How the garden survives the holidays

Outdoor plants and garden

Summer

Summer is here, and many of us are looking forward to a long-awaited break, away from the usual everyday life, home and house. However, the holidays can present challenges for garden owners, when it comes to keeping the garden lush – and alive. Plantasjen gives you the best tips for keeping your garden beautiful, healthy and magnificent when you are away.

6 for 5

Rosmarinus officinalis

Salvia rosmarinus

Ø11 cm, Silver

Kr 99.90

Fixed low price

Lavandula ang. 'Felice' 10,5cm

Lavandula angustifolia 'Felice'

Ø10,5 cm, Blue

Kr 40.00

Lavandula ang. 'Essence Purple' 21cm

Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple'

Ø20 cm, Blue

Kr 299.90

Salvia 'Strawberry Lake' 17 cm

Ø17 cm, Red

Kr 199.90

Echinacea purpurea 'Pink' 19cm

Echinacea purpurea Pink

Ø19 cm, Pink

Kr 299.90

Thymus vulgaris 17 cm

Thymus vulgaris

Ø17 cm, Green

Kr 129.90

Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine' 12cm

Sedum kamtschaticum 'Little Miss Sunshine'

Ø12 cm, Yellow

Kr 69.90

2 for 399,90

U-Soil 50L

Hasselfors

50 liters

Kr 249.90

2 for 299,90

Rose & Perennial Soil 40L

Hasselfors

40 liters

Kr 179.90

Great deal4 for 449,90

Plant soil nature 40L NO

40 liters

Kr 129.90

2 for 299,90

Peat free soil 40L NO

40 liters

Kr 179.90

Mediterranean soil 15L NO

15 liters

Kr 89.90

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Norwegians are going on vacation: How to make your garden survive

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Guide: Buying a lawn mower and edge trimmer – Choose the right model

If you want to keep your lawn and edges neat, the lawn mower and edge trimmer are your best friends in the tool shed. But there are many different models, and it can be difficult to know which one is best suited for your particular garden. Here, we take a deep dive into the topic.

Ten golden rules for watering

To keep your plants from drooping in the summer, they need plenty of water. But how much and how often – and should you water from the top or bottom?

How to care for your hedge

A hedge needs regular care to stay healthy and even. But when is the best time to trim it? Read more here to learn everything you need to know about trimming and maintaining your hedge.

JAS - the best time for pruning

July, August, and September (JAS) are good months for pruning most bushes and trees in the garden. This is when the plant is in full growth and we can see the plant's shape with its foliage. For the varieties known as 'bleeders', this is the only time of year suitable for pruning.

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Outdoor plants and garden

Summer