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This is how you water outdoor plants in the spring and summer, and how you ensure that plants and flowers in the garden survive when you go away.
Keep your garden well-groomed and your flower beds blooming. With the right tools, it's easier to get your garden just the way you want it.
Fresh grass clippings are so nutrient-rich that they have almost the same effect on plants as cow manure. But not only that, grass clippings improve the structure of the soil, help retain moisture, and prevent weeds.
The snow is gone and the songbirds are chirping – spring is officially here. Tidy and prune in the garden, and let the first spring flowers take their place in beds and pots. Bring the spirit of spring to your outdoor spaces!
With the right tools, fertilizer and care, the dream of a healthy and green lawn becomes a reality. Learn more about how to take care of the lawn and keep it in good condition all year round.
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.
Pruning of plants is most often done to create shapes or sizes, or to get larger yields and more flowers. Fruit trees such as apple and pear can be pruned regularly so that they give the best possible yield. Other bushes and trees can be pruned less frequently to rejuvenate and even them out.
Do you want a green and lush lawn in no time? Choose turf! With turf on a roll, you can enjoy your lawn as soon as you have rolled it out. If patience is short, or you simply don't have time to wait for the grass to sprout and grow, turf is the solution. With a lawn on a roll, you get a finished grass mat that you can walk on right away.
In the autumn, calm descends over the garden, and you can prepare for winter and the upcoming spring, while also enjoying the autumn blooming plants.
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?
As soon as winter releases its grip on the plants, it's time for spring cleaning to make room for new shoots and spring plants. Enjoy the light and birdsong while getting your daily dose of fresh air and exercise.
Spring is the perfect time to bring your garden back to life, plant new things, and enjoy the first signs of spring as they break winter's hold on the garden.
The grass lawn is an ornament, it covers most of our plots and is an important ground cover with many uses.
Did you think your pressure washer was only reserved for car washing, watering, and rinsing garden furniture? Then you're mistaken! If you invest in a good pressure washer, with the option of many accessories, it can actually be used for much more. And for practical things you would never have thought to use the pressure washer for.
There are many benefits to watering with rainwater. Plants love it, groundwater is preserved, and less energy is used. Here’s how easy it is to collect and use rainwater in your garden.
How can you save your plants when watering isn’t allowed? The key is a combination of conserving water wherever you can, giving your plants the best possible conditions, and watering as efficiently as possible—at the right time, and using the right method.
Wouldn't it be great if the garden took care of itself and you could spend your time enjoying it? Now this is fully possible. With irrigation systems, sensors, and timers that can be controlled via phone or automatically, the garden can now be transformed into a smart oasis. Learn how to create a smart garden by following our tips.
The garden is resting for a few months now, and it is a perfect opportunity to plan for the next season. This is when you lay the groundwork. Do an evaluation. What worked well last time? What should be done differently now?
Finally summer! Pre-cultivated and overwintered plants can be moved outside, the garden is blooming, and it's prime time to enjoy garden life.
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.
Finally time for vacation? But no one to take care of the garden? Luckily, many of the plants can survive on their own with some smart preparations. Here are the tricks you need.
When winter is on its way, some plants need a little help to withstand the winter, especially in the colder parts of our country. Depending on where and how they are planted, we need to use some different tricks.