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Setting up a bird bath in the garden – location, maintenance & the right stand

This guide helps garden owners to position a bird bath correctly in their garden, maintain it hygienically and make an informed choice regarding materials and construction. It explains why a bird bath mounted on a high-quality pedestal is often the best solution for both birds and people.

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Choosing the colour of your rose arch: white, black, grey or green – which colour suits your garden style?

Key points at a glance The ideal colour for a rose arch takes into account the garden style, the desired contrast with the blooms, and the surro...

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How to attach a garden arch

Key points at a glance For most garden soils, securing with ground anchors is sufficient – a quick and stable solution without extensive excavat...

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Planting strawberries in a raised bed: location, soil, planting time & care tips

Key points at a glance A sunny, airy location and consistently moist but well-drained soil are crucial for success. Loose, humus-rich planting so...

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Getting rid of ants in raised beds – the best home remedies & gardening tips

Key points at a glance An ant infestation in a raised bed usually indicates dry substrate layers or an aphid colony; a precise root-cause analysi...

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Gift ideas for Mother's Day:
Garden decorations that come from the heart

Key points at a glance A Mother’s Day gift for the garden made of metal is a sustainable alternative to short-lived presents and symbolises lasti...

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Which material is best suited for trellises – metal, wood, plastic or stainless steel?

Key points at a glance The choice of material significantly determines the stability, longevity, and maintenance requirements of a trellis. Met...

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Filling a raised bed correctly: layers, structure & materials

Key points at a glance The correct layered structure is the foundation for a rich harvest and healthy plants. Three core layers – drainage, comp...

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Garden trends 2026: sustainability, design, and durable garden solutions

Key points at a glance Sustainability & ecology: More nature-friendly gardens with native wild plants, promoting biodiversity, less chemistr...

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Valentine's Day gifts – stylish gift ideas for garden lovers

Key points at a glance Personalised Valentine’s Day gifts for the garden combine emotional appreciation with lasting aesthetics and remain pres...

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Creating a raised herb bed: an overview of the 10 best herbs

Key points at a glance A raised herb bed enables the cultivation of aromatic herbs under ideal conditions, even in limited spaces. The right co...

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Build your own birdhouse – simple ideas & secure fastening

Key points at a glance Building a birdhouse supports local bird protection by providing safe feeding and nesting spots. The stability and durabil...

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Controlling slugs naturally: How to protect your garden beds and raised beds

The most important points at a glance Slugs and snails can be controlled most sustainably in the garden through a combination of natural methods...

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Stylish garden edging: How a plug-in or flower bed fence brings order to the garden

The most important points at a glance Bed beds and garden areas can be clearly defined with stylish metal modular fences, creating not only stru...

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Planting potatoes in a raised bed – here's what you need to know

In this guide, we explain how to best plant and care for potatoes in a raised bed to obtain a bountiful harvest.

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Corten steel as snail protection – does it really work?

Corten steel is considered a secret weapon against slugs – whether there is any truth to this gardening myth, we will clarify in this article.

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