Contents1 1.1 The Four Pillars of Turf Maintenance1.1.1 The 4 pillars of fresh turf care are:1.2 Watering – The A to Z of Turf Care1.3 Mowing – A Stylish Trim for Your Lawn1.4 Scarifying – The Lawn’s Well-Deserved Massage1.5 Fertilizing – The Fountain of Youth for Your Lawn1.6 Conclusion: Turf Care Basics A freshly laid […]

A green roof on your garage not only enhances curb appeal – it also improves insulation, supports biodiversity, and reduces rainwater runoff. But should you do it yourself or call in the pros? In this guide, we break down the key steps, costs, and considerations to help you plan your garage green roof project. Contents1

A Garden is a Wonderful Place of Peace and Relaxation However, a beautiful garden also requires maintenance and, above all, time. This can be a challenge when balancing work and family. Many hobby gardeners work with passion, but professional garden design can make the crucial difference between a beautiful and a functional garden. In this

Fertilizing Privet (Ligustrum): When and How to Do It Right Privet is mainly planted as a hedge or topiary shrub because it responds very well to pruning. To help this semi-evergreen shrub recover from the loss of biomass due to trimming, it should be fertilized at least once a year. Here’s when and how to

Rooting Powder and Root Activators: How They Work and How to Use Them Rooting powders or root activators are popular aids for propagating plants from cuttings, especially with woody plants and roses. Here’s how the different products work and how to use them correctly. Contents1 Why Use Rooting Powder?2 How Does “True” Rooting Powder Work?3

Contents1 How Long Does Potting Soil Last – Can You Still Use Old Soil?1.1 Why Use Special Potting Soil Instead of Garden Soil?2 Quick Summary: Can You Still Use Old Potting Soil?3 Using Old Potting Soil in Bags4 Podcast Tip: What Can Good Potting Soil Do?5 Another Weak Point: Water Retention6 Storage Tips7 What To

Always Stay in the Green Zone! Tips for Pruning Firs and Their Many Varieties If you have a fir tree in your garden, you’ll rarely need to reach for the shears. Firs and their many cultivars are beloved by gardeners: they are evergreen, make attractive standalone specimens, and with the right pruning, they can even

Rambler Roses – Romantic Climbers for Natural Gardens If you want to crown your natural garden with romance, planting a Rambler rose is a must. These magnificent climbing roses can reach heights of up to ten meters and adorn tree canopies, pergolas, and rose arches beautifully. Contents0.1 What are Rambler Roses?0.2 Flowering Time & Varieties1

Sunflowers, with their giant yellow blooms, are true eye-catchers in the garden, on the terrace, or even on the balcony. Here’s what matters most when it comes to sowing and planting sunflowers. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are popular for their cheerful, open-faced blossoms. Growing sunflowers yourself – whether sowing or planting – is easy. You don’t

Most perennials don’t necessarily need fertilising. However, in some cases, it’s still beneficial to provide them with nutrients to support healthy growth. With proper nutrition – such as horn shavings – gaps in the perennial bed will fill in more quickly. Just like vegetables, perennials are divided into light feeders and heavy feeders – meaning

Paving sand or Dansand helps keep the joints between paving stones in garden paths and patios free from weeds. We answer the most important questions about how to apply it and what to watch out for. If you use a weed-inhibiting paving sand to fill the joints between your paving stones, your paving can remain

Spring is finally here. The trees are budding and flowers are blooming. But it’s not just these plants that are sprouting—so is the weeds, much to the annoyance of hobby gardeners. Dandelions, plantains, and the like are popping up everywhere in Tyrolean gardens and driveways. Removing these weeds, especially from cracks and joints, is difficult—but

Spring Cleaning for the Balcony: How to Prepare Your Outdoor Space for the Season For those who experience a lot of hustle and bustle during the day, the spring weather often calls for some peace and relaxation on the balcony after work. However, the winter has left its mark. To transform your outdoor space back

Reusing Old Potting Soil: Can Last Year’s Soil Still Be Used? As the planting season begins, many gardeners wonder: Can last year’s soil still be used? Here’s the answer. If potting soil is stored improperly, it can lose nutrients and moisture. Spring is here, and the planting season is starting. Looking into last year’s flower

Ants: Useful Creatures or Unwanted Guests? How to Repel Them Safely Ants are beneficial creatures, but what can you do when they become a nuisance? With a little patience, they can be deterred and kept away. Here are some home remedies and methods to keep ants out—both indoors and in the garden. Contents1 Ants in

Flying Ants in the House: How to Get Rid of Them Safely During the summer months, swarms of flying ants sometimes find their way indoors. These large, winged ants are harmless, but what should you do with them? How can you get them out? An expert shares some useful tips. Contents1 Flying Ants Don’t Stay

Voles in the garden can quickly become a nuisance, as they love to gnaw on root vegetables, flower bulbs, and even the roots of roses. Here’s how to get rid of these pesky rodents! Voles are a gardener’s nightmare. That’s why many methods have been developed to remove them as soon as possible. Voles may

Contents1 Time to Get Started in the Garden: Preparing Raised Beds – But Beware of Mice and Hantavirus2 How Is Hantavirus Transmitted?3 What Are the Symptoms of Hantavirus?4 How to Prevent Infections Time to Get Started in the Garden: Preparing Raised Beds – But Beware of Mice and Hantavirus Mice often overwinter in raised beds,

Contents1 The 10 Best Vegetables for Raised Beds2 Vegetables for Raised Beds2.1 Key Characteristics of Ideal Raised Bed Plants:3 The 10 Best Vegetables for Raised Beds3.1 1. Pumpkin3.2 2. Swiss Chard3.3 3. Bush Beans3.4 4. Zucchini3.5 5. Tomatoes3.6 6. Cut-and-Come-Again Lettuce3.7 7. Kohlrabi3.8 8. Lamb’s Lettuce (Corn Salad)3.9 9. Cucumber3.10 10. Carrots3.11 Pro Tips for

When lush blooming perennials fall over or even bend, it’s heartbreaking. Plants like peonies, asters, rudbeckia, and delphiniums, with their abundance of flowers, tend to lose their structure. Once the wind has knocked them down, it’s too late. But this doesn’t have to happen. By using plant supports early on, you don’t have to worry

Contents1 The Piss-Off Plant: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Away from Your Garden2 Piss-Off Plant at a Glance3 How the Piss-Off Plant Works4 Where Does the Name “Piss-Off Plant” Come From?5 How to Plant the Piss-Off Plant6 Is the Piss-Off Plant Toxic? The Piss-Off Plant: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Away from Your

Contents0.1 How to Protect Wildlife from Easter Bonfires1 Bonfire Night in the UK: A Spectacle with Hidden Dangers for Wildlife2 How to Keep Wildlife Safe on Bonfire Night3 How the Traditional Easter Bonfire Poses a Risk to Wildlife4 The Tradition of the Easter Bonfire: Its Origins5 How to Protect Wildlife While Celebrating Safely How to