Gardening demands a lot from the gardening enthusiast. While the musculoskeletal system is affected by constant bending, kneeling and hoeing, the skin suffers from thorns and dirt. Read here how you can make working in your home oasis easier with the right clothing. Pants with clever extras Durable work pants for the garden should not […]
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In a large garden, you can give free rein to your imagination and put your own ideas into practice as you please. Beautiful flower beds, decorative barbecue and seating areas, garden ponds with associated streams, or simply extensive lawns and planting areas for bees and other insects are just a few ideas that can be
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The trend of global warming is clear: increasingly hot summers with several days above 35°C increase the need for sun protection in the garden even in the originally temperate European heartland. Relaxing outdoors in the sun is only possible up to a certain point. At some point, the pain threshold is reached and one feels
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How deep do the roots of palm trees go? If you want to plant a palm tree, you need good conditions. But in addition to the right soil, it is also important that the palms have enough space for their roots. But how much space is that? Are palms shallow or deep rooted? How deep
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If the garden pond loses water, it is usually due to a damaged pond liner. Depending on the size of the holes, it is worth replacing the liner. When does the pond liner need to be replaced? If the pond liner is older than 15 years, it is worth to replace it completely. The liner
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Newts choose their own water bodies. For them to settle in the garden pond, it must be as close to nature as possible. How newts live Domestic newts, which include thread, crested, mountain and pond newts, lead a hidden life. Especially during their stay on land from August to March they are rarely seen. Then
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Groundwater wells can be a goldmine. But where is drilling really worthwhile? And how can the water be used? Flowers, vegetables, meadows and trees: Anyone who owns a large garden without a well can tell you a thing or two about expensive tap water. Especially in hot summers, watering with drinking water often costs the
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Compost toilet, bio toilet, dry (separation) toilet – many names for one and the same: a toilet. And it can fit anywhere: in your RV, in your self-sufficient (small) garden, or just behind the house. A composting toilet is a pretty useful thing – for you and your plants. And: It makes you a bit
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The sand is a perfect additive to your gardening mix because it provides the soil with texture and structure. It also helps to improve drainage and aeration, which can be important for plants that prefer drier soil. Some people use beach sand as an additive in their garden because it provides the soil with texture
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You are afraid for your unprotected garden furniture in summer and your garden house is hardly used in winter? These factors can encourage a burglary! To ensure that your garden paradise remains your safe haven in the future, we will show you how you can secure your garden together with your belongings against theft. Basic
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In early summer, the first cherries are ripe. However, if you want to enjoy a rich cherry harvest, you should keep a close eye on the weather and not wait too long with the harvest. A heavy downpour and the small bright red fruits rip open. Insects and fungi take advantage of this opportunity and
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Growth of Nordmann fir Among fir trees, Abies nordmanniana is probably the most famous classic at Christmas time. The mighty tree originated in the Caucasus and is therefore also known as the Caucasian fir. In the 19th century it was brought to Central Europe by the Finnish biologist Alexander von Nordmann. In its native habitat,
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To ensure that garden waste decomposes quickly on the compost and can be used as fertilizer, it should be shredded well beforehand. For this purpose, shredders are suitable, with which you can also cut large quantities of compost material into small pieces. Which devices are suitable for shredding compost? What compost can you chop? Basically,
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If dense moss colonizes patio slabs, the joy of the popular outdoor seating area is very much dimmed. Neither wood, nor stone are spared from the green coating. Since the slabs become slippery at the same time and thus dangerous with every step, there is an immediate need for action. Experienced amateur gardeners do not
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Before purchasing a fence, you should first consider whether it should be exclusively functional, whether only the visual aspect is important or whether both play a role. When choosing the material, the price is often a decisive criterion, because the price differences can sometimes already be considerable. However, the quality should not be disregarded, because
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A rain barrel is subject to enormous stresses due to wind and weather, UV radiation and not least the water itself. But not all damage leads to unusability. Small cracks in rain barrels in particular can be easily repaired. Material and procedure Of course, there is the image of a typical rain barrel that most
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Aronia berries, also known as chokeberries, are becoming increasingly common in domestic gardens. This is because the pea-sized fruits of the deciduous shrubs contain many valuable ingredients when harvested ripe. According to the calendar Generally, the harvest time of chokeberries is between mid-August and mid-late September. Within Europe, the harvest of chokeberries begins somewhat earlier
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Japanese maple (Acer japonicum) is a small tree or shrub, which, as the name suggests, originates from Japan. It can grow up to 10 meters high. The autumn coloration is striking. The leaves then change colors, becoming bright yellow, orange and red. But also the flowers are not without. Although they are not large, but
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Whether pictorially malleable specimen plant or opaque hedge, the thuja is one of the most widespread ornamental shrubs of private front yards and gardens. Despite an intensive growth and a comparatively simple care, plants discolor again and again from the usual, rich green to brown. How to explain the causes and measures to turn the
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We breathe the scent of fresh needles, collect cones and marvel at the graceful growth of different conifers in the forests. Sometimes, however, we don’t even know what kind of tree it actually is. Spruce and fir look confusingly similar, but those who know what details to look out for can still distinguish the species
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Thanks to magnificent growth and evergreen leaves thuja hedge enjoys great popularity. The trees of life are easy to care for and robust. Nevertheless, garden owners need to regularly cut back the thuja hedge. How to do it, you can learn here. Right Care for thuja hedges Thuja hedge is a hardy plant. If you
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Conifers (and woody plants) are regularly replanted in nurseries at intervals of about 3 to 5 years (the expert calls this “verschult”) so that they form compact fiber root balls and are ready for sale at any time. When conifers stand in the same place for a long time, they sprout – depending on the
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With a magnifying glass, you can discover amazing things in the litter and soil under bushes and trees: for example, the tiny feeding traces on fallen leaves. And you can observe some of the tiny soil creatures that make the tracks. They are the ones that recycle “biowaste” in nature. There’s a lot going on
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What we know as “mushrooms” are actually just the small fruiting bodies of these amazing creatures. Without them, forests would not exist in the form we know. Every child knows mushrooms. They are the little plants with a stem and an umbrella on top that you often see in the forest. Toadstools, for example. Right?
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Flowing water creates very special habitats. How can animals, plants and people get along well there? Many streams are to become wilder again in the coming years. That means they are to be restored to a natural state. Because “wild” streams and rivers are not only very beautiful. They are also valuable for nature. Among
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That a copper nail can kill trees is a myth that persists. We explain the truth behind the rumor and provide tips for sustainable tree management. When a tree from the neighbor’s garden encroaches on one’s own property or a specimen in one’s own garden has grown too large, some property owners look for an
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In the sandbox you do not really want to find anything except the sand and the appropriate forms of play. Children should let off steam there and play undisturbed. This light-heartedness is quickly over if ants make themselves felt. The sandbox is a popular retreat for all kinds of insects. But once ants have formed
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We talk more and more in everyday life about protecting our environment, recycling material and reuse possibilities – also us at homify, especially when the discussion includes topics like decoration or furniture. It is indeed incredible how many things we can build with simple euro pallets, fruit crates or wooden boards, for example. This is
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You can design your garden with little money if you know a few tips and tricks. Here you will find five ideas that you can implement not only cheap, but also easy. On the Internet or in garden centers there are beds, plants, garden furniture and decoration for every taste, but they often cost a
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If you want to dig up the garden, the main thing to wait for the right time. Especially for a vegetable garden is important to dig up the garden again and again, so that the plants grow well. For amateur gardeners, digging up the vegetable beds is an important preparation for sowing. The gardener loosens
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