Garden Design

Ideas for your dream garden

If you own a pool, you can't avoid getting to grips with the technology and especially ...Are you the proud owner of a pool, but it just turns milky in color? Cloudiness in the pool water indicates ...Are you interested in a pool and are you wondering about the operating costs that you will have to face each year? Regardless of whether ...Having a pool in the garden can be a huge drain in terms of running costs. For this reason, consider ...A pool is no longer a prestige object for upscale re...

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How to: Vent the pool pump & sand filter system

table of contentsVenting: When is it necessary?Bleed after maintenanceVent the sand filter system: InstructionsPrime the underwater pool pumpfrequently asked QuestionsAir in the system is often the cause of a drop in the performance of the pool pump. This severely restricts the delivery and filter performance. If so, you need to prime the pool pump.In a nutshellAir causes a drop in performance in the poolAir bubbles can be seen in the pump waterAir is released through valvesVenting: When is i...

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Drainage gravel as splash protection: ideal grain size

table of contentsSplash guard grit: sizeHeavy soilsLoose soilsfrequently asked QuestionsDrainage gravel is an ideal splash protection for buildings. When choosing the material, the right grain size is important because it has a significant effect on the seepage behavior of the water.In a nutshellUse grain sizes of 8 to 32 millimetersThe nature of the soil determines the grain sizeuse washed gravelSplash guard grit: sizeIf you want to use drainage gravel as a splash guard, different grain size...

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Garden Design

Ideas for your dream garden

If you want to create a natural pool, you have to pay attention to many factors. Size, material but also filters and maintenance costs ...Draining the pool water can be necessary for a number of reasons. But where do you put it? Because chemical treatment can be dangerous ...Polycarbonate patio covers have both advantages and disadvantages. How the material is in use ...Having your own pool is a pleasant refreshment on hot days. But so that the pleasure does not turn into displeasure ...Sands...

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Designing the edge of the pond: 14 ideas and plants for the edge of the pond

table of contentsPond edge zonesCreate a shallow water zonePlants with SPlants from W - ZCreate a swamp zonePlants with IPlants from V - ZDesign the wet zone / riparian zonePlants from A - CPlants from P - SPlants from W - ZFor many hobby gardeners, a pond is the eye-catcher in the home garden and is therefore usually designed individually. So that the gem also fits harmoniously into the garden, the edge of the pond should also be taken into account when designing. For this, the pond owner is...

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Insert pond plants: with or without soil? How to plant properly

table of contentsPond plantsWith earthWithout earthSubstrateWater depthFish in the pondPlant basketsPond plants give the home garden idyll the perfect floral flair. They embellish the individual garden ambience with the integrated and planted garden pond. But now a question arises, do you prefer to plant the pond plants with or without soil in the water area? At Plantopedia you will quickly find answers to these and other questions. In the following article, we will explain to you how to prop...

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Garden Design

18 fast growing shrubs for every garden

table of contentsCare tips to promote growthFlowering shrubsFarm jasmineForsythiaPanicle hydrangeasloeBlack elderBuddleiaTrumpet treeOrnamental currantDeciduous shrubsVinegar treeCherry laurelligusterCurly willowhazelnutCommon willowConiferous bushesOccidental tree of lifeyewjuniperScots pineShrubs enrich the garden in many ways. They act as an eye-catcher, soundproofing or delimit the property. As dense hedges or planted individually, they provide a valuable source of food for butterflies, w...

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Planting time of 19 perennials: list from A-Z

table of contentsPlants from A to HPlants from J to PPlants from S to Zfrequently asked QuestionsPerennials form the basis of the garden. They are suitable for gardeners, are hardy, easy to care for and bloom. We have compiled a list of twelve popular varieties and tips on when to plant them for you.In a nutshellPerennials are perennial, herbaceous, mostly hardy plantsSubdivision according to height into high, medium-high and low upholstery or Ground cover shrubsPlanting time mostly in spring...

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Green pond: this is how you fight algae with milk

table of contentsCauses of AlgaeUse lactic acid bacteriaApply milkAlternative dairy productsfrequently asked QuestionsTo rid the pond of old people, you do not need to resort to chemical means. An old home remedy for fighting algae is cow's milk. This is an effective alternative to chemicals, especially in natural ponds.In a nutshellLactic acid bacteria can reduce algaeCow's milk contains only small amounts of lactic acid bacteriaCow's milk can promote the growth of algae through other ingred...

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Heron defense: what to do against herons?

table of contentsWay of life of the heronAt the garden pondMeasures to repel heronsPond coverdummyElectric fencesStructural measuresActions not allowed and ineffectivefrequently asked QuestionsGray herons eat fish and make no difference whether they hunt in a natural body of water or in the garden pond. Anyone who has expensive fish in the pond would like to drive the heron away. These remedies have proven to be helpful in repelling herons.In a nutshellHerons widespreadIn addition to fish, th...

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