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Young flowering fruit tree planted in sunny front garden with fresh green foliagePlanting

Small tree for small front garden: which species fit

A tree in a small front garden is possible if you choose wisely. Discover which small trees have shallow roots and won't threaten foundations.

8 min
House facade with climbing plants on a wooden trellis above a narrow pavement borderGarden Construction

Front garden design along the pavement: rules and plant choices

A beautiful front garden along your street adds immediate character. Learn what local rules apply, which plants tolerate dry conditions, and how to respect your neighbors.

8 min
Front garden divided into four equal beds with a path through the middleGarden Layout

A low-maintenance front garden with plants

A front garden doesn't need to be labour-intensive. Choose groundcovers, shrubs and mulch, forget about grass and enjoy a green entrance.

7 min
Prairie garden full of yellow and purple flowers with fine grassesInspiration

Prairie-style front garden: wild grasses and flowers

Create a prairie-inspired front garden with grasses and wildflowers. Low-maintenance, insect-friendly, beautiful from spring to winter.

8 min
Blooming Buddleja butterfly bush with purple and pink flowers full of butterfliesInspiration

Butterfly garden with Buddleja: nectar-rich front garden

Transform your front garden into a butterfly meadow with Buddleja davidii and nectar-rich plants. Simple, colourful, year-round visitors.

8 min
Garden calendar April with week-by-week tasks and garden in full springSeasonal Tips

April week-by-week garden plan: everything done on time

Complete week-by-week planning for April: sowing, planting, mowing, mulching. No stress, everything on schedule.

8 min
Freshly mowed grass in full green in April with summer feelSeasonal Tips

First lawn mowing April: height, frequency and tips

When do you mow your lawn for the first time in April? Ideal cutting height, frequency and preparation for healthy spring grass.

8 min
Olive tree in terracotta pot on sunny terrace in AprilSeasonal Tips

Mediterranean plants outdoors in April: olive, citrus, oleander

When can you move olive tree, lemon tree, and oleander outside after frost? Hardening, placement, and April care schedule.

8 min
Carport clothed in green climbing plants and flower containersGarden Construction

Planting around carports: how to soften a carport with greenery

Carport feels hard and grey? Transform it with the right planting. Climbers, containers and borders that soften carport structures.

5 min
Inviting garden entrance with a planted path, ambient lighting and decorative potsGarden Layout

Designing your garden entrance zone: first impressions count

Turn your garden entrance into a calling card. Tips for paths, planting and lighting that welcome guests warmly.

4 min
Refreshed front garden with flowering borders and new pathGarden Construction

Front garden makeover: 12 ideas that work

Transform your front garden with 12 practical ideas. From planting to smart paving: create kerb appeal that lasts.

4 min

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