With a rock garden you get alpine flair right on your doorstep. We tell you here which ten plants are particularly suitable for this.With a rock garden you get alpine flair right on your doorstep [Photo: Uhryn Larysa/ Shutterstock.com]More and more garden owners are choosing to create a rock garden on their property. No wonder, after all, the rock garden is a great eye-catcher and can be individually adapted to any garden. Last but not least, the large selection of plants is also responsible ...
Gravel gardens are now widely banned. And that's a good thing, because they harm people and the environment. You can find out how to get rid of the remains from days gone by here.Lots of stone, little green: Modern gravel gardens can manage almost without plants [Photo: Palatinate Stock/ Shutterstock.com]In the following we will deal with a phenomenon that some garden owners describe as modern, others as simply horrible: It is about the so-called gravel gardens. This sparks many a conversatio...
Rock gardens can vary in design and complexity. Here you will find suggestions, instructions and plants for your own rock garden.Stones are an important part of many gardens because they create atmosphere [Photo: Ketrin_Ti/ Shutterstock.com]We hear "rock garden", we often think directly of those modern stone deserts that are increasingly appearing in German front gardens. However, using plenty of stone in garden design has a much longer tradition. The reason for this lies in the rugged flair ...
contentsdensity or weight?Light concretenormal concreteheavy concretefrequently asked QuestionsAnyone who builds with concrete should know the weight of a cubic meter (m³) in order not to experience any nasty surprises in construction projects. In our article we tell you how many kilograms 1 m³ of different types of concrete weighs.In a nutshelldensity or Weight depends on the type of concreteis dry densityLightweight concrete up to 2,000 kg/m³Normal concrete up to 2,600 kg/m³Heavy concrete f...
contentsHigh-pressure cleaner damages concreteHome remedies for cleaningsanddetergentsoft soapcurd soapwashing sodastarch and sodabaking sodabaking powderwaterfrequently asked QuestionsDirt and discoloration on concrete surfaces in the garden and on the terrace are not uncommon after the winter. There are various ways to clean concrete slabs, although the high-pressure cleaner is not always recommended.In a nutshellConcrete very absorbentHigh-pressure cleaner roughens the surfaceImpregnation ...
Compost beds make targeted use of the outstanding properties of compost. Depending on the structure and the compost used, you can even benefit from the heat development of fresh compost, which leads to a premature harvest.Compost is a quick and easy way to create beds without having to dig up [Photo: Fedor Eremin/ Shutterstock.com]Compost in the garden is very valuable. In this article we explain how to integrate compost directly into the new planting of beds.Tip: There are differences in com...
Paved areas and paths give structure to the property. After laying the paving slabs becomes sand swept in or smothered. Alternatively, can the cheaper play sand be used as joint sand?video tipIn a nutshellPlay sand not suitable as joint sandSand qualities differ in the size and composition of the grainsconsist mainly of quartzPlay sand processed several timesoffers different qualities than joint sandTable of Contentsjoint sandplay sandfrequently asked Questionsjoint sandThe paved terrace or t...
power cord can easily be installed underground even with the right instructions. However, you should definitely pay attention to the surface material. Read here how deep you should lay an underground cable under pavement.video tipIn a nutshellMinimum laying depth protects underground cable from wearRun cables deeper under pavement than under loose surfacesat least 80 centimeters deepLaying empty pipes is recommendedobserve the correct laying techniqueTable of ContentsDepth protects undergroun...
Concrete is used for many jobs in and around the house. Depending on where it is used, it is mixed differently. We provide information here about the mixing ratio of concrete C20/25 and 25/30.video tipIn a nutshellthe data C20/25 and C25/30 refer to the compressive strengthboth types of concrete can be used in many waysmixing includes cement, aggregate and waterslightly different mixing ratio depending on strength classTable of Contentsmeaning of the designationsusage typesmixing ratioMixing ...
Children prefer to eat fresh fruit straight from the bush. Here you will find tips for creating your own snack garden that will delight young and old alike.A snack garden delights young and old [Photo: AlexeiLogvinovich/Shutterstock.com]What inspires big and small in summer? That's right - sweet berries and fresh fruits. Of course, the healthy treats taste best when you eat them directly from the bush in your own garden can pick, which is why the Naschgarten is a great way to playfully introd...
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