How the garden survives the holidays

Summer is here, and many of us are looking forward to a long-awaited break, away from the usual everyday life, home and house. However, the holidays can present challenges for garden owners, when it comes to keeping the garden lush – and alive. Plantasjen gives you the best tips for keeping your garden beautiful, healthy and magnificent when you are away.

JAS - the best time for pruning

July, August, and September (JAS) are good months for pruning most bushes and trees in the garden. This is when the plant is in full growth and we can see the plant's shape with its foliage. For the varieties known as 'bleeders', this is the only time of year suitable for pruning.

Garden care

How to care for your hedge

A hedge needs regular care to stay healthy and even. But when is the best time to trim it? Read more here to learn everything you need to know about trimming and maintaining your hedge.

Outdoor plants and garden

Ten golden rules for watering

To keep your plants from drooping in the summer, they need plenty of water. But how much and how often – and should you water from the top or bottom?

Garden

Garden care

Garden calendar for the summer – what you can do in the garden now

Finally summer! Pre-cultivated and overwintered plants can be moved outside, the garden is blooming, and it's prime time to enjoy garden life.

Garden

Garden care

Guide: Buying a lawn mower and edge trimmer – Choose the right model

If you want to keep your lawn and edges neat, the lawn mower and edge trimmer are your best friends in the tool shed. But there are many different models, and it can be difficult to know which one is best suited for your particular garden. Here, we take a deep dive into the topic.

Garden

Garden care

Norwegians are going on vacation: How to make your garden survive

The summer holidays are here, and Norwegians are ready to leave the nest. That means the garden won't get as much attention for a while. Here's a gardener's advice on how to take care of your garden while you're away.