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Echte lavendel (Lavandula angustifolia) in bloei op een zonnige, droge plekPlanting

Lavendel snoeien: wanneer, hoe diep en per soort

Lavendel snoeien doe je na de bloei in augustus en in maart. Hoe diep je knipt, wat je nooit doet en de verschillen per soort, met stappenplan.

6 min
Boerenhortensia met grote, bolle bloemtrossen in de zomerPlanting

Hortensia snoeien: wanneer, hoe diep en per soort

Hortensia snoeien hangt af van de soort: boerenhortensia licht na de bloei, Annabelle en pluimhortensia in maart hard terug. Tabel per soort en stappenplan.

7 min
Witte rozen in volle bloei aan een rozenstruikPlanting

Rozen snoeien: wanneer en hoe, per soort

Rozen snoeien doe je in maart: grootbloemige rozen tot 40 à 50 cm, trosrozen lichter tot 60 à 75 cm. Klimrozen, ramblers en elke andere soort in één tabel.

8 min
Bare, well-prepared brown garden soil with no weeds in sightSoil & Ground

Bindweed and couch grass: exhaust the roots instead of digging

Digging spreads bindweed and couch grass further, since every root piece regrows. Here is how to starve the roots with cardboard, mulch and weekly pulling.

7 min
Well-prepared brown garden soil where moles could dig tunnels before a new lawn is laidSoil & Ground

Moles in the lawn: what works without traps

Moles dig tunnels in your lawn, but killing them is not needed and often not legal: see what actually works, from netting to drainage.

6 min
Wooden compost bin filled with garden waste and pruning material including branches and leavesSoil & Ground

Pruning waste disposal: wood pile, chipping or removal

Too much pruning waste? Choose between a wood pile, hiring a chipper, or proper disposal. Learn what works best.

8 min
Garden soil with a drainage trench filled with gravel to carry rainwater awaySoil & Ground

Waterlogging in the garden after heavy rain: cause and solution

After heavy rain, your garden floods. Learn how compacted soil, poor drainage and a badly built terrace cause waterlogging, and how to fix it yourself.

8 min
Close-up of a healthy earthworm in dark-brown garden compostSoil & Ground

Root cloth in garden borders: why you should avoid it

Root fabric seems handy against weeds, but destroys soil life and causes long-term problems. Discover why and what works better.

8 min
Romantic tea corner under pergola with blooming roses and lavender where you want to keep mosquitoes at bay without sprayInspiration

How to reduce mosquitoes in your garden without spray

You reduce mosquitoes in your garden by removing standing water, attracting bats and dragonflies and using a simple fan, without any chemical spray.

7 min
Cozy outdoor room under a wooden pergola with seating, cushions and mood lightingInspiration

Wasp nest in the garden: what to do and not do

A wasp nest looks scary, but it is not always dangerous. Learn to recognize nests, understand why wasps are useful, and when you need professional help.

7 min
Garden plants ready for a pruning session with shears and work glovesSeasonal Tips

June garden: what to prune, sow, and water

June is the peak of the gardening season. Learn which plants to prune now, what to sow before it is too late, and how to water during heat waves.

8 min
Clean paver joints free from weeds and algaeGarden Construction

Weeds between pavers and joints without chemicals

Weeds between patio slabs grow fast and look messy. Learn which methods really work without glyphosate or salt.

7 min

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