a rock garden

Making the most of the slope: instructions for a rock garden

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A rock garden looks great on a slope. However, there are some special features to consider when building on a slope

Flowering ground cover: This is how they beautify your rock garden

Flowering ground cover: This is how they beautify your rock garden

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Numerous ground cover plants are ideal for rock garden planting, as many cushion plants originally come from the mountains

Grasses for the rock garden: 6 attractive species presented

Grasses for the rock garden: 6 attractive species presented

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Many grasses are perfect for growing in the rock garden. We'll introduce you to the most beautiful ones - and tell you where they should be

Plan and create a rock garden correctly

Plan and create a rock garden correctly

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Creating a rock garden yourself is a lot of work - but also a lot of fun. You can find out how best to build one yourself in the following article

Designing a rock garden: ideas for natural landscapes

Designing a rock garden: ideas for natural landscapes

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There are countless ideas for making a rock garden interesting. Natural rocky landscapes are the best example

Pottery shards in flower pots: why and how to use them?

Pottery shards in flower pots: why and how to use them?

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Clay shards positioned correctly in the flower pot create a drainage layer that protects the plant from waterlogging. Read how to create the drainage

Poisonous plants in the garden: How do I recognize and avoid them?

Poisonous plants in the garden: How do I recognize and avoid them?

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Many gardeners are not even aware that they have poisonous plants in their garden. Get to know the most common & what to do in case of poisoning

Danger of frost: How do I protect my garden tools in winter?

Danger of frost: How do I protect my garden tools in winter?

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Garden tools must be thoroughly cleaned and stored properly before winter. Here's how to do it right

PVC, PE or EPDM: Which pond liner should you choose?

PVC, PE or EPDM: Which pond liner should you choose?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

You can read here what advantages and disadvantages EPDM and PVC films have, what makes EPDM special and which film thicknesses you should use where

Connecting pond liner: This is how to do it correctly and permanently

Connecting pond liner: This is how to do it correctly and permanently

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How you can connect pond liners, what techniques are used and what you always have to pay attention to can be read in our article

Installing pond liner: smooth or rough side up?

Installing pond liner: smooth or rough side up?

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Read here which side should face up and which should face down when installing the pond liner and what effects this can have

Laying pond liner: What temperature is optimal?

Laying pond liner: What temperature is optimal?

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Read our article to find out why the outside temperature is crucial when laying PVC pond liner and why it should be installed in summer

Pond liner leaking: Find the causes and fix them

Pond liner leaking: Find the causes and fix them

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You can find out in detail what you can do if your garden pond is losing water and the pond liner is most likely leaking in our article

Optimal conditions for a greenhouse on the windowsill

Optimal conditions for a greenhouse on the windowsill

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When it's still winter outside, a greenhouse can turn the windowsill into a blooming oasis. Vegetables and some herbs grow quickly

Autumn preparation: This is how the greenhouse is winter-proof

Autumn preparation: This is how the greenhouse is winter-proof

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The gardening year is coming to an end outdoors, while a greenhouse in autumn once again demands full attention for he althy plant life

Greenhouse in the garden: choosing a location for optimal conditions

Greenhouse in the garden: choosing a location for optimal conditions

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Questions after questions arise before the long-awaited greenhouse is in the garden. The perfect location is one of those that needs to be clarified in detail

Keeping the greenhouse frost-free: How to protect your plants

Keeping the greenhouse frost-free: How to protect your plants

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A frost-free greenhouse significantly expands the possibilities for growing plants. But what options are there for safe frost protection?

Planning the size of the greenhouse: Which dimensions are optimal?

Planning the size of the greenhouse: Which dimensions are optimal?

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The greenhouse size, one of the most important decisions before construction and difficult to correct later. But: Can a house like this actually be too big?

Connecting the greenhouse to the foundation: How to do it correctly

Connecting the greenhouse to the foundation: How to do it correctly

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The subsoil is prepared, now it's time to connect the greenhouse to the foundation and as securely as possible before moving on to the load-bearing walls and windows

Planning a greenhouse: 7 important questions before you start

Planning a greenhouse: 7 important questions before you start

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Many questions need to be answered when allotment gardeners plan their greenhouse. Size and design are just as important as any building permit

Plexiglass greenhouse: Build it yourself and take advantage

Plexiglass greenhouse: Build it yourself and take advantage

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Hobby gardeners who build their own greenhouse out of Plexiglas don't have to worry about hail damage and poor UV values. And the heating costs?

Greenhouse orchids: instructions for optimal growth

Greenhouse orchids: instructions for optimal growth

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

If you would like to let orchids bloom in the greenhouse, our suggestions show what needs to be taken into account in terms of climate and the correct location

Compare greenhouse prices: Build yourself or buy?

Compare greenhouse prices: Build yourself or buy?

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The greenhouse price for complete sets is quite high, but materials for building one yourself also cost a lot of money. But which option is cheaper?

Using the greenhouse correctly: Tips for optimal setup

Using the greenhouse correctly: Tips for optimal setup

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Well-thought-out interior design makes a significant contribution to ensuring that you can use your greenhouse properly and that gardening is a pleasure

Greenhouse pests: detect, combat and prevent

Greenhouse pests: detect, combat and prevent

Last modified: 2025-01-23 11:01

The best way to uncover greenhouse pests is to regularly check the plants. Otherwise, beneficial insects should be used in the fight instead of chemicals