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Drainage and airy soil - with clay pebbles

Soil and fertilizer

How do you create a good environment for your potted plants in terms of soil density and drainage? An easy way to prevent the soil from becoming too compact and wet is to use expanded clay pellets. The clay pellets also provide stability to the soil and can be used for both practical and decorative purposes. Learn more about how you can use expanded clay pellets at home!

Reuse the soil in plant boxes and pots

Reuse the soil in plant boxes and pots

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.

Soil and fertilizer
Summer
Manure from animals - a great resource in the garden

Manure from animals - a great resource in the garden

All plants need nutrients to grow – some more than others. But what exactly is the difference between the different types of manure? Here we take a closer look at the options available and how fertilizer can help plants thrive.

Soil and fertilizer
Bokashi – create natural fertilizer from food scraps

Bokashi – create natural fertilizer from food scraps

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.

Soil and fertilizer
Spring
Cultivate climate smart - make your own fertilizer water

Cultivate climate smart - make your own fertilizer water

Fertilizer water can be a pure miracle cure for tired vegetables and flowers, as it provides a quick replenishment of important nutrients. In this article, we tell you more about some of the most common types, and how you can easily make fertilizer water yourself.

Soil and fertilizer
Get a head start in the garden for spring - prepare the soil already in the fall

Get a head start in the garden for spring - prepare the soil already in the fall

When the bed and garden are empty after the season's crops, it's easy to think that gardening is over, but with some simple steps you can already this fall prepare the soil for the upcoming season. That way, you can get started extra early and even get an extra harvest next season.

Soil and fertilizer
Autumn
Improve hard clay and nutrient-poor soil

Improve hard clay and nutrient-poor soil

Not all soil is necessarily good topsoil, but luckily most can be turned into it. Even rock-hard clay or nutrient-poor sandy soil can be revitalized and produce good crops. Here are the tricks that can help.

Soil and fertilizer
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