Mistakes in garden design cost effort and annoyance - all the better if you don't commit them. Learn how to avoid 10 common mistakes here.When designing a garden, there are a few things to keep in mind to avoid mistakes [Photo: Simon Vayro/ Shutterstock.com]It is well known that you learn from mistakes, but unwise decisions are particularly annoying when it comes to garden design. No wonder - after all, the structure of the garden, the selection of hedge plants or the Changing the course of t...
Many gardeners swear by raised beds. We reveal what advantages and disadvantages they entail and show how to properly create and plant your own hill bed.Raised beds are popular with many hobby gardeners [Photo: elmar gubisch/ Shutterstock.com]contentsWhat is a hill bed?Creating a hill bed: Here’s howList of layers of a hill bedThe right watering for the hill bedPlant hill bedWhich vegetables are suitable for the hill bed? Mound bed permaculture Advantages & disadvantages of a hill bedWhat...
A dry stone wall in the garden is not only decorative, but also provides an important habitat for beneficial insects. Here you can find out what you should consider when planting a dry stone wall.In contrast to the garden wall, dry stone walls are not grouted [Photo: Manfred Ruckszio/ Shutterstock.com]Dry and natural stone walls have a long tradition in garden design: they used to be especially for delimiting cattle pastures, for terracing or for stabilizing a slope deployed. Today, on the ot...
More and more people decide against a lawn and for a flower meadow. Here we show the advantages of a flower meadow and how to create it.A flower meadow is a good alternative to an ordinary lawn [Photo: courtyardpix/ Shutterstock.com]Well-groomed, almost meticulously trimmed race was to be found in almost every garden for a long time. Gardeners in particular with a large plot of land could hardly avoid laying out large lawns if they did not want to use gravel beds or paved areas. But now there...
In many cities there is a lack of green spaces and many people want a piece of green to cultivate. Street beds solve both: they beautify the cityscape, strengthen the neighborhood and offer insects a habitat.Road beds provide much-needed habitat for insects [Photo: Catherine Zibo/ Shutterstock.com]Say goodbye to gray streets: street beds are a great way to make your city a little greener! In this article you will learn what exactly street beds are, what positive effects they have in the city ...
Forest gardens are an exciting trend that bring many benefits. We explain what is meant by a forest garden and how you can create a forest garden yourself.A forest garden is the dream of many people [Photo: Andreas Zerndl/ Shutterstock.com]More and more people are longing for nature and a lifestyle that is as close to nature as possible. No wonder, then, that forest gardens are becoming increasingly popular. The idyllic garden design creates a place of peace and serenity with its unique struc...
Many want to create a place of rest and relaxation in their garden. We give tips on creating a Zen garden that provides inner balance.The Zen garden is a place of relaxation [Photo: Thye-Wee Gn/ Shutterstock.com]For many, gardens are a place of rest and relaxation. The Zen garden in particular is said to have an exceptionally calming aura. The Japanese garden shape is often associated with perfect harmony and aesthetics - such a garden is therefore considered the perfect place for mindfulness...
Green facades are an integral part of the cities of the future. However, vertical gardening can also find its way into your own home.Whether it's lettuce or herbs, the construction methods are just as diverse as the plants you can grow in them [Photo: CGN089/ Shutterstock.com]Vertical gardening - or "vertical gardening" as it is often used in English - has received more and more attention in recent years. Instead of looking for the space needed for gardening on a flat surface, the cultivation...
Of course, everyone can plant their garden as they wish, but there are a few tricks that make life easier. We provide assistance.A wildflower meadow is a low-maintenance and bee-friendly twist on an English lawn [Photo: Alan Bryant/ Shutterstock.com]A garden should actually be a place of rest and relaxation - but many gardeners associate it with a lot of work and effort instead of just letting their soul dangle. Mowing the lawn, trimming the hedge, and pulling weeds are chores for many that, ...
A cottage garden can be a real dream if you set it up correctly and choose the right plants. You can find out how best to proceed here.A cottage garden is a dream for many [Photo: Vicky Jirayu/ Shutterstock.com]It invites you to dream, is romantic, wild and simply beautiful - the cottage garden makes the heart of most garden lovers beat faster. Above all, the mixture of ornamental and useful plants that grow close together, as well as the interaction between the different plants characterize ...
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