Welcome your guests with an entrance framed by bar plants. There are loads of different shapes and sizes to choose from, and they stay nice throughout the winter.
Heather can withstand the entire winter outdoors and helps add color to everything from patios, balconies, and porch steps. If you take care of the heather properly, it will stay beautiful throughout the season. Learn more about care and different types of heather here!
In the autumn, calm descends over the garden, and you can prepare for winter and the upcoming spring, while also enjoying the autumn blooming plants.
When winter is on its way, some plants need a little help to withstand the winter, especially in the colder parts of our country. Depending on where and how they are planted, we need to use some different tricks.
Place different types of flower bulbs in layers to get many beautiful flowers with a long flowering time. Mix everything from tulips, daffodils, and various types of crocuses to create an impactful bulb lasagna. Learn how!
Japanese skimmia is a perfect winter plant for your outdoor pots. The plant brightens up your patio or balcony throughout the autumn and winter with its shiny evergreen leaves and pink or white flowers – or bright red berries that some varieties have. Scientific name: Skimmia japonicaFamily: Rutaceae
Elegant, hardy and trendy plant with large, dark green violin-shaped leaves. The Fiddle Leaf Fig looks great standing alone in its majesty. The large plants are suitable for standing on the floor in a large and sturdy pot or basket.
Strelitzia is the green trending plant that has taken Norway by storm. It has amazingly beautiful and large leaves, and can grow as tall as a tree. Perfect if you want a tropical touch in your home.
The interest in decorating with plants is increasing, and more and more people want plants that bring new energy. Plants can transform a dull space into a sculptural eye-catcher, radiate elegance, or be a colorful energy bomb. These plants give your home a completely new character!
Norwegians are more interested in indoor plants than ever before, and the greatest interest is in easy-to-care-for plants. We would like to create harmonious and natural indoor environments with green plants, at the same time as many people need plants that are relatively easy to care for. These are the plant trends that apply now.
Here are super simple tips for easily taking care of and nurturing your green indoor plants.
When planting in pots, the plant's nutrient and water reserves are limited to the size of the pot. As the plant grows larger, it should be repotted.
Garden paths make walking through the garden easier and protect plants and lawn from being trampled. Here we go through different materials, methods and tips for garden paths.
Keep your garden well-groomed and your flower beds blooming. With the right tools, it's easier to get your garden just the way you want it.
Fresh grass clippings are so nutrient-rich that they have almost the same effect on plants as cow manure. But not only that, grass clippings improve the structure of the soil, help retain moisture, and prevent weeds.
With the right tools, fertilizer and care, the dream of a healthy and green lawn becomes a reality. Learn more about how to take care of the lawn and keep it in good condition all year round.
There are many benefits to watering with rainwater. Plants love it, groundwater is preserved, and less energy is used. Here’s how easy it is to collect and use rainwater in your garden.
Fruits and berries that are packed with healthy vitamins can be grown at home. Here are six beautiful vitamin bombs for your garden.
Do you want to fill your pantry with homemade treats? Making your own juice is a perfect way to utilize fruits and berries from the garden.
Fermentation is a great way to preserve vegetables through the winter. By using salt, you create an environment where good bacteria thrive while keeping bad ones out. This not only makes your vegetables last longer, but also gives them a nice, tangy flavor. In this article, we'll show you how to ferment, step by step.
Making jam and marmalade from berries and fruits from the garden is a tradition for many, but also surprisingly easy if you have never tried before. Here we go through the process step by step.
Is it time to replace the garden furniture, or do you have a new patio that you are going to furnish for the first time? Here we go through different materials, maintenance needs, accessories and the like, so that you have a good basis for choosing the best for your needs.
With proper maintenance and winter storage, you can keep your garden furniture lasting and looking great, year after year. Usually, it doesn't take much!
Build an insect hotel and boost biodiversity and harvests in your garden. To grow fruits and berries, pollination is essential—and to ensure pollination, you need insects.
Now that the days are getting shorter and it gets dark earlier, it's time to enjoy the garden in a new way. With the help of lights, plants, bushes, and areas reveal themselves in a completely new way.
November can feel like a long, dark month between the colorful autumn and all the coziness of December. But there is a way to brighten up this time without jumping straight into the Christmas celebrations: novent. Novent gives us the opportunity to transition from the calm of autumn to the anticipation of Advent, slowly but surely. By focusing on small changes and subtle decorations, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you look forward to Christmas without rushing into it. Novent is a play on words with November and Advent. It is during this period that we create a mood that prepares us for Christmas without taking away the excitement of Advent itself. We don't start decorating for Christmas, but we prepare our homes for cozy indoor moments. Here are some ways to transform your home and create the perfect novent mood.
Have you got a puppy? Then you have both a wonderful and challenging time ahead of you. Make life a little easier by preparing your home for the new center of your family.
Can dogs and cats enjoy the garden as much as we do? Of course! Here we explain more about why you can create a safe and fun garden for both you and your furry friend. Whether you have a dog or a cat, one or more, it might be a good idea to take a look at the garden from your pet's perspective.
What kind of toxic plants are harmful to cats and dogs - and when is it time to contact a veterinarian? Read more here and get an overview of common poisoning symptoms, as well as which plants dogs and cats are intolerant to.
Plants need good, nutrient-rich soil to grow properly, but used soil in plant boxes and pots doesn't need to be thrown away; it can easily be made good as new. Here are the tips you need to save both time and money.
Good soil and fertilizer are important for healthy, fresh and beautiful plants throughout the season – regardless of whether you plant directly in the garden or in outdoor pots, planters, and boxes.
Good soil and nutrients are the alpha and omega for both green and flowering indoor plants. Since the plants are in pots, they are completely dependent on us to give them what they need to thrive.
Bokashi is a Japanese method that turns food waste into nutrient-rich soil. Make your own bokashi compost with a bucket, food scraps, and compost bran. After a few weeks, you'll have nutrient-rich soil for your plants.
In recent months, flatworms have been discovered in plant deliveries from other countries. The Norwegian Environment Agency is urging all gardening and plant enthusiasts to help prevent its spread. The flatworm poses a threat to biodiversity and food chains if it establishes itself in the natural environment.
If you look closely, they are there - the ants. Even though they can sometimes cause trouble, they are also very useful. Here we tell you more about how to live together with ants in the garden and how to get rid of them if they are in the way.
It's just 'slurp' – and then the brown slugs have eaten the entire crop. For a couple of decades, brown slugs (also called the Spanish slug or Iberian slug) have become a major problem in our gardens. They spread rapidly and eat almost everything, but there are good opportunities to get rid of them. Here's how to do it.
Aphids are found in all gardens. They suck nutrients from the plants' leaves and make them weaker. If they become numerous, they can damage both flowering and crops. Here you will learn how to keep them in check in a sustainable way.
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