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.

The snow is gone and the songbirds are chirping – spring is officially here. Tidy and prune in the garden, and let the first spring flowers take their place in beds and pots. Bring the spirit of spring to your outdoor spaces!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Even those who do not have the opportunity to plant outdoors can enjoy the joy of growing and harvesting. During the winter months, extra light is needed to ensure the crops sprout.

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.

The name itself speaks volumes about this stately spring flower, which, when cultivated here in the Nordic region, blooms right between April and May, around Easter time.

When spring arrives, we're itching to tidy and prepare the patio for the summer season. Until the 17th of May, it's too cold for most summer flowers to be outside, but fortunately, garden centers are overflowing with the robust and decorative pansy.

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.

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.

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.

Spring bulbs are planted in the spring and bloom in the autumn, providing a colorful end to the gardening season. Here, we take a look at popular varieties and give you the best advice for planting and care.

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.

Spring is on its way, and the light is getting stronger and stronger. Now it's truly time to start pre-cultivating both vegetables and flowers. In the garden, you can also start with the hardiest plants

Sow your seeds indoors and turn your windowsill into a nursery for spring and summer plants. Most vegetables and flowers can be sown in March and April, but there are also varieties you can sow both earlier and later.

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.

Grow your own vegetables, herbs, and berries in pallet collars; it's easy and requires minimal work. The pallet collars can be placed in the garden, on the patio, or the balcony.

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.

Grilling should be both fun and easy. With smart grill accessories and tech gadgets, you can take grilling to new heights.

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.

It's nice to spruce things up for Easter, making it feel like spring. Arrange a beautiful Easter centerpiece in the living room or on the dining table, and decorate indoors with both bulb flowers, colorful potted plants, and 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.

The snow is gone and the songbirds are chirping – spring is officially here. Tidy and prune in the garden, and let the first spring flowers take their place in beds and pots. Bring the spirit of spring to your outdoor spaces!

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.

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.