Garden Design

Mediterranean garden: plants & tips for creating

Bring that holiday feeling home with a Mediterranean garden. We present 10 Mediterranean plants that provide southern flair in the garden.Bring your vacation home with a Mediterranean garden [Photo: InnaFelker/ Shutterstock.com]For many, a holiday in the sunny south is the highlight of every year. But not only the warm weather and great beaches ensure that the Mediterranean region is so popular with tourists - the unique flora also fascinates many. Fortunately, you can also grow numerous Medi...

  • 15-Jun-2022
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Entrance Parking vs. Keep clear: what does the StVO say?

Can I park my car in front of the house entrance without risking a ticket? Or are driveways to be kept clear as a matter of principle? Although the road traffic regulations clearly regulate this in this country, there are still many misunderstandings in this regard. We clarify.video tipIn a nutshellParking in front of driveways is not permitted according to Section 12 Paragraph 3 No. 3 of the Road Traffic RegulationsIt is also not allowed to park in narrow streets oppositeProperty owner may p...

  • 20-Jun-2022
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Underground cable: how deep does a power cable have to be?

Power supply is also usually indispensable in gardens. A professional solution here is to lay an underground power cable, because it is invisible and not a source of accidents. But you need to know how deep a so-called underground cable has to be.video tipIn a nutshellProperly laid underground cables without problems for yearsLaying depth in the garden 60 cmunder paths and roads 80 cmLaying in empty conduit recommendedDon't forget the warning tapeTable of ContentsLaying depth importantObserve...

  • 23-Jun-2022
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House sags: signs

Every now and then one hears of houses that have sagged or buildings that have slipped down. How can this happen? How do you recognize early on that a house is sagging?video tipIn a nutshellslight lowering in the millimeter range is no cause for concernlook for the causes of cracks in the masonryCavities in the ground possible cause for subsidenceSettling cracks are normal to some extent in new buildsConsult experts if necessaryTable of ContentsHouse sags: causessigns of saggingcrack typesWhe...

  • 24-Jun-2022
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Read the year of construction of the window: this is how you determine the age

Typical window features help to determine the age and to read the year of construction. Modern windows are tight and thermally insulating. Since you can save on heating costs with this, it is good to know how old your own windows are. video tipIn a nutshellAge determination by type designation on the frameWindow epochs with typical featuresLighter test to determine glazing and thermal insulationTable of Contentswindow epochsidentifying characteristicsPre-1978 windows Before 1978 to 1995From 1...

  • 29-Jun-2022
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Manhole covers on private property: this is important to note

There is an inspection shaft on almost every property, which is used to maintain the sewage system. With a manhole cover on private property, it is first of all important that you always keep the area free.video tipIn a nutshellManhole cover is used to secure the maintenance shaftThe maintenance shaft is the link between the residential building and the public sewer systemmust comply with legal requirementsInspection shaft must always be freely accessibleDamage to the manhole cover or shaft m...

  • 13-Jul-2022
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Lay new patio tiles on top of old ones

Beautifying and renewing the terrace is possible in many ways. Using old slabs as a base and foundation for laying new terrace slabs offers convincing advantages. This guide shows how to do it.video tipIn a nutshellPreparation is keyUsing old terrace slabs is an advantagesignificant cost savingsdifferent materials possiblenote borderTable of ContentspreparationWooden tiles with click systemwooden floorboardsConcrete slabs and rubber bearingsFix stone slabsterrace edgingfrequently asked Questi...

  • 11-Aug-2022
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Conceal and beautify manhole covers in the garden

Probably nobody wants a manhole cover in their lovingly tended garden. Yet they are there. But there are ways to conceal or at least beautify manhole covers.video tipIn a nutshellManhole covers on private property are the normMust not be removed, paved over or built overCan be covered with plants, gravel or decorative objectsMust remain accessible at all timesTable of ContentsCreate a mini rock gardenDecorate the planter on itPlant small shrubsArtificial stones for embellishmentPaint manhole ...

  • 26-Aug-2022
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