Natural garden fence Main advantage: very natural, provides cooling in warm periods, is good for birds and is pleasant for the drainage in the garden. Disadvantage: often requires more maintenance than other garden fences. When choosing a natural hedge, don’t only consider the pruning work it will require, but also the hardiness of the soil, the soil structure at the location of the hedge and whether it will be in a sunny or shady spot. Here are a few tips: Boxwood, which is green all year round, was a favourite in the Netherlands for a long time, but has now […]
GOLDEN TIPS: THIS IS HOW THE BASIL PLANT DOES STAY ALIVE
Use a larger pot Unfortunately, the plastic container in which the basil plant is placed does not do much good for the life of the plant. Throw it away and put the plant in a larger pot. Preferably a pot with holes at the bottom so that you can put it in a layer of water. Looking for a nice spot for the basil? In this video, Marianne shows you how to use a wall rack as a plant rack, among other things. Let the sun shine If there is one thing your basil plant cannot live without, it is […]
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AN INDOOR KITCHEN GARDEN
Vegetables and herbs Not everything grows well at home, some plants simply need the open air to survive. Here is a handy overview of the tastiest vegetables and herbs that are easy to grow indoors. Leaf lettuce Tomatoes Spinach Carrot Garlic Basil Oregano Parsley Mint Chives Coriander Indoor vs outdoor For the basis of an indoor vegetable garden you need three things: containers for sowing, the right soil for growing in and vegetable garden food. Planting seeds indoors is slightly different than outdoors. Find a place for the vegetable garden with plenty of daylight – usually by the window – […]