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Growing Vegetables in Raised Beds – The Best Varieties, Planting Tips, & a Year-Round Planting Plan

Key Takeaways A raised bed creates ideal growing conditions through its unique warmth and loose soil, provided that nutrient requirements and pla...
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How to attach a rose arch

The Key Points at a Glance For most garden soils, securing with ground anchors is sufficient – a quick and stable solution without extensive exc...
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Mixing plants in a raised bed: Which plants go well together?

The Most Important Points at a Glance Spring (from March): Start with fast-growing early crops such as radishes, spinach, cut-and-come-again lett...
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Garden arch in the garden – which width is the right choice?

Key points at a glance The internal dimensions are crucial to the actual ease of passage and should form the basis of any planning. Widths rangin...
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Preparing your garden for your holiday: Watering & a checklist for a worry-free break

Key points at a glance A sunny, airy location and consistently moist but well-drained soil are crucial for success. Loose, humus-rich potting soi...
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Planting, staking and caring for dahlias: everything you need to know for a bountiful bloom

The Essentials in Brief Only plant dahlia tubers after the risk of frost has passed in loose, well-drained soil to prevent rot. Support structure...
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Sustainable Gardening: The Best Tips for Eco-Friendly Gardening

Key Takeaways Sustainable gardening begins with simple routines such as mulching, using peat-free compost, and collecting rainwater, which yield...
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Planting strawberries in a raised bed: location, soil, planting time & care tips

At a Glance: The Essentials A sunny, airy location and consistently moist but well-drained soil are crucial for success. Loose, humus-rich planti...
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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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Plants in the garden that are toxic to children and pets – what shouldn’t be in the garden?

The main points Numerous popular garden classics pose risks as poisonous plants in the garden due to berries, seeds, or irritating plant sap, whi...
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Buying a rose arch – 5 tips for making the right choice

Key Points at a Glance Material and craftsmanship are crucial for ensuring a garden arch remains stable and aesthetically pleasing for years to c...
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Low-maintenance garden – ideas and tips for simple garden design

Key Takeaways A low-maintenance garden is based on clearly defined zones, fixed edges, and a well-thought-out, reduced selection of plants. Robus...
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Raised garden beds with integrated privacy screens – stylishly demarcate garden areas

Key points at a glance A raised garden bed with integrated privacy screen combines gardening with the creation of privacy and a clearly defined s...
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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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Planting a raised bed – planning, planting schedule & practical tips

Careful planning and professional maintenance are essential to ensure that a raised bed remains productive in the long term. In this guide, you will learn what is important when filling and creating a raised bed. We explain how to layer a raised bed and provide practical tips for planting it.

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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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Modern garden: stylish garden design with clean lines and durable materials

Key points at a glance Modern gardens are based on clean lines, durable materials such as corten steel, and a reduced, structured planting schem...
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Vertical gardening:
The 5 most beautiful plants for trellises and house walls

Key points at a glance Vertical gardening transforms walls and fences into blooming landscapes, optimising space usage. Classics such as climbing...
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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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Sustainable garden design: Why durable materials are the better choice

The most important points at a glance A sustainable garden is based on high-quality materials like metal, which conserve resources and break th...
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Hardy container plants: These plants can survive frost in planters or raised beds.

The most important points at a glance By carefully selecting hardy plants and robust planters, gardens, patios, and balconies retain their appea...
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How to properly support roses – this is how you give your plants secure support and shape

The most important points in brief A stable support ensures healthy growth, protects against shoot breakage in wind or rain, and promotes abund...
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Creating a vegetable garden: how bed and planting fences effectively protect plants

The most important points at a glance The success of a vegetable garden depends on choosing the right location and soil conditions – sunny, loos...
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Christmas magic in the garden: festive decorating ideas with metal elements

The most important points at a glance With wind- and weather-resistant metal elements such as climbing obelisks, garden columns, and Garden arc...
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Durability in the garden: Metal raised beds compared to wood and plastic

Key Points Metal raised beds offer superior durability, excellent dimensional stability, and minimal maintenance compared to wood and plastic, ...
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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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How to prune peonies correctly: Tips for abundant blooms

The most important points at a glance Correct pruning of peonies ensures impressive blooms every year and maintains the plant's health – herbace...
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Romantic garden design with a metal Garden arch

The most important points at a glance A Garden arch made of high-quality metal brings romantic elegance to the garden, serves as a stylish suppo...
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Beautifying house walls: creative ideas with trellises and plants

The most important points at a glance With creative ideas like trellises and carefully selected plants, a house wall can be transformed into an ...
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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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Colorful autumn garden: add trellises for autumnal accents

The most important points at a glance Metal trellises allow you to create particularly durable and stable accents in your autumn garden, as they...
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Raised garden bed: kit or fully welded – what is the best choice for your garden?

The most important points in brief A raised bed is ideal for growing vegetables and herbs easily and without straining your back in your own gar...
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Creating garden spaces: Clever ideas for more structure in your garden

Key Points at a Glance Through structured design with high-quality metal products such as raised beds and Garden arches, ELEO creates individual...
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Magical evenings outdoors:
How to create atmospheric lighting on your patio

The most important points at a glance With atmospheric lighting and suitable design tips, the patio can be transformed into a special oasis of w...
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Corten steel in a natural garden: harmony of rust and wilderness

Discover the many ways Corten steel can add a unique touch to your garden and highlight the beauty of nature. The warm rust patina of this special steel blends harmoniously into the natural surroundings and offers countless inspiring garden decorating ideas.
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Garden Trends 2025: 6 Garden Ideas to Copy

The garden is increasingly evolving into a versatile "outdoor living room" where functionality, creativity, and relaxation combine. Are you still looking for inspiration for your own home? Then join us for a look at the garden trends of 2025 – with plenty of garden ideas to copy!

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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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Gardening tips for December

Winter wonderland or dreary gray? Depending on the weather, there are different tasks to do in the garden in December. Find out exactly what in our gardening tips for the last month of the year.

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Rusty garden decorations - rustic autumn decoration

Welcome the beginning of the cold season with suitable autumn decorations for the garden! Rust decorations are ideal here, as the patina harmonizes with the colors of autumn.
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Gardening tips for November

The most important points in brief In November, garden owners should prepare their gardens for winter dormancy by feeding birds, properly prunin...
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Gardening tips for October

In our gardening tips for October, we explain what you should do in your green oasis to optimally prepare the garden for winter and also for the new season next year.
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Gardening tips for September

There's still plenty to do in the garden in September to prepare for autumn. Our gardening tips explain which tasks you can complete to lay the foundation for a healthy and beautiful garden in the new year.
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Green manure in raised beds: What you need to know

The most important points in brief Green manure is a sustainable method for regenerating the soil in raised beds, as it promotes soil life, prov...
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Garden year August

In August, most plants are in full bloom and the harvest season for many fruits and vegetables is in full swing. Besides the harvest, we explain what else needs doing in the eighth month of the year in our August gardening tips.
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Homemade irrigation system for plant pots

With a few simple materials and some basic DIY skills, you can create a system that automatically waters your plants, saving you time and effort.
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Gardening tips for July

The most important points in brief In July, the garden is in full bloom, and regular watering as well as targeted care measures such as summer p...
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