When the perennials wake up from their winter dormancy, the garden soon comes to life. Create your own beautiful perennial bed with beloved perennials that never go out of style!

If you are buying pots for outdoor use, make sure you choose pots that suit your needs, both in terms of functionality and appearance.

When the heat finally arrives, beautiful summer flowers abound at Plantasjen. Let them grow and bloom in every corner of the garden and patio, whether it's in sun, shade or partial shade. Here are our best tips!

Freshen up your balcony, outdoor space or garden with hanging flowers in hanging baskets. Summer flowers in hanging baskets offer endless possibilities!

Perennials are a collective term for plants that return year after year, and there are countless varieties to choose from. Traditionally, they are planted in the ground, but many perennials also do well in large pots.

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?

Fruits and berries that are packed with healthy vitamins can be grown at home. Here are six beautiful vitamin bombs for your garden.

Dahlias are loved and admired – and it's easy to see why. They come in a multitude of magnificent colors and shapes, and you can actually eat the tuber itself. Here, we tell you more about this fantastic flower and how to succeed with it.

Few plants boast such an opulent floral display as a hydrangea in full bloom. Perhaps that's precisely why it's one of our absolute favorite flowers, both indoors and out.

As spring approaches, it's time to wake the Mediterranean plants from their winter dormancy. We'll go through everything from nutrients and light to repotting and placing them outdoors.

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.

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.

Discover the beauty of giant verbena, a beautiful and easy-care summer flower that is very easy to grow and care for. Its drought tolerance and attraction to bees and butterflies make it a perfect splash of color in the garden.

When sowing seeds and growing plants, there are a few things you should consider to get healthy, strong, and vibrant plants. The right soil at the right time is one of the most important.

Pruning of plants is most often done to create shapes or sizes, or to get larger yields and more flowers. Fruit trees such as apple and pear can be pruned regularly so that they give the best possible yield. Other bushes and trees can be pruned less frequently to rejuvenate and even them out.

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.

The grill is the focal point of your patio. But should you choose a gas grill, charcoal grill or electric grill? Read our tips on what to consider when making your choice.

Surround yourself with plants that create a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxing and recharging your batteries. Here are some tips for plants that will give you the jungle feeling in 1-2-3!

This year's trends are all about natural materials and creative combinations that give your home personality and character.

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.

Few plants boast such an opulent floral display as a hydrangea in full bloom. Perhaps that's precisely why it's one of our absolute favorite flowers, both indoors and out.

For many, the scent of lilacs is the very essence of early summer. When the fragrant flower clusters bloom, we know that summer is just around the corner. But how do you care for lilacs? Here, we tell you more about this classic ornamental shrub.

A rhododendron bed is a fantastic sight in early summer. With the great variety in height and color, rhododendron fits into many gardens and plantings. Rhododendron is especially beautiful if you plant several together in a group.

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.

Perennials are a collective term for plants that return year after year, and there are countless varieties to choose from. Traditionally, they are planted in the ground, but many perennials also do well in large pots.

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?

As spring approaches, it's time to wake the Mediterranean plants from their winter dormancy. We'll go through everything from nutrients and light to repotting and placing them outdoors.

Get a beautiful hedge that protects against prying eyes, adds life and shape to your garden, or takes the breath away from all visitors with its lovely blooms. Here are tips on different hedge plants and how to plant them for the best results.

Fruits and berries that are packed with healthy vitamins can be grown at home. Here are six beautiful vitamin bombs for your garden.

Direct sowing means skipping the step of starting seeds indoors and sowing directly in the outdoor bed. You get a beautiful bed faster, save indoor growing space, and avoid some of the transplanting and acclimatization of young plants in the spring. You can also sow in the fall for an earlier bloom in the spring. The seeds remain dormant, waiting for the right temperature to begin growing.

Whether you have a tiny balcony or a large garden, it's easy to succeed with planting boxes. We show you how to grow your own vegetables, herbs, and berries – simply and low-maintenance.

We know it's fun to garden, and that home-grown vegetables taste amazing—but when food prices soar, you have yet another great reason to start digging. Here are the vegetables you'll save money by growing yourself.

If you are buying pots for outdoor use, make sure you choose pots that suit your needs, both in terms of functionality and appearance.

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!

The grill is the focal point of your patio. But should you choose a gas grill, charcoal grill or electric grill? Read our tips on what to consider when making your choice.

Many of us associate the pavlova cake with Norway’s Constitution Day on May 17th, but this year, a completely different cake is taking center stage. Decorated with edible flowers from Plantasjen, hobby baker Rookiecakes has created a trendy sheet cake for this year’s 17th of May celebration.

A cake decorated with beautiful lilac flowers, elderflower-flavored ice cream, or an Indian curry with cress? Many plants and flowers work just as well in food as they do in the flower bed – so why not give it a try? Edible flowers are both beautiful and delicious.

Easter is the time of the first flowers and the perfect time to start enjoying life outdoors. Plant frost-resistant bulbs in spring pots and decorate with yellow daffodils and tulips.

Daffodils give a sense that spring is on its way and create a lovely Easter feeling. Use them as potted plants indoors, as spring plants outdoors, and as cut flowers.

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.

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.

Did you think your pressure washer was only reserved for car washing, watering, and rinsing garden furniture? Then you're mistaken! If you invest in a good pressure washer, with the option of many accessories, it can actually be used for much more. And for practical things you would never have thought to use the pressure washer for.

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.

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.

When sowing seeds and growing plants, there are a few things you should consider to get healthy, strong, and vibrant plants. The right soil at the right time is one of the most important.

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.

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.

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.