Garden and outdoor life
A garden can be more than just cultivation! It can also be an oasis where you feed the birds in winter, or a place where running and playing puts the lawn to the test. We've gathered tips and advice in this section to make your outdoor life a little better.
The ultimate guide to plant food - when and how to add it
Springtime is known as the season where everything sprouts. This requires a lot of energy from the plants and sometimes they might need a little help. Therefore, you might ask yourself: should I add plant food to my plants? If so, which type of plant food should I choose, when should I add it, and how do I do it?
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Make your own compost in 8 easy steps
Want to take your gardening to the next level? Try making your own compost at home! Small twigs, withered flowers, and leaves - here is your complete guide on how to create your homemade compost!
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Which bird feeder should I choose?
There are many types of bird feeders and each has its own unique purpose. Which bird feeder is best for you depends on which birds you want to attract to your garden, and on where you are planning on hanging it. We’ll guide you to the perfect choice!
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Prepare your garden for winter
Before winter is arriving, there are some things you can do in your garden during fall to get a headstart in spring. For example, improve the soil in your garden and in your flower beds, take care of your tools, and protect your trees and shrubs. This way, you will thank yourself in spring! Also, preparing your garden for winter is an excellent excuse to be outdoors and enjoy the much-needed autumn sun.
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How to prune currant bushes and apple trees
Pruning your trees and shrubs is not a necessity. They will grow and bear fruit regardless. But if you want a bigger harvest or nice-looking shapes in your garden, it may be worth pruning the branches once a year.
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Overwintering dahlia tubers
Dahlias can’t survive winter outside, so the tubers must be dug up in the autumn and stored in a frost-free place until the spring when they can be replanted.
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Sowing grass in autumn
Sow a new lawn in autumn when conditions are excellent for grass seeds to germinate and grow.
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Grass School – sowing a lawn
You can sow a new lawn from spring to early autumn. Autumn is the best time to lay a lawn. The warm soil and humid weather cause the seeds to germinate at record speed.
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Fertilising an established lawn
You’ll get a much bigger harvest if you fertilise your plants. But which fertiliser should you choose and which plants require more or less nutrients?
Read morePrepare your garden for winter
Before winter is arriving, there are some things you can do in your garden during fall to get a headstart in spring. For example, improve the soil in your garden and in your flower beds, take care of your tools, and protect your trees and shrubs. This way, you will thank yourself in spring! Also, preparing your garden for winter is an excellent excuse to be outdoors and enjoy the much-needed autumn sun.
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